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Auto mechanics Level IV

Diagnosing Electronically Controlled Power Train Management
Test one
I. Multiple choice
1. Automatic transmissions eliminate the need for:
A. Clutch pedal B. Gas pedal C. Brake pedal D. Steering wheel
2. The torque converter in an automatic transmission acts like:
A. A gear B. A clutch C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B
3. A hydraulic system in an automatic transmission uses:
A. Air pressure B. Transmission fluid C. Electricity D. Engine oil
4. Planetary gears in an automatic transmission are responsible for:
A. Starting the car B. Changing gear ratios C. Stopping the car D. Parking the car
5. A modern automatic transmission may use electronic controls to:
A. Start the engine B. Change gears C. Monitor engine temperature D. All of the above
6. The purpose of a shift solenoid in an automatic transmission is to:
A. Lock the wheels B. Control hydraulic pressure C. Lighten the car D. Increase engine power
7. Many automatic transmissions allow drivers to:
A. Only use automatic mode B. Only use manual mode (shift themselves)
C. Choose between automatic and manual mode D. None of the above
8. Automatic transmissions generally offer advantages over manual transmissions in terms of:
A. Performance B. Fuel economy C. Ease of use D. Driver engagement
9. The component in an automatic transmission that allows the engine to idle at a stop sign is the:
A. Planetary gear set B. Torque converter. C. Valve body D. Hydraulic pump
10. Modern automatic transmissions can improve fuel economy by:
A. Using lighter materials B. Optimizing shift points C. Locking up the torque converter D. All
11. The purposes of torque converter
A. Multiplying the torque B. Serving as an automatic clutch
C. Absorbing the torsional vibration of the engine and drive train. D. all
12. A standard torque converter consists of all except:
A. The impeller B. The Actuators C. The stator D. The turbine
13. Which one is not the input to the automatic transmission ECU?
A. Throttle position sensor B. Control relay C. Speed sensor D. All
14. Which one is the output of automatic transmission ECU?
A. Solenoid actuator B. Control relay C. Lock up clutch D. All
15. The advantages of automatic as compared to manual transmissions
A. Increased fuel consumption B. Improved shift comfort C.Tough to operate
D. None

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Test two

1. An automatic transmission, unlike a manual transmission, does not require the driver to
use a:
a) Clutch pedal b) Parking brake c) Gear shift lever d) Steering wheel
2. Which of the following is NOT a major component of an automatic transmission?
a) Hydraulic control unit b) Manual linkage c) Spark plugs d) Torque converter
3. The purpose of the torque converter in an automatic transmission is to:
a) Increase engine power b) Provide smooth acceleration and multiply torque
c) Change gears manually d) Apply the brakes
4. Automatic transmissions can be divided into two groups. Which of the following is NOT
one of those groups?
a) Continuously variable transmission (CVT) b) Fully hydraulic controlled transmission (HCT)
c) Electronically controlled transmission (ECT) d) Hydraulic torque converter
5. Planetary gear sets are used in automatic transmissions to:
a) Change the direction of the output rotation b) Provide several gear ratios
c) Cool the transmission fluid d) All of the above
6. Brakes in an automatic transmission are used to:
a) Connect the engine to the transmission b) Hold one of the planetary gear components
stationary
c) Disengage the clutch d) Increase engine speed
7. Clutches in an automatic transmission are used to:
a) Stop the rotation of planetary gear components b) Connect and disconnect the torque
converter to the planetary gears
c) Change gears manually d) Lubricate moving parts
8. The function of a shift selector lever in an automatic transmission is similar to the
function of a gear shift lever in a manual transmission.
a) True b) False
9. The accelerator pedal is connected to the transmission by a cable. This cable controls:
a) The position of the shift selector lever b) The opening of the throttle valve
c) The pressure of the hydraulic fluid d) The speed of the engine
10. Automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is used for all of the following EXCEPT:
a) Lubricating moving parts b) Cooling moving parts
c) Transmitting torque in the torque converter d) igniting the air-fuel mixture
11. In Park (P) position, the output shaft of the transmission is locked to the transmission
housing, preventing the vehicle from rolling.
a) True b) False
12. The Drive (D) position is the only fully automatic position on an automatic
transmission. a) True b) False
13. Manual Low (L) gear provides for maximum engine braking.
a) True b) False
14. A planetary gear set consists of three gears: a sun gear, a planet carrier, and a ring
gear. a) True b) False
15. Electronic controls are used in some automatic transmissions to optimize shifting and
improve fuel efficiency.
a) True b) False

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