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Alberta Air Brake (Q) Knowledge Test Practice Questions - Alberta Air Brake (Q Endorsement) Knowledge Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
In Alberta, what endorsement is placed on a driver's licence after successfully completing the approved air brake program and knowledge test?
Choose one answer below.
A
Q endorsement
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B
S endorsement
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C
GDL condition code
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D
M endorsement
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QUESTION 2 / 25
According to Alberta's Air Brake Program, how many multiple-choice questions are on the Q endorsement knowledge test?
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A
20
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B
30
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C
25
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D
50
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QUESTION 3 / 25
How many correct answers does Alberta require to pass the air brake knowledge test?
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A
20 out of 30
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B
24 out of 30
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C
25 out of 30
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D
28 out of 30
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What happens on Alberta's air brake knowledge test if you answer six questions incorrectly?
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A
You receive a warning but continue the full 30 questions
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B
You may skip the remaining questions and still pass
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C
The registry agent resets your score to zero
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D
The test automatically ends
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QUESTION 5 / 25
What licence status is required to take Alberta's air brake knowledge test?
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A valid Alberta driver's licence; you are not eligible if your licence is suspended
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B
Any foreign licence with no Alberta status
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C
A suspended Alberta licence is acceptable
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D
No licence is required if you completed the air brake course
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What is the time limit for the Alberta air brake knowledge test?
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A
30 minutes
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B
45 minutes
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C
60 minutes
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D
There is no time limit
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QUESTION 7 / 25
In what language is Alberta's air brake knowledge test offered at registry agents?
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A
English and French
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B
Any language with a private translator
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C
English only
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D
Paper tests in multiple languages
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What is the standard exam fee for the Alberta air brake knowledge test?
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About $17 CAD, charged at an Alberta registry agent (GST included)
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B
$$5.00 CAD (plus registry agent service fees, ~ $15 total)
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C
$$50.00 CAD flat fee with no registry service charges
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D
The written knowledge test is free for all Alberta drivers
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QUESTION 9 / 25
What minimum classroom length does Alberta require in the approved air brake course?
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A
6.5 hours
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B
2 hours
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C
4 hours
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D
20 hours
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QUESTION 10 / 25
After classroom training, what practical training does Alberta's Air Brake Program include before the practical assessment?
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A
A full road test on a highway only
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B
A 15-minute instructor demonstration and each student practising the air brake pre-trip inspection twice
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C
Only watching a video with no hands-on practice
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D
Coupling practice with a fifth wheel only
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QUESTION 11 / 25
What time limit does Alberta set for the one-on-one air brake practical assessment?
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A
5 minutes
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B
30 minutes
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C
15 minutes
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D
60 minutes
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What document must you bring to an Alberta registry agent before taking the air brake knowledge test?
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A
A Class 1 road-test appointment confirmation only
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B
A medical examiner certificate only
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C
Proof of vehicle ownership
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D
Notice of Air Brake Program Completion forms
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Is a practical road test required to get the Alberta Q endorsement?
Choose one answer below.
A
No, a practical road test is not required for the Q endorsement
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B
Yes, a full Class 1 road test is always required
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C
Yes, a separate air-brake road test is always required
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D
Only if you fail the knowledge test once
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QUESTION 14 / 25
For Alberta's tractor protection system check, how should the engine and key be set?
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A
Engine running at highway RPM with the key off
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B
Engine off with the key in the run position
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C
Engine off and the key removed from the ignition
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D
Engine idling with park brakes released and chocks removed
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QUESTION 15 / 25
How do air brakes slow or stop a vehicle, according to Alberta's Air Brake Program overview?
Choose one answer below.
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By using only engine oil pressure in the drums
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B
By heating the tires until friction stops the vehicle
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C
An engine-powered compressor builds air pressure that moves through hoses and valves to apply the brakes
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D
By draining all reservoirs before every stop
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QUESTION 16 / 25
According to Alberta's Commercial Driver's Guide definitions, which braking system requires an air brake Q endorsement?
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A
Only vehicles that have parking brakes
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B
An air-actuated hydraulic system where air only boosts fully hydraulic foundation brakes
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C
Any vehicle equipped with cruise control
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D
A vehicle with air to all foundation brakes
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QUESTION 17 / 25
For an air-over-hydraulic braking system where some axles have air-actuated foundation brakes and some have hydraulic foundation brakes, what does Alberta's Commercial Driver's Guide say about the Q endorsement?
Choose one answer below.
A
A Q endorsement or Class 1 licence is required
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B
No endorsement is ever required
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C
Only a Class 5 licence without Q is required
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D
Only an S endorsement is required
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QUESTION 18 / 25
For an air-actuated hydraulic braking system where the air compressor only boosts a fully hydraulic foundation brake system, what does Alberta's Commercial Driver's Guide say about the Q endorsement?
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A
A Q endorsement is always required
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B
A Q endorsement is NOT required
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C
Only Class 1 is accepted
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D
Only Class 6 is accepted
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is the main job of the foot valve in an air brake system?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drain the wet tank automatically every minute
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B
Cage spring brakes for highway driving
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C
Meter and direct service air pressure when the driver presses the brake pedal
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D
Replace the compressor governor
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What are foundation brakes?
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A
Only the dashboard warning lamps
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B
Only the glad hands on a trailer
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C
Only the registry knowledge-test booklet
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D
The mechanical brake assemblies at the wheels operated by the air system
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QUESTION 21 / 25
Why are relay valves often mounted near rear brake chambers?
Choose one answer below.
A
To reduce application and release lag by delivering and exhausting air close to the chambers
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B
To eliminate the need for reservoirs
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C
To replace the low-air warning device
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D
To inflate tires automatically
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What is the purpose of a quick release valve?
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A
Raise governor cut-out pressure
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B
Exhaust air near the chambers so brakes release faster
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C
Apply the parking brake springs mechanically
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D
Measure lining thickness
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What does the air compressor do in an air brake system?
Choose one answer below.
A
Stores hydraulic fluid for the foundation brakes
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B
Measures pushrod stroke at each chamber
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C
Pumps and pressurizes air for the brake system
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D
Applies the parking brake mechanically
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What is the governor's basic function?
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep brake linings glued to the drum
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B
Replace dual circuit protection
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C
Measure cargo weight
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D
Control when the compressor pumps or unloads
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QUESTION 25 / 25
According to Alberta's Commercial Driver's Guide trip air brake inspection, at what pressure range should governor cut-out occur?
Choose one answer below.
A
120 to 135 PSI
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B
60 to 80 PSI
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C
90 to 100 PSI
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D
150 to 175 PSI
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