Deck 13: Auxiliary Systems and Climate Control

Question 1

SRS are generally referred to as _____.

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

Answer 1

D

Question 2

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 2

C

Question 3

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

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Which type of lights have scattered beam lenses?

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

Question 5

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 6

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

Question 7

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 8

Interior dome lights and other interior lighting are federally mandated.

Question 9

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 10

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

Question 11

Two technicians are discussing vehicle air conditioning. Technician A says that A/C systems utilize a compressor and a metering device. Technician B says that A/C systems require a specific amount of refrigerant to operate properly. Who is correct?

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

Question 12

Some instrument panels have LED lights for lighting systems.

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

Two technicians are discussing refrigerant handling. Technician A says that The Clean Air Act of 1990 authorized the EPA to control refrigerant. Technician B says that anyone can purchase R-12 refrigerant. Who is correct?

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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 19

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

Question 20

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 21

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

Question 22

What federal agency controls refrigerant usage?

Question 23

Briefly describe the operation of power door locks.

Question 24

What are the federally mandated exterior vehicle lights?

Question 25

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

Question 26

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 27

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

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

Question 28

What is the state of matter of the refrigerant when it enters the compressor?

Question 29

What term refers to the moisture-absorbing material which removes water from an A/C system?

Question 30

What vehicle system utilizes satellites to compute vehicle location?

Question 31

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

Question 32

What component of an automotive A/C system controls the volume of refrigerant entering the evaporator?

Question 33

Two technicians are discussing climate control systems. Technician A says climate control can be a straight heater system or a combination of heat and air conditioning. Technician B says the heater system depends on the engine and its thermostat for operation. Who is correct?

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

Question 34

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

Question 35

How do the various modules communicate in a vehicle?

Question 36

Which statement is true of automotive air conditioning?

A)Automotive A/C utilizes refrigeration principles.
B)A/C systems use a piston-driven compressor.
C)A/C systems use computers to control pressures.
D)An automotive A/C system has fewer components than the heater system.

Question 37

What component provides backup or reserve power for a SRS?

Question 38

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

Question 39

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 40

Where are most vehicle gauges located?