Details Title: Aut 001 - Chapter 3 Description: Basic Automotive Service and Systems Total Flash Cards: 15 Created: 05/26/2009 20:08:34		New Users: To study from this flashcard set, or to create your own your own study flash cards, REGISTER HERE. Existing Users: CLICK HERE. Additional Mechanical Engineering Flashcards
Cards in this set: Term Which of the following statements about lifts is NOT true?   1. Double post lifts use one hydraulic cylinder 2. Scissor lifts are designed for brake work 3. Single post lifts are typically older lifts 4. Automotive lifts make work easier Definition 1. Double post lifts use one hydraulic cylinder. Term Two technicians are discussing automotive jacks. Technician A says that floor jacks are the most common jack found in automotive shops. Technician B says that most floor jacks in shops are rated between six and eight tons. Who is correct? Definition A only Term Two technicians are discussing vacuum testers. Technician A says that vacuum testers are not designed to diagnose engines. Technician B says that vacuum testers will not work on a computer controlled vehicle. Who is correct? Definition Neither A or B Term Two technicians are discussing computerized service information. Technician A says that paper manuals are much less expensive to maintain. Technician B says that computerized data systems are much less expensive to maintain. Who is correct? Definition B only Term Which of the following statements about service information is NOT correct?   1. Diagnosis charts are given for concerns that haven’t set codes 2. Some service information may be VIN specific 3. Service information can be printed or electronic 4. DTC diagnosis is not included. Definition 4. DTC diagnosis is not included. Term Two technicians are discussing multimeter. Technician A says that multimeter can test almost any circuit on a car. Technician B says that multimeter should be high-impedance. Who is correct? Definition Both A and B Term Which of the following statements about automotive meters is NOT correct?   1. Some meters can measure only current 2. Some meters measure current 3. Some meters measure only resistance 4. Some meters can power a circuit Definition 4. Some meters can power a circuit. Term Two technicians are discussing wrenches. Technician A says that open-end wrenches are designed to turn in tighter spaces. Technician B says that open-end wrenches hold a bolt head better than box-end wrenches. Who is correct? Definition A only Term Which of the following statements about wrenches is NOT correct?   1. Always use an adjustable wrench when working with high-torque applications 2. Box-end wrenches go entirely around a nut or bolt head 3. Box-end wrenches grip the nut or bolt head with less chance of slipping off 4. Gear wrenches are not for high torque load use Definition 1. Always use an adjustable wrench when working with high-torque applications. Term Two technicians are discussing adjustable wrenches. Technician A says that the length of the wrench handle does not determine how wide the jaws open. Technician B says that adjustable wrenches are sized by the wrench handle. Who is correct? Definition B only Term Which of the following statements about torque wrenches is TRUE? 1. Torque wrenches never need adjustment 2. Torque wrenches are designed to loosen bolts or nuts 3. Torque wrenches are used to final- tighten bolts and nuts 4. Torque wrenches can be metric or SAE Definition 3. Torque wrenches are used to final- tighten bolts and nuts. Term Two technicians are discussing pliers. Technician A says that pliers can be used to loosen nuts and bolts. Technician B says that pliers act as an extension of a technician’s fingers. Who is correct? Definition B only Term Which of the following statements about pliers is NOT correct?   1. Vise grip pliers can lock onto an object 2. Diagonal cutting pliers are used to cut sheet metal 3. Needle nose pliers are useful to grip small objects 4. There are two major types of snap ring pliers Definition 2. Diagonal cutting pliers are used to cut sheet metal. Term Two technicians are discussing screwdrivers. Technician A says that the standard screwdriver is the most common screwdriver used. Technician B says that Phillips and Reed and Prince screwdrivers are identical. Who is correct? Definition A only Term Two technicians are discussing offset screwdrivers. Technician A says that offset screwdrivers are for working in tight space. Technician B says that offset screwdrivers come in a variety of sizes. Who is correct? Definition Both A and B