21674 Terminology Quiz

What name is given to the type of body construction shown in the diagram below?

• Monocoque/ Unibody

• Tubular frame

• H frame

• Cast iron

• Integral

Older vehicles and commercial vehicles often have which type of main frame construction

• Monocoque/ Unibody

• H Type

• H Beam

• Ladder type

• Tube Type

Name two types of bodies that can be found on sports cars.

• MPV

• Sedan

• UTE

• Convertible

• Coupe

What name is given to the chassis that is constructed with lots of tubular sections welded together?

(a)   (b)  

• Space Frame
• Tubular Frame
• Monocoque
• Ladder type
• Unibody

The following are terms used in America to describe pieces of a motor vehicle. Write in the other names that these components can be called.

• Boot

• Windscreen

• Windshield

• Fender

• Bonnet

• Hood

• Guard

• Trunk

How would you identify the upright post that supports the windscreen on the drivers’ side?

• A Pillar

• B Pillar

• C Pillar

• Window trim

What type of glass is used for the windscreen of a modern motor vehicle?

• Tempered glass

• Gorilla glass

• Laminated glass

• Screen Protector

• Plexiglass

Define each of the following types of vehicle bumper by the description given.

• bull bar bumper

• ‘Fitted to protect the body panels of the car’.

• old vehicle metal protecting bumpers

• ‘Made of plastic and painted the same colour’.

• plastic bumpers

• 'Common on off-roaders, farm vehicles, or in rural areas where terrain and wildlife pose risks'

Name three vehicle components or controls that could be fitted in the vehicle console?

• Phone Charger

• Lumbar adjustment

• Radio/ Entertainment unit

• Window control

• Fuse box

Why are these items fitted in the console?

• Passenger Access

• Easy to manufacture

• Luxury

• Driver Access

• Why not