Question 1

Which of the following can be described as a piston inside a bore which applies a brake band?

Accepted Answer

A)  A servo 
B)  A solenoid 
C)  A shift valve 
D)  A fulcrum

Question 2

The parking pawl is attached to which component?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stator 
B)  Differential 
C)  Output shaft 
D)  None of the above

Question 3

The differential in a transmission transaxle allows the power to be split between the two front wheels.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

What will happen if the pushrod for a servo is too long?

Accepted Answer

A)  The brake will drag when the servo is released 
B)  The brake will slip when the servo is applied 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 5

Multi-disc clutches are unique in that they not only can be used to hold a member of the planetary gear set, but they are also the only apply device that can be used to drive a member of the planetary gear set.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is least likely to be used as a servo piston seal?

Accepted Answer

A)  Neoprene 
B)  Teflon 
C)  Locking seal 
D)  None of the above

Question 7

Choose the correct statement with respect to the function of a flexplate and its components.

Accepted Answer

A)  A flexplate is used in the manual transmission. 
B)  The large mass of the torque converter dampens the engine pulses in a flywheel. 
C)  If the ring gear wears out, it can be replaced individually. 
D)  Ring gears should be welded to the torque converter.

Question 8

What type of variable resistor are Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensors?

Accepted Answer

A)  Photoresisor 
B)  Potentiometer 
C)  Thermistor 
D)  None of the above

Question 9

Technician A says that the starter ring gear is always welded to the flex plate. Technician B says that some ring gears are welded to the outside of the torque converter case. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 10

Choose the correct statement with respect to the function of a flexplate and its components.

Accepted Answer

A)  A flexplate is used in the manual transmission. 
B)  The large mass of the torque converter dampens the engine pulses in a flywheel. 
C)  If the ring gear wears out, it can be replaced individually. 
D)  Ring gears should be welded to the torque converter.

Question 11

Technician A says that most automatic transmissions have a ring gear for the starter as part of the flex plate. Technician B says that the ring gear is typically replaceable (interference fit) on a flex plate. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 12

When the engine accelerates, higher impeller speed discharges the fluid across and against the turbine vanes. What happens when the oil strikes the turbine vanes?

Accepted Answer

A)  The turbine to begins to spin 
B)  Torque is transferred to the input shaft of the transmission 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 13

What kind of pump uses a spring-loaded movable pump housing that pivots in such a way that the volume of the pumping chambers can be increased or decreased based on fluid pressure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Variable displacement vane pump 
B)  Constant displacement vane pump 
C)  Variable displacement gear pump 
D)  Constant displacement gear pump

Question 14

Automatic transmission line pressure that is sent to the governor is allowed to be exhausted back to the transmission pan when the vehicle is not moving and the governor is not creating any pressure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What are Torrington bearings?

Accepted Answer

A)  A friction type thrust bearing 
B)  Bearings made of steel coated with a bronze bearing material 
C)  A needle or roller type, thrust bearing 
D)  None of the above

Question 16

Which of the following sensors is used to determine engine speed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) 
B)  Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor 
C)  Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) 
D)  Input Shaft Speed Sensor (IPS)

Question 17

Technician A says that the stator support fits directly into the torque converter. Technician B says that while the stator support is located in the front pump housing, it does not turn inside the front pump. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both technicians 
D)  Neither technician

Question 18

Technician A says thrust washers are a friction type of bearing. Technician B says thrust bearings are a type of flat needle roller bearing. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 19

A transmission pan holds about half of the total transmission fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following is TRUE of clutches and steels in a multi-disc clutch?

Accepted Answer

A)  The frictions are on one end of the clutch and the steels are on the other end 
B)  The steels and frictions are placed alternately into the clutch drum 
C)  The steels release the clutch and the frictions apply it. 
D)  The frictions release the clutch and the steels apply it

Exam 7: Transmission Components

Which of the following can be described as a piston inside a bore which applies a brake band?

The parking pawl is attached to which component?

The differential in a transmission transaxle allows the power to be split between the two front wheels.

What will happen if the pushrod for a servo is too long?

Multi-disc clutches are unique in that they not only can be used to hold a member of the planetary gear set, but they are also the only apply device that can be used to drive a member of the planetary gear set.

Which of the following is least likely to be used as a servo piston seal?

Choose the correct statement with respect to the function of a flexplate and its components.

What type of variable resistor are Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensors?

Technician A says that the starter ring gear is always welded to the flex plate. Technician B says that some ring gears are welded to the outside of the torque converter case. Who is correct?

Choose the correct statement with respect to the function of a flexplate and its components.

Technician A says that most automatic transmissions have a ring gear for the starter as part of the flex plate. Technician B says that the ring gear is typically replaceable (interference fit) on a flex plate. Who is correct?

When the engine accelerates, higher impeller speed discharges the fluid across and against the turbine vanes. What happens when the oil strikes the turbine vanes?

What kind of pump uses a spring-loaded movable pump housing that pivots in such a way that the volume of the pumping chambers can be increased or decreased based on fluid pressure.

Automatic transmission line pressure that is sent to the governor is allowed to be exhausted back to the transmission pan when the vehicle is not moving and the governor is not creating any pressure.

What are Torrington bearings?

Which of the following sensors is used to determine engine speed?

Technician A says that the stator support fits directly into the torque converter. Technician B says that while the stator support is located in the front pump housing, it does not turn inside the front pump. Who is correct?

Technician A says thrust washers are a friction type of bearing. Technician B says thrust bearings are a type of flat needle roller bearing. Who is correct?

A transmission pan holds about half of the total transmission fluid.

Which of the following is TRUE of clutches and steels in a multi-disc clutch?