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suspension Level 1-2

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 1hrs 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When a vehicle turns itself when a vehicle hits a bump, This is called?

a)

torque steering

b)

independent suspension

c)

bump steer

d)

drifting

2.

An anti- roll bar is also known as :

a)

a control arm

b)

a sway bar

c)

torsion bar

d)

trailing arm

3.

All of these are types of suspension strings EXCEPT :

a)

coil spring

b)

leaf spring

c)

return spring

d)

torsion bar

4.

When doing a simple check of shocks, a technician should:

a)

push the car forward

b)

bounce the car

c)

hit speed bumps going fast

d)

puch the car backward

5.

A failed leaf spring will :

a)

be bent

b)

be cracked

c)

sag

d)

all of the above

6.

On a SLA suspension, The lower control arm will be :

a)

shorter

b)

longer

c)

weaker

d)

stronger

7.

This component absorbs bumps in the road to help prevent driver feel.

a)

rotor

b)

leaf spring

c)

shock

d)

sway bar

8.

This is also known as a MacPherson type component:

a)

Strut

b)

Shock

c)

Leaf spring

d)

coil spring

9.

true of false : A technician should always replace struts in pairs?

a)

True

b)

False

10.

A _______________ has a large amount of energy when it is compressed. So much care should be taken during disassembly.

a)

insulator

b)

coil spring

c)

shock

d)

control arm

11.

What component is pictured here?

a)

Sway Bar Link

b)

Sway Bar

c)

Ball Joint

d)

Tie Rod

12.

What component is pictured here?

a)

Sway Bar Link

b)

Sway Bar

c)

Ball Joint

d)

Tie Rod

13.

What type of suspension is pictured here?

a)

SLA- Short Arm Long Arm

b)

MacPherson Strut

c)

Modified Strut

d)

Multi-Link

14.

What type of suspension is pictured here?

a)

SLA- Short Arm Long Arm

b)

MacPherson Strut

c)

Modified Strut

d)

Multi-Link

15.

Which ball joint is loaded in the suspension pictured?

a)

Upper

b)

Lower

c)

Neither

d)

Both

16.

Which ball joint is loaded in the suspension pictured?

a)

Upper

b)

Lower

c)

None Are Loaded

d)

Both

17.

What component is pictured here?

a)

Shock

b)

Strut

18.

What component supports the weight of the vehicle?

a)

Suspension

b)

Shock Absorber

c)

Spring

d)

Sway Bar

19.

Tech A says that jounce is when the suspension goes up toward the frame. Tech B says that rebound is when the suspension goes down away from the frame. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Techs

d)

Neither Tech

20.

Tech A says the function of the shock is keep the vehicle's ride height level. Tech B says the shock prevents the vehicle from bouncing by limiting shock oscillations. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Tech

d)

Neither Tech

21.
The rear tires on a vehicle with independent rear suspension are worn on the inside tread. Which of the following is MOST likely the cause of this condition?
a)
The toe.
b)
Underinflated tires.
c)
The caster.
d)
None of the above.
22.
On cold mornings, the warning lamp on a vehicle with a TPMS tire pressure monitoring system stays illuminated for several minutes before it goes out. Which of these is MOST likely the cause of this condition.
a)
Clogged TPMS sensor.
b)
Worn tread on one of the tires.
c)
TPMS initialization.
d)
Low tire pressure.
23.
A front wheel drive vehicle is pulling to the left. Loose engine cradle bolts are noticed during the initial inspection. Technician A says loose engine cradle bolts will cause a vibration, but have no affect on the vehicle's steering system. Technician B says if the engine cradle is not centered before fastening the bolts, the wheel alignment angles will be affected. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
24.
Two technicians are discussing an electronic air suspension system. Technician A says the suspension switch must be turned off before lifting the vehicle. Technician B says to use soapy water to visually inspect this system for leaks. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
25.
Loose tie rods are discovered during the initial inspection of a vehicle's steering linkage. Technician A says loose tie rods will cause a clunking or popping noise while turning. Technician B says loose tie rods will result in constant steering correction and vehicle wander. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
26.
Technician A says a directional tire must be kept on the same side of the vehicle during a tire rotation. Technician B says tire inflation pressure is considered cold as long as the vehicle has been driven less than ten miles. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
27.
Technician A says two different size tires on the rear of a vehicle will illuminate the amber ABS light. Technician B says the 60 in P225/60R16 89H indicates the tire's section width. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
28.
A vehicle's right front wheel is making a growling noise that increases with vehicle speed. All of these will result in this condition EXCEPT:
a)
Excessive caster.
b)
Cupped tire tread.
c)
Worn struts
d)
Worn wheel bearing.
29.
Technician A says the vehicle in the chart above is within specifications. Technician B says the vehicle's front toe is out of specifications. Tire wear will result from this condition. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
30.
A vehicle has excessive body sway while cornering. Which of the following is MOST likely causing this condition.
a)
A binding ball joint.
b)
A worn idler arm.
c)
Worn control arm bushings.
d)
Worn stabilizer bar bushings.
31.
After replacing a tapered ball joint the technician loosens the castle nut just enough to install the cotter pin. Technician A says this procedure keeps the ball joint from binding. Technician B says a binding ball joint will result in memory steer. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
32.
Technician A says that loose power steering rack bushings result in vehicle wander. Technician B says worn rack bushings cause changes in toe. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
33.
There is noticeable wear on the left front tire of a rear wheel drive vehicle. The technician suspects the camber angle is out of specification. All these characteristics of camber are true EXCEPT:
a)
Negative camber causes wear on the tires inside tread.
b)
An out of specification camber angle will result in a steering pull condition.
c)
The vehicle will pull to the side with the most positive camber.
d)
Camber is not included in the included angle.
34.
Technician A says a vehicle with torsion bar suspension can be adjusted to repair ride height. Technician B says on some vehicles, torsion bars are used in place of coil springs. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
35.
A vehicle feels bouncy and is oscillating at highway speeds. The vehicle's shock absorbers may be faulty. Technician A says it is acceptable for a slight film to appear on the shock absorber's shaft. Technician B says a small drip of oil appearing from the shock absorber's chamber is acceptable. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
36.
Two technicians are discussing excessive wear on the inside tread of a tire. Technician A says an out of specification caster angle will cause this type of wear. Technician B says an out of specification camber angle will cause this type of wear. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
37.
The vehicle in the alignment chart pulls to the right. Technician A says this is because a vehicle will pull to the side with the most camber. Technician B says this is because the vehicle's caster angle is out of specifications. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
38.
A technician is unable to balance a tire and has added weights in several places around the rim. Technician A says to continue adding weights up to 10 ounces. Technician B says to dismount the tire from the rim and inspect the inside for liquid or debris. Who is correct?
a)
Technician A only
b)
Technician B only
c)
Both Technician A and B
d)
Neither Technician A nor B
39.
The vehicle in the alignment chart above has excessive shimmy above 45 mph. The MOST likely cause of this condition is:
a)
Camber.
b)
Wheel Balance.
c)
Toe.
d)
Caster.
40.
The LEAST likely to result in memory steer is a binding:
a)
Ball joint.
b)
Steering gear.
c)
Upper strut mount.
d)
Wheel bearing.
41.

