Parts Technician First Period Practice Exam

What is the primary reason a transaxle might disengage from gear while under load or strain?

At 40 mph, what is the least likely to cause a vibrating steering wheel?

What does lost motion within an integral power steering gear indicate?

Which symptom suggests a worn control arm bushing?

Where is the steering wheel sensor typically located?

What typically causes a spongy brake pedal sensation?

What issue arises from a too short power assist brake booster push rod?

What can cause brake pedal fade?

Which of these is a type of lift truck?

What is an essential part of a lift truck’s design?

What component records total engine operating hours on a lift truck for maintenance?

Which fluid should be checked in a paver after it has been warmed up?

What likely causes a paver’s conveyor bearings to fail?

Where should Ether fluid be sprayed when using pressurized fluid for start-ups?

To what is a diesel engine’s turbocharger typically connected to facilitate activation?

Besides a timing advance mechanism, what is another emissions control used with port and helix injection pumps?

In automatic transmissions, which component is considered an input device?

What is a primary advantage of using diesel engines over gasoline engines?

If the inner diameter of a hydraulic pipe is reduced, what will happen to the fluid speed within it?

If the inner diameter of a hydraulic pipe is increased, what will happen to the fluid speed within it?

What is the maximum voltage a 12V battery should not exceed?

What section of a catalogue would you use if a part is requested using a competitor’s number?

What is the first action to take when a customer wants an order charged to their account and shipped directly?

What type of lubrication should be used when gears in a gearbox are experiencing wear?

How are hypoid gears best described?

What class of fire extinguisher is suitable for electrical fires?

What does the abbreviation CSA stand for?

Which material is optimal for pulley belts?

What is the cracking pressure of a check valve typically?

What controls the output of a variable displacement pump?

What is commonly referred to as a “quick disconnect” in a hydraulic system?

In a hydraulic system a union is commonly referred to as a ____.

What type of pump is needed for high viscosity fluids?

Radial piston pumps are used for ____.

What is the main role of a baffle plate in a hydraulic tank?

What does an unloading valve do in a hydraulic system?

What do the letters A, B, C on a sprocket indicate?

The hub class on the sprocket is indicated by which of the following letters? Select all that apply (3/5)

60 mm is the ____ of a bearing labeled SKF 6212.

In a number 65 chain, what does the number 5 indicate?

Which type of coupling is used to connect two shafts at slight angles?

How is the length of a V-belt typically specified?

Where should lubricant entry be located on a bearing for effective lubrication?

What is the housing of a friction bearing commonly called?

A pillow block is the term used to describe the ____ of a friction bearing.

What is a common method to lubricate gearboxes?

What letter is typically found at the end of a code for a tapered bearing?

What is the bore diameter of an SKF 6106 bearing?

What characteristic do Herringbone gears have?

What is the purpose of a notched V-belt?

What is the primary purpose of a serpentine belt?

Which of the following features are typical of GFCI receptacles? Select all that apply (2/5)

What are two common types of automatic garage door drives?

Which of the following are two common types of automatic garage door drives? Select all that apply (2/5)

What are ABS and PVC commonly used for?

Plastic plumbing drain fittings and pipes are typically constructed of which of the following? Select all that apply (2/5)

What angle is used for a mitre joint when the molding corner is square?

Which characteristic is essential for a parts person to excel in customer relations?

It is unsafe to lift or carry which type of loads?

Compared to other loads, why are wide and long loads considered more dangerous?

When driving an empty truck, why should you travel in reverse up an incline and forward down an incline?

What is a safe driving practice on ramps and inclines?

What are the standard lengths for steel piping?

What limitation do bronze valves typically have?

What types of valves are used where there is a risk of excessive heat and fire?

Which valve automatically closes if fluid flow in a pipeline reverses?

Which valve type causes the most significant reduction in flow even when fully open?

What color is associated with type K piping?

Green is the color associated with type ____ piping.

What color represents type M piping?

Red is the color associated with type ____ piping.

What color is type L piping marked with?

Blue is the color associated with type ____ piping.

What color is used to identify type H piping?

White is the color associated with type ____ piping.

What color is type DWV piping?

Yellow is the color associated with type ____ piping.

What do gate valves, globe valves, and plug valves have in common?

Which of the following are examples of manual valves? Select all that apply (3/5)

What is the proper method for attaching threaded steel pipe and cast fittings?

How should a voltmeter be connected to measure voltage drop across a resistance?

What is the standard color for the thermocouples negative lead?

In high-pressure hydraulic systems with socket weld flanges which type of gasket is typically installed?

What is the advantage of using a two-stage regulator?

To determine gas flow, a flow meter primarily measures?

Which type of abrasive is used in grinding wheels for aluminum?

What is the preferred abrasive for grinding wheels used on high-speed steel (HSS) cutters?

What type of abrasive is used in grinding wheels for sharpening solid carbide cutters?

In grinding wheel designation A60K8V, what does the letter “A” represent?

In grinding wheel designation A60K8V, the abrasive type is represented by the ____.

In grinding wheel designation A60K8V, what does the letter “K” represent?

In grinding wheel designation A60K8V, the wheel grade is represented by ____.

For the best performance what type of grinding wheel should be used on softer materials?

What does the pitch of a fastener refer to?

The term ____ is used to describe the amount of threads per inch of a fastener.

How is pitch defined in the context of threading?

What is the thread angle for an imperial thread?

What does the crest of a thread refer to?

The term ____ is used to describe the top point of the thread

What does the acronym TPI stand for in regards to fasteners?

Which tool is used to make accurate measurements in obstructed frame areas?

What should be used to clean plastic panels during final cleaning?

What grit of adhesive disc is recommended for removing paint from a panel?

What WHMIS classification covers poisons that are not immediately dangerous?

What does a third prong on a power tool’s cord signify?

At what angle are socket sets with a universal joint most effective?

What color is a tank for R-12 refrigerant typically marked with?

What does a six-month shelf life for adhesives imply?