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The following report shows all assessment questions, indicates if the answer you provided was correct or incorrect, and reveals the correct
answer.
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- Incorrect
- Unanswered
In the figure, Technician A says the measurement indicates combustion chamber volume. Technician B says the
measurement indicates valve stem installed height. Who is correct?
IncorrectA only
Correct
B only
IncorrectBoth A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale
The tool shown in the figure is installed on the engine oil cooler line. Technician A says this tool is used to
install the line in the cooler. Technician B says this tool is used to remove the o-ring from the line. Who is
correct?
IncorrectA only
IncorrectB
only
IncorrectBoth A and
B
Correct Neither A nor B
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. No tool is necessary to install the line into the cooler. The line is
simply pushed in, and then gently pulled on to make sure the retaining clips are holding it
securely in place.
Answer B is incorrect. There is not an o-ring installed on this line.
Answer C is incorrect. Neither Technician is correct.
Answer D is correct. Neither Technician is correct. This tool is used to remove the engine
oil cooler line from the engine oil cooler.
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Technician A says that replacing a 180F (82C) thermostat with a 195F (91C) thermostat will cause the engine
to warm up faster. Technician B says that removing the thermostat from an engine may cause hot spots to
develop in the engine. Who is correct?
IncorrectA only
Correct
B only
IncorrectBoth A and
B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. Installing a higher rated thermostat will not cause the engine to warm
up faster. It will, however, cause it to operate at a higher temperature.
Answer B is correct. Only Technician B is correct. The thermostat not only regulates
engine temperature but also regulates coolant flow. Operating an engine without a
thermostat can cause incorrect pressure differentials within the cooling system and can result
in incorrect flow throughout the engine.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician B is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician B is correct.
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An engine has low power. Cranking compression readings (psi) are shown in the figure. Which additional test
will best help isolate the problem?
IncorrectIntake manifold
vacuum
restriction
Correct Cylinder leakage
IncorrectRunning compression
IncorrectExhaust
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. This engine most likely has a head gasket leaking between cylinders
6 and 8. An intake manifold test will not verify the suspicion.
Answer B is incorrect. An exhaust restriction test will not help confirm a leaking head
gasket between cylinders 6 and 8.
Answer C is correct. A cylinder leakage test will identify a leaking head gasket between
two cylinders.
Answer D is incorrect. A running compression test will not definitely confirm a leaking head
gasket between two cylinders.
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An engine has an oil leak. Technician A says fluorescent dye can be used to locate the source of the leak.
Technician B says smoke can be used to locate the source of the leak. Who is correct?
IncorrectA only
IncorrectB
only
Correct Both A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale
IncorrectThe
IncorrectThe
were installed.
The engine should be at room temperature.
IncorrectThe cylinder head bolts should be removed from front to rear.
Correct
Question Rationale
Technician A says a special puller and installer tool may be required to remove and install the vibration damper.
Technician B says if the inertia ring on the vibration damper is loose, the damper must be replaced. Who is
correct?
IncorrectA only
IncorrectB
only
Both A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Correct
Question Rationale
only.
Incorrectinstall camshaft bearings only.
Incorrectmeasure camshaft bearing alignment.
Correct both remove and install camshaft bearings.
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. The tool can also be used to install camshaft bearings.
Answer B is incorrect. The tool can also be used to remove camshaft bearings.
Answer C is incorrect. The tool is not used for taking measurements.
Answer D is correct. The tool is used to remove and install the camshaft bearings.
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Technician A says timing gear backlash may be measured with a dial indicator. Technician B says timing gear
Correct
A only
IncorrectB only
IncorrectBoth A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale
IncorrectBack
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. There is no reason to back off the adjuster unless the clearance is
insufficient.
Answer B is correct. To get correct measurements, the valve being adjusted must be
completely closed and the cam on the base circle (the bottom of the lobe).
Answer C is incorrect. The beginning of the intake stroke would have the valve beginning to
open.
Answer D is incorrect. The clearance would be zero if you adjusted the valve to zero.
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IncorrectDial
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. A dial indicator and feeler gauge would not be used to check cylinder
head warpage.
Answer B is incorrect. A micrometer and dial indicator would not be used to check cylinder
head warpage.
Answer C is incorrect. A dial caliper and straightedge would not be used to check cylinder
head warpage.
Answer D is correct. A straightedge and feeler gauge are the correct tools to use when
checking cylinder head warpage.
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With the engine idling, a vacuum gauge connected to the intake manifold fluctuates as shown in the figure.
