Practice questions
Auto & Shop Information
Automotive systems, hand and power tools, and shop practice.
Practice all of Auto & Shop Information
Questions from every topic, mixed together. The quickest way to see where you stand.
Or practice one topic
Best right after you read that topic’s lesson, to check it stuck. These are the 17 topics in Auto & Shop Information, in the order worth learning them.
- Engine FundamentalsThe four-stroke cycle, major engine components, and two-stroke and diesel differences.
- Fuel and Air SystemsFuel delivery, injection, air intake and filtration.
- Ignition and Electrical SystemsBattery, starter, alternator, ignition coil and spark plugs, plus engine sensors and the control module.
- Cooling SystemsRadiator, water pump, thermostat, coolant and overheating symptoms.
- Lubrication SystemsOil pump, filter, oil grades and what lubrication actually does.
- Drivetrain and TransmissionClutch, manual and automatic transmissions, differential, and drive layouts.
- Brakes, Suspension and SteeringDisc and drum brakes, springs and shocks, steering linkage, and wheel alignment terms.
- Exhaust and EmissionsManifold through tailpipe, catalytic converter and oxygen sensors.
- Measuring and Marking ToolsRules, tapes, calipers, micrometers, squares, levels and gauges.
- Striking ToolsHammer types and their purposes, mallets, chisels and punches.
- Turning ToolsWrench types, sockets and ratchets, screwdrivers and drive styles.
- Cutting Tools and SawsHandsaw types and tooth geometry, hacksaws, snips and power saws.
- Drilling and Boring ToolsDrills, bit types and what each is for, countersinks and reamers.
- Finishing ToolsPlanes, files and rasps, sanders and grinders.
- Gripping and Clamping ToolsPlier types, locking pliers, vises and clamps.
- Fasteners and JoiningNails, screws, bolts, nuts, washers and rivets, plus soldering, brazing and welding.
- Shop Safety and PracticePersonal protection, safe tool handling, and common shop practice.