Title: Interpret the terminology and abbreviations used in automotive resources.
Course: Automotive Fixed Operations (20906) > Section: Exploring Catalog and Information Systems Skills

Interpretation should include

- understanding of inconsistencies across industries and manufacturers (e.g., engine control module [ECM] vs. powertrain control module [PCM])
- knowledge of automotive acronyms (e.g., positive crankcase ventilation [PCV], exhaust gas recirculation [EGR], diesel particulate filter [DPF]).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is the difference between an ECM and a PCM?
- What does EGR stand for?
- What strategies help prevent overstocking and understocking of parts?
- How does one use an inventory tracking system to monitor stock levels?