These vacuum gauge fluctuations may be caused by:
Incorrectlate ignition
timing.
Incorrectintake manifold vacuum leak at the throttle body.
Incorrecta restricted exhaust system.
Correct sticky valve stems and guides.
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. Late ignition timing would result in a low, steady reading.
Answer B is incorrect. An intake manifold leak at the throttle body would cause a very low,
steady reading.
Answer C is incorrect. A restricted exhaust system would cause vacuum to slowly decrease
after the engine was accelerated and held steady.
Answer D is correct. If the valve sticks in its guide, it may not completely close, resulting
in a compression loss and pulsing vacuum gauge.
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Incorrectoil
filter.
filter.
Correct engine oil cooler.
Incorrecttransmission oil cooler.
Incorrectfuel
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. This is an oil cooler. However, the oil filter does screw onto the
bottom of it.
Answer B is incorrect. This is not a fuel filter.
Answer C is correct. This an engine oil cooler
Answer D is incorrect. This is an engine oil cooler, not a transmission oil cooler.
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On an overhead cam (OHC) cylinder head with removable bearing caps, which of the following is used to
measure bearing alignment?
Correct
A straightedge
IncorrectPlastigage
IncorrectA dial indicator
IncorrectA telescoping
gauge
Question Rationale
Answer A is correct. A straightedge and feeler gauge can be used to check alignment.
Answer B is incorrect. Plastigage cannot effectively measure bearing alignment.
Answer C is incorrect. A dial indicator could not measure bearing alignment.
Answer D is incorrect. A telescoping gauge is not used to measure bearing alignment.
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IncorrectValve spring
installed height
tension
IncorrectValve spring free length
Correct Valve spring squareness
IncorrectValve spring
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. Valve spring installed height is measured with the spring assembled
in the head.
Answer B is incorrect. Valve spring tension is measured with a spring tension gauge.
Answer C is incorrect. This illustration could be used to illustrate valve spring free length;
however, since the 5/64-inch dimension is called out, the illustration is showing how to
measure valve spring squareness.
Answer D is correct. Valve spring squareness is being checked, and the specification is
5/64 inch.
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Technician A says water pump noise may be caused by faulty shaft bearings. Technician B says water pump
noise may be caused by the water pump impeller contacting the cover. Who is correct?
IncorrectA only
IncorrectB
only
Correct Both A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale
All of the following are reasons to replace a hydraulic valve lifter EXCEPT:
Incorrectexcessive
bleed-down.
Correct convex bottom.
Incorrectpitted bottom.
Incorrectflat bottom.
Question Rationale
Technician A says that camshaft lobe lift can be checked with the camshaft still mounted in the engine.
Technician B says that camshaft runout can be checked with the camshaft still mounted in the engine. Who is
correct?
Correct
A only
IncorrectB only
IncorrectBoth A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale
Answer A is correct. Only Technician A is correct. Lobe lift can be measure with a dial
indicator while the camshaft is still in the engine.
Answer B is incorrect. Camshaft runout cannot be measured with the camshaft still mounted
in the engine. V blocks must be used.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician A is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician A is correct.
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Incorrectvalve guide
depth.
Incorrectvalve seat angle.
Incorrectcylinder head flatness.
Correct valve seat runout.
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. Valve guide depth is measured with a depth micrometer. The tool
shown does not measure valve guide depth.
Answer B is incorrect. The tool shown does not measure valve seat angle.
Answer C is incorrect. A straightedge and feeler gauge are used to measure cylinder head
flatness.
Answer D is correct. Valve seat runout (concentricity) is being measured.
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A technician is servicing an overhead camshaft (OHC) cylinder head that is designed without bearings. If
camshaft journal-to-bore clearance exceeds specification, the most normal repair is:
Incorrectreplace
Question Rationale
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Which of the following would be considered an acceptable cylinder wall taper measurement?
Correct
0.0005 inch
Incorrect0.005 inch
Incorrect0.050 inch
Incorrect0.500 inch
Question Rationale
The figure shows an example of the rocker arm assembly on an engine equipped with hydraulic lifters. When
adjusting valve lash on this engine while it is running, the step LEAST LIKELY to be performed by a technician
is:
Incorrectturning
An excessive sulfur smell in the exhaust of a vehicle with a catalytic converter can be an indication of:
Incorrecta
Incorrecta
vacuum leak.
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. A lean fuel mixture would not cause a sulfur smell.
