Vehicle Electrical Systems

1. PM motors used in power windows, mirrors, and seats can be reversed by

A. reversing the polarity of the current to the motor.
B. grounding the motor to the body of the vehicle.
C. using a relay and a two-way clutch.
D. sending current to a reversed field coil.

2. If two 4 speakers are connected in parallel [positive (+) to positive (+) and negative () to
negative ()], the total impedance will be
A. 1 .
B. 4 .
C. 2 .
D. 8 .

3. Technician A says that the bulb trade number is the same for all bulbs of the same size.
Technician B says that a dual-filament bulb has different candlepower ratings for each filament.
Which technician is correct?
A. Both Technician A and Technician B
B. Technician A only
C. Technician B only
D. Neither Technician A nor Technician B

4. An easy check of the adaptive front light (AFS) is to

A. make sure the system performs a self-test.
B. check the brightness of the dome light.
C. cycle the brake switch.
D. open and close the driver-side door.

5. Two technicians are discussing antitheft systems. Technician A says that some systems
require a special key. Technician B says that some systems use a computer chip in the key. Which
technician is correct?
A. Both Technician A and Technician B
B. Neither Technician A nor Technician B
C. Technician A only
D. Technician B only

6. If two 4 speakers are connected in series, meaning the positive (+) of one speaker is
connected to the negative () of the other, the total impedance will be
A. 2 .
B. 1 .
C. 8 .
D. 4 .

7. Electrical feedback is usually a result of which of the following conditions?

A. Too much current (in amperes) in a circuit
B. Lack of a proper ground
C. Excessive voltage in a circuit
D. Too little current (in amperes) in a circuit

8. Technician A says backup sensors use LEDs to detect objects. Technician B says that a
backup sensor won't work correctly if the paint is thicker than 0.002 inch. Which technician is
correct?
A. Technician A only
B. Both Technician A and Technician B
C. Neither Technician A nor Technician B
D. Technician B only

9. When servicing headlights, why should you never touch the glass ampoule of a halogen
bulb?
A. Leftover current can cause an electrical shock.
B. The heat of your skin can affect the tint of the bulb.
C. Oil from your skin can cause the bulb to break.
D. You can absorb chemicals on the bulb through your skin.

10. Technician A says that most digital and analog (needle-type) dash gauges use variable
resistance sensors. Technician B says that permanent-magnet (PM) generators produce an AC
signal and are used for vehicle speed and wheel speed sensors. Which technician is correct?
A. Neither Technician A nor Technician B
B. Technician B only
C. Both Technician A and Technician B
D. Technician A only

11. Technician A says that a deployed airbag can be repacked, reused, and reinstalled in the
vehicle. Technician B says that a deployed airbag should be discarded and replaced with an
entire new assembly. Which technician is correct?
A. Technician B only
B. Technician A only
C. Both Technician A and Technician B
D. Neither Technician A nor Technician B

12. All of the following could damage a windshield washer pump except using
A. pure water in freezing weather.
B. hot water with washer fluid.
C. ethylene glycol (antifreeze).
D. contaminated windshield washer fluid.

13. Technician A says that daytime running lights light the headlights, usually at reduced
intensity, whenever the engine is running. Technician B says high-intensity discharge (HID)
headlights are brighter and have a yellow tint. Which technician is correct?
A. Both Technician A and Technician B
B. Technician A only
C. Technician B only
D. Neither Technician A nor Technician B

14. What maintenance should be performed to a power antenna to help keep it working
correctly?
A. Loosen and then retighten the retaining nut.
B. Remove it from the vehicle and lubricate the gears and cable.
C. Clean the mast with a soft cloth.
D. Disassemble the mast and pack it with silicone grease.

15. Technician A says that to help reduce interference, a braided ground wire is best to use for
audio equipment. Technician B says to use insulated 14 gauge or larger ground wire. Which
technician is correct?
A. Technician A only
B. Both Technician A and Technician B
C. Neither Technician A nor Technician B
D. Technician B only

16. The electrical terminals used for airbag systems are unique because they're
A. silver plated.
B. tin-plated heavy-gauge steel.
C. solid copper.
D. gold plated.

17. Technician A says that most horn circuits use a relay, and the current through the relay coil
is controlled by the horn switch or body control module. Technician B says that most windshield
wipers use a two-brush, three-speed motor. Who is correct?
A. Both Technicians A and B
B. Neither Technicians A nor B
C. Technician A
D. Technician B

18. A vehicle is being repaired after an airbag deployment. Technician A says that it's a good
idea to wait an additional 10 minutes after disconnecting the negative battery cable. Technician B
says rubber gloves should be worn to prevent skin irritation. Which technician is correct?
A. Technician A only
B. Neither Technician A nor Technician B
C. Both Technician A and Technician B
D. Technician B only

19. Technician A says that metallic tinting can affect the navigation system. Technician B says
that a customer's home phone number that's been misplaced can be located in the navigation
system. Which technician is correct?
A. Neither Technician A nor Technician B
B. Both Technician A and Technician B
C. Technician A only
D. Technician B only

20. A technician is aiming a vehicle's optical headlights. Which of these is not a correct part of
the procedure?
A. Using a yardstick or measuring tape
B. Placing the vehicle on a lift
C. Adjusting screws with a -inch drive ratchet/socket set
D. Measuring tire inflation