Common Auto Shop Information Practice Test 3

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Question – 1

1. An electric device relay ____________.

  • A. steps down high voltage to a lower voltage.


  • B. controls low current by using high current.


  • C. controls high current by using low current.


  • D. none of the above.


  • Answer:C

  • Answer Explanation:




Question – 2

2. Countersink is a ___________.

  • A. type of inlay material


  • B. type of bench plane


  • C. type of file


  • D. type of drill


  • Answer:D

  • Answer Explanation:




Question – 3

3. Which of the following is the best hardware that could be used to repair the corners of a picture frame?

  • A. Glue


  • B. Corrugated fasteners


  • C. Finishing nails


  • D. Tap


  • Answer:B

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Question – 4

4. How many volts does a typical car battery use?

  • A. 12


  • B. 124


  • C. 24


  • D. 218


  • Answer:A

  • Answer Explanation:




Question – 5

5. The ‘R’ stands for _________, in the tire rating ‘P195/70R14’.

  • A. rear


  • B. radial


  • C. rim


  • D. round


  • Answer:B

  • Answer Explanation:




Question – 6

6. If a thermostat is stuck in the closed position, __________.

  • A. no coolant can enter the engine cooling system


  • B. coolant can enter the engine cooling system


  • C. the engine could overheat


  • D. both A and C


  • Answer:D

  • Answer Explanation:




Question – 7

7. The muffler in an engine cooling system _________ the engine noise.

  • A. reduces


  • B. increases


  • C. stabilises


  • D. produces


  • Answer:A

  • Answer Explanation:




Question – 8

8. The ignition module of a computer-controlled ignition system __________.

  • A. controls the magnetic pick-up


  • B. turns the primary current on and off


  • C. controls the amount of secondary voltage


  • D. changes ignition timing


  • Answer:B

  • Answer Explanation:




Question – 9

9. _________ is one of the most dangerous gaseous by-products from an automobile engine exhaust.

  • A. thermo carbons


  • B. nitrous oxide


  • C. carbon monoxide


  • D. nitrous dioxide


  • Answer:C

  • Answer Explanation:




Question – 10

10. Which of the following refers to the term stoichiometric?

  • A. The ideal air-fuel mixture for an internal combustion engine.


  • B. A method of measurement used by European car manufacturers.


  • C. The ideal oil viscosity for an internal combustion engine.


  • D. The ideal internal engine temperature for optimal operation.


  • Answer:A

  • Answer Explanation:




Question – 11

11. In which of the following Oxyacetylene is used?

  • A. Natural gas powered vehicles.


  • B. Deep sea diving


  • C. Welding


  • D. Aircraft


  • Answer:C

  • Answer Explanation:




Question – 12

12. ___________ has a blade consisting of a continuous band of metal with teeth along one edge.

  • A. The circular saw


  • B. The band saw


  • C. The handsaw


  • D. The jigsaw


  • Answer:B

  • Answer Explanation:




Question – 13

13. Which of the following would be the best tool to make a baseball bat?

  • A. Mallet and chisel


  • B. Coping saw


  • C. Hand saw


  • D. Lathe


  • Answer:D

  • Answer Explanation:




Question – 14

14. __________ is a mechanical component used for transmitting torque and rotation.

  • A. Drive shaft


  • B. Camshaft


  • C. Gear


  • D. Brake


  • Answer:A

  • Answer Explanation:




Question – 15

15. When the terrain is difficult, the wheels need ________ in order to move.

  • A. less torque


  • B. more torque


  • C. moderate torque


  • D. none of the above


  • Answer:B

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