Answer B is incorrect. Coolant leaking into the combustion chamber would cause a gray
exhaust color.
Answer C is correct. A sulfur smell is commonly due to raw fuel in the convertor.
Answer D is incorrect. A vacuum leak would cause a rough idle that would decrease as
engine speed increases.
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An engine has a severe oil leak. The technician finds the oil filter has cracked. Which of the following could be
the cause?
IncorrectOil
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. A stuck-open pressure relief valve will cause lower than normal
maximum oil pressure.
Answer B is correct. A stuck-closed pressure relief valve will cause higher than normal
maximum oil pressure and can cause the oil filter to rupture.
Answer C is incorrect. A stuck-open pressure differential valve will allow oil to bypass the
engine oil filter, resulting in dirty oil reaching the bearings.
Answer D is incorrect. A stuck-closed pressure differential valve will cause low oil flow to
the bearings during times of thick engine oil, such as when the engine is cold. This would
not cause the oil filter to rupture, however, because maximum oil pressure would still be
controlled by the oil pressure relief valve.
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When checking the installed spring seat pressure, a spring fails to meet the minimum specification. The
installation of a spring shim, adequate to return seat pressure to spec, results in coil bind at maximum valve lift.
Which of these is the best solution?
IncorrectReplace
IncorrectReplace
Answer A is incorrect. If the installed height is incorrect, a valve seat may indeed repair the
condition, but the question relates to spring seat pressure.
Answer B is correct. Spring shims should not be used to correct minor seat pressure issues.
In most cases, the safer and longer-lived approach is to simply replace the spring.
Answer C is incorrect. This is effectively the same answer as A. You should be checking the
installed height of the valve stem and the spring during head assembly.
Answer D is incorrect. Shims should be used to correct installed height not spring pressure.
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Incorrectworn
piston rings.
Incorrectan obstructed PCV vacuum hose.
Correct a stuck-open PCV valve.
Incorrecta clogged PCV valve.
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. Worn piston rings are likely to cause this condition.
Answer B is incorrect. An obstructed PCV vacuum hose is likely to cause this condition.
Answer C is correct. A stuck-open PCV valve will usually cause an engine stumble and
rough idle due to a vacuum leak.
Answer D is incorrect. A clogged PCV valve is likely to cause this condition.
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The figure shows the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system. All of the following are symptoms of a stuckopen PCV valve EXCEPT:
Correct
Answer A is correct. Blowby gases in the air filter are caused by a stuck-closed PCV valve.
Answer B is incorrect. Engine stalling may be caused by a PCV valve stuck in the open
position.
Answer C is incorrect. Rough idle may occur if a PCV valve is stuck in the open position.
Answer D is incorrect. A lean air/fuel mixture will result from a PCV valve stuck in the
open position.
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During a cylinder leakage test, air is heard escaping from the intake manifold. Which of the following is the most
likely cause?
IncorrectIntake manifold
gasket
Correct
Intake valve
IncorrectExhaust valve
IncorrectCompression rings
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. If air is leaking from the intake manifold, it must be leaking past the
intake valve.
Answer B is correct. If air is leaking from the intake manifold, it must be leaking past the
intake valve.
Answer C is incorrect. If air is leaking past the exhaust valve, it will be heard in the exhaust
pipe.
Answer D is incorrect. If air is leaking past the compression rings, it will be exiting from the
oil filler cap.
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An electric drive cooling fan circuit is shown. Technician A says if the coolant temperature sensor switch is
stuck closed, the cooling fan will stop when the ignition is turned off. Technician B says when the air
conditioner (A/C) is turned on, the fan relay winding will be grounded through the condenser switch to activate
the cooling fan. Who is correct?
IncorrectA only
Correct
B only
IncorrectBoth A and
B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. If the switch is stuck closed, the fan motor will continue to run
Technician A says improper balance shaft timing causes engine vibrations. Technician B says the balance
shafts are timed in relation to the camshaft/crankshaft. Who is correct?
IncorrectA only
IncorrectB
only
Correct Both A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale
Observe the reading on the filter minder service indicator shown in the figure. Which of the following is true?
IncorrectThe
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. This is an air filter restriction gauge, not a fuel filter restriction
gauge.
Answer B is incorrect. The air filter does not need to be replaced until approximately 20 to
25 inches of restriction is indicated.
Answer C is incorrect. This is an air filter restriction gauge, not a fuel filter restriction
gauge.
Answer D is correct. The air filter currently shows less than 15 inches of restriction. It does
not yet need to be replaced.
