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PRE/POST TEST ASSESSMENT

Read each question carefully and select the appropriate answer. The pre/post test assessment has been
developed from the course content. It will be used to assess your knowledge both before and after the training
course. This will assess your knowledge of some of the key points of your learning experience.
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1. The battery master disconnect switch is located where? A.) At the left rear of the machine
B.) At the right rear of the machine
C.) Near the starter
D.) Outside the battery box on the right side of the
engine.
2. What type of main hydraulic pump is used on all of the
Articulated Dump trucks?
A.) A tandem gear pump
B.) A constant output flow gear pump
C.) A hydrostatic piston pump
D.) A pressure and flow compensated piston pump
3. What type of hydraulic pump is used for the brake
system on all of the Articulated Dump Trucks?
A.) A tandem gear pump
B.) A constant output flow gear pump
C.) A hydrostatic piston pump
D.) A pressure and flow compensated piston pump
4. The Body Hoist control valve is: A.) Open center design
B.) Closed center design with load sensing
C.) Hydraulic pilot controlled open center design
D.) A plastic valve
5. Truck maximum operating speeds are controlled by: A.) Notches on the control spools
B.) The operator
C.) The flow divider
D.) Only limited by maximum pump delivery
6. Where is the pigtail for the AEB Starter located? A.) On the Transmission
B.) In the Fuse Box compartment
C.) On the engine
D.) In the battery box
7. The engine cooling fan is driven by: A.) A poly-vee belt
B.) The water pump
C.) A hydraulic pump and motor
D.) None of the above
8. The maximum hoist hydraulic system pressure is
adjusted with:
A.) The main relief valve
B.) The load sense relief valve
C.) The high pressure regulator on the piston pump
D.) An Allen Wrench
9. The maximum Steering hydraulic system pressure is
adjusted with:
A.) The main relief valve
B.) The load sense relief valve
C.) The high pressure regulator on the piston pump
D.) An Allen Wrench
10. Most of the hydraulic pressures are checked at A.) The left side of the frame under the cab
B.) The right side of the frame under the cab
C.) Behind the right rear wheel
D.) All around the machine
PRE/POST TEST ASSESSMENT (continued)
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11. Before welding on a Truck, a technician must: A.) Disconnect the batteries
B.) Disconnect the transmission & Engine controller
C.) Disconnect a connector in the right cab access door
D.) Both A & B
12. The Fuse Box is located where: A.) Under the engine hood.
B.) In the cab on the left side.
C.) In the cab on the right side.
D.) In the battery box.
13. For the Truck engine to crank, which statement is
most correct?:
A.) The transmission must be in neutral
B.) The parking brake must be engaged
C.) Both A and B
D.) Either A or B
14. To be able to activate the transmission limp-home
system:
A.) A special tool is required
B.) Swap solenoid connectors on the transmission
C.) Activate the switch behind the operator's seat
D.) Exchange harness connectors inside the right cab
access door
E.) None of the above
15. The transmission limp-home direction control switch is
located:
A.) On the right cab control console
B.) In the limp-home special tool
C.) On the steering column console
D.) None of the above
16. The most time effective way to troubleshoot
transmission control system problems is to:
A.) Use a Volt-ohm meter
B.) Ask another technician
C.) Study the schematic
D.) Use the fault codes
17. Most of the relays and solenoids have diodes wired in
parallel. The reason for this is:
A.) To prevent stray voltage from leaving the
relay/solenoid and damaging the starter
B.) To allow induced current to dissipate through the coil
C.) To reduce voltage from 24V to 12V
18. When should the transmission clutches be calibrated A.) When the shifts feel harsh
B.) A New controller has been installed
C.) A new transmission solenoid has been installed
D.) Transmission clutches have been repaired
E.) All of the above
19. A laptop computer is required to calibrate the
transmission clutches.
A.) True
B.) False
20. The brake system accumulator charging pressure is
adjusted at:
A.) The brake control valve
B.) The brake/steering pump
C.) The steering priority valve
D.) The main relief valve
E.) The accumulator charging valve
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