(a)   are a length of steel wound into a coil shape.

42.

Shock Absorbers are actually dampers.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

What is used to limit side-to-side movement of the rear axle?

a)

Independent Suspension

b)

Track Bar

c)

Spring Coils

44.

The (a)   is often ladder shaped, with two long frame rails that run the length of the vehicle and several crossmembers attached to the rails.

45.

Upward movement of the wheel that compresses the spring is called:

a)

the jounce

b)

the rebound

c)

independent suspension

46.

MacPherson strut suspension is the most common type of (a)   (3 words) used today.

47.

The amount of force it takes to compress or twist a spring a certain amount is called a spring compress.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

(a)   (2 words) are long curved pieces of flattened steel and are used on the rear of many vehicles.

49.

______ are thick, tough bags filled with air that act as springs.

a)

spring rate

b)

springs

c)

leaf springs

d)

air springs

50.

Did you learn anything new?

a)

Yes

b)

No

51.

A system where are held by two y-shaped arms

a)

Double-wishbone suspension

b)

Ball-joint

c)

MacPherson strut

d)

Coil sprimg

52.

A flexible type of connection in a suspension system

a)

Coil spring

b)

Ball joint

c)

Buffers

d)

Shockers

53.

A spiral shaped piece of metal that expands and contracts

a)

Ball joint

b)

Frame

c)

Coil spring

d)

Shockers

54.

A devices near wheels to reduce the effect of bumps and shocks

a)

Frame

b)

MacPherson

c)

Shock absorber

d)

Torsion bar

55.

A metal rod with a coil spring and shock absorber attached to it

a)

MacPherson strut

b)

Torsion bar

c)

Buffers

d)

Frame

56.

A metal rod that twists when the wheels turn

a)

Torsion bar

b)

Air spring

c)

Ball joint

d)

Coil spring

57.

The underlying support system of a vehicle

a)

Under

b)

Carriage

c)

Air spring

d)

Frame

58.

A spring that uses air to absorb shocks

a)

Coil spring

b)

Air spring

c)

Ball joint

d)

Frame

59.

A_______is a kind of spring that is like many sheets of metal stacked on top of each other.

a)

Leaf spring

b)

Chassis

c)

Stabilizer bar

d)

Multi link suspension

60.

A type of suspension system that uses at least four arms and no struts is called a -_________-

a)

Strut suspension

b)

Leaf spring

c)

Multilink suspensions

d)

Chassis

61.
Name this part.
a)
Leaf spring
b)
Coil spring
c)
Torsion spring
d)
Twisty spring
62.
Name this part.
a)
Spring
b)
Damper
c)
Knuckle
d)
Rack and Pinion
63.
Name this part.
a)
Sway bar link
b)
Flex coupling
c)
Driveshaft
d)
Rack and Pinion
64.
Name this part.
a)
Arch spring
b)
Leaf spring
c)
Coil spring
d)
Macphearson spring
65.
Name this part.
a)
Tie rod end
b)
Ball joint
c)
Idler arm
d)
Pitman arm
66.
Name this part.
a)
Control arm
b)
Sway arm
c)
Control Bar
d)
Sway bar
67.
Name this part.
a)
Ball joint
b)
Tie rod end
c)
Wheel bearing
d)
Strut
68.
Name this part.
a)
Pitman arm
b)
Idler arm
c)
Tie rod end
d)
Control arm
69.
Name this part.
a)
Macphearson strut
b)
Leaf spring
c)
Control arm
d)
Sway bar link
70.
Name this part.
a)
Pitman arm
b)
Idler arm
c)
Control arm
d)
Tie rod end