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1) What does the Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) measure?

A. Engine oil pressure


B. Air temperature
C. Amount of air entering the engine
D. Fuel pressure

2) Which sensor monitors the pressure within the intake manifold?


A. Oxygen Sensor (O2)
B. Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAP)
C. Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP)
D. Coolant Temperature Sensor

3) What does the Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP) track?


A. Engine speed
B. Fuel pressure
C. Crankshaft position
D. Coolant temperature

4) Which sensor provides information critical for proper air-fuel mixture and
ignition timing?
A. Oxygen Sensor (O2)
B. Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor
C. Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
D. Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF)

5) What is the purpose of the Engine Control Unit (ECU)?


A. To control the radio
B. To optimize fuel delivery
C. To adjust tire pressure
D. To play music

6) What does the Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF) measure?


A. Engine oil pressure
B. Air temperature
C. Amount of air entering the engine
D. Fuel pressure

7) Which type of sensor uses a burn-off circuit?


A. Hot wire MAF sensor
B. Hot film MAF sensor
C. Vane-type airflow sensor
D. Both A and B

8) The MAF sensor is used mostly by the PCM to determine the amount of _____
to deliver to the engine.
A. Vacuum correction
B. Idle air
C. Spark advance
D. Fuel

9) Two technicians are discussing Karman Vortex sensors. Technician A says that
they contain a burn-off circuit to help them clean. Technician B says that they
contain a moveable vane. Which technician is correct?
A. Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both Technicians A and B
D. Neither Technician A nor B

10) The typical MAF reading on a scan tool with the engine at idle speed and
normal operating temperature is _____.
A. 1 to 3 grams per second
B. 3 to 7 grams per second
C. 8 to 12 grams per second
D. 14 to 24 grams per second

11) Two technicians are diagnosing a poorly running engine. There are no
diagnostic trouble codes. When the MAF sensor is unplugged, the engine runs
better. Technician A says that this means that the MAF is supplying incorrect
airflow information to the PCM. Technician B says that this indicates that the PCM
is defective. Which technician is correct?
A. Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both Technicians A and B
D. Neither Technician A nor B

12) Where is sensor 1, bank 1 located?


A. In the exhaust manifold before the catalytic converter
B. In the exhaust pipe after the catalytic converter
C. In the intake manifold
D. Under the vehicle chassis

13) How many wires does a heated Zirconia oxygen sensor typically have?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. Either B or C

14) What could cause a high O2S voltage?


A. Rich exhaust
B. Lean exhaust
C. Defective spark plug wire
D. Both A and C

15) An oxygen sensor is being tested with a digital multimeter (DMM), using the
MIN/MAX function. The readings are: minimum = 78 mV; maximum = 932 mV;
average = 432 mV. Technician A says that the engine is operating correctly.
Technician B says that the oxygen sensor is skewed too rich. Which technician is
correct?
A. Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both Technicians A and B
D. Neither Technician A nor B

16) How many transitions (switches) per second should a good oxygen sensor
display when tested using a digital storage oscilloscope (DSO)?
A. 1 to 5
B. 5 to 10
C. 10 to 15
D. 15 to 20

17) In what model year was the first wide-band oxygen sensor used on a Honda?
A. 1992
B. 1996
C. 2000
D. 2006

18) A wide-band oxygen sensor is capable of detecting the air-fuel mixture in the
exhaust from _____ (rich) to _____ (lean).
A. 12:1; 15:1
B. 13:1; 16.7:1
C. 10:1; 23:1
D. 8:1; 18:1

19) What is the purpose of the oxygen sensor signal used by the PCM?
A. To adjust the air-fuel mixture
B. To control the radio
C. To optimize tire pressure
D. To play music

20) What is the primary function of the Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP)?
A. Monitor coolant temperature
B. Measure air intake
C. Detect crankshaft position and engine speed
D. Regulate fuel pressure

21) Which type of sensor monitors piston movement and helps adjust ignition
timing and fuel injection?
A. Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP)
B. Oxygen Sensor (O2)
C. Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP)
D. Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF)

22) What symptoms might indicate a failing or bad CKP sensor?


A. Hard starting
B. Rough idle
C. Increased fuel consumption
D. All of the above

23) How can you test a CKP sensor using a digital multimeter (DMM)?
A. By using an oscilloscope
B. By measuring its electrical values
C. By tapping it with a wrench
D. By checking the oil level

24) What diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) might be related to CKP sensor issues?
A. P0315
B. P0335-P0339
C. P0385-P0389
D. All of the above

25) True or False: A defective CKP sensor can cause a no-start condition.

26) What is the primary function of the Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS)?
A. Monitor coolant temperature
B. Measure air intake
C. Detect crankshaft position
D. Regulate fuel pressure

27) What type of sensor is the Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS)?


