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Automotive Electricity and Electronics

Classroom and Shop Manual Pack Spiral
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 Chapter 1: Introduction to Automotive Electrical and

Electronic Systems Safety

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Q1) Accidental deployment of the airbag module during vehicle service is not possible.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False

Q2) Technician A says all vehicles with on-board computers must have an auxiliary
power source connected before disconnecting the battery. Technician B says to check
the service manual before disconnecting the battery to make sure an auxiliary power
source should be connected to the on-board computer. Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both Technician A and B
D) Neither Technician A nor B
Answer: B

Q3) You should always use high impedance electrical testers when troubleshooting wire
harness and crash sensor problems in an air bag system.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True

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 Chapter 2: Basic Theoriesspecial Tools and Procedures
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Q1) Current is measured in what unit?
Answer: Amperes

Q2) Explain the term duty cycle.

Answer: Duty cycle is the percentage of on time the circuit component is turned on as
compared to the total time of the cycle.

Q3) Logic probes can be used only on ____ circuits.

A) digital
B) analog
C) LCD
D) insulated
Answer: A

Q4) Which of the following would be the best tool to use to capture a voltage glitch?
A) A standard digital multimeter
B) A digital storage oscilloscope
C) An analog digital multimeter
D) A logic probe
Answer: B

Q5) Where can you find information concerning service procedures?

Answer: A service manual or e-service manual

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 Chapter 3: Electrical and Electronic Componentsbasic

Electrical Troubleshooting and Service

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Q1) Direction of current flow through a diode can be identified by a band around the
cathode end.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True

Q2) In a PNP transistor both the base and the collector must be negative in respect to
the emitter for current to flow through the emitter to the collector.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True

Q3) A(n) ____ is a device that uses low current to control a high-current circuit.
A) ohmmeter
B) relay
C) opening switch
D) coil
Answer: B

Q4) What device or devices use a low current input to control a high current output?
Answer: Relays and transistors

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 Chapter 4: Wiring and Circuit Diagramswiring Repair and

Reading Circuit Diagrams

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Q1) Touching a printed circuit board with dirty hands will probably NOT harm the circuit.
A)True
B)False

Q2) Technician A says a wiring diagram is an excellent tool in locating circuit failures.
Technician B says in most cases a wiring diagram is not necessary to locate circuit
failures. Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both Technician A and B
D) Neither Technician A nor B

Q3) Technician A says wiring diagrams give specific circuit information and detail.
Technician B says a wiring diagram will help you find the fault. Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both Technician A and B
D) Neither Technician A nor B

Q4) Describe four steps taken to successfully diagnose an electrical problem.

Q5) Name five types of conductor materials.

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 Chapter 5: Automotive Batteriesbattery Diagnosis and

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Q1) How long can an automotive battery with a cold cranking rating of 380 deliver 380
amperes?
A) 30 seconds at 0º F
B) 60 seconds at 0ºF
C) 90 seconds at 32ºF
D) 90 seconds at 0ºF

Q2) Battery efficiency is reduced as the temperature falls below 82ºF (28ºC).
A)True
B)False

Q3) A three-minute charge test can be used instead of a hydrometer to test a cell's state
of charge.
A)True
B)False

Q4) How many volts can each cell of an automobile battery produce?
A) 1.2 volts
B) 2.1 volts
C) 4.2 volts
D) 6 volts

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Q5) What factors determine current output capacity of an automotive battery?

Q6) What safety precautions should be taken when working with a battery?
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 Chapter 6: Starting Systems and Motor Designsstarting

System Diagnosis and Service

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Q1) Slower-than-normal cranking speed will result in lower-than-normal amperage.
A)True
B)False

Q2) The overrunning clutch accomplishes which of the following?

