INDEL POWER GROUP
TECHNICIAN ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRE
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Technician A says that main bearing oil clearance can be checked with plastigage. Technician B says that main bearing oil clearance can be checked with a feeler gauge. Who is right?
A only
B only
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
A diesel engine has excessive black smoke when started in the morning. Which of these could be the cause?
A sticking fuel injection nozzle
A restricted fuel filter
A blocked fuel tank vent
A leaking fuel return line
When a diesel engine is operated under a load, coolant continually comes out of the radiator overflow and there are bubbles in the radiator. Which of these could be the cause?
Too much coolant in the cooling system
A clogged radiator
A stuck-open thermostat
Compression leakage into the cooling system
When an air reservoir tank is drained, there is an excessive amount of moisture. This could be caused by a:
cracked air compressor bracket.
clogged air compressor intake.
failed one way check valve.
failed air drier purge valve.
Rust streaks coming from around the stud holes of a disc wheel could be caused by:
an overloaded condition.
overtorqued lug/cap nuts.
an out-of-balance condition.
loose lug/cap nuts.
A typical alternator consists of two major components, select the two that apply below:
Rotor
Armature assembly
Solenoid
Stator
What diameter is larger?
3/8”
3/16”
3/4"
3/32”
If AC stands for Alternating Current, what does DC stand for?
Delivery Current
Direct Current
Diverted Current
Delta Current
What are the main components of a planetary gear set in an automatic transmission? Select all that apply:
Ring Gear
Moon Gear
Sun Gear
Carrier
What is most likely wrong in the picture below?
Excessive brake wear
Brake chamber mounting bracket broken
Air lines routed incorrectly
Oil leak at pinion flange
How would you best determine what type of fluid goes into the rear axle you are servicing?
Check factory service literature
Guess based on what came out
Ask another tech
YouTube
An engine’s starter will not crank. Which of the following should be checked first?
The Starter
The Battery
The Ignition Switch
Fuse Panel
When viewing an electrical schematic diagram, which one of the following symbols shown below best describes a fuse?
A
B
C
D
After diagnosing an overheating complaint as a split lower radiator hose. The lower radiator hose was replaced, and coolant added. The engine continues to overheat. Which of the following is MOST likely causing this condition?
A faulty water pump impeller
A leaking head gasket
An air pocket in the cooling system
A faulty fan motor relay
Engine oil pressure is viewed on the dash gauge to fluctuate erratically during a road test. Initial diagnosis shows no codes stored related to low oil pressure. What should next steps be in troubleshooting?
Check engine oil level & condition, send out oil sample
Remove oil pan, inspect oil pump
Replace engine oil pressure sender
Check engine oil level/condition, verify oil pressure with mechanical gauge
In which direction does the orange gear rotate?
Clockwise
Counterclockwise
Forward
Rearward
Which pulley system shown below needs the least amount of effort to lift the black weight?
A
Neither
Both equal
B
A coworker asked you to hand him an Allen Wrench. Which screw shown below do they probably want to tighten?
A
B
C
D
E
In a standard diesel engine, what causes the air-fuel mixture in the cylinders to combust?
A spark plug
Leftover heat from the previous powerstroke
The heat created when the air-fuel mixture is compressed by the piston
The wrist pin
What is often used in smaller diesel engines to help make cold starts easier?
Ether or starting fluid
Glowplugs
Diesel fuel heater
Two minutes of continuous cranking
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