Deck 4: Preventive Maintenance Program

Question 1

Who is required to perform a driver post-trip inspection?

A) The driver
B) The dispatcher
C) A qualified technician
D) A service manager

Answer 1

A

Question 2

What does the acronym CSA represent in highway administration?

A) Computer sector acorns
B) Commercial sector action
C) Competent safey authority
D) Compliance,safety and accountability

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which type of PMI would require the most detailed inspection and service routine?

A) Schedule A
B) Schedule B
C) Schedule C
D) Schedule L

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Which API diesel engine oil classification is the minimum standard required when the engine is equipped with a diesel particulate filter (DPF)?

A) CH-2
B) CI-4
C) CI-2
D) CJ-4

Question 5

Technician A says that most OEMs recommend the use of aftermarket diesel fuel conditioners for winter operation.Technician B says that diesel fuel refiners adjust the diesel fuel to perform in winter temperatures.Who is correct?

A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 6

Which organization is responsible for defining OOS criteria?

A) FMVSS
B) WHMIS
C) CVSA
D) SAE

Question 7

Which of the following would represent the OOS specification for maximum permitted play at a fifth wheel pivot pin and bracket?

A) 1/4 inch
B) 3/8 inch
C) 1/2 inch
D) 3/4 inch

Question 8

On which of the following maintenance documents does the driver have input to?

A) Schedule A report
B) Schedule B report
C) Technician inspection report
D) Driver inspection report

Question 9

Which of type of antifreeze mixture contains zero water?

A) EG
B) PG
C) ELC
D) WEC

Question 10

What should be regarded as the maximum allowable stroke for a standard type 30,clamp-type brake chamber?

A) 2"
B) 1 3/4"
C) 2 1/4"
D) 8 3/32"

Question 11

While greasing a U-joint cross,grease exits from only 3 of the four trunnion seals.What should you do first?

A) Leave it,grease will circulate in the cross
B) Replace the U-joint assembly
C) Pound on the bearing cap with large hammer
D) Loosen the journal cap over the affected trunnion and try again

Question 12

Which of the following would be justification for deadlining a vehicle?

A) Evidence of a drivetrain problem that could prevent it from completing the trip
B) A safety related mechanical defect that could result in an accident
C) Excessively worn brake linings
D) All of the above

Question 13

Which of the following truck chassis components would represent the heaviest load on the electrical system?

A) Headlights
B) Heater fan
C) Electric wipers
D) Engine electronics

Question 14

Which of the following trailer chassis systems causes the most OOS flags?

A) Van doors
B) Suspensions
C) Tires
D) Brakes

Question 15

What is the minimum tread depth permitted on any two adjacent tread grooves before a truck tire should be classified OOS?

A) 1/32 inch
B) 2/32 inch
C) 3/32 inch
D) 3/16 inch

Question 16

Which of the following gear lube classifications would be appropriate for use in most current truck differential carriers?

A) API GL-4
B) API GL-5
C) API GL-6
D) API GL-7

Question 17

What is another way of describing a zerk fitting?

A) Shrader valve
B) brake adjusting cowl
C) grease nipple
D) dump valve

Question 18

What do EG,PG,and ELC all have in common?

A) Types of engine oil
B) Types of antifreeze
C) Types of gear oil
D) Types of refrigerant

Question 19

Which of the following are used to determine maintenance scheduling by fleet managers?

A) Miles traveled
B) Engine or chassis hours
C) Prognostic software profiles
D) All of the above

Question 20

When a spring pin fails to take grease and you know the zerk fitting to be functional,which of the following should you do first?

A) Replace the spring pin
B) Remove the weight from the spring
C) Replace the spring
D) Remove and inspect the spring pin

Question 21

If you see evidence of welding on a trailer pintle hook while inspecting a trailer,what should you do?

A) OOS deadline the vehicle
B) grind the weld profile smooth
C) test the pintle hook with a hammer
D) despatch the vehicle

Question 22

What happens when ethylene glycol (EG)is mixed with water at a ratio exceeding 68:32?

