ASE A6 Electrical Electronics Practice Test

Automotive electrical symbol

11. The electrical symbol illustrated above represents:

  • A. A heated element.
  • B. A splice.
  • C. A connector.
  • D. A motor.

11.

Answer A is wrong. This is the symbol for a motor. Sometimes, it has an M in the circle.

Answer B is wrong. Diagrams use symbols to represent components in a circuit. This is the symbol for a motor.

Answer C is wrong. This is the symbol for a motor.

Answer D is correct. View the symbol chart in the Read More... section for more symbols used in automotive schematics.

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12. An engine's cooling fan motor continues to blow the circuit's fuse. Which of the following is MOST likely causing this condition?

  • A. Excessive resistance in the circuit.
  • B. An open in the circuit.
  • C. An intermittent connection.
  • D. A short to ground.

12.

Answer A is wrong. Unwanted resistance in a circuit results in restricted current flow.

Answer B is wrong. When there's an undesired open or break in a circuit, the component the circuit controls will not function. An open does not result in a blown fuse.

Answer C is wrong. An intermittent connection causes a device to work and then not work as the connection is interrupted.

Answer D is correct. A short in the circuit results in too much current flow and a blown circuit protection device (fuse). A fuse is a circuit protection device that melts and burns open to protect sensitive electrical circuits from excessive current.

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13. A vehicle's cruise control system operates but disengages incorrectly. Which of the following components are used to disengage a cruise control system?

  • A. The brake switch.
  • B. The cruise control switch.
  • C. The resume switch.
  • D. Both A and B.

13.

Answer A is wrong. The brake/cruise control switch deactivates the system. The brake pedal activated switch may not disengage the system, forcing the driver to use the switch on the column instead.

Answer B is wrong. The cruise control main switch contains the on/off switch to activate/deactivate the cruise control system.

Answer C is wrong. The resume function resumes the set speed after pressing the brake pedal, clutch pedal, or cancel button.

Answer D is correct. Today's cruise control systems have more than one way to deactivate the system.

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14. An electric seat has no backward or forward movement. A humming sound is heard under the seat when pressing the backward/forward switch. The MOST likely cause of this condition is:

  • A. A short to ground in the motor's circuit.
  • B. Debris wedged into the seat rail.
  • C. An open circuit between the control module and the seat motor.
  • D. A loose connector from the seat harness to the seat motor.

14.

Answer A is wrong. A short to ground will most likely blow the circuit's fuse and result in no operation.

Answer B is correct. If something like a napkin is wedged into the seat rail, there is little or no seat movement. It may also damage the motor. Visually inspect the seat rail for debris.

Answer C is wrong. An open circuit results in no motor operation.

Answer D is wrong. A loose connector results in intermittent or no operation. Sometimes the seat would move, other times it wouldn't.

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15. Technician A says analog transmission range sensors use resistance to indicate gear selection. Technician B says analog transmission range sensors are tested for resistance with an ohmmeter. Who is correct?

  • A. Technician A
  • B. Technician B
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Neither A or B

15.

Answer A is wrong. Analog transmission range sensors use resistance to indicate gear selection to the TCM. Because it uses resistance, an ohmmeter can be used for diagnosis.

Answer B is wrong. Test a circuit's resistance with an ohmmeter. Never power a circuit while using an ohmmeter; this may damage the tester.

Answer C is correct. Both technicians are correct. The neutral safety switch and the transmission range sensor are protection devices used to prevent starter operation in all gears other than Park and Neutral.

Answer D is wrong. A misadjusted TR sensor can cause harsh shifting or confuse the PCM if its resistance is out of specification.

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