ARC :: Automotive Examination

Units of competency / modules: Apply basic automotive troubleshooting processes (AURC252103A)

Question 9

Written Paper Section I Question 9 - 2009 HSC

Identify best practice procedure when diagnosing a problem.

Question 10

Written Paper Section I Question 10 - 2011 HSC

Best course of action for effective troubleshooting when a vehicle has suspected electrical system faults

Question 11

Written Paper Section I Question 11 - 2011 HSC

Most appropriate strategy for dealing with a customer who is angry and dissatisfied after inspecting the repair of his vehicle

Question 12

Written Paper Section I Question 12 - 2009 HSC

Identify the essential requirements for diagnosing the cause of an electrical fault.

Question 15

Written Paper Section I Question 15 - 2011 HSC

Minimum acceptable voltage reading when a battery is undergoing a battery load test

Student Responses (12)

Exemplary response 1 Band 5/6 response 1 Band 5/6 response 2 Band 4/5 response 1 Band 4/5 response 2 Band 4/5 response 3 Band 3/4 response 1 Band 3/4 response 2 Band 2/3 response 1 Band 2/3 response 2 Band 1/2 response 1 Band 1/2 response 2

Question 18

Written Paper Section II Question 18 - 2009 HSC

Name and describe the function of components. List possible causes of a flat battery and name a test to identify each fault.

Units of competency / modules: Apply environmental regulations and best practice in a workplace or business (AURC272003A)

Question 2

Written Paper Section I Question 2 - 2011 HSC

Action to minimise noise from an automotive workshop without disrupting business operations

Question 5

Written Paper Section I Question 5 - 2009 HSC

Identify the correct method for the disposal of trade waste from an automotive workshop.

Question 7

Written Paper Section I Question 7 - 2011 HSC

Most appropriate initial response for dealing with a minor trade liquid spill

Question 15

Written Paper Section I Question 15 - 2009 HSC

Identify the role of the Environment Protection Authority.

Student Responses (14)

Band 5/6 response 1 Band 5/6 response 2 Band 5/6 response 3 Band 4/5 response 1 Band 4/5 response 2 Band 3/4 response 1 Band 3/4 response 2 Band 3/4 response 3 Band 2/3 response 1 Band 2/3 response 2 Band 2/3 response 3 Band 1/2 response 1 Band 1/2 response 2 Band 1/2 response 3

Question 23a

Written Paper Section III Question 23a - 2010 HSC

Describe how government authorities are responsible for compliance with environmental protection regulations and guidelines.

Student Responses (14)

Band 5/6 response 1 Band 5/6 response 2 Band 5/6 response 3 Band 4/5 response 1 Band 4/5 response 2 Band 4/5 response 3 Band 3/4 response 1 Band 3/4 response 2 Band 3/4 response 3 Band 2/3 response 1 Band 2/3 response 2 Band 1/2 response 3 Band 1/2 response 1 Band 1/2 response 2

Question 23b

Written Paper Section III Question 23b - 2010 HSC

Explain how and why a workshop deals with specific environmental issues.

Units of competency / modules: Apply safe working practices (AURC270103A)

Question 1

Written Paper Section I Question 1 - 2011 HSC

Action needed when battery acid has come into contact with skin

Question 6

Written Paper Section I Question 6 - 2009 HSC

Identify the correct safety procedure if an electric power tool has a frayed lead.

Question 8

Written Paper Section I Question 8 - 2011 HSC

Group of people or organisation with the primary responsibility for ensuring a workshop meets statutory requirements regarding safety

Question 8

Written Paper Section I Question 8 - 2009 HSC

Identify a source of information about hazardous materials.

Question 11

Written Paper Section I Question 11 - 2009 HSC

Identify the safety check for working under a vehicle raised with a floor jack.

Student Responses (16)

Exemplary response 1 Band 5/6 response 1 Band 5/6 response 2 Band 5/6 response 3 Band 4/5 response 1 Band 4/5 response 2 Band 4/5 response 3 Band 3/4 response 1 Band 3/4 response 2 Band 3/4 response 3 Band 2/3 response 1 Band 2/3 response 2 Band 2/3 response 3 Band 1/2 response 1 Band 1/2 response 2 Band 1/2 response 3

Question 16

Written Paper Section II Question 16 - 2009 HSC

List ways chemical/hazardous products can enter the human body and explain ways to protect against this.

