Question 1

What type of sensor measures temperature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frequency generator 
B)  Transducer 
C)  Thermistor 
D)  Potentiometer 
A)  Frequency generator 
B)  Transducer 
C)  Thermistor 
D)  Potentiometer C

Question 2

Technician A says that electronic transmissions may control shifts by applying shift solenoid output directly to the bands and clutches. Technician B says that electronic transmissions may control shifts by directing the shift solenoid output pressure to the shift valves. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only 
B)  Technician B only 
C)  Both technicians A and B 
D)  Neither technician A nor B 
A)  Technician A only 
B)  Technician B only 
C)  Both technicians A and B 
D)  Neither technician A nor B B

Question 3

If the solenoids fail in a transmission with electronic shift controls, the transmission will ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  operate in reverse only 
B)  be ruined if the car is driven 
C)  not have any forward gears 
D)  operate in only one gear 
A)  operate in reverse only 
B)  be ruined if the car is driven 
C)  not have any forward gears 
D)  operate in only one gear D

Question 4

Technician A says that the transmission control module may be located inside the transmission. Technician B says that in most electronically controlled transmissions, shifting is controlled by solenoids. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only 
B)  Technician B only 
C)  Both technicians A and B 
D)  Neither technician A nor B 
A)  Technician A only 
B)  Technician B only 
C)  Both technicians A and B 
D)  Neither technician A nor B

Question 5

The torque management feature ________ engine torque during shifting.

Accepted Answer

A)  removes 
B)  maintains 
C)  increases 
D)  reduces 
A)  removes 
B)  maintains 
C)  increases 
D)  reduces

Question 6

The transmission pressure switches are located at the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  throttle body 
B)  throttle cable 
C)  valve body 
D)  transmission case 
A)  throttle body 
B)  throttle cable 
C)  valve body 
D)  transmission case

Question 7

The transmission range (TR) switch is used to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  keep the engine from starting in any gear position except park or neutral 
B)  operate the backup lights in reverse 
C)  limit upshifts in manual ranges 
D)  All of the above 
A)  keep the engine from starting in any gear position except park or neutral 
B)  operate the backup lights in reverse 
C)  limit upshifts in manual ranges 
D)  All of the above

Question 8

What electronic control module is used to control the shifting of an electronically controlled automatic transmission/ transaxle?

Accepted Answer

A)  TCU 
B)  PCM 
C)  TCM 
D)  Any of the above, depending on application 
A)  TCU 
B)  PCM 
C)  TCM 
D)  Any of the above, depending on application

Question 9

Which of these is NOT a sensor type used on an electronically controlled transmission?

Accepted Answer

A)  Frequency generator 
B)  Vacuum sensor 
C)  Thermistor 
D)  Potentiometer 
A)  Frequency generator 
B)  Vacuum sensor 
C)  Thermistor 
D)  Potentiometer

Question 10

Refer to this chart. What gear will be selected if both shift solenoids fail?

Accepted Answer

A)  First 
B)  Second 
C)  Third 
D)  Fourth 
A)  First 
B)  Second 
C)  Third 
D)  Fourth

Question 11

A ________ is an electromagnetic device that can be used to control fluid pressure in a hydraulic circuit.

Accepted Answer

A)  solenoid 
B)  neutral start switch 
C)  TCM 
D)  vehicle speed sensor 
A)  solenoid 
B)  neutral start switch 
C)  TCM 
D)  vehicle speed sensor

Question 12

A transmission control module (TCM) has just been replaced. Which parameters should be programmed into the TCM using a scan tool?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vehicle emissions information 
B)  Tire size 
C)  Vehicle weight 
D)  Odometer reading 
A)  Vehicle emissions information 
B)  Tire size 
C)  Vehicle weight 
D)  Odometer reading

Question 13

The controlling unit for an electronically shifted transmission is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  throttle position sensor 
B)  TCM 
C)  vehicle speed sensor 
D)  None of these 
A)  throttle position sensor 
B)  TCM 
C)  vehicle speed sensor 
D)  None of these

