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S&S PreTest 2023

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

"CV" in CV axle stands for:

a)

Continuously Variable

b)

Constant Velocity

c)

Clockwise Velocity

d)

Continuously Viscous

e)

Crinkle Valance

2.

Tech A says: After replacing a KingPin, the new pin should be greased from the top zerk fitting. Tech B says: After replacing a KingPin, the new pin should be greased from the bottom zerk fitting. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

3.

In a power steering system, pressurized hydraulic fluid multi­plies the output force of the ___ ____located inside a power piston

a)

Worm Gear

b)

Ball-Nut

c)

Drag Link

d)

Bearing-Nut

e)

Torque Shaft

4.

When no turning force is being applied by the driver, the hydrau­lic system only ______ and no assist is provided

a)

Leaks out

b)

Vents to the Atmosphere

c)

Recirculates

d)

Stalls

5.

If the steered wheels receive a road shock, the shock forces are transmitted through the ____ ____ to the piston

a)

Drivers Seat

b)

Air Bags

c)

Jounce Blocks

d)

Sector Shaft

e)

Tie Rod

6.

The _____ ____ valve is designed to respond to the valve deflection

a)

Rotary-Control

b)

Torsion Flow

c)

Power Piston

d)

Pressure Relief

e)

Hot Return

7.

___ _____ steering systems have been used in automo­biles for decades

a)

Aluminum Frame

b)

Rack and pinion

c)

Tube Chassis

d)

Worm Gear

e)

King Pole

8.

___ _____ can occur when a wheel hits a bump and the axle lifts or drops through an arc on the side

a)

Jounce Flex

b)

Bump Steer

c)

Trap Bump

d)

Twerk Steer

9.

When talking about Rack and Pinion: Turning the steering wheel causes the pinion gear to move the ______ either to the left or right

a)

Drag Link

b)

Pitman Arm

c)

Rack

d)

Rod

10.

Tech A says: Ackermann Angle does not apply to vehicles with rack and pinion steering. Tech b says: Ackermann Angle applies to any type of steering. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

11.

Tech A says: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokees have disk brakes on both front and rear wheels. Tech B says: 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokees have 90 amp alternators. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Tech A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

12.

To enable an electrical connection between the rotating steering wheel and the stationary electrical wiring, a ____ ____ mechanism is used

a)

Wire Harness

b)

Rotor

c)

Spring Junction

d)

Clock Spring

e)

Copper Spindle

13.

____ ____ are used to sharply change steering column angles and are often used on cab-over-engine chassis where the steering gear is below the steering wheel

a)

Miter Boxes

b)

U joints

c)

CV Joints

d)

Bevel Gears

e)

Swivels

14.

Helical can be described as _____ shape.

a)

Corkscrew

b)

Tube

c)

Cylindrical

d)

Hollow

e)

Cheetoe

15.

GMs Quadra-Steer system has 3 steering modes:

a)

Park

Drive

Reverse

b)

Track

Off-Road

City

c)

2x4

4x4

4x4x4

d)

2-Wheel

4-Wheel

Parallel

e)

2-Wheel

4-Wheel

Crab

16.

Steering gears fall into one of two basic categories: manual or _____

a)

Squeaky

b)

Off-Road

c)

Heavy

d)

Power

17.

The _____ _____ refers to the mechanical advantage produced by the steering gear

a)

Ackermann Angle

b)

Steering Ratio

c)

Axle Offset

d)

Buttery Feel

18.

Steering gears use ______ ____ ____ To reduce friction on the worm gear

a)

Recirculating Ball Bearings

b)

Recycled Engine Oil

c)

Recycled Axle Oil

d)

Pumped-in Grease

e)

Vertical Needle Bearings

19.

The colloquial term for the Drag Link:

a)

Rat Leg

b)

Ram Rod

c)

Dog Bone

d)

Dog Leg

e)

Roach Leg

20.

The difference in steer angle between the inside and outside tire when in a turn.

a)

Thrust Angle

b)

Ackermann Angle

c)

Draglink Angle

d)

Ingram Angle

e)

Caster Angle

21.

Often used in steering components to accommodate a cotter pin:

a)

Castle Nut

b)

Tie Nut

c)

Bearing Nut

d)

Safety Nut

e)

Chin Nut

22.

