Question 1

What is the purpose of piston ring expanders?

Accepted Answer

To prevent damage to

Question 2

A(n) _____ammeter determines the amount of amperage passing through the circuit based on the strength of the magnetic field surrounding the wire.

Accepted Answer

A)  inductive 
B)  Cat III 
C)  magneto-resistive 
D)  conventional 
A)  inductive 
B)  Cat III 
C)  magneto-resistive 
D)  conventional

Question 3

A hydrometer can be used to check ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  battery electrolyte 
B)  coolant 
C)  both "battery electrolyte" and "coolant" 
D)  neither "battery electrolyte" nor "coolant" 
A)  battery electrolyte 
B)  coolant 
C)  both "battery electrolyte" and "coolant" 
D)  neither "battery electrolyte" nor "coolant"

Question 4

Technician A says a drum micrometer is used to measure the inside diameter of a brake drum. Technician B says it only measures metric drums. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B 
A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B

Question 5

Control arm bushings are typically removed with ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  a pickle fork 
B)  a C-clamp 
C)  both "a pickle fork" and "a C-clamp" 
D)  neither "a pickle fork" nor "a C-clamp" 
A)  a pickle fork 
B)  a C-clamp 
C)  both "a pickle fork" and "a C-clamp" 
D)  neither "a pickle fork" nor "a C-clamp"

Question 6

All the following are types of valve spring compressors EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  pry-bar type 
B)  C-clamp type 
C)  plunger type 
D)  D-clamp type 
A)  pry-bar type 
B)  C-clamp type 
C)  plunger type 
D)  D-clamp type

Question 7

A cylinder leakage tester measures the percentage of compression lost to leakage in the cylinder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A pyrometer is used to measure ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  pressure 
B)  temperature 
C)  frequency 
D)  voltage 
A)  pressure 
B)  temperature 
C)  frequency 
D)  voltage

Question 9

When conducting a cylinder leakage test, Technician A says the piston must be at the top of the cylinder [TDC] when the test is being performed. Technician B says a reading of 0 percent leakage indicates the piston rings are worn or broken. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B 
A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B

Question 10

Most wheel balancers require the wheel to be ____________________ the car.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most wheel balancers require the wheel to...

Question 11

An inclinometer is used to measure ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  universal joint size 
B)  drive shaft angles 
C)  tire size 
D)  none of these answers is correct 
A)  universal joint size 
B)  drive shaft angles 
C)  tire size 
D)  none of these answers is correct

Question 12

A voltmeter cannot be used to check for proper circuit grounding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All FWD engines are removed from the top.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Brake-cleaning machines are being discussed. Technician A uses a negative pressure [vacuum] enclosure with a HEPA filter. Technician B uses a low-pressure wet cleaning system using water mixed with an organic solvent. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B 
A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B

Question 15

A pyrometer can be used to measure all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  catalytic converter temperature 
B)  exhaust leaks 
C)  exhaust temperature 
D)  coolant temperature 
A)  catalytic converter temperature 
B)  exhaust leaks 
C)  exhaust temperature 
D)  coolant temperature

Question 16

The pattern displayed on the screen of a lab scope is called a ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The pattern displayed on the screen of...

Question 17

Most digital multimeters [DMM] can measure all the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  diode continuity 
B)  frequency 
C)  ignition timing 
D)  duty cycle 
A)  diode continuity 
B)  frequency 
C)  ignition timing 
D)  duty cycle

Question 18

A(n) ____________________ is used to remove a steering wheel from its shaft.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is used to remove a...

Question 19

While discussing engine analyzers, Technician A says an engine analyzer is used to test the battery, starting system, and charging system. Technician B says an engine analyzer is used to test the operation of the primary and secondary ignition systems. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B 
A)  A only 
B)  B only 
C)  both A and B 
D)  neither A nor B

Question 20

A conventional ammeter requires that the ammeter be connected in parallel with the circuit to be tested.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Diagnostic Equipment and Special Tools

What is the purpose of piston ring expanders?

A(n) _____ammeter determines the amount of amperage passing through the circuit based on the strength of the magnetic field surrounding the wire.

A hydrometer can be used to check ______.

Technician A says a drum micrometer is used to measure the inside diameter of a brake drum. Technician B says it only measures metric drums. Who is correct?

Control arm bushings are typically removed with ______.

All the following are types of valve spring compressors EXCEPT:

A cylinder leakage tester measures the percentage of compression lost to leakage in the cylinder.

A pyrometer is used to measure ______.

When conducting a cylinder leakage test, Technician A says the piston must be at the top of the cylinder [TDC] when the test is being performed. Technician B says a reading of 0 percent leakage indicates the piston rings are worn or broken. Who is correct?

Most wheel balancers require the wheel to be ____________________ the car.

An inclinometer is used to measure ______.

A voltmeter cannot be used to check for proper circuit grounding.

All FWD engines are removed from the top.

Brake-cleaning machines are being discussed. Technician A uses a negative pressure [vacuum] enclosure with a HEPA filter. Technician B uses a low-pressure wet cleaning system using water mixed with an organic solvent. Who is correct?

A pyrometer can be used to measure all the following EXCEPT:

The pattern displayed on the screen of a lab scope is called a ____________________.

Most digital multimeters [DMM] can measure all the following EXCEPT:

A(n) ____________________ is used to remove a steering wheel from its shaft.

While discussing engine analyzers, Technician A says an engine analyzer is used to test the battery, starting system, and charging system. Technician B says an engine analyzer is used to test the operation of the primary and secondary ignition systems. Who is correct?

A conventional ammeter requires that the ammeter be connected in parallel with the circuit to be tested.

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