Question 14

Technician A says that the transmission control system can communicate with diagnostic test equipment. Technician B says that most late model control systems can run pre-programmed system diagnostics and generate trouble codes. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only 
B)  Technician B only 
C)  Both technicians A and B 
D)  Neither technician A nor B 
A)  Technician A only 
B)  Technician B only 
C)  Both technicians A and B 
D)  Neither technician A nor B

Question 15

Which type sensor is typically used to measure input shaft speed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reed switch 
B)  Magnetic pulse generator 
C)  Photoresistor 
D)  None of these 
A)  Reed switch 
B)  Magnetic pulse generator 
C)  Photoresistor 
D)  None of these

Question 16

Linear solenoids are used for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  TCC 
B)  shifting 
C)  pressure control 
D)  All of the above, depending on application 
A)  TCC 
B)  shifting 
C)  pressure control 
D)  All of the above, depending on application

Question 17

The input speed sensor is also called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  vehicle speed (VS) sensor 
B)  turbine speed sensor (TSS) 
C)  output speed sensor (OSS) 
D)  Any of the above, depending on make and model 
A)  vehicle speed (VS) sensor 
B)  turbine speed sensor (TSS) 
C)  output speed sensor (OSS) 
D)  Any of the above, depending on make and model

Question 18

Technician A says that the transmission range switch is located in the shift console Technician B says that the transmission range switch is operated by the manual shift linkage. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A only 
B)  Technician B only 
C)  Both technicians A and B 
D)  Neither technician A nor B 
A)  Technician A only 
B)  Technician B only 
C)  Both technicians A and B 
D)  Neither technician A nor B

Question 19

The vehicle speed sensor is located ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  at the front wheel speed sensor 
B)  in the speedometer 
C)  near the rear drive axle 
D)  at the transmission output shaft 
A)  at the front wheel speed sensor 
B)  in the speedometer 
C)  near the rear drive axle 
D)  at the transmission output shaft

Question 20

Refer to this chart. What gear will be selected if the solenoid power supply fails?

Accepted Answer

A)  First 
B)  Second 
C)  Third 
D)  Fourth 
A)  First 
B)  Second 
C)  Third 
D)  Fourth

Exam 25: Electronic Transmission Controls

What type of sensor measures temperature?

Technician A says that electronic transmissions may control shifts by applying shift solenoid output directly to the bands and clutches. Technician B says that electronic transmissions may control shifts by directing the shift solenoid output pressure to the shift valves. Who is correct?

If the solenoids fail in a transmission with electronic shift controls, the transmission will ________.

Technician A says that the transmission control module may be located inside the transmission. Technician B says that in most electronically controlled transmissions, shifting is controlled by solenoids. Who is correct?

The torque management feature ________ engine torque during shifting.

The transmission pressure switches are located at the ________.

The transmission range (TR) switch is used to ________.

What electronic control module is used to control the shifting of an electronically controlled automatic transmission/ transaxle?

Which of these is NOT a sensor type used on an electronically controlled transmission?

Refer to this chart. What gear will be selected if both shift solenoids fail?

A ________ is an electromagnetic device that can be used to control fluid pressure in a hydraulic circuit.

A transmission control module (TCM) has just been replaced. Which parameters should be programmed into the TCM using a scan tool?

The controlling unit for an electronically shifted transmission is the ________.

Technician A says that the transmission control system can communicate with diagnostic test equipment. Technician B says that most late model control systems can run pre-programmed system diagnostics and generate trouble codes. Who is correct?

Which type sensor is typically used to measure input shaft speed?

Linear solenoids are used for ________.

The input speed sensor is also called a ________.

Technician A says that the transmission range switch is located in the shift console Technician B says that the transmission range switch is operated by the manual shift linkage. Who is correct?

The vehicle speed sensor is located ________.

Refer to this chart. What gear will be selected if the solenoid power supply fails?

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