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ASE S6 Electrical Electronic Systems (School Bus) Practice Questions - ASE S6 - Electrical Electronic Systems (School Bus) Certification Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
A school bus blower motor circuit reads 12.6V at the battery but only 10.2V at the motor with the motor running. What does this indicate?
Choose one answer below.
A
A 2.4V voltage drop somewhere in the circuit
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B
A normal reading for a blower motor
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C
An open circuit between battery and motor
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D
A short to ground at the motor
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QUESTION 2 / 25
Using Ohm's law, what current flows through a 6-ohm school bus dome lamp connected to a 12V source?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.5 A
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B
2 A
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C
6 A
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D
72 A
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QUESTION 3 / 25
Tech A says a digital multimeter set to DC volts should be connected in parallel with the component being tested. Tech B says an ammeter is connected in series. Who is correct?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tech A only
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B
Tech B only
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C
Both Tech A and Tech B
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D
Neither Tech A nor Tech B
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What is the maximum allowable voltage drop on a typical school bus 12V starter ground cable during cranking?
Choose one answer below.
A
0.5 V
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B
1.5 V
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C
3.0 V
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D
0.2 V
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A wiring diagram shows a circuit with two 4-ohm resistors in series across 12V. What is the total current?
Choose one answer below.
A
1.5 A
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B
3 A
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C
6 A
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D
8 A
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QUESTION 6 / 25
Two 6-ohm bulbs are wired in parallel on a 12V circuit. What is the total circuit current?
Choose one answer below.
A
1 A
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B
4 A
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C
2 A
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D
12 A
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QUESTION 7 / 25
When using a clamp-type DC ammeter to measure starter draw on a school bus, the clamp should be placed around:
Choose one answer below.
A
Both battery cables together
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B
The ground strap to the body
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C
The positive battery cable only
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D
The fuse box feed wire
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QUESTION 8 / 25
An ohmmeter reads OL (infinite) when connected across a school bus relay coil that should measure about 80 ohms. This indicates:
Choose one answer below.
A
A shorted coil
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B
Normal coil resistance
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C
A grounded coil
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D
An open coil winding
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QUESTION 9 / 25
A school bus circuit blows its fuse immediately every time it is replaced and the switch is on. The most likely cause is:
Choose one answer below.
A
A short to ground after the fuse
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B
High resistance in the load
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C
An open ground connection
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D
A weak battery
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What does a wiring diagram symbol of a zigzag line typically represent?
Choose one answer below.
A
A capacitor
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B
A resistor
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C
A diode
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D
A ground
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QUESTION 11 / 25
A technician finds 0V on both sides of a closed switch in an energized circuit using a voltmeter referenced to ground. The switch is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Open and not passing current
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B
Shorted to ground
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C
Functioning normally with no drop
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D
Drawing excessive current
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QUESTION 12 / 25
Power equals voltage times current. A school bus accessory draws 5 A at 12V. What is its power consumption?
Choose one answer below.
A
17 W
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B
2.4 W
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C
2.4 A
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D
60 W
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QUESTION 13 / 25
Tech A says insulated (positive) side voltage-drop testing should be done with the circuit loaded and operating. Tech B says zero current must flow to get an accurate voltage-drop reading. Who is correct?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tech A only
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B
Tech B only
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C
Both Tech A and Tech B
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D
Neither Tech A nor Tech B
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QUESTION 14 / 25
A heavy-duty school bus uses two 12V batteries connected in parallel. The resulting system voltage and capacity are:
Choose one answer below.
A
24V with the same capacity
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B
12V with combined (added) capacity
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C
12V with halved capacity
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D
24V with combined capacity
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QUESTION 15 / 25
During a battery open-circuit voltage test, a fully charged 12V lead-acid battery should read approximately:
Choose one answer below.
A
12.0 V
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B
11.8 V
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C
12.6 V or higher
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D
14.4 V
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QUESTION 16 / 25
When load testing a school bus battery, the carbon-pile or electronic load is typically applied at:
Choose one answer below.
A
Twice the CCA rating for 30 seconds
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B
The reserve capacity rating for 1 minute
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C
Full CCA for 60 seconds
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D
Half the cold cranking amps (CCA) rating for 15 seconds
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QUESTION 17 / 25
A 12V battery under a proper load test holds 9.6V at 70 degrees F. The battery is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Good (passes the test)
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B
Failed and must be replaced
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C
Overcharged
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D
Sulfated beyond use
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QUESTION 18 / 25
A battery hydrometer measures specific gravity to determine:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cold cranking amperage
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B
State of charge of each cell
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C
Internal resistance
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D
Reserve capacity
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QUESTION 19 / 25
Tech A says corroded battery terminals can cause hard starting. Tech B says a parasitic (key-off) drain can discharge a school bus battery overnight. Who is correct?
Choose one answer below.
A
Tech A only
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B
Tech B only
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C
Both Tech A and Tech B
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D
Neither Tech A nor Tech B
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QUESTION 20 / 25
To measure parasitic draw on a parked school bus, a technician should connect the ammeter:
Choose one answer below.
A
In parallel across the battery posts
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B
Across the starter solenoid
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C
In series with the alternator output
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D
In series with a disconnected battery cable
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QUESTION 21 / 25
White, crusty buildup on a school bus battery terminal is most commonly:
Choose one answer below.
A
Lead sulfate/sulfation corrosion from electrolyte vapor
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B
Hardened grease
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C
Aluminum oxide from the cable
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D
Dried coolant
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QUESTION 22 / 25
A school bus park/clearance lamp circuit shares a single fuse with the side marker lamps. If that fuse opens, the result is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Only the headlamps go out
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B
Loss of both the clearance and side marker lamps on that circuit
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C
The stop arm extends
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D
The strobe flashes faster
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QUESTION 23 / 25
A battery conductance tester reports a battery is good but at a low state of charge. The correct next step is to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Replace the battery immediately
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B
Add water and return to service
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C
Recharge the battery and retest
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D
Increase the alternator output
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QUESTION 24 / 25
A school bus equipped with a battery master disconnect switch will not crank in any gear. The disconnect is in the main negative path. The technician should first verify:
Choose one answer below.
A
The headlamp aim
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B
The strobe power supply
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C
The fuel sender resistance
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D
The disconnect switch is closed and making a good low-resistance connection
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QUESTION 25 / 25
A school bus engine cranks slowly. Battery is fully charged and passes a load test. The next logical test is:
Choose one answer below.
A
A starter current draw test
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B
Replacing the ignition switch
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C
Replacing the alternator
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D
Adjusting valve lash
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