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1. When a concentration-type gas analyzer has been properly warmed up and its probe is exposed to ambient
air, what should the displayed oxygen reading indicate?
a. About 10% b. About 21%
c. About 78% d. About 90%
ANSWER: b
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2. Which gas is considered toxic?

a. Carbon dioxide b. Carbon monoxide
c. Oxygen d. Nitrogen
ANSWER: b
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3. When an engine has good combustion (proper compression and volumetric efficiency, proper spark timing and
delivery, and a stoichiometric air-fuel ratio), which level of gas emissions should be high?
a. CO emissions b. CO2 emissions
c. O2 emissions d. NOX emissions
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1

4.
A vehicle with a return-type fuel injection system is being tested with an exhaust gas analyzer and the following
results are obtained (AIR pump disabled):
At Idle: At 2500 RPM:
CO2 = 8.20 % CO2 = 14.30 %
CO = 0.00 % CO = 0.00 %
O2 = 5.10 % O2 = 0.25 %
HC = 1,200 PPM HC = 30 PP
 = 1.304  = 1.01
Which condition would most likely be responsible for all of the readings shown?

a. An open spark plug wire b. A vacuum leak

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c. A restricted fuel filter d. A leaking fuel pressure regulator diaphragm

ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1

5.
A pre-OBD II vehicle with a return-type fuel injection system is being tested with an exhaust gas analyzer and
the following results are obtained (AIR pump disabled):
At Idle: At 2500 RPM:
CO2 = 8.35 % CO2 = 7.80 %
CO = 0.00 % CO = 0.00 %
O2 = 0.91 % O2 = 0.85 %
HC = 2,150 PPM HC = 2,360 PPM
 = 0.930 = 0.908
Which condition would most likely be responsible for all of the readings shown?

a. An open spark plug wire b. A vacuum leak

c. A restricted fuel filter d. A leaking fuel pressure regulator diaphragm
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1

6.
A vehicle with a return-type fuel injection system is being tested with an exhaust gas analyzer and the following
results are obtained (AIR pump disabled):
At Idle: At2500 RPM:
CO2 = 8.10 % CO2 = 9.70 %
CO = 10.00 % (pegged high) CO = 8.13 %
O2 = 0.00 % O2 = 0.00 %
HC = 850 PPM HC = 530 PPM
   = 0.707 = 0.769
Which condition would most likely be responsible for all of the readings shown?

a. An open spark plug wire b. A vacuum leak

c. A restricted fuel filter d. A leaking fuel pressure regulator diaphragm
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1

7.
A vehicle with a return-type fuel injection system is being tested with an exhaust gas analyzer and the following
results are obtained (AIR pump disabled):
At Idle: At 2500 RPM:
CO2 = 14.80 % CO2 = 8.30 %
CO = 0.00 % CO = 0.00 %
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O2 = 0.20 % O2 = 4.25 %
HC = 45 PPM HC = 330 PPM
 = 1.007 = 1.313
Which condition would most likely be responsible for all of the readings shown?

a. An open spark plug wire b. A vacuum leak

c. A restricted fuel filter d. A leaking fuel pressure regulator diaphragm
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1

8. An exhaust gas analyzer (concentration sampling type) is being used to sample the exhaust of a vehicle that
has an exhaust system leak. Which of these four gasses will read higher than normal?
a. HC b. CO
c. CO2 d. O2
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1

9. The term “stoichiometric” refers to an air fuel mixture of:

a. 16.5 to 1 b. 15.7 to 1
c. 14.7 to 1 d. 12 to 1
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1

10. Which statement is true about carbon monoxide (CO)?

a. It is a result of too much combustion b. It is a result of a lean air fuel ratio
c. It is a result of a misfire d. It is a result of a rich air fuel ratio
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1

11. A vehicle has high levels of oxides of nitrogen (NOx). Which condition could be the cause?
a. A rich air fuel mixture b. A problem with the EGR system
c. A lean air fuel mixture d. A cylinder misfire caused by a defective spark plug
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1

12. Which gas can be used an indicator of a rich condition?

a. Carbon monoxide (CO) b. Oxygen (O2)
c. Carbon dioxide (CO2) d. Hydrogen (H)
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
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13. Which gas can be used an indicator of a lean condition?

a. Carbon monoxide (CO) b. Oxygen (O2)
c. Carbon dioxide (CO2) d. Hydrogen (H)
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1

14. A vehicle with high levels of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) is being discussed. Technician A says engine
overheating is a likely cause. Technician B says a defective turbocharger intercooler may be the cause. Who is
correct?
a. Technician A only b. Technician B only
c. Both A and B d. Neither A nor B
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1

15. Constant volume sampling generally tests for four gasses:

a. O2, N2, HC, and CO2 b. CO, HC, NOx, and CO2
c. NOx, H2O, CO2, and CO d. NOx, O2, N2, and H2O
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1

16. Normal combustion is being discussed. Technician A says water (H2O) is a by-product of normal
combustion. Technician B says carbon dioxide (CO2) is a by-product of normal combustion. Who is correct?
a. Technician A only b. Technician B only
c. Both A and B d. Neither A nor B
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1

17. Carbon monoxide (CO) is being discussed. Technician A says carbon monoxide may cause dizziness.
Technician B says carbon monoxide smells like rotten eggs.Who is correct?
a. Technician A only b. Technician B only
c. Both A and B d. Neither A nor B
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1

18. An engine has excessive oxygen (O2) readings at idle. At 2500 RPM, the readings are normal. Which condition is the
most likely cause?
a. A restricted fuel filter b. A leaking fuel injector
c. A vacuum leak d. A cracked spark plug
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
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19. A vehicle has both excessive CO and O2 readings. Which condition is the most likely cause?
a. An intake manifold leak b. An exhaust leak
c. A fuel injector leak d. An exhaust restriction
ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1

20. An exhaust analyzer that measures lambda is being discussed. Technician A says a lambda reading of 0.98 to 1.02 is
considered normal. Technician B says a lambda of 1.12 indicates a lean condition. Who is correct?
a. Technician A only b. Technician B only
c. Both A and B d. Neither A nor B
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1

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