Airbag Systems Quiz

What is the primary function of airbags as described in the document?

• To increase vehicle speed

• To serve as a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

• To enhance vehicle aesthetics

• To reduce fuel consumption

Which of the following is NOT a component of the air bag assembly?

• Nylon bag

• Squib

• Spark plug

• Gas generator

Where are curtain side air bags typically located?

• In the vehicle's wheels

• Along the side edges of roof linings

• Under the vehicle seats

• In the engine compartment

What triggers the deployment of an airbag in electrical triggering systems?

• A large volume of air

• A mechanical lever

• A small electric current from a control unit

• Manual activation by the driver

Which type of airbag is commonly fitted to the passenger side of dashes?

• Driver frontal impact airbags

• Side impact airbags

• Curtain side airbags

• Passenger frontal impact airbags

What is the primary function of the fracture line cast into the inner face of the air bag assembly?

• To hold the air bag in place

• To release a firing pin

• To allow the nitrogen gas to escape

• To initiate the rupture that allows the bag to inflate

How does a mechanically deployed air bag differ from an electrically triggered air bag in terms of activation?

• It uses a chemical reaction

• It uses a firing pin activated by inertia

• It inflates faster

• It requires electricity

What is the purpose of the cornflower coating on the nylon air bag?

• To increase the weight of the air bag

• To act as a lubricant during deployment

• To color the air bag

• To make the air bag waterproof

What role do the holes in the rear face of the air bag play during deployment?

• They inflate the air bag

• They release nitrogen gas to cushion the impact

• They generate nitrogen gas

• They detect deceleration