A. Thermocouple
B. Thermistor
C. Hall effect sensor
D. Piezoelectric sensor

28) Where is the Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS) typically located in the
engine?
A. In the exhaust manifold
B. Near the thermostat in the cylinder head or block
C. In the intake manifold
D. On the transmission

29) What does the Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS) send data to?
A. The radio
B. The engine control unit (ECU)
C. The air conditioning system
D. The fuel pump

30) True or False: A faulty Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS) can cause erratic
temperature gauge readings and may lead to the engine running in fail-safe mode.
31) Name the sensor type in the picture?

Crankshaft sensor

32) Name the sensor type in the picture?

MAF

33) Name the sensor type in the picture?

Fuel Pressure
34) Name the sensor type in the picture?

Coolant temp sensor

35) Name the sensor type in the picture?

Oxygen sensor
1. What type of sensor are these?

2. What does a crankshaft position sensor measure?


a) Engine speed
b) Rotation speed (RPMs) and precise position of the engine crankshaft
c) Ignition timing
d) Crankshaft position with regard to the camshaft

3. Where is the crankshaft position sensor typically located?


a) Close to the main pulley (harmonic balancer)
b) Inside the transmission bell housing
c) In the engine cylinder block
d) All of the above

4. How does the crankshaft position sensor work?


a) It measures the temperature of the crankshaft
b) It produces a pulsed voltage signal as the crankshaft rotates
c) It monitors fuel injectors
d) It controls the transmission

5. Which type of sensors are commonly used in modern cars for crankshaft
position detection?
a) Magnetic sensors with A/C voltage
b) Hall-effect sensors with digital square wave signal
c) Ultrasonic sensors
d) Infrared sensors
6. What is the most common OBDII code related to the crankshaft position
sensor?
a) P0401 - Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Flow Insufficient
b) P0335 - Crankshaft Position Sensor “A” Circuit
c) P0171 - System Too Lean (Bank 1)
d) P0128 - Coolant Thermostat (Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat
Regulating Temperature)

7. What symptoms might indicate a failing crankshaft position sensor?


a) Intermittent stalling or cutting out
b) Long crank time before engine starts
c) RPM gauge behaving erratically
d) All of the above

8. What type of sensor are these?

9. What does a camshaft position sensor measure?


a) Engine temperature
b) Rotation speed (RPMs) and precise position of the engine camshaft
c) Fuel pressure
d) Transmission fluid level

10. Where is the camshaft position sensor typically located?


a) Close to the main pulley (harmonic balancer)
b) Inside the transmission bell housing
c) In the engine cylinder head
d) All of the above

11. How does the camshaft position sensor work?


a) It measures the temperature of the camshaft
b) It produces a pulsed voltage signal as the camshaft rotates
c) It monitors fuel injectors
d) It controls the transmission

12. Which type of sensors are commonly used in modern cars for camshaft position
detection?
a) Magnetic sensors with A/C voltage
b) Hall-effect sensors with digital square wave signal
c) Ultrasonic sensors
d) Infrared sensors
13. What is one of the most common symptoms of a failing camshaft position
sensor?
a) Rough idle
b) Stalling
c) Poor acceleration
d) Reduced fuel efficiency

14. Other symptoms of a failing camshaft position sensor may include:


a) Stalling
b) Poor acceleration
c) Bad fuel mileage
d) All of the above

15. What type of sensor are these?

16. What does the throttle position sensor (TPS) monitor?


a) Engine temperature
b) Throttle valve position
c) Fuel pressure
d) Transmission fluid level

17. What happens if the TPS malfunctions?


a) Improved acceleration
b) Smooth idling
c) Unresponsive throttle
d) Increased fuel efficiency

18. Which symptom is commonly associated with a failing TPS?


a) Rough idling
b) Increased power
c) Smooth gear shifting
d) Reduced fuel consumption

19. What does the Check Engine Light indicate in relation to the TPS?
a) Proper TPS function
b) Malfunctioning TPS
c) Low fuel level
d) Overheating
20. How can you diagnose a faulty TPS?
a) Inspect the throttle body for dirt buildup
b) Use a multimeter to check electrical connections
c) Reset the TPS to factory settings
d) Replace the entire throttle body

21. What type of sensor are these?

22. What does the MAP sensor measure?


a) Engine temperature
b) Throttle valve position
c) Intake manifold pressure
d) Transmission fluid level

