Deck 2: Drive Train Theory

Question 1

To convert kilograms into pounds, multiply the weight in kilograms by which of the following numbers?

A)12.1367
B)100
C)86.026
D)2.2046

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Materials that absorb fluids are permeable.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A force acting over a large area will exert less of which of the following than the same force acting over a smaller area.

A)Weight
B)Mass
C)Pressure
D)None of the above

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Static inertia refers to the inertia of an object in motion.

Question 5

The force(s)required to maintain circular motion are called which of the following?

A)Centrifugal
B)Centripetal
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 6

Which of the following is a push or pull that can be either balanced or unbalanced.

A)Resultant
B)Force
C)Mass
D)None of the above

Question 7

Energy in motion is referred to as which of the following?

A)Potential energy
B)Kinetic energy
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 8

Technician A says that electrical to thermal energy conversion can be illustrated by the battery providing power to the starter motor. Technician B says that thermal to mechanical energy conversion can be illustrated by the burning of fuel in the engine. Who is correct?

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

Question 9

Potential energy is best described as which of the following?

A)Energy in motion
B)Kinetic energy
C)Stored energy
D)Unusable energy

Question 10

Mass is a force and is measured in pounds.

Question 11

Small, positively charged particles called ____ are located in the nucleus of each atom.

A)Protons
B)Neutrons
C)Electrons
D)All of the above

Question 12

The size of something is related to its mass.

Question 13

Torque is measured in either foot-pounds or Newton-meters.

Question 14

Technician A says that inertia is the tendency of an object at rest to remain at rest. Technician B says that inertia is the tendency of an object in motion to remain in motion. Who is correct?

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

Question 15

Each molecule of water contains two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen.

Question 16

Electromagnetism is responsible for creating the rotation of the armature in an electric motor.

Question 17

Latent heat cannot be measured with a thermometer.

Question 18

Equilibrium is a state which results from balanced forces.

Question 19

Technician A says that chemical energy stored in a battery being used to power electrical components is converting chemical to thermal energy. Technician B says this conversion of energy is chemical to electrical. Who is correct?

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

Question 20

Electrons are small, very light particles with a negative charge.

Question 21

Work is only accomplished when an object is ____________________, ____________________, or redirected by a force.

Question 22

Power is a measurement for which of the following? (It is a measurement of work being done).

A)Rate
B)Speed
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 23

____________________ is a force that slows or prevents motion of two moving objects or surfaces that touch.

Question 24

Pascal's law is the basis for understanding how an ____________________ transmission works.

Question 25

Friction may be reduced by which of the following?

A)Applying greater force
B)The use of lubrication
C)The use of rollers
D)Both B and C

Question 26

Which of the following is the term for the rate at which torque is produced.

A)Foot-pounds
B)Newton-meters
C)Energy
D)Horsepower

Question 27

Without ___________________________________, the earth would move in a straight line through space.

Question 28

All matter exists as a ____________________, ____________________, or ____________________.

Question 29

Which of the following is the product of an object's weight times it speed?

A)Momentum
B)Dynamic inertia
C)Velocity
D)Acceleration

Question 30

Which of the following is the name for a wheel with a grooved rim that a rope, belt, or chain runs through.

A)Pulley
B)Sprocket
C)Axle
D)Any of the above

Question 31

When a force moves a certain mass a specific distance, it is called which of the following?

A)Static momentum
B)Inertia
C)Dynamic momentum
D)Work

Question 32

When a coil of wire is wrapped around an iron bar and an electrical current flows through the wire, an ____________________ is created.

Question 33

All liquids and gases are considered to be which of the following?

A)Fluids
B)Volatile
C)Reactive
D)Compressible

Question 34

Torque is defined as force times ____________________.

Question 35

An inclined plane is an example of a ____________________ machine.

Question 36

​While discussing hydraulic systems: Technician A says the use of a larger input piston gives the system a mechanical advantage or increase in the force available to do work.
Technician B says the multiplication of force through a hydraulic system is directly proportional to the difference in the piston sizes throughout the system.
Who is correct?

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

Question 37

Turning force, when applied by a wrench, is comparable to ____________________.