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Technician A says the PCV valve pictured in the figure is equipped with a flow sensor. Technician B says this
PCV valve is open and closed by the ECM. Who is correct?
IncorrectA only
IncorrectB
only
IncorrectBoth A and B
Correct Neither A nor B
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. This is a heated PCV valve. The electrical connection is for a PCV
valve heater, not a flow sensor.
Answer B is incorrect. This is a heated PCV valve. The electrical connection is for a PCV
valve heater, not a valve to be opened and closed.
Answer C is incorrect. Neither Technician is correct.
Answer D is correct. Neither Technician is correct.
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Technician A says worn valve stem seals may cause rapid valve stem and guide wear. Technician B says worn
valve stem seals may cause excessive oil consumption. Who is correct?
IncorrectA only
Correct
B only
IncorrectBoth A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. Worn valve stem seals generally do not cause stem or guide wear.
Answer B is correct. Only Technician B is correct. Worn valve seals will allow excess oil to
be drawn into the combustion chamber.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician B is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician B is correct.
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All of the following are causes of low engine oil pressure EXCEPT:
Incorrectworn
camshaft bearings.
Incorrectworn
crankshaft bearings.
oil pressure regulator spring tension.
Correct restricted pushrod oil passages.
Incorrectweak
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. Worn camshaft bearings may be a cause for low oil pressure.
Answer B is incorrect. Worn crankshaft bearings may be a cause for low oil pressure.
Answer C is incorrect. Weak oil pressure regulator spring tension may be a cause for low oil
pressure.
Answer D is correct. Restricted pushrod oil passages will not cause low oil pressure.
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A customers car seems louder than normal and backfires on deceleration. Technician A says a leak in the
exhaust system may be the cause. Technician B says a small leak in the cooling system may be the cause. Who
is correct?
Correct
A only
IncorrectB only
IncorrectBoth A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale
Answer A is correct. Only Technician A is correct. A leak in the exhaust system can be the
cause of the noise as well as the backfire.
Answer B is incorrect. It is very unlikely that a small coolant leak would cause either of
these conditions.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician A is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician A is correct.
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IncorrectRemove the
valve cover(s).
IncorrectRemove belt tensioner.
Correct Align all timing marks.
IncorrectRemove water pump.
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When installing a new spin-on type oil filter, which of the following would be the correct tightening procedure?
Correct
Tighten the filter three-quarters of a turn by hand after the gasket contacts
the base.
IncorrectTighten the filter two and three-quarters of a turn by hand after the gasket
contacts the base.
IncorrectTighten the filter to 25 foot-pounds.
IncorrectTighten the filter to 50 foot-pounds.
Question Rationale
Answer A is correct. It is a typical specification to tighten the spin-on oil filter threequarters of a turn after the gasket contacts the base.
An engine has had a major bearing failure. In addition to repairing the failed components, what other item
should be replaced?
Correct
IncorrectRadiator
IncorrectTransmission
IncorrectTransmission
oil filter
oil cooler
Question Rationale
Answer A is correct. When an engine has had a major bearing failure, the oil cooler will
have bearing particles trapped inside it. There is no way to effectively clean these particles
out. The industry standard is to replace the cooler.
Answer B is incorrect. A bearing failure would not cause a problem with the radiator.
Answer C is incorrect. An engine bearing failure would not restrict the transmission oil
filter.
Answer D is incorrect. An engine bearing failure would not contaminate the transmission
fluid.
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Technician A says the oil cooler shown in the figure should be changed every time the oil filter is changed.
Technician B says this oil cooler is a transmission oil cooler. Who is correct?
IncorrectA only
IncorrectB
only
IncorrectBoth A and
B
Correct Neither A nor B
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. There is no need to change this oil cooler at each oil change interval.
Unless it leaks or becomes restricted, it does not need to be changed.
Answer B is incorrect. The oil cooler shown is an engine oil cooler.
Answer C is incorrect. Neither Technician is correct.
A turbocharged engine with an oil consumption concern also has oil in the air intake piping. Which of the
following is the LEAST LIKELY cause for the concern?
IncorrectRestricted
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. A restricted turbocharger oil drain can cause the oil to back-up in the
center section of the turbocharger and allow the oil to leak past the turbocharger shaft seals.
Answer B is incorrect. A restricted air cleaner can cause higher than normal vacuum on the
suction side of the turbocharger, which can cause oil to leak past the seals.
Answer C is incorrect. Worn turbochargers seals can cause oil to leak.
