Truck and Transport Mechanic Practice Interprovincial 310T 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.
Percentage of questions for each block of the trade |
|
Titles of blocks |
Percentage (%) of questions on exam* |
A - COMMON OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS |
15 |
B - ENGINES AND ENGINE SUPPORT SYSTEMS |
25 |
C - HYDRAULIC, HYDROSTATIC AND PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS |
27 |
D - DRIVETRAIN SYSTEMS |
28 |
E - STEERING, SUSPENSION, BRAKE SYSTEMS, WHEEL ASSEMBLIES AND UNDERCARRIAGE |
20 |
F - ELECTRICAL AND VEHICLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS |
20 |
G - ENVIRONMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS |
10 |
H - STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS, ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS |
5 |
Total |
150 |
A – Common Occupational Skills
- Grinding disc wheel should match or exceed the grinder motor operating RPM.
- Grinding disc should match the type of the replaced disc.
- Always replace a rough surface stone with a smooth type disc.
- All grinding disc stones and grinders are compatible.
Ans. A
- A technician has installed a rebuilt radiator into a vehicle, what is the next step?
- Using a refractometer, test the previously installed coolant for the specific gravity.
- Fill with coolant, pressure test & road test.
- Fill with coolant, test coolant and inspect for leaks.
- Fill with water and pressurize and road test.
Ans. B
- In order to measure pre-load, which of the following instruments or tools would be used?
- Dial indicator.
- Micrometer.
- Torque wrench
- Vernier caliper.
Ans. A
- An A/C compressor clutch has seized. What is the first step in A/C clutch replacement?
- Install new drive belt.
- Remove damaged belt.
- Evacuate system.
- Check compressor oil level.
Ans. B
- 1) In order to remove a power-drill-chuck, what direction is used?
- A) Reverse rotation
- B) Shunt wired
- C) CW
- D) CCW
- 2) Upon cold start-up, a plume of “white” exhaust smoke exits the exhaust pipe. As the engine operates under load, the temperature gauge reading does not increase, and the volume of “white” smoke emitted, does not decrease. What is the most likely cause, as there is zero coolant loss?
- A) The engine timing is excessively advanced.
- B) The engine timing is excessively retarded.
- C) The coolant thermostat is stuck in the open position.
- D) An incorrect coolant-type was installed.
- 3) A dump-box pulsates and produces a jerking-type of motion during lift cylinder extension. What could be the cause?
- A) Worn-box-pivot bushings.
- B) Reservoir over filled.
- C) Restriction on the high-pressure side.
- D) Worn pump.
- 4) When a hydraulic retarder is applied continuously at high speeds?
- A) The engine overheats.
- B) The hydraulic fluid overheats.
- C) The transmission is overheated
- D) The engine RPM exceeds suggested operational range.
- 5) An operator downshifts to decelerate and the Jacob Engine Brakes are inoperative whenever the throttle pedal is released. What may be the problem?
- A) Clutch switch.
- B) TPS.
- C) Nothing this is normal operating condition.
- D) ABS is in failure mode.
- 6) A new brake drum measures at 0.060in out-of-round. What is the correct procedure to follow?
- A) Return as a defective casting.
- B) Machine in order to provide a round surface.
- C) Install in a hydraulic press in order to true the condition.
- D) Install as-is because the heat of breaking will return it to shape.
Ans. A
- 7) A technician is overhauling a 5th wheel, what components can be replaced?
- A) King pin.
- B) Jaws.
- C) Slide bogie.
- D) Bolster plate.
Ans. Is in the package