Exam 943/944
Postal Exam 943/944 is used to fill fulltime skilled Automotive Mechanic positions.
The Postal Service employs skilled Automotive Mechanics at facilities all across the U.S. When applying to take Exam 943/944, you are given a notice that says: “Please note that this exam covers positions requiring technical skills. You should apply for this exam only if you have technical training or experience.”
Like most other Postal exams, Exam 943/944 is offered on an as-needed basis.
What's on the exam?
Postal Exam 943/944 is a Knowledge, Skills & Abilities test that deals exclusively with automotive technology. (Note: You may occasionally see the number 940 in the title of the Automotive Mechanic Exam. The new 943/944 exam is a revised test that replaced the old 940 exam. In reality, the 940 exam no longer exists.)
The questions on Exam 943/944 are all multiple choice. Answers are marked on an answer sheet by darkening the oval with your answer choice - A, B, C, or D.
When you receive your scheduling notice, it will contain several sample questions to familiarize you with the format of the exam. Below are the actual sample questions, as of late 2003, provided in the Automotive Mechanic Exam 943/944 scheduling notice.
- A spongy brake pedal usually indicates:
- a. worn shoes or pads
- b. defective brake booster
- c. brakes out of adjustment
- d. air in the system
- A battery load test determines if the:
- a. voltage meets a minimum standard
- b. amperage meets a minimum standard
- c. charging system is defective
- d. cold cranking amperes are sufficient
- Oil pressure gauges may be of the __________ or __________ type.
- a. thermistor, primary
- b. magnetic, bimetallic
- c. secondary, property
- d. cadmium, electrical
- All of the following could cause tire wear if not within manufacturer's
specs EXCEPT:
- a. steering axis inclination
- b. toe-in
- c. caster
- d. camber
- A hydro-boost system provides assisted power to the steering and which
other system?
- a. electrical
- b. air-ride suspension
- c. air conditioner
- d. braking
- No cranking and no lights when the key is turned to the START position
may be caused by all the following EXCEPT a/an:
- a. dead battery
- b. open fusible link
- c. burned-out headlight
- d. open circuit
The correct answers are to the above questions are 1d, 2a, 3b, 4c, 5d, and 6c.
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