Answer D is correct. While worn oil control piston rings can cause oil consumption, they
would not cause oil to be in the air intake piping.
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Technician A says a defective water pump bearing may cause a growling noise when the engine is idling.
Technician B says the water pump bearing may be ruined by coolant leaking past the pump seal. Who is
correct?
IncorrectA only
IncorrectB
only
Correct Both A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale
Incorrectstarter
tap.
bottom tap.
Incorrectplug tap.
Incorrecttapered tap.
Correct
Question Rationale
Incorrectcamshaft position.
Correct
crankshaft position.
pressure.
Incorrectoil temperature.
Incorrectoil
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. A camshaft position sensor would be mounted higher in the engine,
closer to the camshaft.
Answer B is correct. This is a crankshaft position sensor.
Answer C is incorrect. An oil pressure sensor will normally screw into the block, not be held
in by a flange.
Answer D is incorrect. An oil temperature sensor will normally screw into the block, and
have a smaller probe on its end.
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A technician is preparing to install new oil gallery plugs in a cylinder block with pipe plugs. Which of these
operations is LEAST LIKELY to be performed?
Correct
IncorrectApply oil
Answer A is correct. The technician would not run a bottoming tap through the oil gallery
bores because they have tapered pipe threads.
Answer B is incorrect. This should be done.
Answer C is incorrect. This should be done.
Answer D is incorrect. This should be done.
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Dye has been installed into the coolant to help find a leak, which of the following would also be used?
IncorrectBlack
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. Sunglasses are not used during a coolant dye leak test.
Answer B is incorrect. Neither a yellow light nor sunglasses are used. However, the
fluorescent dye will show up as yellow when using the correct equipment.
Answer C is correct. A black light and yellow glasses are both used in looking for the
source of a coolant leak when coolant dye has been installed.
Answer D is incorrect. A yellow light is not used to find the source of a coolant leak.
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Technician A says the tool shown in the figure is used to check serpentine belt tension. Technician B says this
tool is used to check V-belt tension. Who is correct?
IncorrectA only
IncorrectB
only
IncorrectBoth A and
B
Correct Neither A nor B
Question Rationale
IncorrectCharge
or 89 inch-pounds.
Answer B is incorrect. Camshaft position sensor bolt torque specification is 10 Newtonmeters or 89 inch-pounds.
Answer C is correct. Camshaft position sensor bolt torque specification is 10 Newtonmeters or 89 inch-pounds.
Answer D is incorrect. CAC coolant tube assembly bolts specification is 10 Newton-meters
or 89 inch-pounds.
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In the figure shown, Technician A says noise may be present if the measurement is too large. Technician B says
that main bearing damage will occur if the measurement is too small. Who is correct?
IncorrectA only
IncorrectB
only
Correct Both A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale
The figure shows the cylinder and ring ridge. If the amount of cylinder wear does not require cylinder reboring,
Technician A says the ring ridge at the top of each cylinder can be removed with 400-grit sandpaper. Technician
B says the ring ridge at the top of the each cylinder can be removed with a 200-grit bead hone. Who is correct?
IncorrectA only
IncorrectB
only
IncorrectBoth A and
B
Correct Neither A nor B
Question Rationale
A technician is searching for the source of a coolant leak. When should the coolant dye be added?
Correct
Question Rationale
Answer A is correct. The radiator cap should only be removed on a cold engine. Therefore,
the coolant dye should only be added to a cold engine.
Answer B is incorrect. The radiator cap should never be removed on an engine at operating
temperature, as there is a substantial risk of personal injury.
Answer C is incorrect. The coolant does not need to be replaced prior to installing the dye.
However, the coolant may need to be replaced after the leak is located and the repair is
made.
Answer D is incorrect. There is no reason to purge the coolant recovery bottle prior to
installing the coolant dye. The coolant dye needs to be added to the radiator, not the
recovery bottle. If it were added to the recovery bottle, it would take many warmup cycles to
allow the dye to mix with the coolant in the cooling system.
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Technician A says that balance shafts should be checked for runout following the same procedure used for
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measuring camshaft runout. Technician B says that balance shaft bearing journals should be measured for wear
following the same procedure used for measuring crankshaft journal wear. Who is correct?
IncorrectA only
IncorrectB
only
Both A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Correct
Question Rationale
The gauge in the figure is being used to check cylinder diameter near the bottom of the cylinder. If the
technician wants to determine cylinder taper, where must the additional measurement be taken?
IncorrectAt the
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. The second measurement should be taken just below the ring ridge to
determine the taper of the cylinder.
