Deck 4: Basic Technician Skills

Question 1

The space between two gear teeth in contact is called:

A)runout
B)backlash
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The flow of electrons is called ___________, or current flow.

Answer 2

amperage

Question 3

When an electrical circuit is constructed, a resistance, called a ____________________, is placed in the path of the electrons.

Answer 3

load

Question 4

A dial caliper can measure a component's:

A)depth
B)inside size
C)outside size
D)All of the above

Question 5

A thank you note should be sent to the interviewer within _____ of an interview.

A)a week
B)two days
C)two hours
D)five days

Question 6

Personal digital portfolios are used specifically to provide information on a résumé and to show evidence of learning, certifications, and examples of work performed.

Question 7

Technician A says getting ready for an interview should include learning about the company.Technician B says getting ready for an interview should include making a list of questions that might be asked.Who is correct?

A)A only
B)B only
C)both A and B
D)neither A nor B

Question 8

A straightedge and feeler gauge are used to measure _____.

A)clearances
B)warpage
C)runnout
D)endplay

Question 9

Any change in the bonds between atoms constitutes a (an) ___________ reaction.

Question 10

What type of energy is developed at the engine crankshaft?

A)Electrical
B)Mechanical
C)Thermal
D)Chemical

Question 11

The amount of side-to-side variation of an object is called ___________ runout.

Question 12

Metric measurements are all based on units of one.

Question 13

With _______ measurement, technicians use tools such as micrometers, dial calipers, and dial indicators.

A)metric
B)linear
C)precision
D)volume

Question 14

A technician turns in 50 hours of work in a 40-hour workweek.He is being paid $20 per flat rate.How much is he actually making per hour?

A)$20 per hour
B)$50 per hour
C)$25 per hour
D)none of these answers is correct

Question 15

Micrometers are used to measure brake rotor thickness down to 0.01 mm.

Question 16

The first impression you make to a prospective employer is the clothing you wear to the job interview.

Question 17

__________, a form of air pollution, is caused by chemical reactions between exhaust emissions and sunlight.

Question 18

The repair order (RO) serves as the record of tests, inspections, and findings by the technician once the vehicle is in the service bay.

Question 19

What is the formula for calculating torque?

A)Force x area
B)Force x radius
C)Force x distance
D)Force x diameter

Question 20

What is the specific gravity of water?

A)1.0
B)10.0
C)5.0
D)1.2