Question 1

PTO

Accepted Answer

Power Take-Off: Mechanical device used to transfer power from a vehicle's engine to another piece of equipment.

Question 2

Upfitting

Accepted Answer

Process of customizing a truck to meet specific work needs, involving the addition of specialized equipment or features.

Question 3

DOT Inspection

Accepted Answer

Regularly required examination of commercial motor vehicles for safety, ensuring they comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

Question 4

Chassis Modification

Accepted Answer

Alterations made to the frame of a truck, typically to support specific needs like load-bearing capacity or specialized equipment integration.

Question 5

Hydraulic System

Accepted Answer

System utilizing pressurized fluid to generate, control, or transmit power in a truck, often used for lifting or moving heavy loads.

Question 6

Air Brake System

Accepted Answer

Braking system utilizing compressed air to create force applied to halt or slow a vehicle.

Question 7

Liftgate

Accepted Answer

Mechanism at the rear of a truck used to load and unload cargo; it can be mechanically or hydraulically operated.

Question 8

Winch

Accepted Answer

Device used for pulling or lifting heavy objects, usually involving a rope, cable, or chain wound around a rotating drum.

Question 9

Suspension System

Accepted Answer

Arrangement of springs, shock absorbers, and linkages that connect a truck to its wheels, allowing relative motion.

Question 10

Telematics

Accepted Answer

Interdisciplinary field that encompasses telecommunications, vehicular technologies, road transportation, and computer science.

Question 11

Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)

Accepted Answer

Device providing energy for functions other than propulsion, often used in commercial trucks to power climate control and electric systems during rest periods.

Question 12

Tandem Axle

Accepted Answer

Pair of axles situated close together to help distribute the weight of heavy loads.

Question 13

Snowplow Installation

Accepted Answer

Process of attaching a snowplow to a vehicle, typically involving mounting systems, hydraulics, and electrical connections.

Question 14

Trailer Hitch

Accepted Answer

Device attached to a vehicle’s chassis for towing or pulling a trailer.

Question 15

Gooseneck Hitch

Accepted Answer

Type of trailer hitch located in the bed of a pickup truck, used for towing heavy loads such as livestock trailers or large flatbeds.

Question 16

Fifth Wheel Hitch

Accepted Answer

Special type of hitch that's mounted on the truck bed and is used to tow large trailers, such as RVs and commercial trailers.

Question 17

Box Truck

Accepted Answer

Type of vehicle characterized by a cargo area that is similar to a big box or container.

Question 18

Flatbed Truck

Accepted Answer

Truck with a completely flat, level 'bed' with no sides or roof, primarily used for transporting oversized loads or products that require easy loading/unloading.

Question 19

Dump Truck

Accepted Answer

Vehicle designed for transporting bulk material, often equipped with a hydraulic-operated open-box bed hinged at the rear.

Question 20

Crane Installation

Accepted Answer

Process of integrating a crane mechanism onto a truck for lifting and moving heavy loads.

Question 21

Refrigeration Unit

Accepted Answer

Device used in refrigerated trucks to maintain a cool temperature in the cargo area for transporting perishable goods.

Question 22

Roll-up Door

Accepted Answer

Door type commonly found on box trucks and semi-trailers, which opens by rolling upward and gathering into a roll.

Question 23

Swing Door

Accepted Answer

Type of door that swings outward or inward, typically found on the rear of dry vans or refrigerated trucks.

Question 24

Safety Compliance

Accepted Answer

Adherence to safety regulations and standards established by local, state, and federal bodies.

Question 25

Electrical Wiring

Accepted Answer

System of connectors and conductors used to distribute electricity to different parts of a truck.

Question 26

LED Lighting

Accepted Answer

Light-emitting diode technology used for truck lighting, offering energy efficiency and durability.

Question 27

Fault Diagnosis

Accepted Answer

Process of identifying and rectifying problems or malfunctions in a truck.

Question 28

Alternator

Accepted Answer

Device that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy in the form of alternating current, used to power the electrical system and recharge the battery in a truck.

Question 29

Starter Motor

Accepted Answer

Electric motor that initiates rotational motion in an internal combustion engine before it can power itself.

Question 30

Fuel System

Accepted Answer

System responsible for storing and supplying fuel to the engine, including components like the fuel tank, pump, filter, and injectors.

Question 31

Hydraulic Brake System

Accepted Answer

Brake system that uses a fluid to transfer pressure from the controlling mechanism to the braking mechanism.

Question 32

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

Accepted Answer

System that prevents the wheels from locking up (ceasing rotation) and avoids uncontrolled skidding during braking.

Question 33

Fuel Injection System

Accepted Answer

An upgrade to the carburetor system, it injects fuel into an internal combustion engine to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.

Question 34

ECU (Engine Control Unit)

Accepted Answer

The computer in a truck that controls the engine, including the fuel mix, fuel supply, and timing.

Question 35

Transmission

Accepted Answer

Component of a vehicle's drivetrain that uses gears and gear trains to provide speed and torque conversions from a rotating power source to another device.

Question 36

Differential

Accepted Answer

Device that splits torque two ways, allowing each output to rotate at a different speed.

Question 37

Axle Weight

Accepted Answer

The weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles.

Question 38

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

Accepted Answer

The maximum operating weight of a vehicle as specified by the manufacturer, including the vehicle's chassis, body, engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers, and cargo.

Question 39

Outriggers

Accepted Answer

Extendable parts of a truck, used to stabilize the vehicle while a crane or other heavy equipment is being used.

Question 40

DOT Regulations

Accepted Answer

Rules established by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to ensure safety and ethical business practices in transportation.

Question 41

Wheel Alignment

Accepted Answer

The adjustment of the wheels of a vehicle, ensuring they're set to the car maker's specification to reduce tire wear and ensure the vehicle travels straight and true.

Question 42

EPA Regulations

Accepted Answer

Rules and standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to protect the environment and public health, including emissions controls for vehicles.

Question 43

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Accepted Answer

An automated system that monitors the air pressure inside the pneumatic tires on various types of vehicles.

Question 44

Load Securing

Accepted Answer

The practice of firmly securing cargo to prevent it from moving during transport.

Question 45

Body Mounting

Accepted Answer

The process of attaching a truck body to a chassis.

Question 46

Body Builder Guidelines

Accepted Answer

Manufacturer-issued documents that provide information and guidelines for modifying or installing equipment on a truck.

Question 47

Multiplexing

Accepted Answer

A method used in advanced vehicle electrical management systems where multiple signals are combined and transmitted over a single cable, reducing the complexity of wiring.

Question 48

CAN Bus

Accepted Answer

Controller Area Network bus; a robust vehicle bus standard designed to allow microcontrollers and devices to communicate with each other's applications without a host computer.

Question 49

Air Suspension

Accepted Answer

A type of vehicle suspension powered by an electric or engine-driven air pump or compressor, providing a smooth, constant ride quality.

ASE Truck Equipment Certification E1 - Advanced Concepts