Alberta Air Brake Test 01

Taking the Alberta Air Brake practice test is crucial to ensuring a successful outcome on the official exam. The practice test is challenging yet immensely helpful as it provides a comprehensive overview of the topics covered on the official exam.

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Do drivers of a two axle single motor vehicles registered as farm vehicles require an air brake 'Q' endorsement?

Yes, provided they are using it strictly as a farm vehicle

None of the above

Yes, they do

No, they do not

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What do brakes convert the energy of momentum into?

The ability to stop

The energy of force

The energy of heat

Gravity

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When are the practical tests completed?

Whenever they want

Before they finish the practical sessions

After students complete practical training sessions

Before they start the practical sessions

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When the speed is doubled, how much more braking force is required?

Three times as much

No changes

4 times as much

Twice as much

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If the practical test is not successful, are you allowed a retest?

No, unless you have a witness that you failed it

Yes, but on another day

Yes, one hour after the first test fail

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What can cause brake failure?

Bad road conditions

Poor driving skills

No pre-trip inspections

When more heat is absorbed by the drums or rotors than can be dissipated

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Can the students complete the operations on the Air Brake Practical Test form with assistance?

Yes, from the trainer

Yes but only from other students

Yes, provided they use their notes from the theory section

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Which is not a knowledge objective for the classroom portion of the Alberta Air Brake Program?

To understand how the hydraulic brake system works

Provide knowledge regarding how an air brake system reacts to various failures

Provide a basic understanding of how a typical air brake system functions

Use an air brake system safely and to its maximum advantage

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What is the passing mark for the air brake knowledge test?

83%

80%

85%

81%

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The air brake knowledge test is conducted by whom?

Alberta Transportation

National Safety Code

A Registry Agent

Transport Canada

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What creates a longer air brake lag?

The length of the trailer

How hard you press the brake pedal

The age of the compressor

The type of air being compressed

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Will the students be able to demonstrate they know how to confirm that the brakes have stroked into the correct adjustment during the course?

If the course time is extended

Yes

Only if there is time

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What is the purpose of the air system pre-trip practice during the course?

For students to develop their skills

None of the above

To verify the truck is roadworthy

To use up time if there are just a few students in the course

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Why do hydraulic brakes apply instantly when air brakes do not?

There's more fluid than air

Hydraulic brake lines are wider

Hydraulic brake fluid is always in the lines so hydraulic brakes apply immediately

None of the above

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How long is the classroom schedule for the course?

5.5 hours

6.5 hours

6 hours

7 hours

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If the weight and speed are both doubled, how much more braking force is required?

Four times as much

Twice as much

Eight times as much

Three times as much

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When can you have the Registry Agent apply the endorsement or license upgrade?

After completing the practical portion of the Alberta Air Brake Program

After registering for the Alberta Air Brake Program

After successful completion of the written test

After completing the theory portion of the program

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Are instructors allowed to coach students through individual procedures?

Yes, but one at a time

No, they can't coach them

Yes, by telling them to use their notes

Yes, but only briefly

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What happens to the heat within the brakes?

Nothing

It stays within the brakes

The tires absorbs the heat

It's dissipated into the atmosphere by the brake drums or disc rotors

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How much braking power will be required when the weight is doubled?

Four times as much

Twice as much

No changes

Three times as much

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Which is not a skill objective for the practical training session?

Know how to adjust a q-cam correctly

Determine if the air brakes are correctly adjusted on s-cam foundation brakes

Perform an effective pre-trip inspection that ensures proper air brake system operation before putting a vehicle into service

Know how to adjust an s-cam drum brake

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What else can affect air pressure flow?

The size of the compressor

None of the above

Air line layout and types of fittings

The size of the air tanks

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How long does the practical test last?

15 minutes

30 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

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What is the purpose of the practical test?

To evaluate students' proficiency at completing the tasks practised in the practical training session

To test if the trainer has done their job

To evaluate the course material

None of the above

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Why was the Alberta Air Brake Program was established?

No reason

It was a government decision

To provide training for drivers to ensure the safe and efficient operation of air brake systems

To add another certificate for drivers

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What is an air brake lag?

The time between perceiving the problem and touching the brake pedal

The time it take the air pressure to pass through the hoses to the brakes

The time between perceiving the problem before the vehicle stops

The time moving from the accelerator to the brake

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Which license class does not need an air brake endorsement?

Class 4

Class 3

Class 1

Class 2

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How often should each student perform an air brake system pre-trip during the course?

Twice

Once

As often as possible

Three times

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A completed classroom session is the prerequisite to what?

Doing the written test

The practical training sessions

None of the above

Having a job in the trucking industry

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When should you write the air brake knowledge test?

Whenever you want to

6 months after completing the course

Once you have the money saved to pay for it

As soon as you complete the course

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