Deck 6: Accessory Lighting and Electrical Systems

Question 1

Two technicians are discussing heads-up-displays (HUD). Technician A says they were adopted from military fighter aircraft. Technician B says the object of HUD is to keep the driver's eyes and attention on the environment around the vehicle. Who is correct?

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

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Interior dome lights and other interior lighting are federally mandated.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Two technicians are discussing lighting systems. Technician A says that the only mandated interior light is the instrument cluster. Technician B says that federal and state regulations mandate most exterior lights. Who is correct?

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

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Some instrument panels have LED lights for lighting systems.

Question 5

GPS systems utilize a land-based transmitter system to calculate the vehicle's position.

Question 6

Heads-up-displays were adopted from military fighter aircraft.

Question 7

Two technicians are discussing OnStar. Technician A says that OnStar is standard on many newer GM vehicles. Technician B says that OnStar can monitor air bag deployment and notify emergency authorities. Who is correct?

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

Question 8

Two technicians are discussing information systems. Technician A says newer vehicles may use a section of the PCM or separate computer module to computer information. Technician B says a communication bus is like an internet connection. Who is correct?

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

Question 9

Adjustable pedals were installed in vehicles to allow drivers of different heights to each achieve a comfortable seating position.

Question 10

Power seats are typically four- or six-way adjusting.

Question 11

Which statement is true of warning systems?

A) Warning systems alert the operator to a fault or failure.
B) Red and amber lights are used because they are least distractive for the driver.
C) Yellow warning lights signal an item that needs immediate attention.
D) Green lights indicate that the vehicle needs attention but is still operational.

Question 12

Two technicians are discussing information systems. Technician A says that only speed and basic operational information is available. Technician B says that vehicle information is only available with a scan tool. Who is correct?

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

Question 13

Two technicians are discussing vehicle instrumentation. Technician A says that gauges and lights are the means to convey information to the driver. Technician B says that analog gauges have a numerical readout that changes as the reading varies on the vehicle. Who is correct?

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

Question 14

Which type of lights have scattered beam lenses?

A) Marking lights
B) Turn signals
C) Daytime running lights
D) Fog lights

Question 15

Automobile heating systems utilize engine oil to bring heat into the passenger compartment.

Question 16

Newer vehicles use a PCM or a separate computer to compute information for the driver information systems.

Question 17

The dimmer switch on modern vehicles is typically a floor-mounted switch that is foot operated.

Question 18

Two technicians are discussing headlamps. Technician A says that most headlamps are non-adjustable. Technician B says that headlamps can be sealed or non-sealed units. Who is correct?

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

Question 19

SRS are generally referred to as _____.

A) seat belts
B) desiccants
C) air conditioning systems
D) air bag systems

Question 20

Most exterior lighting is installed by the manufacturer for aesthetic reasons.

Question 21

What are the basic functions of an integrated circuit?

Question 22

Briefly differentiate between an A/C system which uses a receiver/dryer and an A/C system which uses an accumulator.

Question 23

What is the only interior lighting required by the federal government?

Question 24

What safety feature better highlights the vehicle to other drivers and pedestrians during daylight?

Question 25

Two technicians are discussing brake lights. Technician A says that brake light lenses must always be amber. Technician B says that brake light bulbs must be brighter than the other lamps near them. Who is correct?

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

Question 26

Where are most vehicle gauges located?

Question 27

Which statement is true of a communication bus?

A) It is like a computer network in a large office.
B) It is an electronic component that is used by a computer to do its work.
C) It may be held normally open (NO) or normally closed (NC).
D) It is a network of satellites deployed in orbit around the earth.

Question 28

Which statement is true of power adjustable pedals systems (APS)?

A) An APS with linear motion involves minimum movement of the pedal(s) pivot mount.
B) APS allows up to eight inches of height adjustment.
C) APS allows for a safer, more comfortable driving position.
D) APS is available in nearly all vehicles.

Question 29

In modern vehicles, what component turns on red warning lights?

Question 30

What sort of information is typically presented on a heads-up-display (HUD)?

Question 31

How do the various modules communicate in a vehicle?

Question 32

What type of protection is provided to earth by the ozone layer?

Question 33

Power door locks have either _____ or motors to move the manual lock mechanism.

A) transponders
B) lights
C) circuits
D) solenoids

Question 34

Briefly describe the operation of power door locks.

Question 35

Two technicians are discussing GPS. Technician A says the system is a network of satellites deployed in orbit around the earth. Technician B the future implications of GPS are not easy to define. Who is correct?

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

Question 36

Briefly describe the operation of the turn signal system's flasher unit.

Question 37

What system consists of hundreds of satellites that communicate with one another and transmitters and receivers on the earth?

Question 38

What component provides backup or reserve power for a SRS?

Question 39

What are the federally mandated exterior vehicle lights?

Question 40

What vehicle system utilizes satellites to compute vehicle location?