Automotive Exam Review – Vehicle Systems and Maintenance 2026 – Study and
Practice Guide
What is an automotive system? - correct answer ✔✔ A group of related parts and assemblies to
perform a specific job
Which of the following is NOT part of an engine? - correct answer ✔✔ Muffler
List the engine's four-stroke cycle? - correct answer ✔✔ 1 - Intake
2 - Compression
3 - Power
4 - Exhaust
True or False? Most car engines are multi-cylinder engines? - correct answer ✔✔ True
True or False? A diesel engine does NOT use spark plugs. - correct answer ✔✔ True
List four general tool rules. - correct answer ✔✔ 1) purchase quality tools
2) keep tools organized
3) keep tools clean
4) use the right tool for the job
What are the three socket drives? - correct answer ✔✔ 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, and 1/2 inch
Which of the following tools should be used to remove old gasket material from a flat surface? -
correct answer ✔✔ A hand scraper
, Power tools use ______, _____ ______, or _____ ______ as sources of energy. - correct answer
✔✔ electricity, compressed air, or pressurized liquid
Which of the following is NOT a commonly used air tool? - correct answer ✔✔ Air saw
A(n) ________ is used to blow dirt off parts and to dry parts after cleaning. - correct answer ✔✔
Blow gun
_______ are used to support a vehicle while working under it. - correct answer ✔✔ Jack stands
Explain the use of a solvent tank. - correct answer ✔✔ Washes parts
A(n) ________ ________ is used when working on a car's steering and suspension systems. It
has special equipment for aligning the vehicle's wheels. - correct answer ✔✔ Alignment rack
_______ is the most common and dangerous flammable found in an auto shop. - correct answer
✔✔ Gasoline
True or False? Car batteries can explode. - correct answer ✔✔ True
When lifting heavy objects, always lift with your _______. - correct answer ✔✔ Legs
What is Electricity? - correct answer ✔✔ The movement of electrons from atom to atom.
Explain the difference between a conductor and an insulator. - correct answer ✔✔ A conductor
allows the flow of electrons; an insulator resists/ stops the flow of electrons
Which of the following is NOT part of a simple circuit? - correct answer ✔✔ Wheatstone Bridge
Practice Guide
What is an automotive system? - correct answer ✔✔ A group of related parts and assemblies to
perform a specific job
Which of the following is NOT part of an engine? - correct answer ✔✔ Muffler
List the engine's four-stroke cycle? - correct answer ✔✔ 1 - Intake
2 - Compression
3 - Power
4 - Exhaust
True or False? Most car engines are multi-cylinder engines? - correct answer ✔✔ True
True or False? A diesel engine does NOT use spark plugs. - correct answer ✔✔ True
List four general tool rules. - correct answer ✔✔ 1) purchase quality tools
2) keep tools organized
3) keep tools clean
4) use the right tool for the job
What are the three socket drives? - correct answer ✔✔ 1/4 inch, 3/8 inch, and 1/2 inch
Which of the following tools should be used to remove old gasket material from a flat surface? -
correct answer ✔✔ A hand scraper
, Power tools use ______, _____ ______, or _____ ______ as sources of energy. - correct answer
✔✔ electricity, compressed air, or pressurized liquid
Which of the following is NOT a commonly used air tool? - correct answer ✔✔ Air saw
A(n) ________ is used to blow dirt off parts and to dry parts after cleaning. - correct answer ✔✔
Blow gun
_______ are used to support a vehicle while working under it. - correct answer ✔✔ Jack stands
Explain the use of a solvent tank. - correct answer ✔✔ Washes parts
A(n) ________ ________ is used when working on a car's steering and suspension systems. It
has special equipment for aligning the vehicle's wheels. - correct answer ✔✔ Alignment rack
_______ is the most common and dangerous flammable found in an auto shop. - correct answer
✔✔ Gasoline
True or False? Car batteries can explode. - correct answer ✔✔ True
When lifting heavy objects, always lift with your _______. - correct answer ✔✔ Legs
What is Electricity? - correct answer ✔✔ The movement of electrons from atom to atom.
Explain the difference between a conductor and an insulator. - correct answer ✔✔ A conductor
allows the flow of electrons; an insulator resists/ stops the flow of electrons
Which of the following is NOT part of a simple circuit? - correct answer ✔✔ Wheatstone Bridge