23. What is the normal atmospheric pressure at sea level in psi?


a) 14.7 psi
b) 0 psi
c) 5 psi
d) 20 psi

24. What happens when the MAP sensor measures high intake manifold pressure?
a) Fuel injection decreases
b) Engine load increases
c) Fuel economy improves
d) NOx production decreases
25. Which chemical components of smog are affected by a faulty MAP sensor?
a) Hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide
b) Nitrogen and oxygen
c) Sulfur dioxide and particulate matter
d) Methane and nitrogen oxides

26. What does a failed MAP sensor cause during emissions testing?
a) High NOx production
b) Low CO2 levels
c) High carbon monoxide levels
d) Low hydrocarbon emissions

27. What type of sensor are these?

28. What does the oil pressure sensor measure?


a) Engine temperature
b) Throttle valve position
c) Intake manifold pressure
d) Transmission fluid level

29. What is the main symptom of a bad oil pressure sensor?


a) Intermittent red or amber oil warning light
b) Erratic oil pressure gauge readings
c) Check engine light activation
d) Engine control unit triggering limp mode
30. Why is maintaining proper oil pressure crucial for engines with timing chains?
a) To improve fuel efficiency
b) To prevent engine overheating
c) To keep the chain tensioners lubricated
d) To reduce emissions

31. What can a faulty oil pressure sensor cause in engines with timing chains?
a) Increased power
b) Reduced fuel consumption
c) Loose chain tensioners leading to engine noise
d) Improved acceleration

32. What type of sensor are these?

33. What does the fuel pressure sensor measure?


a) Engine temperature
b) Throttle valve position
c) Intake manifold pressure
d) Transmission fluid level

34. What are the common symptoms of a bad fuel pressure sensor?
a) Check Engine Light
b) Low Power
c) Problems Starting
d) Stalling
e) Bad Fuel Economy

35. If the engine warning light illuminates on your dashboard, what could it
indicate?
a) A faulty fuel pressure sensor
b) Other engine-related issues
c) Both a and b
d) None of the above

36. What happens if the fuel pressure sensor is bad?


a) Interference with the air and fuel ratio
b) Loss of power during driving
c) Difficulty starting the engine
d) All of the above

37. How does a faulty fuel pressure sensor affect fuel economy?
a) Too much fuel pumped into the combustion chamber
b) Reduced MPG due to running too rich
c) Improved fuel efficiency
d) No impact on fuel economy

38. What does the intake air temperature sensor (IAT) measure?
a) Engine temperature
b) Throttle valve position
c) Intake manifold pressure
d) Air temperature entering the engine

39. How does a faulty IAT sensor affect engine performance?


a) Improved acceleration
b) Rough idle
c) Increased fuel efficiency
d) Smooth cold starts

40. What is a common symptom of a bad IAT sensor during cold weather?
a) Poor fuel economy
b) Decreased power
c) Stalling
d) Smooth idling

41. Why is the IAT sensor crucial for proper combustion?


a) It regulates air pressure
b) It adjusts fuel injection timing
c) It ensures the correct air-fuel mixture
d) It controls exhaust emissions

42. What happens if the IAT sensor malfunctions?


a) The engine runs too rich
b) The EGR valve operation is affected
c) The exhaust emits black smoke
d) All of the above

43. What type of sensor is this?


44. What does the knock sensor measure?
a) Engine temperature
b) Throttle valve position
c) Intake manifold pressure
d) Engine knock or detonation

45. What is the most common symptom of a bad knock sensor?


a) Check engine light
b) Improved acceleration
c) Smooth idling
d) Reduced fuel consumption

46. What can engine knocking or pinging lead to?


a) Increased power
b) Engine damage
c) Improved fuel efficiency
d) Smooth cold starts

47. How does a faulty knock sensor affect acceleration?


a) Increases acceleration
b) Decreases acceleration
c) Has no impact on acceleration
d) Improves torque

48. What happens when the knock sensor defaults to reduced outputs?
a) Prevents engine damage
b) Increases engine power
c) Enhances fuel efficiency
d) Boosts emissions compliance

49. What is the error code of the knock sensor?


a) P0325
b)P2202
c)P2032
d)All of above

50. Watch a video and list the tools for diagnosis automotive mechatronics system?
51. Watch a video and list the procedure to test camshaft sensor?
52. Watch a video and explain the range of voltage reading in testing a MAP sensor?
53. Watch a video and explain the meaning of P0196, P0197, P0198?
1. Name the component?

