Automotive Technology: Principles, Diagnosis, and Service (6th Edition, James D. Halderman) Complete Test Bank with Questions and Answers 2025!!!

Automotive Technology, 6e (Halderman)
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Chapter 1 Automotive Background and Overview
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1) The first self-propelled vehicle that used an OTTO cycle four stroke gasoline engine was
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produced in
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A) 1900
B) 1908
C) 1902
D) 1885
Answer: D c




2) Early vehicles were constructed mostly of what material?
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A) Tin
B) Steel
C) Wood
D) Cast ironc


Answer: C
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3) Which component is NOT part of the chassis system?
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A) Brakes
B) Suspension
C) Electrical system c


D) Frame
Answer:
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4) Early engines were called flat head designs because they
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A) used valves beside the cylinder
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B) used spark plugs at the top of the cylinders
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C) were only inline engines
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D) did not include valves
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Answer: A
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5) A V-type engine could have how many cylinders?
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A) 8
B) 6
C) 4
D) Any of these
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Answer: D
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6) What component regulates the temperature of the coolant in an engine?
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A) Thermostat
B) Cooling fan(s) c


C) Cooling (water) jackets c c


D) Radiator
Answer:
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,7) A malfunction indicator light (MIL) on the dash may be labeled
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A) MAL
B) check engine c


C) MIL
D) service vehicle soon c c


Answer: B
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8) To retrieve stored diagnostic trouble codes, a technician needs a
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A) desktop computer c


B) wireless connection to an electronic tester
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C) scan tool c


D) paper clip c


Answer: C
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9) A four-wheel drive vehicle often uses a
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A) transaxle
B) transfer case c


C) drive shaft c


D) U-joint
Answer:
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10) Automotive service systems are generally separated into how many content areas?
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A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10
Answer: C c




11) In 1900, which propulsion method was most widely used in passenger vehicles?
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A) Coal
B) Diesel
C) Steam
D) Gasoline
Answer: C
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12) Which company produced the first large scale affordable passenger vehicle?
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A) Oldsmobile
B) Bentley
C) Mercedes
D) Ford
Answer:
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A
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,13) Which U.S. manufacturer produced the first vehicle with four-wheel antilock brakes?
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A) Chrysler
B) American Motors c


C) Lincoln
D) Chevrolet
Answer: C
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14) Technician A says that drum brakes work with brake shoes. Technician B says that drum
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brakes work with brake pads. Which technician is correct?
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A) Technician A only c c


B) Technician B only c c


C) Both technicians
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D) Neither technician c


Answer: A
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15) Which pillar is nearest the front of the vehicle?
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A) Ac


B) Bc


C) Cc


D) Dc


Answer: A c




16) Which type vehicle is most likely to have a D pillar?
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A) Pickup truck c


B) Station wagon c


C) Sports coupe c


D) None of these c c


Answer: B
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17) Technician A says that full frame vehicles combine the body of the vehicle with the frame
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structure.
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Technician B says that unibody vehicles combine the body of the vehicle with the frame
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structure. Which technician is correct?
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A) Technician A only c c


B) Technician B only c c


C) Both technicians
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D) Neither technician c


Answer: B
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18) Technician A says that gasoline engines are internal combustion engines. Technician B says
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that diesel engines are internal combustion engines. Which technician is correct?
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A) Technician A only c c


B) Technician B only c c


C) Both technicians
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D) Neither technician c


Answer: C
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, 19) The Monroney label includes all of these EXCEPT
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A) optional equipment c


B) standard equipment c


C) MSRP
D) All of these are present on the Monroney label.
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Answer: D
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20) Which device circulates coolant to the water jackets and radiator?
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A) Vacuum solenoid c


B) Water pump c


C) Heater valve c


D) Thermostat
Answer: B
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21) In what year was the self-starter introduced?
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A) 1902
B) 1912
C) 1900
D) 1908
Answer: B c




22) In what year did ASE create service technician certification tests?
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A) 1996
B) 1972
C) 1953
D) 1900
Answer: B c




23) Which ASE area includes wheel alignment?
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A) Steering and suspension c c


B) Brakes
C) Body
D) Chassis
Answer:
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24) Four wheel drive systems are covered under which ASE content area?
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A) Automatic transmissions c


B) Manual drivetrains c


C) Suspension systems c


D) None of these c c


Answer: B
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