ASE-Type Questions
1. A vehicle is brought into the shop with a slip-
ping clutch. Technician A says that the clutch
is part of the drive train system. Technician B
says that the clutch is part of the suspension
system. Who is correct?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
2. When the internal body structure of a vehicle
is used as its frame, it is called:
(A) unibody construction.
(B) body-frame construction.
(C) integral construction.
(D) body-over-frame construction.
3. The ______ controls the opening of engine’s
valves.
(A) camshaft
(B) crankshaft
(C) valve springs
(D) combustion chamber
4. Which piston stroke of the four-stroke cycle
prepares the fuel mixture for combustion?
(A) Power.
(B) Intake.
(C) Exhaust.
(D) Compression.
5. All of the following are major components in
the computer system except:
(A) regulators.
(B) sensors.
(C) actuators.
(D) computer.
6. Each of the following is a basic type of auto-
motive fuel system except:
(A) carburetor.
(B) auto injection.
(C) diesel injection.
(D) gasoline injection.
7. Tests show that an engine is not getting spark
at the spark plugs. Technician A says it could
be due to the diesel injection system.
Technician B says to test the ignition coil. Who
is right?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
8. A car with a dead battery is brought into
the shop. Technician A says to check the
output of the alternator. Technician B says to
check the condition of the spark plugs. Who
is right?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
9. Since an automatic transmission does not have
to be shifted by hand, Technician A believes it
uses a hydraulic system to shift gears.
Technician B believes it uses oil pressure to
shift gears. Who is right?
(A) A only.
(B) B only.
(C) Both A and B.
(D) Neither A nor B.
10. A transaxle case contains both the:
(A) carburetor and drive shaft.
(B) transmission and differential.
(C) multi-cylinder engine and clutch.
(D) suspension components and brakes.
Activities—Chapter 1
1. Draw an automotive engine and drive train and
label the parts. Then describe how the power is
transferred from the engine to the drive wheels.
2. Using illustrations from the text, produce over-
head transparencies of the four-stroke cycle and
demonstrate the cycle to your class.
3. Arrange a field trip to tour an automobile
assembly plant or to an auto shop.
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