Question 1

The higher the pulse width of a pressure control solenoid, the higher the transmission line pressure is.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Most electronically controlled transmissions have a fail-safe or _______ mode.

Accepted Answer

A)  Limp-In 
B)  Secondary 
C)  Anti-Fail 
D)  Warranty

Question 3

All transmission range circuits use a simple on-off switch to indicate if there is pressure in the circuit or not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The TPS is an input that measures the angle of the throttle assembly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

An accelerator pedal position sensor is similar to a throttle position sensor as they both can determine speed of throttle operation and position.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Technician A says that reed switches produce an AC signal. Technician B says that a magnetic Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) can be diagnosed by observing the pattern on a lab scope and comparing it to a known good pattern. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Regardless of the design style of the CKP, its purpose is to send a signal to the PCM to determine camshaft speed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Technician A says on most transmissions, if the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) fails, the Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) solenoid will mechanically default to minimum line pressure to prevent clutch and band breakage. Technician B says the PCM's fault detection system can test the continuity of solenoid circuits. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Most vehicle manufacturers have integrated the Powertrain Control Module into the Transmission Control Module.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following vehicle speed sensors (VSS) typically requires a supply of electricity to operate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hall Effect 
B)  Magnetic pickup 
C)  Reed switch 
D)  Both A and C

Question 11

The PCM monitors the brake on/off switch to control TCC operation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All MAF sensors can be safely cleaned.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Technician A says on computerized transmissions, an Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) solenoid is used to control line pressure. Technician B says most EPC solenoids are pulse-width modulated. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which of the following describes the information provided by the Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor?

Accepted Answer

A)  The current pedal position 
B)  The rate of pedal movement, which indicates driver demand 
C)  Whether the driver wishes to accelerate or decelerate 
D)  All of the above

Question 15

When an accelerator pedal position sensor sees a quick release of the pedal, this could indicate the need for a possible downshift.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Shift solenoids are duty cycled to cushion the shift in an electronically controlled transmission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Technician A says that a quick depressing of the accelerator pedal could indicate more power and a need for a downshift and delayed upshifts. Technician B says that a quick release of the throttle pedal could indicate more power and a need for a downshift and delayed upshifts. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

Technician A says that the MAF sensor measures the mass of the incoming air. Technician B says that a MAF is used because the more air entering the engine means the harder an engine is working. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Technician A says the engine load sensor is used to determine when the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC should be applied and released). Technician B says Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensors may be used to test certain emissions related components for proper function. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Technician A says on computerized transmissions, an Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) solenoid is used to control line pressure. Technician B says most EPC solenoids are pulse-width modulated. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 11: Electronically Controlled Transmission

The higher the pulse width of a pressure control solenoid, the higher the transmission line pressure is.

Most electronically controlled transmissions have a fail-safe or _______ mode.

All transmission range circuits use a simple on-off switch to indicate if there is pressure in the circuit or not.

The TPS is an input that measures the angle of the throttle assembly.

An accelerator pedal position sensor is similar to a throttle position sensor as they both can determine speed of throttle operation and position.

Technician A says that reed switches produce an AC signal. Technician B says that a magnetic Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) can be diagnosed by observing the pattern on a lab scope and comparing it to a known good pattern. Who is correct?

Regardless of the design style of the CKP, its purpose is to send a signal to the PCM to determine camshaft speed.

Most vehicle manufacturers have integrated the Powertrain Control Module into the Transmission Control Module.

Which of the following vehicle speed sensors (VSS) typically requires a supply of electricity to operate?

The PCM monitors the brake on/off switch to control TCC operation.

All MAF sensors can be safely cleaned.

Technician A says on computerized transmissions, an Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) solenoid is used to control line pressure. Technician B says most EPC solenoids are pulse-width modulated. Who is correct?

Which of the following describes the information provided by the Accelerator Pedal Position (APP) sensor?

When an accelerator pedal position sensor sees a quick release of the pedal, this could indicate the need for a possible downshift.

Shift solenoids are duty cycled to cushion the shift in an electronically controlled transmission.

Technician A says that a quick depressing of the accelerator pedal could indicate more power and a need for a downshift and delayed upshifts. Technician B says that a quick release of the throttle pedal could indicate more power and a need for a downshift and delayed upshifts. Who is correct?

Technician A says that the MAF sensor measures the mass of the incoming air. Technician B says that a MAF is used because the more air entering the engine means the harder an engine is working. Who is correct?

Technician A says the engine load sensor is used to determine when the Torque Converter Clutch (TCC should be applied and released) . Technician B says Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) sensors may be used to test certain emissions related components for proper function. Who is correct?

Technician A says on computerized transmissions, an Electronic Pressure Control (EPC) solenoid is used to control line pressure. Technician B says most EPC solenoids are pulse-width modulated. Who is correct?