Question 1

The MOST-Likely service literature to be updated with new material each year is the:

Accepted Answer

The interchange manual is most likely to be updated with new material each year because it contains information about which parts are interchangeable among different vehicle models and years. This information changes frequently as new models are introduced and older models are discontinued, necessitating annual updates to ensure accuracy.

Question 2

All of the following Web sites contain technical bulletins EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Motor Service does not primarily offer technical bulletins like the other options, which are known for providing detailed automotive repair and diagnostic information including technical bulletins.

Question 3

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely to be found in the lubrication service manual?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 4

Written instructions for repairs are MOST-Likely found in or on the:

Accepted Answer

Service literature is specifically designed to provide detailed instructions for repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting of vehicles.

Question 5

A casualty of the computer revolution is the ____. Although it is still available from some service literature providers, it has largely been replaced by computers and is now relatively uncommon.

Accepted Answer

Microfiche, a form of microfilm used to store miniature copies of documents, has been largely replaced by digital storage and retrieval systems accessible via computers, making it relatively uncommon today.

Question 6

Comprehensive generic repair manuals include sections for each make of car arranged in alphabetical order by maker.

Accepted Answer

The given statement says that comprehensive generic repair manuals include sections for each make of car arranged in alphabetical order by maker. This means that the manuals are organized by car make, and the makes are listed in alphabetical order. Therefore, the statement is true.

Question 7

Which of the following statements is LEAST-Likely true?

Accepted Answer

Service records are typically not found in the engine. They are usually kept in a vehicle's documentation, either as physical records or within a digital system, not within the engine itself.

Question 8

The time it should take a professional technician to perform a particular job is known as the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The time it should take a professional...

Question 9

A(n) ____________________ manual is supplied with a new car.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ manual is supplied with a...

Question 10

The VIN is required to include 21 digits.

Accepted Answer

The VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) is required to include 17 characters, not 21.

Question 11

While discussing VIN numbers, Technician A says that the first digit of the VIN identifies the country where the vehicle was manufactured. Technician B says that the first digit identifies the model year of the vehicle. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

The first digit of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identifies the country where the vehicle was manufactured, making Technician A correct. Technician B is incorrect because the model year is identified by the 10th digit of the VIN, not the first.

Question 12

Until computers eventually made them nearly obsolete, an abundance of manufacturer ____________________ were published each year for each make of vehicle.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Until computers eventually made them nearly obsolete,...

Question 13

The ____ can contain information listing supplied emission control devices, engine size, vacuum hose routing, and ignition timing and valve adjustment specifications.

Accepted Answer

The underhood emission control label contains information about the emission control devices, engine size, vacuum hose routing, and specifications for ignition timing and valve adjustments, helping technicians and vehicle owners with maintenance and compliance with emission standards.

Question 14

____________________ services are those that provide answers to service questions by telephone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ services are those that provide answers...

Question 15

Each vehicle comes with a(n) ____________________ number.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Each vehicle comes with a(n) ____________________ number....

Question 16

Sometimes an owner's manual contains instructions for maintenance for owners who want to do some of the maintenance themselves.

Accepted Answer

Owner's manuals often include basic maintenance instructions to help owners perform simple repairs and upkeep on their own, without needing professional assistance.

Question 17

AllData covers vehicles from the 1962 model year to the present.

Accepted Answer

The answer of AllData covers vehicles from the 1962 model...

Question 18

All of the following represent information identified by the VIN EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) includes information such as the serial number, manufacturer, and country of origin, but it does not include the emission control label. The emission control label is a separate label found in the vehicle that provides information about the vehicle's emissions.

Question 19

Vehicles produced since 1962 are equipped with an underhood emission control label.

Accepted Answer

The requirement for vehicles to have an underhood emission control label began in the 1970s, not 1962.

Question 20

Technician A and B are having a discussion about generic service manuals. Technician A says that generic manuals deal with mechanical repairs, like engines and transmissions. Technician B says that they are devoted to the areas of fuel, emissions, engine performance, and air conditioning. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

Generic service manuals cover a wide range of topics, including both mechanical repairs (such as engines and transmissions) and specific areas like fuel systems, emissions, engine performance, and air conditioning. Therefore, both Technician A and Technician B are correct.

Quiz 5: Locating Service Information and Specifications