Alberta Air Brake Test 08

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What causes chaffed air lines?

A defect in the air lines

Incorrectly secured air lines which rub on nearby parts

Defective couplers

Too much air being pushed through the lines

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What are cracked brake drums caused by?

Poorly maintained brakes

Old brake drums

A series of overheating and cooling

Poor installation

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What does the phrase 'cammed over' refer to?

Thick brake linings

Missing brake linings

Excessively worn brake linings

None of the above

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

150-170 psi

120-135 psi

80-90 psi

70-85 psi

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What can foundation brake component failures can result in?

A suspended driver's license

A lot of noise

Anything from a minor application reduction to a complete failure

Demerit points

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

Lack of lubricant

Centrifugal force on the separated sections

When the brakes are pumped too often

Braking hard too often

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With regard to brake lining, what causes oil saturation?

Oil from the asphalt

None of the above

Leaking wheel seals

Leaking couplers

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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?

100 rpm

120 rpm

80 rpm

60 rpm

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

The lines leading up to the compressor

None of the above

The lines to the park brake

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

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What causes hose bulges within the air lines?

Defective couplers

Internal structure failure or excessive chaffing

Too much air being pushed through the lines

Debris in the air lines

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

Drive at a slower speed

Brake much sooner so a safe stop can be made

Call your employer and ask for direction

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

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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?

90 psi

140 psi

120 psi

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

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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

Take a look at the mounts

Push each end

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

100%

Not at all

No one knows

Yes, depending on how loose they are

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What does the system leaks procedure check for?

Leaks with the governor

Leaks with the air compressor

Leaks with the air lines

The entire air brake system for pressure leaks through one operation

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

The air compressor

The air dryer

The governor

The low air pressure warning device

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What happens after a plastic air line is kinked?

None of the above

It takes time to unkink it

It is permanently damaged and must be replaced

It shortens the hose

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Why should you not mix air line fittings?

They fall off

Different systems of fittings are not compatible with each other

The brakes seize up

The tractor won't respond well to the changes

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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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The CVSA standards require at least how much lining thickness?

3/8 inch (9.5 mm)

3/4 inch (19 mm)

1/4 inch (7 mm)

1/2 inch (13 mm)

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

Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance

Commercial Vehicle Secondary Air

None of the above

Complimentary Vehicular Safety Act

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When does a loose air tank cause a failure?

When the psi drop below 20 psi

It doesn't

When it separates from the circuit it supplies

None of the above

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What causes the clevis pins to work their way out?

When too much air pressure goes through the lines

When the cotter pin sheers

None of the above

Poor adjustments

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What happens when the clevis completely separates?

The brakes cease to work when the clevis completely separates

The brakes can lock

The brakes begin to squeal

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

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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

The driver

Certified heavy equipment technicians

Anyone on the maintenance team

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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?

Only if directed by your employer

If driving at low speeds

Yes, until you get back to the yard

Never

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What happens when there is brake lining failure?

It causes the brake pads to cease together

It decreases the friction surface area

Liquid oozes out of the brakes

Nothing

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

Look on the ground for any loose pieces

None of the above

Inspect the mounting fasteners and brackets

Test the brakes

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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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