Alberta Air Brake Test 02

From understanding air brake system components and their functions to conducting pre-trip inspections, the practice test rigorously prepared you with the knowledge and skills required to pass the official exam with flying colors. Additionally, the test helped build my confidence as I became more familiar with the exam format. Ultimately, passing the Alberta Air Brake exam brought a great sense of accomplishment, knowing that I thoroughly understood air brake systems and the ability to operate commercial vehicles safely.

1 / 30

What's the purpose of safety valves?

Just a safety thing

Protects the system from being over-pressurized

Allows the cylinders to be cleaned

Allows the brake hoses to be replaced easily

2 / 30

What does the supply circuit do?

None of the above

Compresses and cleans the air, maintains consistent air pressure

Adjust the tire pressure

Provides information for the employer to use for training

3 / 30

Which statement is false? Air brakes are different because...

Vehicle reaction feels different

They require less driver involvement

The pedals feel different

There are more gauges and controls

4 / 30

Which is not a reason for slow air pressure build-up?

Too much idling

Plugged intake

A faulty or worn compressor

Excessive system leakage

5 / 30

Do you need to wear any personal protective equipment when servicing air system work?

Only if close to the engine

Yes

When releasing the air system

None of the above

6 / 30

How long does it take the compressor to build 50 to 90 PSI after running the engine at 1200 rpm?

10 minutes

15 minutes

3 minutes

5 minutes

7 / 30

Where are drain valves located?

On the top of air pressure tanks

At the top left of air pressure tanks

At the top right of the air pressure tank

Under all air pressure tanks

8 / 30

Which braking system creates greater power?

Mechanical brakes

Air brakes

They're all the same

Hydraulic brakes

9 / 30

What is a lanyard pull cable used for?

To secure the air hoses to the tank

To tighten the air hoses

The open the drain valves

To attach the drain valves to the tank

10 / 30

If there is a small air leak, how does the air brake system adjust on the fly?

The other brakes take up the slack

No adjustments are taken

It takes longer to stop the vehicle

The compressors pump in more air

11 / 30

What are air dryers designed to do?

It dries the air

Pushed the air through the air hoses

Sends information to the dashboard gauges

Removes contamination from the air pressure being delivered by the air compressor

12 / 30

How often should you drain the supply tanks?

During pre-trip inspections, enroute inspections and fueling

Only if the gauges show a problem

Never

Once you notice contamination

13 / 30

What controls the compressor as needed to maintain air pressor?

The president

The premier

The governor

The senator

14 / 30

What is another name that the supply tank is called?

The purge tank

The air tank

The main tank

None of the above

15 / 30

Where is the driver when control and quick release valves exhaust forcefully?

Under the hood

Inside the cab

Outside the vehicle

Doing routine maintenance

16 / 30

An Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) may use kilopascal's (kPa). What does this measure?

Vehicle weight

Trailer weight

None of the above

Air pressure

17 / 30

What's another name for an air pressure purge?

Flow

Dryer

Joint

Back-flush

18 / 30

After the air compressor pressurizes the air, where does it pump it to?

To one trailer at a time

The left side brakes first

The storage tanks

Directly to the tractor brakes

19 / 30

Which statement is false? The supply tank functions:

It's the first tank that receives air pressure from the compressor

Distributes to the two service tanks

Tends to be a larger tank

It collects contamination not captured by the air dryer

20 / 30

At what point does the governor cut out?

110-125 psi

It doesn't

130-145 psi

120-135 psi

21 / 30

What is the definition of compressed air with regard to air brakes?

Specially treated air

A small amount of air placed in a larger tanks

Compressed air that is pressed into a smaller space

It's just air

22 / 30

At what point does the governor cut in?

20-25 psi

30-35 psi

10-15 psi

40-45 psi

23 / 30

Whose responsibility is it to ensure the air brakes are working properly?

The employer

The maintenance team

The driver

The industry inspector

24 / 30

What is the standard way to measure air pressure?

Litres per inch

Inches

Using Pounds Per Square Inch (PSI)

Square footage

25 / 30

What do Inline Alcohol Injectors do?

Adds vaporized air line antifreeze to the air supply

Polishes the compressors

Helps to fill the compressors

Cleans the air hoses

26 / 30

The air compressor is directly driven from where?

A separate pump

A separate generator

The internal gearing of the engine

Fan belts

27 / 30

Should the air tanks be drained before doing any air system work?

Yes

If near the coupler

Only when close to the compressor

28 / 30

When does contamination drain most effectively?

After the tanks are empty

Once the park brakes are applied

Once more air is forced through the system

It doesn't

29 / 30

Which statement is incorrect? Air brakes are different because...

The require more driver involvement to make sure that the system is operating safely

There are less gauges and controls

The pedals feel different

Vehicle reaction is different

30 / 30

How do you monitor the air pressure?

Gauges on the dashboard

Testing the brakes on occasion

You have to manually check the tanks

None of the above

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