A baseline is performed by driving a vehicle or placing it on a dynamometer and driving a repeatable drive cycle that includes all of the following except:
A) idling
B) 2500 rpm no load
C) steady cruise heavy load
D) acceleration

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A baseline test typically includes conditions like idling, no-load engine operation at a specific RPM (such as 2500 rpm), and various acceleration profiles to assess the vehicle's performance under different conditions. However, "steady cruise heavy load" is not typically part of a baseline drive cycle, as baseline testing often focuses on more standard or repeatable conditions rather than heavy load scenarios.

A Baseline Is Performed by Driving a Vehicle or Placing