Question 1

ECU

Accepted Answer

Electronic Control Unit responsible for managing vehicle systems

Question 2

CAN

Accepted Answer

Controller Area Network, a communication protocol used in vehicles

Question 3

SAE

Accepted Answer

Society of Automotive Engineers, develops standards for automotive systems

Question 4

J1939

Accepted Answer

SAE standard for communication and diagnostics in heavy-duty vehicles

Question 5

ABS

Accepted Answer

Anti-lock Braking System, prevents wheel lockup during braking

Question 6

SRS

Accepted Answer

Supplemental Restraint System, includes airbags and seatbelt pretensioners

Question 7

VDC

Accepted Answer

Vehicle Dynamics Control, enhances stability and traction control

Question 8

ECM

Accepted Answer

Engine Control Module, regulates engine performance and emissions

Question 9

TCM

Accepted Answer

Transmission Control Module, manages transmission functions

Question 10

HVAC

Accepted Answer

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning system

Question 11

BMS

Accepted Answer

Battery Management System, monitors and controls battery functions

Question 12

CDR

Accepted Answer

Crash Data Retrieval, tool used to extract data from event data recorders

Question 13

OBD

Accepted Answer

On-Board Diagnostics, detects and reports vehicle malfunctions

Question 14

I/O

Accepted Answer

Input/Output, refers to data transmission between devices

Question 15

PWM

Accepted Answer

Pulse Width Modulation, a method for controlling electrical signals

Question 16

VSS

Accepted Answer

Vehicle Speed Sensor, provides speed information to the vehicle systems

Question 17

MIL

Accepted Answer

Malfunction Indicator Lamp, also known as the "check engine" light

Question 18

WSS

Accepted Answer

Wheel Speed Sensor, measures the speed of individual wheels

Question 19

CAN Bus

Accepted Answer

Controller Area Network Bus, a network for vehicle communication

Question 20

PDM

Accepted Answer

Power Distribution Module, manages electrical power distribution

Question 21

ELD

Accepted Answer

Electronic Logging Device, records driving hours and vehicle data

Question 22

HMI

Accepted Answer

Human-Machine Interface, allows user interaction with vehicle systems

Question 23

EMI

Accepted Answer

Electromagnetic Interference, disturbance caused by electromagnetic fields

Question 24

CTS

Accepted Answer

Coolant Temperature Sensor, monitors engine temperature

Question 25

EGR

Accepted Answer

Exhaust Gas Recirculation, reduces nitrogen oxide emissions

Question 26

GPS

Accepted Answer

Global Positioning System, provides location information

Question 27

TPMS

Accepted Answer

Tire Pressure Monitoring System, alerts for low tire pressure

Question 28

CANalyzer

Accepted Answer

Software tool for analyzing and simulating CAN networks

Question 29

DTC

Accepted Answer

Diagnostic Trouble Code, identifies specific vehicle malfunctions

Question 30

TPS

Accepted Answer

Throttle Position Sensor, measures throttle plate position

Question 31

IAC

Accepted Answer

Idle Air Control, regulates engine idle speed

Question 32

LAN

Accepted Answer

Local Area Network, connects devices within a limited area

Question 33

O2S

Accepted Answer

Oxygen Sensor, measures oxygen content in exhaust gases

Question 34

UVC

Accepted Answer

Ultraviolet Curing, a method for bonding and curing materials

Question 35

IPC

Accepted Answer

Instrument Panel Cluster, displays vehicle information to the driver

Question 36

SAS

Accepted Answer

Steering Angle Sensor, measures the angle of the steering wheel

Question 37

CANopen

Accepted Answer

Communication protocol for industrial automation systems

Question 38

LDWS

Accepted Answer

Lane Departure Warning System, alerts for unintended lane departure

Question 39

ADAS

Accepted Answer

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, includes features like adaptive cruise control

Question 40

RKE

Accepted Answer

Remote Keyless Entry, allows remote locking and unlocking of the vehicle

Question 41

CANFD

Accepted Answer

CAN with Flexible Data-Rate, an extension of the CAN protoco

ASE MIL6 Flashcards: Electrical/Electronic Systems for Military Tactical Wheeled Vehicle Certification Tests