Exam 17: Batteries: Theory, Diagnosis, and Service

Technician A says when battery cells are connected together in series, the amperage increases. Technician B says when battery cells are connected together in parallel, the voltage increases. Who is correct?

Identify battery inspection steps.

Sulfation can cause _____.

When charging a battery that has been completely discharged, the most important item to monitor is _____.

A conductance tester measures the battery condition by _____.

All the following are good safety precautions to follow when charging batteries EXCEPT:

When depowering the high-voltage battery system of a hybrid vehicle, _____.

Battery hold-downs reduce the amount of vibration and help increase the life of the battery.

A battery is an electrochemical device that converts chemical energy into electrical energy.

What is the proper procedure when using another vehicle for jump-starting a vehicle?

What causes gassing in a battery?

Technician A says a positive battery plate consists of a grid filled with lead peroxide (Pb0₂). Technician B says lead peroxide is a porous, brown, crystalline material. Who is correct?

The amount of time a battery can be discharged at a certain rate before the voltage drops to a specified level is referred to as the ____________________ capacity of the battery.

____________________ water should be used to top off the cells of a battery with removable cell covers.

If the built-in hydrometer of a maintenance-free battery is white, what should be done?

Technician A says a battery strap or carrier should be used whenever a battery is lifted. Technician B says when a battery is removed, the positive cable should be disconnected first. Who is correct?

In a VRLA [valve regulated lead acid] recombinant type battery, _____.

How do you remove the surface charge on a battery prior to open circuit voltage testing?

List five personal safety precautions to follow when working with, or near, a battery.

____________________ are chemical solutions that react with the metals used to construct the battery plates. This chemical reaction produces an electric voltage between the plates.