Student Responses (13)

Exemplary response 1 Band 5/6 response 1 Band 5/6 response 2 Band 4/5 response 1 Band 4/5 response 2 Band 4/5 response 3 Band 3/4 response 1 Band 3/4 response 2 Band 3/4 response 3 Band 2/3 response 1 Band 2/3 response 2 Band 1/2 response 1 Band 1/2 response 2

Question 20

Written Paper Section II Question 20 - 2009 HSC

Describe the role of WorkCover NSW in relation to the automotive industry.

Student Responses (14)

Band 5/6 response 1 Band 5/6 response 2 Band 5/6 response 3 Band 4/5 response 1 Band 4/5 response 2 Band 3/4 response 1 Band 3/4 response 2 Band 3/4 response 3 Band 2/3 response 1 Band 2/3 response 2 Band 2/3 response 3 Band 1/2 response 1 Band 1/2 response 2 Band 1/2 response 3

Question 23a

Written Paper Section III Question 23a - 2010 HSC

Describe how government authorities are responsible for compliance with environmental protection regulations and guidelines.

Student Responses (14)

Band 5/6 response 1 Band 5/6 response 2 Band 5/6 response 3 Band 4/5 response 1 Band 4/5 response 2 Band 4/5 response 3 Band 3/4 response 1 Band 3/4 response 2 Band 3/4 response 3 Band 2/3 response 1 Band 2/3 response 2 Band 1/2 response 3 Band 1/2 response 1 Band 1/2 response 2

Question 23b

Written Paper Section III Question 23b - 2010 HSC

Explain how and why a workshop deals with specific environmental issues.

Units of competency / modules: Automotive industry induction

Question 4

Written Paper Section I Question 4 - 2011 HSC

Group of people or organisation that develops and distributes Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)

Student Responses (14)

Exemplary response 1 Band 5/6 response 1 Band 5/6 response 2 Band 4/5 response 1 Band 4/5 response 2 Band 4/5 response 3 Band 3/4 response 1 Band 3/4 response 2 Band 3/4 response 3 Band 2/3 response 1 Band 2/3 response 2 Band 1/2 response 1 Band 1/2 response 2 Band 1/2 response 3

Question 21

Written Paper Section II Question 21 - 2009 HSC

Name and describe the role of one industry body associated with the automotive industry.

Units of competency / modules: Automotive systems and components

Question 3

Written Paper Section I Question 3 - 2011 HSC

Publication that provides details on how a vehicle’s in-cabin controls operate

Question 3

Written Paper Section I Question 3 - 2009 HSC

Identify the most likely cause of excessive tyre wear using the tread profile.

Question 4

Written Paper Section I Question 4 - 2009 HSC

Identify the purpose of a red diamond in the centre of a number plate.

Question 13

Written Paper Section I Question 13 - 2011 HSC

Meaning of the number imprinted on the head of a metric bolt

Student Responses (15)

Exemplary response 1 Band 5/6 response 1 Band 5/6 response 2 Band 4/5 response 1 Band 4/5 response 2 Band 4/5 response 3 Band 3/4 response 1 Band 3/4 response 2 Band 3/4 response 3 Band 2/3 response 1 Band 2/3 response 2 Band 2/3 response 3 Band 1/2 response 1 Band 1/2 response 2 Band 1/2 response 3

Question 17

Written Paper Section II Question 17 - 2009 HSC

List information required to order a new bumper bar and to schedule its repair.

Student Responses (12)

Exemplary response 1 Band 5/6 response 1 Band 5/6 response 2 Band 4/5 response 1 Band 4/5 response 2 Band 4/5 response 3 Band 3/4 response 1 Band 3/4 response 2 Band 2/3 response 1 Band 2/3 response 2 Band 1/2 response 1 Band 1/2 response 2

Question 18

Written Paper Section II Question 18 - 2009 HSC

Name and describe the function of components. List possible causes of a flat battery and name a test to identify each fault.

Units of competency / modules: Carry out repairs to single electrical circuits (AURE218708A)

Question 2

Written Paper Section I Question 2 - 2009 HSC

Identify the reason for a protective sleeve on a halogen headlight globe.