A) freeze point temperature increases
B) freeze point temperature decreases
C) freeze point does not change
D) it changes to gel

Question 23

Technician A says that an electric motor can be used to pump the lube in an automatic chassis lube system (ACLS).Technician B says that some ACLS use air pressure to circulate the lube.Who is correct?

A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 24

Technician A says that EP lubes should be used in differential carriers with hypoid gearing.Technician B says that an API GL-5 lube is suitable for use in most truck differential carriers.Who is correct?

A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 25

Which type of drive axle tires can be used to increase traction on slippery surfaces?

A) steering tires
B) slicks
C) lugs
D) worn tires

Question 26

Which of the following may help prevent air system components from freezing in cold temperature conditions?

A) diesel fuel
B) methyl hydrate
C) fuel conditioner
D) ether

Question 27

When you test antifreeze with litmus paper,what are you measuring?

A) freeze point
B) nitrate protection level
C) contamination
D) acidity

Question 28

Technician A says that FastMaint is PM management software that can manage scheduling of PMIs for a fleet.Technician B says that there are a number of different PM software programs that track,flag,and schedule truck fleet maintenance.Who is correct?

A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 29

Technician A says that any crack in a windshield exceeding 1/8th inch in length constitutes a CVSA OOS deadline.Technician B says that a discoloration of the windshield anywhere within the wiper sweep is a reason for deadlining.Who is correct?

A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 30

Technician A places his finger over the breather hole when greasing a propeller shaft slip spline.Technician B says that to properly grease 5th wheel pivot pins when a tractor is coupled to a trailer,the weight on the 5th wheel should be relieved by cranking up the dolly legs.Who is correct?

A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 31

When using ether to cold start an engine,what can result if you spray ether into the air intake system for 3 continuous seconds?

A) serious engine damage
B) saturate the glow plugs
C) no-start due to insufficient ether
D) engine runaway

Question 32

Technician A says that dielectric grease can be used to protect electrical connectors from atmospheric and road contamination.Technician B says that trailer van roll-up doors should be routinely pasted with axle grease.Who is correct?

A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 33

Technician A says that the voltage regulator on many current linehaul trucks is set for a maximum 13.8 volts.Technician B says that when voltage regulators are set at a voltage exceeding 14.0 volts,light bulb life is shortened.Who is correct?

A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 34

Which of the following lubricants is recommended for cab door locks?

A) chassis grease
B) engine oil
C) dry graphite
D) penetrating oil

Question 35

Which of the following would result when a diesel fuel is cooled to its cloud point?

A) it will not ignite
B) forms wax crystals that can plug filters
C) converts into a wax constituency
D) it vaporizes

Question 36

When checking the lube level in a differential carrier housing,which of the following would indicate that the oil level is correct?

A) oil pours out of the fill hole
B) oil is exactly level with the fill hole when cold
C) oil is within one finger digit of the oil hole when hot
D) oil is within one finger length of the oil hole

Question 37

When checking the lube level in a standard transmission,which of the following would indicate that the oil level was correct?

A) oil pours out of the fill hole
B) oil level is exactly level with the fill hole when cold
C) oil is within one finger digit of the fill hole when hot
D) oil is within one finger length of the fill hole

Question 38

Which of the following conditions are reason to OOS deadline a vehicle for tire defects?

A) tread depth measures 1/32 inch in two grooves
B) mixing bias and radial ply on same axle
C) sidewall is cut exposing the casing ply cord
D) any of the above

Question 39

At what temperature will a completely discharged lead-acid wet cell battery freeze at?

A) 0 degrees Fahrenheit
B) 18 degrees Fahrenheit
C) 32 degrees Fahrenheit
D) minus 18 degrees Fahrenheit

Question 40

While you are inspecting a cast spoke wheel on a heavy-duty truck,you observe polished areas on either side of the lugs.Which of the following is the likely problem?

A) normal wear
B) out of round spoke
C) slipping rim
D) bent lug stud