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Sample 310S Automotive Service Technician Red Seal Exam Practice Questions
1) Which of the following creates a flapping sound near the front of the engine?
A) The timing belt tension is too tight
B) Drive belt too tight wrong
C) Drive belt too loose check
D) Timing belt tension too loose
The Correct Answer is: 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
A) Cam bearing
B) Main bearing check
C) Piston slap
D) Wrist pin
The Correct Answer is: 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.
A) Prevents damage to the ignition system during the test wrong
B) Prevents fuel injection into the cylinders
C) Prevents a shop engine fire check
D) Prevents inaccurate readings
The Correct Answer is: 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.
4) 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 A
B) Only B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
The Correct Answer is 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.
5) 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?
5) 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?
A) Line pressure test
B) A/T fluid temperature sensor
C) Control valve assembly check
D) Forward clutch
The Correct Answer is 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.
6) 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 A
B) Only B
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
The Correct Answer is D (A Only) Technician A is correct because the process of diagnosing the vehicle issues involves matching the customer's concern to the problem
7) Preliminary diagnosis on an electronically controlled automatic transmission/transaxle consists of all the following tests, EXCEPT:A) Line pressure test
B) Fluid check
C) Stall test check
D) Flex plate check
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This exam prep Package is an essential tool for any Automotive Service Technician student preparing to write the Red Seal exam. Each practice test closely imitates the Red Seal exam in content and difficulty level.
Automotive service technicians perform preventative maintenance, diagnose problems and repair the vehicle systems of cars and light trucks. This includes engine, vehicle management, hybrid, steering, braking, drive train, suspension, electrical, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. They also work on restraints, trim and accessories.
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