Question 1

Where would the automotive professional go to find information about module programming?

Accepted Answer

A)  The vehicle owner's manual 
B)  NASTF website 
C)  The local dealer 
D)  SAE member website 
A)  The vehicle owner's manual 
B)  NASTF website 
C)  The local dealer 
D)  SAE member website D

Question 2

Aftermarket programmers may create an issue of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  noncompliance 
B)  excessive cost to the vehicle owner 
C)  not being certified by EPA/CARB 
D)  Both A and C 
A)  noncompliance 
B)  excessive cost to the vehicle owner 
C)  not being certified by EPA/CARB 
D)  Both A and C D

Question 3

What organization created the J2534 standard?

Accepted Answer

A)  OBD 
B)  EPA 
C)  SAE 
D)  CARB 
A)  OBD 
B)  EPA 
C)  SAE 
D)  CARB C

Question 4

What does a pass-through device do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Used to monitor the data being transferred 
B)  Passes data between the Internet and the computer used to program a vehicle 
C)  Used between the vehicle and the scan tool 
D)  Used for off-board programming only 
A)  Used to monitor the data being transferred 
B)  Passes data between the Internet and the computer used to program a vehicle 
C)  Used between the vehicle and the scan tool 
D)  Used for off-board programming only

Question 5

What is NOT required to reprogram a vehicle engine control module?

Accepted Answer

A)  A manufacturer's scan tool 
B)  A good Internet connection 
C)  A pass-through device 
D)  A computer that meets minimum specifications 
A)  A manufacturer's scan tool 
B)  A good Internet connection 
C)  A pass-through device 
D)  A computer that meets minimum specifications

Question 6

Why is a special battery charger specified when programming?

Accepted Answer

A)  Needs to be OBD/CARB approved 
B)  Must use a battery charger that produces little, if any, voltage fluctuations 
C)  Must be a low-voltage, high amperage charger 
D)  To be able to communicate with the J2534 unit 
A)  Needs to be OBD/CARB approved 
B)  Must use a battery charger that produces little, if any, voltage fluctuations 
C)  Must be a low-voltage, high amperage charger 
D)  To be able to communicate with the J2534 unit

Question 7

The GM MDI and the Ford VCI are examples of ________ devices.

Accepted Answer

A)  power tuning 
B)  pass-through 
C)  scan tool 
D)  battery charging 
A)  power tuning 
B)  pass-through 
C)  scan tool 
D)  battery charging

Question 8

A typical battery charger should not be used during programming because of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the battery may overheat 
B)  possible reversed current 
C)  the excessive noise 
D)  fluctuations in voltage levels 
A)  the battery may overheat 
B)  possible reversed current 
C)  the excessive noise 
D)  fluctuations in voltage levels

Question 9

The purpose of engine control module reprogramming is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  update radio and navigation information 
B)  increase horsepower 
C)  load revised engine calibrations 
D)  gather information on driver habits 
A)  update radio and navigation information 
B)  increase horsepower 
C)  load revised engine calibrations 
D)  gather information on driver habits

Question 10

In 1996 to 2003 vehicles, the engine control modules EEPROM could usually only be reprogrammed using ________ tools.

Accepted Answer

A)  J2534 
B)  aftermarket 
C)  manufacturer-specific 
D)  chip-removal 
A)  J2534 
B)  aftermarket 
C)  manufacturer-specific 
D)  chip-removal

Question 11

Which of the following would NOT be used to reprogram a 1995 or older vehicle?

Accepted Answer

A)  J2534 reprogramming 
B)  Prom replacement 
C)  Flash reprogramming 
D)  Computer replacement 
A)  J2534 reprogramming 
B)  Prom replacement 
C)  Flash reprogramming 
D)  Computer replacement

Question 12

Which method can be used to reprogram an engine control module?

Accepted Answer

A)  Off-board 
B)  On-board 
C)  Remote 
D)  Any of the above 
A)  Off-board 
B)  On-board 
C)  Remote 
D)  Any of the above

Question 13

A battery maintainer is used during reprogramming to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  make sure the system voltage does not drop during the reprogramming event 
B)  make sure the customer's radio stations are not lost 
C)  make sure the OBDII data is not lost 
D)  All of the above 
A)  make sure the system voltage does not drop during the reprogramming event 
B)  make sure the customer's radio stations are not lost 
C)  make sure the OBDII data is not lost 
D)  All of the above

Question 14

How was programming updated before 1996?

Accepted Answer

A)  The instrument panel cluster (IP
C)  was updated. 
B)  A new computer had to be installed. 
C)  A replaceable PROM was used. 
D)  The control cable was replaced. 
A)  The instrument panel cluster (IP
C)  was updated. 
B)  A new computer had to be installed. 
C)  A replaceable PROM was used. 
D)  The control cable was replaced.

Question 15

The J2534 method of pass-through programming was mandated starting with ________ model year vehicles.

Accepted Answer

A)  1996 
B)  2004 
C)  2002 
D)  1980 
A)  1996 
B)  2004 
C)  2002 
D)  1980

Question 16

The J2534 standard (2004) applies to all ________ modules and computers on the vehicle.

Accepted Answer

A)  power enhancing 
B)  entertainment and engine control 
C)  transmission-related 
D)  emission-related 
A)  power enhancing 
B)  entertainment and engine control 
C)  transmission-related 
D)  emission-related

Question 17

SAE J2534 is a mandated specification to all automakers who sell vehicles in the United States after 2004 to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  make service information available to all who service vehicle emissions 
B)  have standard data link connectors 
C)  support reprogramming of the EEPROM 
D)  All of the above 
A)  make service information available to all who service vehicle emissions 
B)  have standard data link connectors 
C)  support reprogramming of the EEPROM 
D)  All of the above

Question 18

A vehicle has had an aftermarket tuner installed, hoping for more horsepower. What could be a result of this?

Accepted Answer

A)  The increased power is a result of decreased emissions 
B)  The modifications is legal for off-road use 
C)  Horsepower is doubled 
D)  The emissions systems will fail testing 
A)  The increased power is a result of decreased emissions 
B)  The modifications is legal for off-road use 
C)  Horsepower is doubled 
D)  The emissions systems will fail testing

Question 19

Some repair shops may choose to use ________ if they perform very few reprogramming events.

Accepted Answer

A)  computer replacement 
B)  on-board programming 
C)  plug-in programmers 
D)  remote programming 
A)  computer replacement 
B)  on-board programming 
C)  plug-in programmers 
D)  remote programming

Exam 28: Module Reprogramming

Where would the automotive professional go to find information about module programming?

Aftermarket programmers may create an issue of ________.

What organization created the J2534 standard?

What does a pass-through device do?

What is NOT required to reprogram a vehicle engine control module?

Why is a special battery charger specified when programming?

The GM MDI and the Ford VCI are examples of ________ devices.

A typical battery charger should not be used during programming because of ________.

The purpose of engine control module reprogramming is to ________.

In 1996 to 2003 vehicles, the engine control modules EEPROM could usually only be reprogrammed using ________ tools.

Which of the following would NOT be used to reprogram a 1995 or older vehicle?

Which method can be used to reprogram an engine control module?

A battery maintainer is used during reprogramming to ________.

How was programming updated before 1996?

The J2534 method of pass-through programming was mandated starting with ________ model year vehicles.

The J2534 standard (2004) applies to all ________ modules and computers on the vehicle.

SAE J2534 is a mandated specification to all automakers who sell vehicles in the United States after 2004 to ________.

A vehicle has had an aftermarket tuner installed, hoping for more horsepower. What could be a result of this?

Some repair shops may choose to use ________ if they perform very few reprogramming events.

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