Question 38

A liquid's reaction to pressure is the basis for which of the following applications?

A)Pneumatic
B)Hydraulic
C)Mechanical
D)Electronic

Question 39

Speed can be defined as which of the following?

A)Applied force
B)Acceleration
C)The acceleration of an object in a particular direction
D)The distance an object travels in a set amount of time

Question 40

Electricity and magnetism have the following things in common, EXCEPT:

A)Both are positive and negative.
B)Both have an attraction to the opposite charge/field.
C)Both use electron flow to accomplish work.
D)Both are used extensively in the automotive industry.

Question 41

A scan tool connects to most OBD II vehicles using the same connecter.

Question 42

Define the process of absorption.

Question 43

Give an example of beneficial friction used in vehicles.

Question 44

Explain the process whereby a dissolved solid may assume a crystal structure.

Question 45

A scan tool can help in troubleshooting electronic control problems.

Question 46

Power tools require greater safety measures than hand tools.

Question 47

Torque wrenches are used to measure the strength of a fastener.

Question 48

Give an example of Newton's first law of motion.

Question 49

Explain the concepts of thermal expansion and contraction.

Question 50

A ______________________________ coverts the energy of sunlight directly into electrical energy.

Question 51

Give an example of Newton's third law of motion.

Question 52

​The pressure of the fluid while it is in motion is called ____________ ____________.

Question 53

Gravity and electromagnetism are examples of ____________________ that are applied from a distance.

Question 54

List and describe five different types of energy conversion.

Question 55

Energy cannot be created or destroyed. It can only be transferred from one form to another. These statements are known as the _________________________________________________________________.

Question 56

Diagnosis of a problem involves guessing about the nature of the problem.

Question 57

The use of proper diagnostic tools can prevent the unnecessary disassembly of an automatic transmission.

Question 58

When connected to the on-board computer, through the use of diagnostic connectors, a scan tool can tell a technician which part needs replacing.

Question 59

The data stream is a way of looking at the signals to and from the computer.

Question 60

If one or more cylinders are producing different amounts of vacuum, the vacuum gauge will show a steady reading.

Question 61

Repair orders, sometimes called service or work orders, are legal documents that are used for many purposes.

Question 62

Impact sockets are constructed of thicker, but softer, steel to withstand the force of the impact.

Question 63

Flat rate is a pay system in which technicians is paid for the amount of work they do, not the number of hours worked.

Question 64

Online data systems can be updated instantly, but they are difficult to use.

Question 65

Which of the following shop light bulbs is recommended for safety reasons?

A)Incandescent
B)Fluorescent
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 66

Preload adjustments are normally checked by using a dial indicator.

Question 67

The transmission removal procedures for a RWD and a FWD vehicle are the same.

Question 68

A worn engine will lose its ability to create the correct vacuum. This will affect which of the following?

A)Shift timing
B)Shift quality
C)Engine performance
D)All of the above

Question 69

Air ratchets may be used for proper torquing of a fastener.

Question 70

Power tools are operated by which of the following?

A)Pneumatic pressure
B)Electricity
C)Hydraulic fluid
D)All of the above

Question 71

Normally a properly tightened bolt is stretched to 70 percent of its elastic limit.

Question 72

Computer-based information systems are usually updated yearly.

Question 73

Trouble codes are only set by the vehicle's computer when which of the following signals is out of its normal range.

A)Voltage
B)Current
C)Ohm
D)None of the above

Question 74

One advantage of a digital micrometer is greater accuracy.

Question 75

Which type of transaxle may require the unit to be removed from either the top or the bottom of the vehicle?

A)FWD
B)RWD
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 76

Scan tools are capable of testing many on-board computer systems such as which of the following?

A)Transmission control
B)Engine computers
C)Antilock brake computers
D)Air bag computers
E)All of the above

Question 77

A good technician relies on service manuals and other sources for procedures and specification information.

Question 78

The iATN is comprised of a group of thousands of professional automotive technicians from around the world.

Question 79

In the vehicle identification number (VIN), the 11th character identifies the year of manufacture.

Question 80

Dial indicators are used to measure end play of a shaft.