a. automatic trans front pump

b. rear output shaft

c. turbine spline

d. pump housing

2. A small gear (input) has 5 teeth and the larger (output) gear has 25 teeth. This would be a ratio of:

a. 5:1 gear reduction

b. 1:5 gear reduction

c. 2:4 gear reduction

d. 6:1 gear reduction

3. Which of these is considered to be a holding device in a transmission?

a. band

b. Multi-disc clutches

c. one - way clutches

d. all of the above

4. True or false : An automatic transmission uses a Flywheel.

5. Name the component in the picture:


a. drum

b. band

c. clutch locker

d. one way friction valve

6. This is a condition where the throttle is wide open and the impeller is spinning as fast as possible:

a. rev limit

b. torque speed

c. stall speed

d. throttle position limit

7. Older automobiles used this to transfer torque from the engine to the transmission:

a. torque converter

b. fluid couplers

c. impeller

d. fans blades

8. This component covers the the output shaft of the transmission:

a. bell housing

b. extension housing

c. differential
d. drive shaft cover

9. This component sends fluid and hydraulic pressure to the components inside a transmission

a. front hydraulic pump

b. servo

c. fluid coupler

d. planetary gear set

10. A planetary gear set consist of a Sun gear, planetary gears and a __________________.

a. valve body

b. check valve

c. clutch disc

d. planet carrier

11. what is the purpose of a transmission?

a. it allows you to idle and drive smoothly

b. It lets you pull caravans

c. it allows you to idle and control torque and speed output

d. it allows you to idle, control torque and speed output and change direction

12. Name the component?

a. Flywheel

b. Fluid Pump X
c. Torque converter

d. Flex plate

13. A twisting force applied to a shaft is known as ________.

a. Torque

b. Work

c. Foot pounds

d. Newton meters
14. Technician A says an automatic transmission's valve body connects and disconnects the engine
and transmission. Technician B says an automatic transmission's torque converter connects and
disconnects the engine and transmission. Who is right?

a. Technician A only

b. Technician B only

c. Both Tech A and B

d. Neither Tech A nor B

15. Which of the following is not a basic component of a modern automatic transmission?

a. Pinion seals

b. Pistons and Servos

c. Planetary gearsets

d. Transmission bands

16. 2 Technicians are discussing Automatic Transmissions. Tech A states that all automatic
transmissions use standard Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF). Tech B states there are different
types of ATF. Who is correct?

a. Tech A only

b. Tech B only

c. Both Tech A and Tech B

d. Neither Tech A nor Tech B

17. 2 Technicians are discussing Automatic Transmissions. Tech A states all transmissions require the
engine to be off when checking the ATF level. Tech B states the engine should always be running
when checking the ATF level. Who is correct?

a. Tech A only

b. Tech B only

c. Both Tech A and Tech B

d. Neither Tech A nor Tech B

18. What connects the gears to the drive shaft in a manual transmission?

a. Layshaft

b. Belt
c. Collar

d. Transaxle

19. In a manual transmission, how does the collar engage a gear?

a. With magnets

b. With dog teeth

c. With hydraulics

d. With friction

20. What do manual transmissions in modern passenger cars use to eliminate the need for double
clutching?

a. Elite motor oil

b. Synchronizers

c. Equalizers

d. Motivators

21. What two things do automatic transmissions lack that manual transmissions have?

a. Clutch pedal and gears

b. Clutch pedal and gear shift

c. Clutch pedal and steering wheel

d. Clutch pedal and flywheel

22. What creates the different gear ratios in an automatic transmission?

a. A series of four gears

b. Planetary gearset

c. Planetary hydraulics

d. Output gearing

23. In most automatic transmissions, which gear produces a 1:1 ratio?

a. Second gear

b. Third gear
c. Fourth gear

d. Overdrive

24. What tells the automatic transmission how fast the car is going?

a. The governor

b. The gear pump

c. The sump

d. The ECM

25. In an automatic transmission, the shift lever hooks up to the:

a. Throttle valve

b. Vacuum modulator

c. Manual valve

d. Clutch

26. What does a tachometer do?

a. It keeps track of how fast the car has gone.

b. It's a gauge in the dashboard that shows what gear the car is in.

c. It's a gauge in the dashboard that shows the engine’s RPMs.

d. It's a gauge that shows the temperature and level of transmission fluid.

27. What is the "redline"?

a. The maximum RPM value above which the engine cannot go without exploding

b. The light that tells passengers to put on their seat belts

c. A type of oil that makes the transmission faster

d. The fire barrier between the engine and the passenger compartment

28. How does the redline relate to the transmission?

a. The redline is a measurement of the temperature of the transmission.

b. The redline tells the driver what gear the car is in.

c. The redline tells the driver when to change the transmission fluid.
d. The redline on the tachometer helps the driver know when to shift.

29. What type of modern transmission is generally best for fuel economy?

a. Manual

b. CVT

c. Automatic

d. Hydraulic

30. Why is the CVT so common in hybrid cars?

a. It's operated by electricity.

b. It’s the cheapest.

c. It’s powered by hybrid batteries.

d. It offers better fuel economy.

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