NCT Tester Competence Assessment Practice Questions - NCT Vehicle Inspector VTN Tester Competence Assessment (Ireland) Exam - NCT Tester Competence Assessment Practice Questions - NCT Vehicle Inspector VTN Tester Competence Assessment (Ireland) Exam

Question 1

What is the maximum permissible smoke opacity reading for a naturally aspirated diesel engine first registered before July 2008 during an NCT diesel smoke test?

0.5 m-1 1.5 m-1 2.5 m-1 3.0 m-1

Correct Answer:

2.5 m-1

Question 2

A light passenger vehicle has a design gross vehicle weight (DGVW) of 1500 kg. During a service brake test, the combined braking force recorded on the rollers is 9750 Newtons. What is the service brake efficiency, and does it pass the NCT requirement?

65%, Pass 50%, Fail 60%, Pass 70%, Pass

Correct Answer:

65%, Pass

Question 3

What is the primary concern when inspecting the aim of a vehicle's headlights during an NCT?

Ensuring the beam is perfectly horizontal Checking for adequate illumination of the road ahead without dazzling oncoming drivers Verifying the headlights match the vehicle's aesthetic design Confirming the bulbs are of the correct wattage

Correct Answer:

Checking for adequate illumination of the road ahead without dazzling oncoming drivers

Question 4

Under RSA defect categorization, which of the following scenarios would most likely be classified as a 'Major' defect?

A minor stone chip on the windscreen outside the critical vision area A single, slightly corroded brake pipe with no fluid leakage A headlight bulb not emitting light, but the other headlight is fully functional A small tear in the upholstery of a rear passenger seat

Correct Answer:

A headlight bulb not emitting light, but the other headlight is fully functional

Question 5

When checking steering-wheel free play on a vehicle fitted with power-assisted steering, why is only a small amount of free play permitted before it is treated as a defect?

Power steering allows more free play because the assistance compensates for slack Excessive free play indicates wear in steering joints or linkage and compromises directional control Free play has no effect on a power-assisted system and is checked only for comfort Free play is only relevant on manual (non-assisted) steering systems

Correct Answer:

Excessive free play indicates wear in steering joints or linkage and compromises directional control

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