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Bicycle Mechanic Practice Test

Check what you know about the bicycle mechanic job with 15 free questions and instant explanations.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
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15 multiple-choice questions on bicycle mechanic knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15A derailleur:
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Answer: Shifts the chain. Shifting.

Question 2 of 15Truing:
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Answer: Straightens a wheel. Wheels.

Question 3 of 15Bleeding brakes removes:
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Answer: Air. Hydraulics.

Question 4 of 15Chain stretch indicates:
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Answer: Wear. Wear.

Question 5 of 15A mid-drive motor is at:
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Answer: The cranks. Location.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Rear gears.”
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Answer: Cassette. Cassette: Rear gears.

Question 7 of 15What does “Torque spec” mean?
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Answer: Correct tightness.. Torque spec: Correct tightness.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Full adjustment service.”
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Answer: Tune-up. Tune-up: Full adjustment service.

Question 9 of 15What does “Disc brake” mean?
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Answer: Brake using a rotor.. Disc brake: Brake using a rotor.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Wear that lengthens chains.”
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Answer: Chain stretch. Chain stretch: Wear that lengthens chains.

Question 11 of 15What does “Chainring” mean?
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Answer: Front gears.. Chainring: Front gears.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Crank bearing.”
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Answer: Bottom bracket. Bottom bracket: Crank bearing.

Question 13 of 15What does “Headset” mean?
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Answer: Steering bearing.. Headset: Steering bearing.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Removing air from hydraulic brakes.”
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Answer: Bleed. Bleed: Removing air from hydraulic brakes.

Question 15 of 15What does “Hub motor” mean?
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Answer: E-bike motor in the wheel.. Hub motor: E-bike motor in the wheel.

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