Alberta Air Brake Test 08

Practice tests aided in building confidence and reducing test anxiety. With the knowledge gained from the practice test and dedicated study and preparation, one can approach the official exam with a higher level of assurance and increase their chances of achieving a positive outcome. Furthermore, passing the Alberta Air Brake exam is essential for aspiring commercial drivers, who must ensure the safety of themselves and others on the road.

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What would you have to do to confirm that the brake chamber is securely installed?

Inspect the mounting fasteners and brackets

Look on the ground for any loose pieces

Test the brakes

None of the above

2 / 30

What causes hose bulges within the air lines?

Debris in the air lines

Too much air being pushed through the lines

Defective couplers

Internal structure failure or excessive chaffing

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When does a loose air tank cause a failure?

When the psi drop below 20 psi

None of the above

It doesn't

When it separates from the circuit it supplies

4 / 30

If there are system failures that affect braking ability, what needs to happen?

Brake much sooner so a safe stop can be made

The vehicle must be placed out-of-service until appropriate repairs are made

Call your employer and ask for direction

Drive at a slower speed

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What are cracked brake drums caused by?

Poorly maintained brakes

Poor installation

A series of overheating and cooling

Old brake drums

6 / 30

Within the commercial vehicle industry, what does CVSA refer to?

None of the above

Commercial Vehicle Secondary Air

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance

Complimentary Vehicular Safety Act

7 / 30

What happens when the clevis completely separates?

The brakes begin to squeal

The brakes cease to work when the clevis completely separates

The brakes can lock

The brakes lose power and takes a longer distance to stop the vehicle

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What is the major issue of a kinked air line?

It stretches the air lines

None of the above

It can cause the air line to be separated from the brakes

It causes reductions in brake performance by restricting or blocking the flow of air pressure

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What is the maximum air pressure leakage allowable during the air systems leaks procedure?

3 psi loss per service circuit for power units

5 psi loss per service circuit for power units

2 psi loss per service circuit for power units

4 psi loss per service circuit for power units

10 / 30

What is the only air line not filled during this air systems leaks procedure?

The lines to the park brake

The control line from the hand valve to the double check valve

The lines leading up to the compressor

None of the above

11 / 30

What causes the clevis pins to work their way out?

When too much air pressure goes through the lines

When the cotter pin sheers

Poor adjustments

None of the above

12 / 30

If there are any corrosion or damage seen in brake chambers or clamp rings, who is qualified to repair it?

It doesn't matter

The driver

Anyone on the maintenance team

Certified heavy equipment technicians

13 / 30

Why should you not mix air line fittings?

They fall off

The brakes seize up

Different systems of fittings are not compatible with each other

The tractor won't respond well to the changes

14 / 30

To check the air compressor, run the engine at 1200 rpm and stop the timing when the air pressure is at what rpm?

140 psi

90 psi

It doesn't matter as long as it's been running for six minutes

120 psi

15 / 30

Which of the following is not included in the air supply circuit inspection?

The governor

The air compressor

The air dryer

The low air pressure warning device

16 / 30

To check the air compressor, run the engine at 1200 rpm, the low-pressure warning should go out at what rpm?

100 rpm

60 rpm

120 rpm

80 rpm

17 / 30

What does the system leaks procedure check for?

Leaks with the air lines

Leaks with the air compressor

Leaks with the governor

The entire air brake system for pressure leaks through one operation

18 / 30

Air system failures are sometimes dealt with by blocking off the air lines that supply the failed component. Is this acceptable?

Only if directed by your employer

If driving at low speeds

Never

Yes, until you get back to the yard

19 / 30

What happens when there is brake lining failure?

It causes the brake pads to cease together

Nothing

It decreases the friction surface area

Liquid oozes out of the brakes

20 / 30

To check the governor, the cut out should be at what rpm?

120-135 psi

70-85 psi

150-170 psi

80-90 psi

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During a vehicle inspection, how do you confirm that the air tanks are securely mounted?

Push each end

Listen for air leaks

None of the above

Take a look at the mounts

22 / 30

With regard to brake lining, what causes oil saturation?

None of the above

Leaking wheel seals

Oil from the asphalt

Leaking couplers

23 / 30

Can loose brake chambers still apply some application force to the foundation brakes?

No one knows

100%

Not at all

Yes, depending on how loose they are

24 / 30

The CVSA standards require at least how much lining thickness?

1/2 inch (13 mm)

3/4 inch (19 mm)

3/8 inch (9.5 mm)

1/4 inch (7 mm)

25 / 30

What happens after a plastic air line is kinked?

It is permanently damaged and must be replaced

It shortens the hose

It takes time to unkink it

None of the above

26 / 30

What causes the cracks in the brake drums to widen, and eventually the drum comes apart?

When the brakes are pumped too often

Lack of lubricant

Centrifugal force on the separated sections

Braking hard too often

27 / 30

What can foundation brake component failures can result in?

A lot of noise

A suspended driver's license

Anything from a minor application reduction to a complete failure

Demerit points

28 / 30

What does the phrase 'cammed over' refer to?

None of the above

Missing brake linings

Excessively worn brake linings

Thick brake linings

29 / 30

What causes chaffed air lines?

Defective couplers

A defect in the air lines

Too much air being pushed through the lines

Incorrectly secured air lines which rub on nearby parts

30 / 30

To check the air compressor, run the engine at 1200 rpm, then start timing when the air pressure is at what rpm?

70 rpm

50 rpm

90 rpm

It doesn't matter

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