ASE Test Preparation Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Series Test T8: Preventive Maintenance

by Delmar, Cengage Learning

• ISBN13: 9781418048365
• ISBN10: 1418048364
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-09-28
• Publisher: Cengage Learning

Summary

This updated fourth edition has been completely updated to provide the most current ASE test preparation material for Medium/Heavy Duty Trucks available anywhere. Test T8: Preventative Maintenance provides valuable preparation for automotive technicians seeking certification in the Preventative Maintenance ASE Medium/Heavy Duty Truck Technician Certification area. Readers are afforded scores of opportunities to ascertain their knowledge of critical concepts, through the extensive array of sample problems, ASE-style exams, and competency-specific test questions required for certification by ASE. Refresher materials, helpful test-taking strategies, and thorough explanations round out this comprehensive preparation package.

Table of Contents

Preface	v
Section 1 The History and Purpose of ASE
Section 2 Take and Pass Every ASE Test
How are the tests administered?	3	(1)
Who writes the questions?	3	(1)
Objective Tests	4	(1)
Preparing for the Exam	5	(1)
During the Test	6	(1)
Testing Time Length	6	(1)
Your Test Results!	6	(3)
Section 3 Types of Questions on an ASE Exam
Multiple Choice Questions	9	(1)
Except Questions	10	(1)
Technician A, Technician B Questions	10	(1)
Most-Likely Questions	11	(1)
Least-Likely Questions	12	(1)
Summary	12	(1)
Section 4 Overview of Task List
Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) (Test T8)	13	(1)
Task List and Overview	14	(51)
Engine Systems (12 questions)	14	(1)
Engine (2 questions)	14	(2)
Fuel System (2 questions)	16	(2)
Air Induction and Exhaust System (2 questions)	18	(1)
Cooling System (4 questions)	19	(3)
Lubrication System (2 questions)	22	(1)
Cab and Hood (6 questions)	23	(1)
Instruments and Controls (2 questions)	23	(3)
Safety Equipment (1 question)	26	(1)
Hardware (1 question)	27	(2)
Air Conditioning and Heating (HVAC) (2 questions)	29	(2)
Electrical/Electronics (10 questions)	31	(1)
Battery and Starting Systems (4 questions)	31	(3)
Charging System (4 questions)	34	(1)
Lighting System (2 questions)	35	(1)
Frame and Chassis (19 questions)	36	(1)
Air Brakes (6 questions)	36	(11)
Hydraulic Brakes (2 questions)	47	(3)
Drive train (3 questions)	50	(4)
Suspension and Steering Systems (3 questions)	54	(4)
Tires and Wheels (3 questions)	58	(2)
Frame and 5th Wheel (2 questions)	60	(2)
Road/Operational Test (3 questions)	62	(3)
Section 5 Sample Test for Practice
Sample Test	65	(28)
Section 6 Additional Test Questions for Practice
Additional Test Questions	93	(16)
Section 7 Appendices
Answers to the Test Questions for the Sample Test Section 5	109	(2)
Explanations to the Answers for the Sample Test Section 5	111	(29)
Answers to the Test Questions for the Additional Test Questions Section 6	140	(1)
Explanations to the Answers for the Additional Test Questions Section 6	141	(16)
Glossary	157