A) Separates the starter motor from the flywheel
B) Brings the starter motor into contact with the flywheel
C) Protects the starter motor from spinning too rapidly
D) All of the above

Q3) Technician A says the commutator is a series of conducting segments located

around one end of the armature that come in contact with the brushes. Technician B
says the armature is the stationary component of the motor that consists of a conductor
wound around a pole shoe. Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both Technician A and B
D) Neither Technician A nor B

Q4) A starter should draw less current once it is spinning.

A)True
B)False Page 9

Q5) List the four most common starter customer complaints.

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Chapter 7: Charging Systemscharging System Testing and

Service
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Q1) The voltage regulator controls the output voltage of the AC generator, based on
charging system demands, by controlling what?

Q2) Explain function of the current output test.

Q3) Sensing voltage is used by the regulator to determine how much field current is
necessary.
A)True
B)False

Q4) The hybrid AC generator design consists of a rotor assembly with both permanent
magnet and wire wound sections.
A)True
B)False

Q5) Rotor speed is a factor in the maximum available output of the AC generator.
A)True
B)False

Q6) What components make up the AC generator field circuit?

A) Battery, stator, and diodes
B) Battery, regulator, and stator
C) Battery, rotor, and regulator Page 10

D) Regulator, stator, and rotor

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 Chapter 8: Introduction to the Body Computerbody

Computer System Diagnosis

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Q1) List three types of computer memory.

Q2) Technician A says the output of one computer can also be used as an input to
another computer. Technician B says a sensor is an output device. Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both Technician A and B
D) Neither Technician A nor B

Q3) ____ diagnostic capabilities may include the ability to determine a short circuit or
open circuit condition.
A) High-side driver
B) Low-side driver
C) Bipolar transistor
D) Multiplexer

Q4) Describe the steps that should be performed prior to flashing the BCM.

Q5) The storage function of the computer converts analog to digital signals.
A)True
B)False

Q6) Describe the operation of logic [Link] 11

Q7) Define a ROM memory chip.

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 Chapter 9: Computer Inputssensor Diagnostic Routines
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Q1) A thermistor is a solid-state ____ made from a semiconductor material that
changes resistance as a function of temperature.
A) transducer
B) voltage regulator
C) conductor
D) variable resistor

Q2) One form of feedback is for the computer to monitor ____ as a switch, relay, or
other actuator is activated.
A) voltage
B) resistance
C) capacitors
D) gauges

Q3) Instead of using a silicon diaphragm, the capacitance discharge sensor uses a
___________ capacitor.
A) transistorized
B) variable
C) photovoltaic
D) resistive

Q4) What converts some measurement of vehicle operation into an electrical signal?

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 Chapter 10: Vehicle Communication Networksvehicle

Multiplexing Diagnostics
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Q1) Multiplexing (MUX) wiring systems use bus data links that connect modules together.
A)True
B)False

Q2) The class A bus system is a(n) ____ bus.

A) asynchronous
B) bias voltage
C) high-speed
D) slow-speed

Q3) The J1962 breakout box (BOB) provides:

A) initiation of data bus transmission.
B) a pass-through test point that connects in series between the DLC and the scan tool.
C) A parallel test point that connects the DLC and the scan tool.
D) an alternative to a scan tool.

Q4) What organization has defined different classes of protocols according to their baud
rate?

Q5) Wireless networks require the use of one wire to transmit information.
A)True
B)False
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 Chapter 11: Lighting Circuitslighting Circuits Repair and

Diagnosis
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Q1) To test the photo cell, use a scan tool or a DMM to measure the ____ of the photo
cell signal circuit to the BCM.
A) resistance
B) current
C) voltage
D) amperage

Q2) Which of the following lamp designs have the fastest activation time?
A) Halogen.
B) Neon.
C) Tungsten.
D) LED.

Q3) What forward facing input device does the SmartBeam system use?

Q4) A filament type lamp generates light through a process of changing energy forms
called ____.
A) vaporizing
B) electrification
C) incandescence
D) conductance

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Q5) Describe the operation of the lamp outage module.

