LV12 Quiz 1

What of type of gears are used in a sliding mesh gearbox?

• a) Helical gears

• b) Epicyclic gears

• c) Spur gears

• d) Hypoid gears

When 5th gear (overdrive) is engaged on a five-speed gearbox:

• a) the input shaft rotates slower than the output shaft

• b) the input shaft rotates faster than the input shaft

• c) the input shaft and output shaft rotate at the same speed

• d) the torque at the input and output shafts are the same

Which of the following is not a legal requirement when test driving a vehicle on the public road?

• a) A current road fund license

• b) Driver wearing seat belts

• c) Trade plates front and rear

• d) A valid driver's license

Which of the following components is NOT part of the clutch release mechanism?

• a) Clutch pedal

• b) Pressure plate

• c) Clutch cable

• d) Centre plate

Multi-plate clutches are often used when there is not much space AND:

• a) a high torque has to be transmitted

• b) the rate of wear needs to be reduced

• c) the frictional force has to be increased

• d) the friction has to be decreased

When carrying out a routine vehicle service you should report any defects that you find to your supervisor so that:

• a) the customer can be contacted to get their authority to do the extra work

• b) you can't be blamed if the vehicle goes wrong after you have done the service

• c) you show to your supervisor that you are observant and knowledgeable

• d) the additional parts required can be ordered without any further delay

Misaligned propeller shaft universal joints on a rear wheel drive car can cause:

• a) the transmission to vibrate

• b) the transmission to whine at very high speeds

• c) the clutch to judder

• d) the clutch to wear excessively

To safeguard yourself and others when working in a vehicle repair workshop you should:

• a) comply with all safety requirements

• b) be aware of others in your vicinity

• c) avoid any inappropriate behavior

• d) adhere to all of the above

The purpose of the sliding joint fitted to a propeller shaft is to allow for:

• a) any torque fluctuations that occur in the transmission

• b) changes in the propeller shaft length due to movement

• c) the drive to be transmitted through a variable angle

• d) the drive to be transmitted at constant velocity

A front wheel drive transmission uses:

• a) a hypoid final drive

• b) constant velocity joints

• c) sliding joint driveshafts

• d) two hookes type joints