Motor Vehicle Charging System
The primary function of an alternator in a vehicle's charging system
a. To start the engine b. To generate mechanical power from electricity c. To generate electricity from mechanical power d. To store electrical energy
What is To generate electricity from mechanical power
The main internal components of an alternator
a. Battery, fuse, and regulator b. Pulley, stator, rotor, and bearings c. Wires, switches, and relays d. Belt, pulleys, and cables
What are Pulley, stator, rotor, and bearings
The charging system's output voltage should be: a. Equal to battery voltage b. Lower than battery voltage c. Slightly higher than battery voltage d. Variable regardless of battery voltage
What is Slightly higher than battery voltage
The harness in a charging system is responsible for: a. Generating power b. Storing energy c. Connecting system parts d. Regulating voltage
What is Connecting system parts
The first step before starting the battery installation a. Check the battery voltage b. Check the service manual for the battery location c. Remove the old battery d. Gather tools
What is Check the service manual for the battery location
Component controls the output voltage of the alternator
a. Battery b. Voltage regulator c. Drive belt d. Starter motor
What is Voltage regulator
The charging system supply electricity to the vehicle
a. Only when the battery is low
b. When the engine is running
c. Only during starting
d. When the vehicle is parked
What is when the engine is running
Component stabilizes the alternator output? a. Voltage regulator b. Battery c. Drive belt d. Fuse block
What is Voltage regulator
This should be checked for proper alignment during alternator installation a. Wheels b. Pulleys c. Battery terminals d. Fuse placement
What is pulley
Battery be location in a vehicle a. Only in the engine compartment b. In the trunk or behind the wheel well c. Under the driver's seat d. Next to the fuel tank
What is In the trunk or behind the wheel well
The charge indicator in a vehicle can be all of the following EXCEPT Ammeter b. Warning light c. Tachometer d. Voltmeter
What is Tachometer
Tool is specifically needed for alternator belt adjustment? a. Battery tender b. Jack stand c. Belt tensioner tool d. Wheel chock
What is the Belt tensioner tool
Part contains the rectifiers in an alternator assembly? a. Rotor b. Stator c. End covers d. Pulley
What is the End covers
Component houses the alternator's moving parts a. Battery case b. Housing c. Fuse block d. Terminal box
What is the Housing
Tool that is NOT mentioned as needed for the battery installation a. Wrench b. Ratchet and socket c. Screwdriver d. Memory saver
What is Screwdriver
The primary purpose of the alternator drive belt
a. To power the starter motor b. To connect the battery to the alternator c. To link the engine crankshaft pulley with the alternator pulley d. To regulate voltage output
What is To link the engine crankshaft pulley with the alternator pulley
Which of these is NOT a common alternator fault? a. Loose belts b. Worn bearings c. Low tire pressure d. Bad electrical connections
What is Low tire pressure
Safety device should be used when working on an alternator to preserve vehicle memory a. Battery tender b. Wheel chocks c. Jack stands d. Socket set
What is Battery tender
The charging system changes its output to: a. Maintain constant battery temperature b. Meet varying electrical loads c. Keep engine speed constant d. Reduce fuel consumption
What is Meet varying electrical loads
This happens to the radio presets after changing the battery a. They remain unchanged b. They will be cleared out c. They automatically reset d. They get enhanced
What is They will be cleared out
Component provides the initial current to energize the alternator field
a. Starter motor b. Voltage regulator c. Battery d. Drive belt
What is the battery
This should be done before installing a new alternator a. Paint the mounting surfaces b. Clean mating surfaces and terminals c. Lubricate the pulleys d. Charge the battery fully
What is Clean mating surfaces and terminals
After installing a new alternator, what is the final step? a. Adjust the belt tension b. Clean the terminals c. Test alternator output d. Install the battery
What is Test alternator output
When replacing an alternator, the battery should be: a. Fully charged b. Disconnected c. Replaced d. Tested only
What is Disconnected
This should you disconnect first when removing the battery a. Positive cable b. Negative cable c. Battery hold-down d. Radio connection
What is Negative cable