Answer B is correct. The second measurement should be taken just below the ring ridge to
determine the taper of the cylinder. Taper wear occurs to some degree as a normal wear
pattern but can be more pronounced in an engine that has been run too cool. This can be due
to a thermostat that was stuck in an open position. Taper wear occurs because the top of the
cylinder is where the hottest part of the combustion process happens. The bottom of the
cylinder is cooler, which creates different clearances in the block, wearing the top more than
the bottom.
Technician A says worn valve lock grooves may cause the valve locks to disengage from the valve stem with the
engine running, resulting in severe engine damage. Technician B says worn valve lock grooves may cause a
clicking noise with the engine idling. Who is correct?
Correct
A only
IncorrectB only
IncorrectBoth A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale
Answer A is correct. Only Technician A is correct. Worn lock grooves can allow the
keepers to fit too loosely and come out during engine operation.
Answer B is incorrect. Worn valve lock grooves will not cause a clicking noise at idle.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician A is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician A is correct.
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An engine is idling at 750 rpm. The pointer on the vacuum gauge in the figure is floating between 11 and 16 in.
Hg. The most likely cause would be:
Incorrectretarded
timing.
Incorrectadvanced timing.
Incorrecta stuck EGR valve.
Correct too lean an idle mixture.
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. Retarded timing would not result in gauge fluctuation. It would result
in a low steady gauge.
Answer B is incorrect. Advanced timing would not result in gauge fluctuation. It would
result in a higher than normal reading.
Answer C is incorrect. A stuck EGR valve would not result in gauge fluctuation. It would
result in a pulsing needle or a low reading, depending on the location of the EGR valve.
Answer D is correct. A lean air/fuel mixture could be the result of a failed injector and
IncorrectBy adding
shims to point W
shims to point X
IncorrectNo adjustment is required
Correct By turning nut Z
IncorrectBy adding
Question Rationale
depth
Correct Cylinder head warpage
IncorrectInstalled height
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. Valve guide height is measured on the other side of the head.
Answer B is incorrect. Valve seat depth is not usually measured.
Answer C is correct. The head is being checked with a straightedge and a feeler gauge. If
the clearance found between the head and the straightedge is over the manufacturer's specs,
the head must be machined or replaced.
Answer D is incorrect. Installed height is measured on the other side of the head.
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Technician A says that a soft or gummy heater hose may be caused by a missing exhaust manifold heat shield.
Technician B says that a brittle or hard lower radiator hose may be caused by engine oil leaking onto the hose.
Who is correct?
IncorrectA only
IncorrectB
only
IncorrectBoth A and
B
Correct Neither A nor B
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. Excessive heat will cause a heater hose to become hard and brittle.
Answer B is incorrect. Engine oil will cause a radiator hose to become soft and gummy.
Answer C is incorrect. Neither Technician is correct.
Answer D is correct.Neither Technician is correct.
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The customer is concerned about a loud popping noise, most noticeable during acceleration. Which of these is
the most likely cause?
IncorrectIntake manifold
leak
system leak
IncorrectMissing air filter
Correct Exhaust manifold leak
IncorrectCooling
Question Rationale
Answer A is incorrect. An intake manifold leak, if it can be heard, would be more of an air
rushing or whistling noise.
Answer B is incorrect. A cooling system leak usually does not make a sound.
Answer C is incorrect. A missing air filter would not cause a popping noise on acceleration.
Answer D is correct. An exhaust manifold leak has a definite popping sound that can be
much more noticeable on acceleration.
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When discussing camshaft bearing clearance, Technician A says excessive camshaft bearing clearance may
result in lower than specified oil pressure. Technician B says excessive camshaft bearing clearance may cause
a clicking noise when the engine is idling. Who is correct?
Correct
A only
IncorrectB only
IncorrectBoth A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
Question Rationale
Answer A is correct. Only Technician A is correct. Low oil pressure is usually caused by
worn bearings.
Answer B is incorrect. Excessive camshaft bearing clearance will not cause a clicking noise
at idle.
Answer C is incorrect. Only Technician A is correct.
Answer D is incorrect. Technician A is correct.
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A cooling system is being checked with a pressure tester. The gauge rapidly rises when the engine is started.
Technician A says this could be caused by a crack in the combustion chamber. Technician B says this could be
caused by clogged tubes in the radiator. Who is correct?
Correct
A only
IncorrectB only
IncorrectBoth A and B
IncorrectNeither A nor B
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