Two Technicians Are Discussing CVT Transmissions

question 34

Multiple Choice

Two technicians are discussing CVT transmissions. Technician A says that when a CVT-equipped car is accelerating, the engine RPM remains constant as the mph increases. Technician B says that some CVT vehicles do not have torque converters. They use a multiple disc starting clutch for idling and starting from a dead stop.

• A)A only
• B)B only
• C)both A and B
• D)neither A nor B

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Definitions:

Internal Rate

Typically refers to the internal rate of return (IRR), a metric used in capital budgeting to estimate the profitability of potential investments.

Net Present Value

A calculation that determines the present value of future cash flows minus initial investment; it's used to assess the profitability of an investment.

Required Rate

Often referred to the required rate of return, it is the minimum expected rate of return on an investment deemed acceptable to an investor.

Payback Period

The duration of time it takes for an investment to generate an amount of income or cash flow equal to the cost of the investment.