Q6) List and explain the causes of dimmer than normal lights.
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 Chapter 12: Instrumentation and Warning

Lampsinstrumentation and Warning Lamp System

Diagnosis and Repair

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Q1) Technician A says if all gauges are not operating, check the fuse. Technician B says
only one gauge will be affected if the instrument cluster ground is open. Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both Technician A and B
D) Neither Technician A nor B

Q2) Technician A says a conventional analog instrumentation is more accurate than a

digital instrumentation. Technician B says a digital instrumentation displays an average
of the readings received from the sensor. Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both Technician A and B
D) Neither Technician A nor B

Q3) Digital instrument clusters use what type of displays to notify the driver of monitored
system conditions.

Q4) List the four types of electromagnetic gauges.

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Q5) What are the most common types of displays used on electronic instrument panels?

Q6) What is the purpose of the instrument voltage regulator (IVR)?

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 Chapter 13: Accessorieselectrical Accessories Diagnosis

and Repair
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Q1) Technician A says the electronic cruise control system may use a normally open vent
valve. Technician B says the electronic cruise control system may utilize the electronic
throttle control system. Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both Technician A and B
D) Neither Technician A nor B

Q2) The horn of a vehicle equipped with a horn relay is blowing very weakly; its sound
level is continuous but low in volume. Technician A says the horn relay contacts may
have excessive resistance. Technician B says the horn switch may have high resistance.
Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both Technician A and B
D) Neither Technician A nor B

Q3) Describe some possible causes of intermittent operation of power door locks.

Q4) Describe the function of the memory seat.

Q5) What component converts the rotary motion of the motor into the vertical
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movement of the window?

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 Chapter 14: Radio Frequency and Infotainment

Systemsservicing Radio Frequency and Infotainment

Systems
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Q1) All tire monitoring systems require the pressure sensor transmitter locations be
relearned when a tire rotation is performed.
A)True
B)False

Q2) A speaker is being tested. Technician A says if an AA battery is connected across the
speaker terminals and the connection is made and broken quickly, the speaker should
not make any noise. Technician B says when measuring the resistance of the
electromagnetic voice coil the ohmmeter should have an infinite reading. Who is
correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both Technician A and B
D) Neither Technician A nor B

Q3) The most common sound system configuration is the all-in-one unit called a(n)
____.
A) amplifier
B) receiver
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D) equalizer

Q4) What is the purpose if the immobilizer system secret key code?
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 Chapter 15: Passive Restraint and Vehicle Safety

Systemsservicing Passive Restraint and Vehicle Safety

Systems
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Q1) How does the lane departure system determine if the vehicle is wondering?

Q2) Air bag safety is being discussed. Technician A says to always carry an undeployed
air bag module with the trim facing away from your body. Technician B says to place on
the bench with the trim facing down. Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both Technician A and B
D) Neither Technician A nor B

Q3) What do most lane departure warning system use to monitor road features?

Q4) What design are most side impact air bag systems?

Q5) The lane departure warning system camera is capable of detecting white lines,
yellow lines, or dots in the road and to track the road features.
A)True
B)False

Q6) Which of the following tools should NOT be used to test an air bag system?
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A) A 12-volt test light
B) A digital voltmeter
C) A scan tool
D) A digital ohmmeter
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 Chapter 16: Vehicles With Alternative Power Sourceshybrid

and High-Voltage System Service

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Q1) A reformer on board a fuel cell powered vehicle is used to produce hydrogen from a
fuel sources such as methanol.
A)True
B)False

Q2) The primary advantage of an electric vehicle is a drastic reduction in ____ and
emission levels.
A) fuel inefficiency
B) noise
C) traffic
D) speeding

Q3) What is one of the newest technologies to emerge from the research and
development of the 42-volt system?

Q4) The high-voltage electronic control unit (HV ECU) controls the two motor generators
(MG1 and MG2) and the engine based on ____ demand.
A) battery
B) torque
C) modular
D) charge

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Q5) What is the most common type of fuel cell design?

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