Alberta Air Brake Test 08

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What can foundation brake component failures can result in?

A suspended driver's license

A lot of noise

Demerit points

Anything from a minor application reduction to a complete failure

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

4 psi loss per service circuit for power units

2 psi loss per service circuit for power units

3 psi loss per service circuit for power units

5 psi loss per service circuit for power units

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

100%

Yes, depending on how loose they are

No one knows

Not at all

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

None of the above

Listen for air leaks

Push each end

Take a look at the mounts

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

50 rpm

70 rpm

It doesn't matter

90 rpm

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

When the brakes are pumped too often

Centrifugal force on the separated sections

Braking hard too often

Lack of lubricant

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

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

The lines to the park brake

None of the above

The lines leading up to the compressor

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What causes hose bulges within the air lines?

Defective couplers

Too much air being pushed through the lines

Debris in the air lines

Internal structure failure or excessive chaffing

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With regard to brake lining, what causes oil saturation?

Leaking wheel seals

None of the above

Oil from the asphalt

Leaking couplers

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

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

Brake much sooner so a safe stop can be made

Call your employer and ask for direction

Drive at a slower speed

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What causes the clevis pins to work their way out?

None of the above

When too much air pressure goes through the lines

Poor adjustments

When the cotter pin sheers

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What causes chaffed air lines?

A defect in the air lines

Too much air being pushed through the lines

Defective couplers

Incorrectly secured air lines which rub on nearby parts

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

Commercial Vehicle Secondary Air

Complimentary Vehicular Safety Act

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance

None of the above

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What does the system leaks procedure check for?

Leaks with the air lines

Leaks with the governor

The entire air brake system for pressure leaks through one operation

Leaks with the air compressor

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What happens when the clevis completely separates?

The brakes can lock

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

The brakes cease to work when the clevis completely separates

The brakes begin to squeal

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

None of the above

Test the brakes

Inspect the mounting fasteners and brackets

Look on the ground for any loose pieces

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

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

120 psi

90 psi

140 psi

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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)

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Why should you not mix air line fittings?

The brakes seize up

Different systems of fittings are not compatible with each other

The tractor won't respond well to the changes

They fall off

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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

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

120 rpm

80 rpm

100 rpm

60 rpm

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What are cracked brake drums caused by?

Poor installation

A series of overheating and cooling

Poorly maintained brakes

Old brake drums

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What happens after a plastic air line is kinked?

It is permanently damaged and must be replaced

It takes time to unkink it

None of the above

It shortens the hose

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What happens when there is brake lining failure?

Nothing

It causes the brake pads to cease together

Liquid oozes out of the brakes

It decreases the friction surface area

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What does the phrase 'cammed over' refer to?

Missing brake linings

Excessively worn brake linings

None of the above

Thick brake linings

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When does a loose air tank cause a failure?

None of the above

When it separates from the circuit it supplies

It doesn't

When the psi drop below 20 psi

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

70-85 psi

120-135 psi

80-90 psi

150-170 psi

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

It doesn't matter

Certified heavy equipment technicians

Anyone on the maintenance team

The driver

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

Never

If driving at low speeds

Yes, until you get back to the yard

Only if directed by your employer

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What is the major issue of a kinked air line?

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

It stretches the air lines

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

None of the above

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