A-2 Automatic Transmission Certification Practice Test

11.   Technician A says a friction lined steel band is used to hold the planetary sun gear. Technician B says that hydraulic pressure is used to activate the servo and spring assembly in the brake band circuit. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Both Technician A and B

D. Neither Technician A or B

16.  Most modern transmissions use computerized electronics to control shift quality and timing. Technician A says the EPC (electronic pressure control) regulates line pressure according to engine speed and torque. Technician B says the EPC is a variable force solenoid. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Both Technician A and B

D. Neither Technician A or B

12.  Automatic Transmissions use all of these pressures for shift control except:

A. Governor

B. Torque converter

C. Vacuum modulator

D. Throttle valve

17.  A vehicle lacks power when accelerating from a stop. Technician A says this could be caused by chipped teeth on the pinion gears. Technician B says the one-way stator clutch may be slipping. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Both Technician A and B

D. Neither Technician A or B

13. Technician A says a 20 degree increase over operating temperature will decrease the transmission fluids life span by 50%. Technician B says if the transmission fluid appears pink and milky the transmission has been overheated and oxidation has occurred. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Both Technician A and B

D. Neither technician A or B

18.  Which member of the planetary gear set has internal teeth?

A. Sun

B. Ring

C. Pinion

D. Carrier

14.   An excessive clunk is felt when placing an automatic transaxle into gear. Technician A says this could be excessive deflection in the final drive chain. Technician B says this could be worn universal joints. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Both Technician A and B

D. Neither Technician A or B

19.  Two technicians are discussing a vehicles torque converter. Technician A says if the torque converters hub has any imperfections it should be replaced. Technician B says the depth of the torque converter into the case should be measured before removal. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Technician C

D. Technician D

15.  All of these are types of transmission oil pumps except.

A. Rotor

B. Vane

C. Diaphragm

D. Gear

20.  A technician is installing a valve body. Technician A says the separator and transfer plates block off some passages and allow fluid to flow in others. Technician B says that valve bodies are fastened to the transmission with bolts of equal length. Who is correct?

A. Technician A

B. Technician B

C. Technician C

D. Technician D

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