Exam 1: Careers in the Automotive Industry

Why are electronics so heavily used on today's vehicles?

Repair estimates are required by law in most states.

Today's technicians must have good ____________________ skills.

Parts manufactured by the same company that built the vehicle or the company that supplied the parts to the manufacturer of the vehicle are called _____ parts.

Normally, whose job is it to prepare a repair cost estimate for a customer?

EPA refers to the Emission Protection Agency.

Why is today's automotive industry considered a global industry?

Specialty technicians work on only one vehicle system (such as transmissions).

Where can all of a car's warranty information be found?

What part listed here is NOT covered by the Federal Emissions Defect Warranty?

Wholesale auto parts stores that sell aftermarket parts and supplies to service shops and the general public are called ______.

A Federal Emissions Performance Warranty requires that the customer pay one-half of the repair charge.

Maintaining parts inventories is the responsibility of the ____________________.

Typically car batteries are sold with a(n)____________________ warranty.

What is the primary reason technicians cannot repair a particular problem on today's vehicles?

The Federal Emissions Performance Warranty covers the catalytic converter for ______.

A technician must have a minimum of ____ years(s)of full-time, hands-on work experience as an automotive technician to get ASE certification.

ASE tests are being discussed. Technician A says ASE is administered by the Department of Transportation. Technician B says most states require technicians to be ASE certified before they can work on automobiles. Who is correct?

A large parts distribution center is commonly known as a(n)____________________.

A hybrid vehicle has two separate sources of power. These two power sources can work together to move the vehicle, or each can power the vehicle on its own.