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WorksheetsChassis level 3
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 17mins
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Class
Date
1.
The presence of air in a hydraulic braking system will cause:
a)
a) a very 'spongy' brake pedal during braking
b)
b) corrosion of the brake lines and pistons
c)
c) a significant reduction in braking efficiency
d)
d) the brake fluid to boil under prolonged braking
2.
A driver complains of steering wheel 'shimmy' that gets worse as the vehicle's speed increases. This most likely indicates:
a)
a) the tyre pressures are too high
b)
b) the front wheels need balancing
c)
c) the wheel alignment needs adjusting
d)
d) the shock absorbers' need replacing
3.
Which of the following faults could be caused by worn shock absorbers?
a)
Increase in braking distance.
b)
b) Poor vehicle acceleration
c)
c) Reduced road spring oscillation
d)
d) Decrease in braking distance
4.
ONE advantage of alloy road wheels compared with steel road wheels is they:
a)
a) increase unsprung weight
b)
b) reduce unsprung weight
c)
c) are cheap to manufacture
d)
d) reduce heat transfer
5.
In relation to steering geometry 'camber angle' is defined as:
a)
a) the outward or inward tilt of the road wheel
b)
b) the angle between the kingpin and the wheel
c)
c) the backward tilt of the kingpin or swivel pin
d)
d) the inward tilt of the kingpin or swivel pin
6.
In the picture of a brake caliper, what is the function of the component labelled 2?
a)
a) To hold the brake disc to the wheel
b)
b) To ensure the brake disc runs true
c)
c) To pull the brake pads away from the disc
d)
d) To push the brake pads against the disc
7.
In a hydraulic power steering system the maximum pressure is limited by the:
a)
a) hydraulic pump
b)
b) MAP sensor
c)
c) control valve
d)
d) relief valve
8.
In relation to a vehicle, what does the abbreviation “VIN” mean?
a)
a) Vehicle Information Number
b)
b) Vehicle Identification Number
c)
c) Vehicle Interpretation Number
d)
d) Vehicle Introduction Number
9.
One possible cause of a vehicle pulling to the left hand side from the straight-ahead position is:
a)
a) incorrect nearside tyre pressures
b)
b) worn off side wheel bearing
c)
c) offside front brake binding
d)
d) worn offside front damper
10.
At high speed the steering system suffers from a vibration which is not wheel balancing.One possible cause is:
a)
a) worn suspension dampers
b)
b) incorrect tyre pressures
c)
c) a seized track rod end
d)
d) a faulty ABS sensor
11.
One property of brake fluid is that it is hygroscopic. What does this mean?
a)
a) It easily absorbs moisture
b)
b) Its boiling point is lowered
c)
c) It makes it incompressible
d)
d) It lubricates the brake seals
12.
Which two suspension components that should be checked for wear if a vehicle is presented with excessive hub end float?
a)
a) Swivel pins and stub axle
b)
b) Wheel bearing and suspension spring
c)
c) Wheel bearing and swivel pins
d)
d) Suspension damper and wheel bearing
13.
Excessive vehicle dive is caused by:
a)
a) worn front suspension dampers
b)
b) worn rear suspension dampers
c)
c) a defective ABS control unit
d)
d) worn front anti-roll bar bushes
14.
If the braking system suffers brake fade this will:
a)
a) give shorter stopping distances
b)
b) reduce the fluid level
c)
c) give longer stopping distances
d)
d) give brake judder
15.
Which of the following is not likely to provide specific technical information relating to a vehicle?
a)
a) The customer file
b)
b) The vehicle’s on-board computer
c)
c) A hard copy workshop manual
d)
d) The owner’s handbook
16.
Power assist makes it harder for the driver to steer the vehicle
a)
True
b)
False
17.
Steering assist can either be electric or
a)
Gas
b)
Water
c)
Hydraulic
d)
pinion
18.
Name this component
a)
lock nut
b)
castle nut
c)
acorn nut
19.
Name this component
a)
Tie rod end
b)
inner tie rod
c)
hammer
20.
A driver complains of steering wheel 'shimmy' that gets worse as the vehicle's speed increases. This most likely indicates:
a)
a) the tyre pressures are too high
b)
b) the front wheels need balancing
c)
c) the wheel alignment needs adjusting
d)
d) the shock absorbers' need replacing
21.
A term used to identify the engine, transmission/transaxle, differential, axles, and wheels
a)
drive train
b)
drive shaft
c)
final drive
d)
flywheel
22.
A twisting force
a)
chassis
b)
torque
c)
foot pounds
d)
newton meters
23.
Vehicle brakes are fitted to the wheels to provide a means of slowing down or stopping the vehicle and operate on the principle of________
a)
air pressure
b)
water pressure
c)
steam pressure
d)
hydraulic pressure
24.
What does ASE stand for?
a)
Automatic service engine
b)
Automotive service escape
c)
Automotive service excellence
d)
Automotive severe excellence
25.
How do engineers calculate speed?
a)
Total distance plus total time
b)
Total distance minus total time
c)
Total distance multiplied by total time
d)
Total distance divided by total time
26.
What word do engineers use to describe the way the air moves around a vehicle?
a)
acceleration
b)
air filtering
c)
aerodynamics
d)
acrobatics
27.
According to the picture, what kind of car is this?
a)
solar powered
b)
diesel powered
c)
electric powered
d)
wind powered
28.
What is stored energy due to position called?
a)
kinetic
b)
potential
c)
chemical
d)
thermal
29.
What is the energy of motion?
a)
kinetic
b)
potential
c)
chemical
d)
thermal
30.
What do automotive engineers use when describing force of an engine?
a)
inertia
b)
resistance
c)
downforce
d)
horsepower
31.
What is the name for the criteria that a design needs to meet?
a)
complexities
b)
complications
c)
considerations
d)
constraints
32.
What do the letters CAD mean in engineering?
a)
computer aided design
b)
computer aided dating
c)
computer assisted developement
d)
computer added dimensions
33.
What is the first step of the Engineering Design Process?
a)
imagine
b)
create
c)
improve
d)
ask
34.
What is the first version of a design called?
a)
proposal
b)
prototype
c)
prospect
d)
provision
35.
What is the final step in the engineering design process?
a)
ask
b)
create
c)
improve
d)
imagine
36.
The heavier the car, the ______________________________
a)
greater the inertia
b)
lesser the inertia
37.
Resistance to change is known as _____________________________.
a)
friction
b)
downforce
c)
inertia
d)
horsepower
38.
What do engineers call the framework needed to run and control a car?
a)
chassis
b)
superstructure
c)
wings
d)
suspension system
39.
Which of the following is true?
a)
Cross bracing has been used.
b)
The frame is higher in the front and rear.
c)
The frame narrows at the front.
d)
All of these are true.
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