Deck 22: Electrical-Electronic System Operation and Service

Question 1

A relay carries current to the parts of a circuit.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

ASE-Style Multiple Choice An externally powered ____is often used to determine whether there is a complete, unbroken circuit.

A)relay
B)testlight
C)multimeter
D)jumper wire

Answer 2

B

Question 3

ASE-Style Multiple Choice With a(n)____, the shorted wire only touches ground and shorts momentarily when the vehicle bounces heavily or is jarred.

A)intermittent short
B)cross circuit short
C)open circuit
D)high-resistance short to ground

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The battery stores electrical energy as chemical energy.

Question 5

Whenever a technician has an electrical system problem that directly concerns the computer, a testlight is handy.

Question 6

A cross circuit short occurs when two hot wires come in contact.

Question 7

A dead short to ground is usually a bare conductor touching directly against the vehicle frame.

Question 8

An analog multimeter has a pointer needle that moves across the face of a scale when making electrical measurements.

Question 9

Fuses burn in half with excess current to protect a circuit from further damage.

Question 10

ASE-Style Multiple Choice ____ is the movement of electricity (electrons)through a wire or circuit.

A)Resistance
B)Current
C)Relay
D)Voltage

Question 11

ASE-Style Multiple Choice A(n)____ has an unwanted path for electrical current.

A)open circuit
B)circuit breaker
C)battery
D)short circuit

Question 12

ASE-Style Multiple Choice ____ is the pressure that pushes the electricity through the wire or circuit.

A)Resistance
B)Current
C)Relay
D)Voltage

Question 13

ASE-Style Multiple Choice Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

A)Charging the battery while connected can damage a vehicle's electrical components.
B)Overcharging the battery will destroy the active material on the plates.
C)The battery gives off very flammable hydrogen gas while charging.
D)If a car must be jump-started, connect the red jumper cable to the negative terminal of the dead battery.

Question 14

ASE-Style Multiple Choice ____ involves the study of how electrical fields act on ferrous (iron-containing)objects.

A)Magnetism
B)Solenoid
C)Resistance
D)Intermittent short

Question 15

A frame ground circuit has both series and parallel branches in it.

Question 16

ASE-Style Multiple Choice A ____ is a voltmeter, ohmmeter, and ammeter combined into one case.

A)relay
B)switch
C)multimeter
D)solenoid

Question 17

ASE-Style Multiple Choice A(n)____ has only one conductor path, or leg, for current through the circuit.

A)parallel circuit
B)actuator
C)series circuit
D)fuse box

Question 18

A flux, or magnetic field, is present around permanent magnets and current-carrying wires.

Question 19

A solenoid is a remote control switch.

Question 20

ASE-Style Multiple Choice A(n)____ is disconnected and does not have a complete electrical path.

A)open circuit
B)battery
C)short circuit
D)circuit breaker

Question 21

ASE-Style Multiple Choice A ____ holds the various circuit fuses, breakers, and sometimes the flasher units for the turn and emergency lights.

A)wiring harness
B)solenoid
C)fuse box
D)charging system

Question 22

ASE-Style Multiple Choice The term MOST-Likely used to describe an electromagnet with a movable core or plunger is:

A)a relay
B)a solenoid
C)an actuator
D)a sensor

Question 23

ASE-Style Multiple Choice While having a discussion, Technician A says that a PROM is a programmable read-only memory chip mounted in the computer. Technician B says that the PROM never needs to be installed from an old computer to a new one during replacement. Who is correct?

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

Question 24

ASE-Style Multiple Choice Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

A)A blown fuse will have finite resistance.
B)All fuse types can be checked with a circuit tester or multimeter.
C)Fuse ratings are the current at which the fuse will blow.
D)Fuse links, or fusible links, are smaller diameter wires spliced into the larger circuit wiring for overcurrent protection.

Question 25

ASE-Style Multiple Choice The device MOST-Likely to convert a condition (temperature, pressure, part movement, and so on)into an electrical signal is:

A)a sensor
B)an actuator
C)a jumper cable
D)a fuse link

Question 26

____________________ is a mathematical formula for calculating an unknown electrical value (amps, volts, or ohms)when two values are known.

Question 27

How do you check the condition of a charging system?

Question 28

ASE-Style Multiple Choice All of the following are components of a circuit breaker EXCEPT:

A)low-expansion metal
B)contacts
C)a bimetal arm
D)a ball joint

Question 29

What procedure do you use to check for spark?

Question 30

What are the advantages of an analog display over a digital one?

Question 31

What are the steps involved in measuring resistance?

Question 32

_________________________ allows you to find a specific wire in a harness or connector.

Question 33

ASE-Style Multiple Choice While having a discussion, Technician A says that a high input failure results when the signal reaching the on-board computer has more voltage, more current, or a higher frequency than normal. Technician B says that this is often caused by failure of a sensor or a mechanical fault. Who is correct?

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

Question 34

A(n)_________________________ is designed to shut the electric fuel pump off after a collision.

Question 35

ASE-Style Multiple Choice ____ heat up and open with excess current to protect the circuit.

A)Actuators
B)Fuse links
C)Fuse links
D)Circuit breakers

Question 36

_________________________ are used to temporarily bypass circuits or components for testing.

Question 37

What procedure do you use to find a battery drain?

Question 38

ASE-Style Multiple Choice A ____ has a large electric motor that turns the engine flywheel.

A)circuit breaker
B)starting system
C)fuse box
D)multimeter

Question 39

ASE-Style Multiple Choice All of the following are components of a horn circuit EXCEPT:

A)a fuse
B)horns
C)a chip guard
D)a brush ring

Question 40

A(n)____________________ is used to turn a circuit on or off manually (by hand).