AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (SOS MICHIGAN
STUDY) | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE (2026) |
ALREADY GRADED A+
Pressure control solenoids:
a.) may be ON/OFF
b.) are used to control shift feel
c.) provide temperature input
d.) communicate with a scan tool during a quick check - CORRECT ANSWER -A
Where is the FRP sensor located? - CORRECT ANSWER -Mounted on the fuel rail
What measures the engine coolant temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER -ECT sensor (Engine
Coolant Temperature)
What is the purpose of the automatic transmission?
a.) keep the differential driving the wheels at all times
b.) maximize the engines efficiency to provide fuel economy and performance
c.) consume the most amount of fuel when required
d.) limit the torque to the drive wheels on wet surfaces - CORRECT ANSWER -B
What happens to fluid flow and pressure when it passes through an orfice? - CORRECT ANSWER
-Flow decreases and pressure increases
What does the MAP sensor do? - CORRECT ANSWER -Provides the PCM with boost pressure
information
, What does the BARO sensor do? - CORRECT ANSWER -Measure barometric pressure
Tech A says the torque convertor allows the engine and driveline to disconnect when it is at a
stop. Tech B says the torque convertor multiplies the engines torque on acceleration is correct?
- CORRECT ANSWER -Both
What are the types of transmission shafts? - CORRECT ANSWER -Input, output, and
intermediate
What drives the transmission's mechanical fluid pump? - CORRECT ANSWER -Fluid pressure
What is the purpose of a mechanical one-way clutch? - CORRECT ANSWER -Transfers
mechanical force by stopping rotation of a given planetary member
When a smaller external gear is in mesh with a larger internal gear, they will rotate ________.
a.) at the same speed
b.) in a reverse direction
c.) in the same direction
d.) in opposite directions - CORRECT ANSWER -D
When any two members of a simple planetary gearset are input at the same speed, the output
will always be ______.
a.) underdrive
b.) overdrive
c.) direct drive
d.) reverse - CORRECT ANSWER -C
STUDY) | COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS | LATEST UPDATE (2026) |
ALREADY GRADED A+
Pressure control solenoids:
a.) may be ON/OFF
b.) are used to control shift feel
c.) provide temperature input
d.) communicate with a scan tool during a quick check - CORRECT ANSWER -A
Where is the FRP sensor located? - CORRECT ANSWER -Mounted on the fuel rail
What measures the engine coolant temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER -ECT sensor (Engine
Coolant Temperature)
What is the purpose of the automatic transmission?
a.) keep the differential driving the wheels at all times
b.) maximize the engines efficiency to provide fuel economy and performance
c.) consume the most amount of fuel when required
d.) limit the torque to the drive wheels on wet surfaces - CORRECT ANSWER -B
What happens to fluid flow and pressure when it passes through an orfice? - CORRECT ANSWER
-Flow decreases and pressure increases
What does the MAP sensor do? - CORRECT ANSWER -Provides the PCM with boost pressure
information
, What does the BARO sensor do? - CORRECT ANSWER -Measure barometric pressure
Tech A says the torque convertor allows the engine and driveline to disconnect when it is at a
stop. Tech B says the torque convertor multiplies the engines torque on acceleration is correct?
- CORRECT ANSWER -Both
What are the types of transmission shafts? - CORRECT ANSWER -Input, output, and
intermediate
What drives the transmission's mechanical fluid pump? - CORRECT ANSWER -Fluid pressure
What is the purpose of a mechanical one-way clutch? - CORRECT ANSWER -Transfers
mechanical force by stopping rotation of a given planetary member
When a smaller external gear is in mesh with a larger internal gear, they will rotate ________.
a.) at the same speed
b.) in a reverse direction
c.) in the same direction
d.) in opposite directions - CORRECT ANSWER -D
When any two members of a simple planetary gearset are input at the same speed, the output
will always be ______.
a.) underdrive
b.) overdrive
c.) direct drive
d.) reverse - CORRECT ANSWER -C