Question 6

Written Paper Section I Question 6 - 2011 HSC

Definition of a diode

Question 7

Written Paper Section I Question 7 - 2009 HSC

Identify the primary purpose of a fuse in an electrical circuit.

Question 12

Written Paper Section I Question 12 - 2011 HSC

First test to determine the cause of dim headlights

Student Responses (15)

Exemplary response 1 Band 5/6 response 1 Band 5/6 response 2 Band 5/6 response 3 Band 4/5 response 1 Band 4/5 response 2 Band 4/5 response 3 Band 3/4 response 1 Band 3/4 response 2 Band 3/4 response 3 Band 2/3 response 1 Band 2/3 response 2 Band 2/3 response 3 Band 1/2 response 1 Band 1/2 response 2

Question 19

Written Paper Section II Question 19 - 2009 HSC

Name, describe and explain the function of components when connecting and disconnecting leads to battery terminals of different voltage.

Units of competency / modules: Communicate effectively in the workplace (AURC270789A)

Question 3

Written Paper Section I Question 3 - 2011 HSC

Publication that provides details on how a vehicle’s in-cabin controls operate

Question 11

Written Paper Section I Question 11 - 2011 HSC

Most appropriate strategy for dealing with a customer who is angry and dissatisfied after inspecting the repair of his vehicle

Question 13

Written Paper Section I Question 13 - 2009 HSC

Identify a feature of active listening.

Question 14

Written Paper Section I Question 14 - 2009 HSC

Identify an example of an open question.

Student Responses (15)

Exemplary response 1 Band 5/6 response 1 Band 5/6 response 2 Band 4/5 response 1 Band 4/5 response 2 Band 4/5 response 3 Band 3/4 response 1 Band 3/4 response 2 Band 3/4 response 3 Band 2/3 response 1 Band 2/3 response 2 Band 2/3 response 3 Band 1/2 response 1 Band 1/2 response 2 Band 1/2 response 3

Question 17

Written Paper Section II Question 17 - 2009 HSC

List information required to order a new bumper bar and to schedule its repair.

Student Responses (14)

Exemplary response 1 Band 5/6 response 1 Band 5/6 response 2 Band 4/5 response 1 Band 4/5 response 2 Band 3/4 response 1 Band 3/4 response 2 Band 3/4 response 3 Band 2/3 response 1 Band 2/3 response 2 Band 2/3 response 3 Band 1/2 response 1 Band 1/2 response 2 Band 1/2 response 3

Question 24

Written Paper Section III Question 24 - 2009 HSC

Evaluate the effective use of written, verbal and non-verbal communication in a workshop.

Units of competency / modules: Service, maintain or replace batteries (AURE218670A)

Question 10

Written Paper Section I Question 10 - 2009 HSC

Identify the correct sequence of steps in charging a flat battery.

Question 15

Written Paper Section I Question 15 - 2011 HSC

Minimum acceptable voltage reading when a battery is undergoing a battery load test

Student Responses (15)

Exemplary response 1 Band 5/6 response 1 Band 5/6 response 2 Band 5/6 response 3 Band 4/5 response 1 Band 4/5 response 2 Band 4/5 response 3 Band 3/4 response 1 Band 3/4 response 2 Band 3/4 response 3 Band 2/3 response 1 Band 2/3 response 2 Band 2/3 response 3 Band 1/2 response 1 Band 1/2 response 2

Question 19

Written Paper Section II Question 19 - 2009 HSC

Name, describe and explain the function of components when connecting and disconnecting leads to battery terminals of different voltage.

Units of competency / modules: Use and maintain workplace tools and equipment (AURT270278A)

Question 1

Written Paper Section I Question 1 - 2009 HSC

Identify the first option to loosen a frozen/rusted screw.

Question 5

Written Paper Section I Question 5 - 2011 HSC

Initial check a worker should perform when an air tool has a noticeable drop in performance

Question 6

Written Paper Section I Question 6 - 2009 HSC

Identify the correct safety procedure if an electric power tool has a frayed lead.

Question 9

Written Paper Section I Question 9 - 2011 HSC

Use for a tool shown

Question 14

Written Paper Section I Question 14 - 2011 HSC

Meaning, in order, of the details of a bolt with a measurement of 8.8, M10 × 1.5 × 20