Deck 19: Starting and Charging System Principles

Question 1

When discussing hybrid vehicles: Technician A says most hybrid vehicles use a conventional 12-volt starter motor.Technician B says to start the engine more quickly a high-voltage motor/generator is used.Who is correct?

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

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Using a magnetic field to produce voltage into a conductor is called .........

Answer 2

induction

Question 3

Automotive battery acid is a mixture of ........sulfuric acid.

Answer 3

64% 36%

Question 4

The magnetic field produced by the pole pieces induces current into the ........windings in the generator.

Question 5

All of the following are types of automotive batteries except:

A)Valve-regulated lead-acid
B)Maintenance free
C)Deep cycle
D)Absorbed glass mat

Question 6

The ........number is based on battery size and terminal configuration.

Question 7

The ........supply power to the commutator segments.

Question 8

What part of the starter prevents damage to the drive gear as the engine starts?

A)Shift lever
B)Commutator
C)Overrunning clutch
D)Planetary gear

Question 9

Which of the following is not a common method of regulating generator output on modern vehicles?

A)Ground-side control
B)Pulse-width modulation
C)Power side control
D)Duty-cycle

Question 10

Two technicians are discussing battery ratings: Technician A says the CCA rating is based on a temperature of 32°F.Technician B says the CCA rating is based on 0°C.Who is correct?

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