MICHIGAN MECHANIC LICENSE PRACTICE TEST –
CRM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What adjustment is to be made after a tie rod end is replaced?
a) Toe
b) Caster
c) Camber
d) No adjustment needed - Answers - a) Toe
An Air Conditioning system should not be left open to the atmosphere for extended
periods because?
a) Once opened to the atmosphere it cannot be resealed
b) it is almost impossible to purge air from the evaporator
c) Air will damage the reed values in the compressor
d) moisture may enter the system and cause corrosion - Answers - d) moisture may
enter the system and cause corrosion
A vehicle has had front and undercarriage damage. After repairs are completed the car
starts, but ha little power. What could be the cause?
a) The oil pan has been crushed so that the oil pump cannot pick up oil
b) The torque converter bolts have been sheared
c) the transmission shift linkage is disconnected
d) The exhaust system is restricted - Answers - d) The exhaust system is restricted
After collision repairs are performed, a clunking noise can be hard in the engine
compartment upon acceleration. What could be the most likely cause?
a) Sheared torque convertor bolts
b) a restricted exhaust system
c) broken motor mounts
d) A bent oil pan - Answers - c) broken motor mounts
A car equipped with an automatic transmission has been hit in the rear end. Now the
car moves even though the selector level is in park. What should you do first?
a) Replace the transmission
b) Check the shift level linkage
c) replace the differential
d) Install a new torque convertor - Answers - b) Check the shift level linkage
, If you remove a transaxle from front wheel drive car, you should,
a) Install a new transmission mount
b) Be careful not to damage the axle boots
c) Install a new drive belt
d) All of the above - Answers - b) Be careful not to damage the axle boots
After a repair, the starter will not crank the engine fast enough to start. What should you
do first?
a) Replace the battery
b) Replace the starter
c) Disconnect the electric control module and try again
d) Charge the battery - Answers - d) Charge the battery
A windshield wiper, which is not a delay system type, sweeps the windshield several
times and the stops. After a few minutes it starts again and makes a few more sweeps,
then stops. What is most likely the cause?
a) A bad fuse
b) Low battery voltage
c) Defective windshield washer pump
d) Binding wiper linkage - Answers - b) Low battery voltage
Upon completion of front end repairs, the headlights do not light. Wat could be the
cause?
a) A pinched wiring harness
b) A defective headlight switch
c) An open fusible link
d) All of the above - Answers - d) All of the above
After an engine has been removed and re-installed, a severe vibration can be felt. What
is most likely the cause?
a) Incorrect positioning of the engine or exhaust
b) Incorrect engine timing
c) Restricted exhaust pipe
d) Over-torqued engine to transmission fasteners - Answers - a) Incorrect positioning of
the engine or exhaust
After collision repairs are completed, a vibration or shimmy condition can be felt at
cruising speed. What could cause this?
a) A bent wheel
b) A bent o unbalanced shaft
CRM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What adjustment is to be made after a tie rod end is replaced?
a) Toe
b) Caster
c) Camber
d) No adjustment needed - Answers - a) Toe
An Air Conditioning system should not be left open to the atmosphere for extended
periods because?
a) Once opened to the atmosphere it cannot be resealed
b) it is almost impossible to purge air from the evaporator
c) Air will damage the reed values in the compressor
d) moisture may enter the system and cause corrosion - Answers - d) moisture may
enter the system and cause corrosion
A vehicle has had front and undercarriage damage. After repairs are completed the car
starts, but ha little power. What could be the cause?
a) The oil pan has been crushed so that the oil pump cannot pick up oil
b) The torque converter bolts have been sheared
c) the transmission shift linkage is disconnected
d) The exhaust system is restricted - Answers - d) The exhaust system is restricted
After collision repairs are performed, a clunking noise can be hard in the engine
compartment upon acceleration. What could be the most likely cause?
a) Sheared torque convertor bolts
b) a restricted exhaust system
c) broken motor mounts
d) A bent oil pan - Answers - c) broken motor mounts
A car equipped with an automatic transmission has been hit in the rear end. Now the
car moves even though the selector level is in park. What should you do first?
a) Replace the transmission
b) Check the shift level linkage
c) replace the differential
d) Install a new torque convertor - Answers - b) Check the shift level linkage
, If you remove a transaxle from front wheel drive car, you should,
a) Install a new transmission mount
b) Be careful not to damage the axle boots
c) Install a new drive belt
d) All of the above - Answers - b) Be careful not to damage the axle boots
After a repair, the starter will not crank the engine fast enough to start. What should you
do first?
a) Replace the battery
b) Replace the starter
c) Disconnect the electric control module and try again
d) Charge the battery - Answers - d) Charge the battery
A windshield wiper, which is not a delay system type, sweeps the windshield several
times and the stops. After a few minutes it starts again and makes a few more sweeps,
then stops. What is most likely the cause?
a) A bad fuse
b) Low battery voltage
c) Defective windshield washer pump
d) Binding wiper linkage - Answers - b) Low battery voltage
Upon completion of front end repairs, the headlights do not light. Wat could be the
cause?
a) A pinched wiring harness
b) A defective headlight switch
c) An open fusible link
d) All of the above - Answers - d) All of the above
After an engine has been removed and re-installed, a severe vibration can be felt. What
is most likely the cause?
a) Incorrect positioning of the engine or exhaust
b) Incorrect engine timing
c) Restricted exhaust pipe
d) Over-torqued engine to transmission fasteners - Answers - a) Incorrect positioning of
the engine or exhaust
After collision repairs are completed, a vibration or shimmy condition can be felt at
cruising speed. What could cause this?
a) A bent wheel
b) A bent o unbalanced shaft
