Questionnaire

AMT 42 - KNOWLEDGE SURVEY PRE-TEST SPRING '06

This is a Knowledge Survey rather than a "test." The items on the survey are the exact expected student learning outcomes of this course. There are no right or wrong answers. While you will not be graded on this survey, please be very candid in your responses!

By completing this survey at the beginning and again at the end of the UNIT, your instructor will be able to gauge your initial level of knowledge (ability to perform expected student learning outcomes) and then measure the amount of knowledge/skill you gained during the semester. This information will help your instructor and the program modify and improve the course and the program.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Read each statement carefully and then choose a response based on the following instructions:

Choose VERY LOW as your response to the item if you are not at all confident in your skills in the area and do not feel you can demonstrate these skills.

Choose LOW as your response to the item if you feel only minimally confident about your skills in the area and can barely demonstrate these skills at a reasonable level.

Choose MODERATE as your response to the item if you feel fairly confident about your skills in the area and can demonstrate these skills at a reasonable level.

Choose HIGH as your response to the item if you feel quite confident about your skills in the area and can demonstrate these skills at a high level.

Choose VERY HIGH as your response to the item if you feel extremely confident about your skills in the area and can demonstrate these skills at a very high level.

CONFIDENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY SKILLS -

PLEASE EVALUATE YOUR ABILITY TO DEMONSTRATE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SKILLS:

Gauges, Warning Devices, and Driver Information Systems Diagnosis and Repair

Your skill level in area:

	V. Low	Low	Moderate	High	V. High
Inspect and test gauges and gauge sending units for cause of intermittent, high, low, or no gauge readings; determine necessary action.
Inspect and test connectors, wires, and printed circuit boards of gauge circuits; determine necessary action
Diagnose the cause of incorrect operation of warning devices and other driver information systems; determine necessary action
Inspect and test sensors, connectors, and wires of electronic (digital) instrument circuits; determine necessary action.

Horn and Wiper/Washer Diagnosis and Repair

Your skill level in area:

	V. Low	Low	Moderate	High	V. High
Diagnose incorrect horn operation; perform necessary action.
Diagnose incorrect wiper operation; diagnose wiper speed control and park problems; perform necessary action.
Diagnose incorrect washer operation; perform necessary action.

Accessories Diagnosis and Repair

Your skill level in area:

	V. Low	Low	Moderate	High	V. High
Diagnose incorrect operation of motor-driven accessory circuits; determine necessary action
Diagnose incorrect heated glass, mirror, or seat operation; determine necessary action.
Diagnose incorrect electric lock operation; determine necessary action.
Diagnose incorrect operation of cruise control systems; determine necessary action.
Diagnose supplemental restraint system (SRS) concerns; determine necessary action. (Note: Follow manufacturer's safety procedures to prevent accidental deployment.)
Disarm and enable the airbag system for vehicle service.
Diagnose radio static and weak, intermittent, or no radio reception; determine necessary action.
Remove and reinstall door panel.
Diagnose body electronic system circuits using a scan tool; determine necessary action.
Check for module communication (CAN/BUS) errors using a scan tool.
Diagnose the cause of false, intermittent, or no operation of anti-theft systems.

Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair

Your skill level in area:

	V. Low	Low	Moderate	High	V. High
Diagnose ignition system related problems such as no-starting, hard starting, engine misfire, poor driveability, spark knock, power loss, poor mileage, and emissions concerns on vehicles with electronic ignition (distributorless) systems; determine necessary action
Diagnose ignition system related problems such as no-starting, hard starting, engine misfire, poor driveability, spark knock, power loss, poor mileage, and emissions concerns on vehicles with distributor ignition (DI) systems; determine necessary action.
Inspect and test ignition primary circuit wiring and solid state components; perform necessary action.
Inspect, test and service distributor
Inspect and test ignition system secondary circuit wiring and components; perform necessary action.
Inspect and test ignition coil(s); perform necessary action.
Check and adjust ignition system timing and timing advance/retard (where applicable).
Inspect and test ignition system pick-up sensor or triggering devices; perform necessary action

Mahalo for completing the AMT Knowledge Survey!