Introduction to Automotive Technology

Tech A says that most vehicles today are built with a ladder frame. Tech B says that most vehicles today do not have a frame. Who is correct? 

• Tech A
• Tech B
• Both A and B
• Neither A nor B

Tech A says that a roadster is a coupe. Tech B says that a station wagon and a hatchback are the same. Who is correct? 

• Tech A  
• Tech B
• Both A and B
• Neither A nor B

Tech A says that gasoline is energy in chemical form. Tech B says that chemical energy is converted to mechanical energy in the combustion process of an engine. Who is correct? 

• Tech A
• Tech B
• Both A and B
• Neither A nor B

  Tech A says says that a live axle is an axle that can be steered. Tech B says that a dead axle supports the weight of the vehicle, but doesn’t power it. Who is correct? 

• Tech A
• Tech B
• Both A and B
• Neither A nor B

Tech A says that the gear ratio in the transmission helps the vehicle gain speed. Tech B says that the gear ratio of the final drive can be selected with a gearshift lever. Who is correct?   a. b.  c.    d.

•  Tech A  
• Tech B  
• Both A and B
• Neither A nor B

Tech A says that pushing on the brake pedal stops the vehicle by converting chemical energy into thermal energy. Tech B says that brake pedal pressure is transmitted to the brakes hydraulically. Who is correct?

• Tech A
• Tech B  
• Both A and B
• Neither A nor B

Tech A says that one advantage of a mid-engine design is better weight distribution. Tech B says that the rear-engine design is commonly used in four-wheel drive vehicles. Who is correct?   a.   b.   c.    d.

• Tech A
• Tech B
• Both A and B
• Neither A nor B

Tech A says that the purpose of the battery is to charge the vehicle. Tech B says that in-line engines are generally easier to work on than V engines. Who is correct?   a.  b.   c.   d.

• Tech A
• Tech B
• Both A and B
• Neither A nor B

Tech A says that the natural angle of a V6 is 90 degrees. Tech B says that the natural angle of a V10 is 60 degrees. Who is correct?   a.   b.    c.    d.

• Tech A
• Tech B
• Both A and B
• Neither A nor B

Tech A says that the definition of torque is how far the crankshaft twists. Tech B says that torque can relate to tightness of bolts. Who is correct?  

• Tech A
• Tech B
• Both A and B
• Neither A nor B