MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SCOPE OF TEST CODE # 3 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
PERCENT OF TEST:
34 % Engine/Engine Performance
10 % Drive Train
20 % Electrical
5 % Heating and Air Conditioning
15 % Suspension and Steering
7 % Brakes
4 % Safety
5 % Auto Technology Related Mathematics
THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS ALIGNED WITH THE MATCHING MASSACHUSETTS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATOR FRAMEWORKS. SOME QUESTIONS REQUIRE A SYNTHESIS OF KNOWLEDGE BASED ON VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL WORK EXPERIENCE AND MAY NOT BE FOUND IN ANY BOOK. HOWEVER, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO PREPARE FOR THEIR EXAMS BY REVIEWING CURRENT TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL WHICH CAN USUALLY BE FOUND IN THE LIBRARIES OF MOST VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS WHICH OFFER CHAPTER 74 PROGRAMS.
*You may refer to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.
THE FOLLOWING LIST OF REFERENCE MATERIALS WAS DEVELOPED AS A GUIDE
FOR WRITTEN EXAM CANDIDATES:
DELMAR’S AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 3rd Edition by Jack Erjavec
Delmar Thomson Learning, 2001
DELMAR’S ASE TEST PREP SERIES 2nd Edition by Delmar
Delmar Thomson Learning, 2001
MODERN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY 6TH Edition by James E. Duffey
Good Heart Wilcox, 2004
YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY FOR OBTAINING THESE RESOURCES THROUGH THE INTERLIBRARY LOAN PROGRAM.
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The written exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions. Each question consists of one incomplete sentence or a questions followed by four choices. Listed below are several sample items:
In a parallel circuit when you add a resistor to an existing circuit, the total circuit resistance:
a. goes up.
* b. goes down.
c. stays the same.
d. none of the above.
When replacing a hydraulic brake line, which of the following is the correct procedure?
a. Use seamless copper tubing with single flared ends.
* b. Use double flared single length steel line.
c. Use single length non-flared steel or copper tubing.
d. Use double flared single length copper tubing.
* indicates correct answer
THE TEACHER TESTING PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS FOR USE IN COMPLETING THE WRITTEN EXAM. DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THESE CALCULATORS WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR ADMISSION PACKAGE.
UPDATED: 11/2007
SCOPE OF TEST CODE # 3 AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
PERCENT OF TEST:
13% Air Conditioning & Heating
27% Electrical
8% Engine Performance
10% Brake
13% Steering and Suspension
13% Driveline
13% Engine, Mechanical
3% Safety
CANDIDATE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Work Clothes
CANDIDATES WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:
1. Ability to follow task procedures to manufacturer’s specifications.
2. Correct selection of tools and equipment.
3. Demonstration of work habits to trade standards.
4. Result of completed tasks.
5. Safety.
ALL ALIGNMENT TASKS WILL BE PERFORMED ON A FOUR WHEEL
ALIGNMENT SYSTEM.
CANDIDATE MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE WORK CLOTHES
SAFETY GLASSES AT ALL TIMES DURING THE EXAM.
CANDIDATES ARE REMINDED THAT THE USE OF A CALCULATOR IS
ALLOWED FOR THE PERFORMANCE EXAM PROVIDING YOU BRING YOUR OWN.
UPDATED: 11/2007