A Zerk fitting is used on many steering components so this can be installed:

a)

Peanut Butter

b)

Anti Seize

c)

A Cotter pin

d)

Oil

e)

Grease

23.

When looking at the vehicle from the top, The front wheels are closer together in the front than the back. This is called:

a)

Toe-In

b)

Camber

c)

Caster

d)

Toe-Out

e)

Hole Shot

24.

A Positive Frame Angle:

a)

Is when the front of the vehicle is higher than the rear

b)

Is when the rear of the vehicle is higher than the front

c)

Is when the front wheels are closer together than the rear

d)

Is when the rear wheels are closer together than the front

e)

Is when the frame has a good attitude

25.

Positive Camber:

a)

When the top of the wheels are out more than the bottom

b)

When the bottom of the wheels are out more than the top

c)

When the Kingpin Angle is more forward at the top than at the bottom

d)

When the kingpin angle is more forward at the bottom than at the top.

26.

When lowering suspension, what side affect is hard to avoid?

a)

Looking Cooler Than Most

b)

Negative Camber

c)

Positive Camber

d)

Toe-In

e)

Toe-Out

27.

To compensate for road gradient angle, what can be adjusted?

a)

Caster

b)

Camber

c)

Toe

d)

Tire pressure

e)

Tire pressure

28.

Tech A says: Heavy Duty trucks usually come from the factory with negative camber. Tech B says Heavy Duty trucks camber is not affected because they use I-Beam front axles. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

29.

The tire has been run 15 miles on a flat: When refilling the tire.. what could possibly happen?

a)

Loss of Valve Stem

b)

Future Road Gator

c)

Overheating

d)

Zipper Rupture

e)

Air Leak

30.

The tool used when inflating a tire and the bead will not seat:

a)

Cheetah

b)

Tire Tiger

c)

Tire Buddy

d)

Tire Spoon

e)

Sledge

31.

Tech A says Hub piloted wheels are used on Semi Trucks. Tech B says Stud piloted wheels are used on Semi Trucks. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

32.

Tech A says Stud piloted wheels use Flange nuts. Tech B says Hub piloted wheels use Ball Seat nuts. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

e)

Morris Chestnut

33.

On a 295/50 15 R Tire:

a)

295 is the tread width

b)

50 is the aspect ratio

c)

R stands for Radial

d)

All of the above

34.

On a 305 / 40 22 R tire:

a)

The tread is 12 inches wide.

b)

The sidewall is 40 mm wide

c)

22 is the overall tire height.

d)

R stands for Radius

35.

In a 305 / 50 22 R tire:

a)

The sidewall is 6 inches wide

b)

The 305 means its good for upto 305 mph

c)

The sidewall is 90 mm wide

d)

The overall diameter of the tire is 305 mm

36.

Camber is:

a)

When the wheels are closer together or farther apart at the front and rear of the wheels.

b)

When the wheels are closer together or farther apart at the top and bottom.

c)

A slight tilt from vertical of the axis of the steering mechanism.

d)

When the truck frame is higher in the fron than in the rear.

37.

Toe in/out is:

a)

When the wheels are closer or farther apart at the front and rear of the wheels.

b)

When the wheels are closer or farther apart at the top and bottom.

c)

A slight tilt of the axis from vertical of the steering mechanism.

d)

When the truck frame is higher in the front than in the rear.

38.

What 2 tools are used to perform a Kingpin inclination check?

a)

Multimeter, Prybar

b)

Tiger Tool, Cheetah

c)

Dial Indicator, Prybar

d)

Micrometer, Lug Wrench

e)

Inclinometer, Prybar

39.

Most heavy duty trucks have:

a)

I-Beam front suspension

b)

Rack and Pinion steering

c)

H-Beam front suspension

d)

Coil springs

40.

Most Heavy truck steering systems have:

a)

Drag Link, Pitman Arm, Kingpins , Tie Rod

b)

Drag Link, Transfer Case, Tie Rod, Pitman Arm

c)

Kingpins, Tie Rod, Pitman Arm, CV Axles

d)

Transfer Case, Tie Rod, Grease Traps, Pitman Arm

e)

Grease Stains, Zip Ties, Boot Straps, Missing Bolts