Question 1

What is the first step when removing an old battery?

Accepted Answer

A) Disconnect the positive cable 
B) Remove the battery hold-down straps and cover 
C) Inspect and clean the area 
D) Remove the heat shield 
A) Disconnect the positive cable 
B) Remove the battery hold-down straps and cover 
C) Inspect and clean the area 
D) Remove the heat shield

Question 2

Which action is not part of routine battery inspection and maintenance?

Accepted Answer

A) Visually check cables and terminals. 
B) Make sure the battery hold-downs are holding the battery securely in place. 
C) Refill the electrolyte level with clean electrolyte. 
D) Clean any corrosion from the cable ends and terminals. 
A) Visually check cables and terminals. 
B) Make sure the battery hold-downs are holding the battery securely in place. 
C) Refill the electrolyte level with clean electrolyte. 
D) Clean any corrosion from the cable ends and terminals.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a common cause for premature battery failure?

Accepted Answer

A) increased cycling 
B) sulfation 
C) excessive engine restarting 
D) overcharging 
A) increased cycling 
B) sulfation 
C) excessive engine restarting 
D) overcharging

Question 4

Before servicing the battery or battery cables, a ____________________ saver should be connected to the vehicle's electrical system to prevent erasure of data in the vehicle's computer and setup information in the entertainment and accessory systems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Before servicing the battery or battery cables,...

Question 5

Technician A uses a voltmeter to test the open circuit voltage of a battery. Technician B uses the results of an open circuit voltage test to determine the battery's state of charge. 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 6

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

Accepted Answer

Avoid open flames, sparks, and smoking;

Question 7

Battery cables are typically ____________________ or ____________________ gauge wire.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Battery cables are typically ____________________ or ____________________...

Question 8

What are parasitic loads?

Accepted Answer

Parasitic loads that

Question 9

How is a battery leakage test conducted?

Accepted Answer

Set a voltmeter on a low DC vo

Question 10

Which of these statements from a battery load test is false?

Accepted Answer

A) The battery needs to be replaced if the voltage dropped below 9.6 volts while under a load but rose above 12.4 volts when the load was removed. 
B) The battery should be charged and then retested because it dropped below 9.6 volts and didn't rise above 12.4 volts when the load was removed. 
C) The battery should be charged and then retested because it dropped below 9.6 volts and rose above 12.4 volts when the load was removed. 
D) The battery is good because the voltage dropped only to 10.3 volts while under load. 
A) The battery needs to be replaced if the voltage dropped below 9.6 volts while under a load but rose above 12.4 volts when the load was removed. 
B) The battery should be charged and then retested because it dropped below 9.6 volts and didn't rise above 12.4 volts when the load was removed. 
C) The battery should be charged and then retested because it dropped below 9.6 volts and rose above 12.4 volts when the load was removed. 
D) The battery is good because the voltage dropped only to 10.3 volts while under load.

Question 11

The gases produced during battery recharging are ____________________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The gases produced during battery recharging are...

Question 12

Specific gravity is measured with a ____________________.

Accepted Answer

hydrometer

Question 13

Technician A says when a battery is charging, it changes chemical energy into electrical energy. Technician B says when a battery is being discharged, it changes electrical energy into chemical energy. 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 14

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.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The amount of time a battery can...

Question 15

Lead acid type batteries cannot be recycled.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The electrolyte in a fully charged lead acid type battery is a solution of _____.

Accepted Answer

A) 36 percent sulfuric acid and 64 percent water 
B) 40 percent hydrochloric acid and 60 percent water 
C) 30 percent potassium hydroxide and 70 percent water 
D) 50 percent hydrogen peroxide and 50 percent water 
A) 36 percent sulfuric acid and 64 percent water 
B) 40 percent hydrochloric acid and 60 percent water 
C) 30 percent potassium hydroxide and 70 percent water 
D) 50 percent hydrogen peroxide and 50 percent water

Question 17

____________________ describes the battery's ability to conduct current.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ describes the battery's ability to conduct...

Question 18

The electrolyte in a battery cannot freeze, even if the battery is discharged and the temperature drops below 0 degrees Fahrenheit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

1. Park the booster vehicle close to the

Question 20

Sulfation can cause _____.

Accepted Answer

A) battery freezing in subzero weather 
B) poor cranking in cold weather 
C) both A and B 
D) neither A nor B 
A) battery freezing in subzero weather 
B) poor cranking in cold weather 
C) both A and B 
D) neither A nor B

Exam 17: Batteries: Theory, Diagnosis, and Service

What is the first step when removing an old battery?

Which action is not part of routine battery inspection and maintenance?

Which of the following is NOT a common cause for premature battery failure?

Before servicing the battery or battery cables, a ____________________ saver should be connected to the vehicle's electrical system to prevent erasure of data in the vehicle's computer and setup information in the entertainment and accessory systems.

Technician A uses a voltmeter to test the open circuit voltage of a battery. Technician B uses the results of an open circuit voltage test to determine the battery's state of charge. Who is correct?

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

Battery cables are typically ____________________ or ____________________ gauge wire.

What are parasitic loads?

How is a battery leakage test conducted?

Which of these statements from a battery load test is false?

The gases produced during battery recharging are ____________________ .

Specific gravity is measured with a ____________________.

Technician A says when a battery is charging, it changes chemical energy into electrical energy. Technician B says when a battery is being discharged, it changes electrical energy into chemical energy. 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.

Lead acid type batteries cannot be recycled.

The electrolyte in a fully charged lead acid type battery is a solution of _____.

____________________ describes the battery's ability to conduct current.

The electrolyte in a battery cannot freeze, even if the battery is discharged and the temperature drops below 0 degrees Fahrenheit.

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

Sulfation can cause _____.

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