Automotive Service Technician Practice Interprovincial 310S Red Seal Exam

Disclaimer: This is NOT an Interprovincial Standards (Red Seal) Examination. This is a practice examination that has been developed using similar weighting, question distribution, question taxonomies and question styles to that of a red seal examination. Success on this examination will NOT result in certification or qualification. This examination is intended to be used for self-assessment in preparation for attempting a red seal examination. More information about the standard that the red seal examination is based on may be found within the National Occupational Analysis for the occupation at www.red-seal.ca. 

 

To prepare for the Red Seal exam please use the NOA information below.

 

 

 

Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Practice Exam: Engine Repair

1) Which of the following creates a flapping sound near the front of the engine?

• Timing belt tension too tight
• Drive belt too tight wrong
• Drive belt too loose check
• Timing belt tension too loose

Answer  D (Timing belt tension too loose)

A loose timing belt will cause a flapping sound near the front of the engine.

2) An engine noise sounds like a knock at the side of the engine that is louder when the engine is cold and goes away or is reduced when the engine reaches operating temperature. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause? Wrong

• Cam bearing
• Main bearing check
• Piston slap
• Wrist pin

Answer C (Piston slap)

A piston slap is a knock heard at the side of the engine which is louder when the engine is cold and goes away or is reduced when the engine reaches operating temperature.

This question is not like the others. It has the word EXCEPT. For this question, look for the choice that could NOT cause the described situation.

3) Read the entire question carefully before choosing your answer. All of the following are reasons why you must disable the fuel injection system and ignition system when conducting an engine compression test, EXCEPT:

• Prevents damage to the ignition system during the test wrong
• Prevents fuel injection into the cylinders
• Prevents a shop engine fire check
• Prevents inaccurate readings

Answer D ( Prevents inaccurate readings)

The purpose for disconnecting the fuel injection and ignition systems is SAFETY related. Reading accuracy is very important but not what was asked.

 

15) You are using a diagnostic symptom chart to diagnose an electronically controlled 5-speed automatic RWD (rear wheel drive) transmission with a strange noise in drive. Technician A says the control valve could be the cause and is an OFF-vehicle procedure. Technician B says the oil pump assembly could be the cause and is an OFF-vehicle procedure. Who is right? 

• A Only 
• B Only 
• Both A and B
• Neither A and B

Answer B (B Only) 

Technician B is correct because the oil pump assembly could be the diagnostic item and is an OFF-vehicle procedure. Technician A is wrong because the control valve is likely to be the cause in an ON-vehicle procedure, NOT an OFF-vehicle procedure.

16) On an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transaxle, you experience a "shock" when shifting from "N" to "D." Which of the following will require an OFF-vehicle repair? 

• Line pressure test 
• A/T fluid temperature sensor 
• Control valve assembly check
• Forward clutch

Answer D (Forward clutch)

The only OFF-vehicle repair listed for a vehicle that exhibits a shock when shifting from "N" to "D" range is the FORWARD clutch. All of the other distracters are ON-vehicle repairs.

17) Technician A says you pick the symptom in the on-line service information that closely matches the customer concern. Technician B says the customer will describe their concerns as they are listed in the on-line service information. Who is right?

• A Only 
• B Only 
• Both A and B
• Neither A and B

Answer  (A Only)

 

You pick the symptom in the online service information that closely matches the customer's concern. The customer will generally describe their concerns much differently than they are listed in the online service information.

18) Preliminary diagnosis on an electronically controlled automatic transmission/transaxle consists of all the following tests, EXCEPT:

• Line pressure test 
• Fluid check 
• Stall test check
• Flex plate check

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What are the responsibilities of Automotive service technicians?

Automotive service technicians possess the full range of knowledge and abilities required to perform preventative maintenance, diagnose problems and repair vehicle systems including engines, vehicle management, hybrids, steering, braking, tires, wheels, drivetrains, suspension, electrical, electronics, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), restraints, trim and accessories of automotive vehicles and light trucks.

 

Automotive service technicians may be employed by automotive repair shops, dealerships, automotive specialty repair shops, large organizations that may own a fleet of vehicles and motor vehicle body repair companies.

 

While the scope of the automotive service technician trade includes many aspects of vehicle service and repair, an increasing number of technicians specialize in specific areas of automotive vehicle repair due to the complexity of today’s motor vehicle systems.

 

Technicians usually work indoors and can expect a work environment that includes noise, fumes, odours, hazardous compounds, drafts, vibrations, and confined spaces. The work often requires considerable standing, bending, crawling, lifting, pulling and reaching.

 

Some important attributes of automotive service technicians are: good hand-eye coordination, mechanical aptitude, time management skills, logical thinking and decision making skills, excellent communication skills, computer skills and the ability to continue learning as technology advances. It is also imperative to have a valid driver’s licence.

 Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Exam Preparation

With additional training, experienced automotive service technicians may advance to shop supervisor or service manager positions. Also technicians can transfer their skills and knowledge to related occupations such as automotive instructor, truck and transport mechanic, agricultural equipment technician or heavy duty equipment technician. Some technicians may open their own garage or automotive specialty shop.