Question 1

Which of the following transmissions typically has no fixed gear ratios?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conventional automatic transmission 
B)  Manual transmission 
C)  Continuously variable transmission 
D)  Dual clutch transmission

Question 2

Which of these is not used in a continuously variable transmission (CVT)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Steel belt 
B)  Rubber belt 
C)  Nylon belt 
D)  None of the above

Question 3

Technician A says most manufacturers use a multi-disc clutch pack and a set of planetary gears to allow the continuously variable transmission (CVT) to operate in reverse. Technician B says Ford Motor Company uses these planetary gear sets to create a two-speed CVT. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 4

The variator assembly should be replaced in all of the following conditions except:

Accepted Answer

A)  sheave damage. 
B)  drive belt wear. 
C)  shaft damage. 
D)  transmission fluid contamination.

Question 5

Technician A says the longitudinal steel bands in a variable pulley diameter style continuously variable transmission (CVT) are used to hold the belt together and keep the steel plates lined up. Technician B says these bands hold the plates apart so there is a large gap maintained between each plate. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 6

A scan tool may not display the proper pressures during a CVT transmission diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Technician A says some manufacturers have programmed into the power train control module (PCM) regular shift points for their continuously variable transmission (CVT), at which the pulley sheaves will move to predetermined positions to create the feel of separate conventional shifts. Technician B says some manufacturers allow the driver to manually shift through these predetermined pulley diameters while driving the vehicle. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 8

A CVT drive belt is being inspected when the transmission is being disassembled. Technician A says that a worn belt can be the cause of a slipping transmission. Technician B says that if a belt shows signs of wear, it doesn't necessarily need to be replaced. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both technicians 
D)  Neither technician

Question 9

Technician A says that Variable Diameter Pulley (VDP) Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) will often have a planetary gear set to produce reverse. Technician B says that many CVTs in vehicles use a rubber drive belt between two pulleys to transfer power. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 10

Technician A says that the transmission in a Toyota hybrid has a separate gear to provide reverse. Technician B says that Toyota hybrids use a VDP CVT transmission. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 11

Technician A says most manufacturers recommend repairing internal components of their continuously variable transmissions (CVTs). Technician B says specialty tools are required to compress the output pulley and reinstall the belt on most CVTs. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 12

Most manufacturers of hybrid vehicles use a limited number of multi-disc clutch packs and a set of planetary gears to allow the transmission to operate in ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Efficiency mode 
B)  Reverse 
C)  Forward 
D)  Neutral

Question 13

Which of the following is most likely an overdrive gear ratio for a variable-diameter pulley (VDP) system?

Accepted Answer

A)  1:1 gear ratio 
B)  1:2 gear ratio 
C)  2:1 gear ratio 
D)  0.2:1 gear ratio

Question 14

Which of the following is not a type of continuously variable transmissions (CVT) used in production vehicles?

Accepted Answer

A)  Electronic continuously variable transmission (CVT) 
B)  Variable-diameter pulley CVT 
C)  Toroidal or roller based CVT 
D)  Constant torque adjusting CVT

Question 15

Technician A says that Variable Diameter Pulley (VDP) Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) will often have a planetary gear set to produce reverse. Technician B says that many CVT's in vehicles use a rubber drive belt between two pulleys to transfer power. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 16

Technician A says that Variable Diameter Pulley (VDP) Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) are commonly rebuilt. Technician B says that VDP CVT's require more frequent fluid changes than a conventional automatic transmission. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 17

Which of the following allow the transmission to operate in reverse?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clutch packs 
B)  Sensors 
C)  Levers 
D)  Torque converters

Question 18

In the Toroidal Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) design, power is transferred from the input disc to the output disc through a set of variable-angle _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pulleys 
B)  Sheaves 
C)  Rollers 
D)  Gear sets

Question 19

The belt can be replaced using a(n):

Accepted Answer

A)  impact gun. 
B)  pry bar. 
C)  compression tool. 
D)  seal puller.

Question 20

Which of the following is most likely an overdrive gear ratio for a variable-diameter pulley (VDP) system?

Accepted Answer

A)  1:1 gear ratio 
B)  1:2 gear ratio 
C)  2:1 gear ratio 
D)  0.2:1 gear ratio

Exam 21: Continuously Variable Transmissions

Which of the following transmissions typically has no fixed gear ratios?

Which of these is not used in a continuously variable transmission (CVT) ?

Technician A says most manufacturers use a multi-disc clutch pack and a set of planetary gears to allow the continuously variable transmission (CVT) to operate in reverse. Technician B says Ford Motor Company uses these planetary gear sets to create a two-speed CVT. Who is correct?

The variator assembly should be replaced in all of the following conditions except:

A scan tool may not display the proper pressures during a CVT transmission diagnosis.

A CVT drive belt is being inspected when the transmission is being disassembled. Technician A says that a worn belt can be the cause of a slipping transmission. Technician B says that if a belt shows signs of wear, it doesn't necessarily need to be replaced. Who is correct?

Technician A says that Variable Diameter Pulley (VDP) Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) will often have a planetary gear set to produce reverse. Technician B says that many CVTs in vehicles use a rubber drive belt between two pulleys to transfer power. Who is correct?

Technician A says that the transmission in a Toyota hybrid has a separate gear to provide reverse. Technician B says that Toyota hybrids use a VDP CVT transmission. Who is correct?

Technician A says most manufacturers recommend repairing internal components of their continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) . Technician B says specialty tools are required to compress the output pulley and reinstall the belt on most CVTs. Who is correct?

Most manufacturers of hybrid vehicles use a limited number of multi-disc clutch packs and a set of planetary gears to allow the transmission to operate in ________.

Which of the following is most likely an overdrive gear ratio for a variable-diameter pulley (VDP) system?

Which of the following is not a type of continuously variable transmissions (CVT) used in production vehicles?

Technician A says that Variable Diameter Pulley (VDP) Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) will often have a planetary gear set to produce reverse. Technician B says that many CVT's in vehicles use a rubber drive belt between two pulleys to transfer power. Who is correct?

Technician A says that Variable Diameter Pulley (VDP) Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) are commonly rebuilt. Technician B says that VDP CVT's require more frequent fluid changes than a conventional automatic transmission. Who is correct?

Which of the following allow the transmission to operate in reverse?

In the Toroidal Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) design, power is transferred from the input disc to the output disc through a set of variable-angle _______.

The belt can be replaced using a(n) :

Which of the following is most likely an overdrive gear ratio for a variable-diameter pulley (VDP) system?