Department of Education

Region VIII
Division of Leyte
District V
Saint Joseph Academy of Leyte, Inc.
Brgy. Agbanga, Matalom, Leyte

1st Periodical EXAM in AUTOMOTIVE 12

Name: ________________________________ Yr.& Sec. _________ Date:___________
Score: __________

I. Enumerate the different parts of the battery. Write your answer

on the box provided.

II. Write T if the statement is True and F if the statement is false

and underline the word that makes the statement incorrect. 2
points
____1. The sulfuric acid in the electrolyte is very corrosive.
____2. When disconnecting a battery always disconnect the positive
or ground cable first.
____3. If the battery has vents caps, make sure the vent holes are
close before charging.
____4. Never lean over a charging battery.
____5. Do not charge a frozen ordinary wet battery because when the
charge indicators dot shows light yellow or clear the battery could
explode.
 III. Analyze and determine the state of charge of the following
specific gravity reading. Write your answer on the space
provided.

1. 1.160 -- _________________________
2. 1.270 -- _________________________
3. 1.235 -- _________________________
4. 1.120 -- _________________________
5. 1.237 -- _________________________
6. 1.200 -- _________________________
7. 1.270 -- _________________________
8. 1.150 -- _________________________
9. 1.205 -- _________________________
10.1.290 -- _________________________

IV. Rearrange the following procedures in removing and replacing

battery and use numbers 1-10.
___ Look for sulfate build-up in the form of a whitish or blue residue
around the
terminal.
___ Locate the battery.
___ Buy the correct replacement battery.
___ Identify battery terminals.
___ Set up a secure working environment - Park the vehicle on a flat,
level surface at a safe distance from traffic sparks or open flames.
___ Disconnect the negative terminal.
___ Remove the cigarette lighter and plug the memory keeper into the
lighter socket.
___ Disconnect the positive terminal.
___ Hood and use the prop rod to keep it open.
___ Remove the car battery by unfastening the battery holder and
remove any screws, clamps or bars holding the battery in place.

V. Name the following factors affecting charging. Write your answer in

the blank.

1. _________________________ 2. _______________________
3. _____________________________ 4.___________________________________
B. Match the Column A to Column B. Write the letter only.
A B
____1. Temperature a. Hydrogen and oxygen bubbles form at the
plates during charging.
____ 2. State of Charge b. small plates are charged faster than large
Plates.
____ 3. Plate Area c. Dirt in the electrolyte increase charging
difficulty.
____ 4. Impurities d. As it decreases the electrolyte resists the
charging.
____ 5. Gassing e. The condition of the battery’s active
materials will affect charging.

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