Quiz about Week 3 Steering

Question 1

What is the primary function of a steering system in a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

To control the vehicle's direction of travel

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To increase the vehicle's speed

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To enhance the vehicle's fuel efficiency

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To improve the vehicle's aerodynamics

Question 2

Which component of a basic steering system converts rotary motion to linear motion?

Accepted Answer

Steering box

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Steering column

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Steering linkage

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Steering knuckle

Question 3

What type of steering system can be either hydraulic or electric?

Accepted Answer

Power steering system

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Rack-and-pinion steering system

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Parallelogram steering system

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Four-wheel steering system

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of steering geometry?

Accepted Answer

To keep the wheels properly oriented through various positions

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To enhance the vehicle's speed

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To improve fuel efficiency

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To increase the vehicle's weight

Question 5

How does the Ackermann principle affect steering?

Accepted Answer

It angles the steering arms toward the center of the vehicle

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It angles the steering arms outward

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It increases the vehicle's height

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It decreases the vehicle's width

Question 6

Which component is NOT part of a typical rack-and-pinion steering system?

Accepted Answer

Brake pad

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Pinion

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Rack

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Outer tie-rod end

Question 7

What is the function of the idler arm in a parallelogram steering system?

Accepted Answer

It supports the other end of the center link

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It connects the steering wheel to the axle

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It increases the vehicle's speed

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It reduces the vehicle's weight

Question 8

What is the purpose of collapsible sections in steering columns?

Accepted Answer

To help protect the driver in a collision

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To increase the vehicle's speed

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To enhance fuel efficiency

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To reduce the vehicle's weight

Question 9

What is the primary function of the tilt/telescoping mechanism in a steering wheel?

Accepted Answer

To control the steering wheel position

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To increase the speed of the vehicle

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To enhance the braking system

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To adjust the seat height

Question 10

How do knee airbags provide protection?

Accepted Answer

By providing protection for knees and lower legs

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By increasing engine power

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By enhancing the vehicle's aerodynamics

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By improving the vehicle's paint quality

Question 11

What is the function of the clock spring in a steering wheel system?

Accepted Answer

To maintain a constant electrical connection with the wiring while the steering wheel is being turned

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To adjust the seat position

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To increase the vehicle's speed

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To enhance the air conditioning system

Question 12

What is the role of rear wheels in four-wheel steering systems?

Accepted Answer

To steer the vehicle independently or in conjunction with the front wheels

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To increase the vehicle's height

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To enhance the vehicle's color

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To improve the vehicle's sound system

Question 13

What is the function of a rack-and-pinion gearbox?

Accepted Answer

To transfer the rotary motion of the steering wheel into side-to-side motion

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To increase the vehicle's fuel capacity

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To enhance the vehicle's lighting system

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To improve the vehicle's suspension

Question 14

What is the purpose of a worm gearbox?

Accepted Answer

Converts rotary motion to linear motion

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Increases the speed of the vehicle

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Reduces the weight of the vehicle

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Enhances fuel efficiency

Question 15

Which type of steering system uses a hydraulic pump to deliver fluid to the power unit?

Accepted Answer

Power Steering

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Worm-and-Roller Gearbox

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Recirculating Ball Gearbox

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Rack-and-Pinion Gearbox

Question 16

What is a characteristic of a variable-ratio gear?

Accepted Answer

Allows a slow turn rate when centered

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Provides a constant steering rate

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Increases road shock

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Reduces steering wheel size

Question 17

What is the function of a spring-loaded rack guide yoke in a rack-and-pinion gearbox?

Accepted Answer

Reduces play between the rack and pinion

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Increases the speed of the vehicle

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Enhances fuel efficiency

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Converts linear motion to rotary motion

Question 18

What is the primary function of a hydraulically assisted power steering system?

Accepted Answer

To assist the driver in steering the wheels

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To increase vehicle speed

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To reduce engine noise

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To improve fuel efficiency

Question 19

Which type of power steering uses a rotary valve to control hydraulic pressure?

Accepted Answer

Hydraulically assisted power steering

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Electrically powered hydraulic steering

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Fully electric power steering

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Manual steering

Question 20

What is a key requirement for power steering fluid?

Accepted Answer

It must withstand high temperatures and pressures

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It must be flammable

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It should be mixed with water

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It should be solid at room temperature

Question 21

What is the purpose of the flow control valve in a power steering system?

Accepted Answer

To vary fluid flow and power steering system pressures

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To increase engine power

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To decrease vehicle weight

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To enhance braking efficiency

Question 22

What is the function of a flow-control valve in a power steering system?

Accepted Answer

It controls the fluid flow to the steering gear.

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It increases the engine speed.

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It adjusts the vehicle's suspension.

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It monitors the driver's input.

Question 23

Which component is responsible for maintaining idle speed to prevent stalling in a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

The PCM (Powertrain Control Module)

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The steering rack

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The power steering pump

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The torque sensor

Question 24

What is one advantage of electric power steering systems over conventional hydraulic systems?

Accepted Answer

They are more economical to run.

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They are heavier and more complex.

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They require more maintenance.

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They use more hydraulic components.

Question 25

What are the two functions of a steering sensor in basic electric power steering operation?

Accepted Answer

Converting torque and rotation speed into voltage signals

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Monitoring fuel levels and engine temperature

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Adjusting tire pressure and brake force

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Controlling air conditioning and radio volume

Question 26

What are the four main parts of a basic steering system?

Accepted Answer

Steering column, steering box, steering linkage, steering knuckle

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Steering wheel, steering shaft, steering gear, steering pump

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Steering column, steering wheel, steering gear, steering linkage

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Steering box, steering shaft, steering knuckle, steering pump

Question 27

What is the primary function of all steering boxes?

Accepted Answer

To transfer the rotary motion of the steering wheel into side-to-side motion

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To increase the speed of the vehicle

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To control the airbag system

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To adjust the height of the vehicle

Question 28

What are the two basic types of steering boxes mentioned?

Accepted Answer

Rack-and-pinion and sector shaft

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Hydraulic and electric

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Manual and automatic

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Active and passive

Question 29

What are the three types of power steering?

Accepted Answer

Hydraulically assisted, electrically powered hydraulic, fully electric

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Manual, automatic, semi-automatic

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Hydraulic, electric, pneumatic

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Rack-and-pinion, sector shaft, parallelogram

Question 30

When the driver moves the steering wheel, the hydraulic pressure is sent to the ________.

Accepted Answer

Steering rack

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Pitman arm

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Steering linkage

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Either A or B

Question 31

Name this part?

Accepted Answer

Hydraulic rack & pinion

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Manual rack & pinion

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Power steering pump

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Electric rack & pinion

Question 32

There are two main types of steering systems used on vehicles today. They include:

Select one:

Accepted Answer

rack and pinion and parallelogram.

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parallelogram and linkage.

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rack pinion and linkage.

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linkage and tie rod.

Question 33

Name this part?

Accepted Answer

Idler arm

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Pitman arm

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Tie rod end

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center link

Question 34

What is this part?

Accepted Answer

Pitman arm

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Idler arm

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Tie rod end

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Center link

Week 3 Steering

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