88M Study Guide: Questions & Correct Solutions
(Graded A+)
What is the difference between a DA Form 5987 and a DD Form 1970 Right
Ans - The 5987 is electronic and the 1970 is manual
Which is not a major purpose of the DA Form 5988-E Right Ans - Motor
vehicle use
Which of the following is not a guideline when encountering a suspected IED
Right Ans - Color
What component sends fuel to the engine on a M915A3/A5 Right Ans -
Fuel Pump
What is the safest way to connect the air hoses and light cables when coupling
a tractor to a semi-trailer Right Ans - Farthest to closest
What is the ground guide signaling by extending their arm sideways, slightly
above horizontal, palm to the front and waving the arm to and from the head
several times Right Ans - Attention
What DD Form would the operator annotate oil usage Right Ans - 1970
If only one ground guide is available, where should they be posted based on
the driver's point of view Right Ans - 10 yards diagonally to the left of the
front bumper
When would an operator put the date in the "Fault Description" block in the
Maintenance Faults section of the DA Form 5988-E Right Ans - If no new
faults are found
What maintains the battery charge of a M1120A4 Right Ans - 24 VDC
alternator
Where is the C2 vehicle located within the convoy Right Ans - It's up to the
convoy commander
, Which is an advantage to using the Open Column Convoy Right Ans - Cargo
moves faster
Which statement is false pertaining to Call Signs Right Ans - Spells out
words or names on a radio net
Refer to the ______________ to determine if a vehicle's cube limitations have been
exceeded before tying down a load Right Ans - Vehicle data plafe
What Form is given to any person involved in an accident involving a DoD
vehicle Right Ans - DD Form 518
Set the M1120A4 hydraulic selector switch to _______________ for over the road
travel if manual load operation was used Right Ans - MAN TRANS
When will the operator place their initials in the Maintenance Faults section of
the DA Form 5988-E Right Ans - No faults are discovered after completing
the "After" inspection
The Traction Control Switch in the M1120A4 should be in what position for
normal drive mode Right Ans - Center
What is the ground guide instructing the vehicle operator to do when facing
the vehicle with their hands raised to shoulder level, palms to the front and
moving their hands forward and backward Right Ans - Move in reverse
What is the maximum towed speed when recovering a M1120A4 Right Ans
- 15 mph
The operator has to__________ in order to release the air brakes on the
M915A3/A5 Right Ans - push in the Yellow knob
How far down should the operator lower the landing gear when uncoupling a
tractor-trailer Right Ans - Until space between the fifth wheel and the
trailer is present
When coupling to a semi-trailer, all of the following should be checked during
a 360 walk around inspection except ________________. Right Ans - ensure the
fifth wheel ramps are slightly above the pick-up ramps
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