Vehicle Inspections UNIT

Question 1

A vehicle with the engine in the front can be _______

A: rear wheel drive
B: 4 Wheel drive
C: front wheel drive
D: any time any of these

Answer 1

D: any time any of these

Question 2

Before lowering the vehicle, what should the technician do?

A: raised a vehicle enough to release a safety latch
B: be sure nothing is underneath the vehicle
C: be sure no one will be walking under or near the vehicle
D: all of these

Answer 2

D: all of these

Question 3

Lift pad extensions may be needed when hosting what type of vehicle?

A: small cars
B: vans
C: pick up trucks
D: either B or C

Answer 3

D: either B or C

Question 4

Tall safety stands will be used to____

A: help support the vehicle, when a major component is removed from the vehicle 
B: lift a component, such as an engine, high off the ground
C: lift a vehicle 
D: both B and C

Answer 4

A: help support the vehicle, when a major component is removed from the vehicle

Question 5

Technician a says that many manufacturers specify replacement of the air filter every 30,000 miles. Technician B says that air filters is required to be replaced every year. which technician is correct?

A: technician A only
B: technician B only
C: both technicians
D: neither technician

Answer 5

A: technician A only

Question 6

The passenger side is called the ___

A: right side
B: left side
C: either right or left side, depending on how the vehicles viewed
D: both A and B

Answer 6

A: right side

Question 7

The VIN is how many characters long?

A: 10
B: 21
C: 17
D: 12

Answer 7

C: 17

Question 8

What colors are the high voltage cables used on a hybrid electric or electric vehicles?

A: blue
B: yellow
C: orange
D: red

Answer 8

C: orange

Question 9

What inflation, pressure specifications should be used when checking or correct and tire pressure?

A: The MAX pressure as imprinted on the tire sidewall
B: 32 PSI in most tires
C: the driver’s door placard pressure
D: 35 PSI in all tires

Answer 9

C: the driver’s door placard pressure

Question 10

When checking stability, how high should a vehicle be raised during a shake test?

A: about 2 inches ( 5cm)
B: by 1 foot ( 30cm)
C: 3 feet ( 91 cm)
D: about 6 inches ( 15cm)

Answer 10

D: about 6 inches ( 15cm)

A: about 2 inches ( 5cm)

B: by 1 foot ( 30cm)

Question 11

During a vehicle inspection, which food should be checked for proper level and condition?

A: engine coolant
B: power steering fluid
C: brake fluid
D: all of the above

Answer 11

D: all of the above

Question 12

What does VIN stand for?

A: vehicle identification number
B: vehicle inspection notice
C: vehicle inspection network
D: vehicle information network

Answer 12

A: vehicle identification number

Question 13

When inspecting the suppression system which components require checking, for wear and play?

A: break pads
B: control arms
C: spark plugs
D: drive belt

Answer 13

B: control arms

Question 14

Which of the following is a proper method of identifying a tires age?

A: checking the tires tread depth
B: inspecting the tires sidewall for cracks
C: Reading the DOT code
D: Measuring the tire’s circumference

Answer 14

C: Reading the DOT code

Question 15

Which of the following is a proper method of inspecting break pads?

A: measuring the break fluid level
B: inspecting the break pedal travel
C: testing the break booster vacuum
D: checking the break pad thickness

Answer 15

D: checking the break pad thickness

Question 16

A vehicle comes in with a check engine light on. What is the best action to take?

A: diagnose the check engine light
B: note the check engine light on the repair order
C: ignore the check engine light
D: put electrical tape over the check engine light

Answer 16

B: note the check engine light on the repair order

Question 17

All these methods for checking external lights are good options EXCEPT

A: a convex mirror
B: another technician assisting
C: check for battery voltage
D: interior warning lights or indicators

Answer 17

C: check for battery voltage

Question 18

A vehicle cooling system needs to be inspected while the engine is hot. Technician A says in order to determine the coolant level, remove the cap on the radiator or coolant reservoir to release the pressure in the system. Technician B says to check the oil level dip stick. Who is right?

A: technician A only
B: technician B only
C: both technicians
D: neither technician

Answer 18

D: neither technician

Question 19

Which of the following is a proper method for checking the condition of a serpentine belt?

A: Measuring the belt’s length
B: Inspecting the belt for cracks and fraying
C: Checking the belt’s width
D: Testing the belt’s electrical conductivity

Answer 19

B: Inspecting the belt for cracks and fraying

Question 20

What is the purpose of a manufacturers service table?

A: Identifying tire pressure and specifications
B: Providing recommended maintenance intervals
C: Determining VIN numbers
D: Testing component voltage

Answer 20

B: Providing recommended maintenance intervals