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steering,suspension,drivetrain final

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Technician A says the power steering pump is usually driven by a belt. Technician B says some power steering systems do not have a pump and use an electric motor. Who is right?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

2.

Technician A says all vehicles have shock absorbers. Technician B says all shock absorbers support the weight of the vehicle. Who is right?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

3.

A worn strut assembly may result in:

a)

a poor ride

b)

noise while turning

c)

unevenly worn tires

d)

all of the above

4.
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
5.
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
6.
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.
7.
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.
8.

Explain the function of shock absorbers in a vehicle's suspension system.

a)

They are used to adjust the steering wheel alignment.

b)

They help to control the movement of the springs and dampen the impact of bumps and uneven road surfaces.

c)

They have no impact on the vehicle's suspension system.

d)

They help to increase the speed of the vehicle on bumpy roads.

9.

A tire size measurement given in the P-metric size designation is listed as: P 235/50 R18. Technician A says the number 50 is the aspect ratio.Technician B says the number 18 signifies the tire’s year of manufacture in the 21st century, which is 2018. Who is right?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

10.

Technician A says tire markings on the sidewall of a tire give information about a tire’s load-carrying ability. Technician B says tire markings on the sidewall of a tire provide the tire’s speed rating. Who is right?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

11.

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

a)

shorter

b)

longer

c)

weaker

d)

stronger

12.

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

13.

All of these are types of suspension springs EXCEPT :

a)

coil spring

b)

leaf spring

c)

return spring

d)

torsion bar

14.

An anti- roll bar is also known as :

a)

a control arm

b)

a sway bar

c)

torsion bar

d)

trailing arm

15.

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

a)

True

b)

False

16.

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

17.

What is the part of the tire called that the arrow is pointing at?

a)

Seal

b)

Bead

c)

Rim

d)

Tread

18.

Identify this part:

a)

Shock

b)

Tie Rod

c)

Steering Shaft

d)

Sway Bar

19.

Identify the part of the tire that the arrow is pointing at:

a)

Tread

b)

Sidewall

c)

Bead

d)

Plies

20.

What causes ths type of tire wear?

a)

Underinflation

b)

Overinflation

c)

Toe In

d)

Camber

21.

Excessive positive camber will cause tire wear around

a)

both inner and outer edges

b)

the center

c)

the inner edge

d)

the outer edge

22.

Camber is the

a)

forward and backward tilt of the steering axis

b)

inward or outward tilt of the wheel at the top

c)

inward or outward tilt of the wheel in the front

d)

none of the above

23.

Name this component?

a)

Steering Knuckle

b)

Tie Rod

c)

Center Link

d)

Pitman Arm

24.
Name this component 
a)
lock nut
b)
castle nut
c)
acorn nut 
25.
What alignment angle is shown above?
a)
Toe in
b)
Toe out
c)
camber
26.
Which angle does not affect tire wear?
a)
caster
b)
camber 
c)
toe
27.

All suspension systems use ________ of one form or another

a)

Beam axles

b)

Control arms

c)

Pivot shafts

d)

Springs

28.

Vehicles with automatic transmissions have:

a)

Flywheels

b)

Flex Plates

c)

Flux Capacitors

d)

Pressure Plates

29.

ATF is generally:

a)

Red

b)

Golden Brown

c)

Black

d)

Clear

30.

True or false : An automatic transmission uses a Flywheel.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

This component allows the axles to turn at different speeds:

a)

transmission

b)

differential

c)

halfshaft

d)

driveshaft

32.

A RWD vehicle has a leak on the LR wheel, what is most likely the cause of this?

a)

pinion seal

b)

transmission leak

c)

axle seal

d)

rear main seal

33.

Name this component:

a)

U-Joint

b)

CV Joint

c)

bearing cap

d)

slip yoke

34.

A customer hears a clicking noise while making sharp turns. What is most likely the issue?

a)

Failed driveshaft

b)

Failed differential gear

c)

failed U - Joint

d)

failed CV joint

35.

This is another name for a throw out bearing :

a)

release bearing

b)

pilot beaing

c)

input bearing

d)

wheel bearing

36.

Name This component :

a)

pushrod

b)

brake master cylinder

c)

slave cylinder

d)

clutch master cylinder

37.

Name this component

a)

pickle fork

b)

clutch fork

c)

shift lever

d)

piston ring spreader

38.

True or False : A dual mass flywheel can help absorb engine vibrations?

a)

True

b)

False

39.

What is the function of the gear shifter in a manual transmission?

a)

To select different gears

b)

To disengage the clutch

c)

To synchronize speed before changing gears

d)

To engage the engine's rotational energy

40.

What is the role of the torque converter in an automatic transmission?

a)

To control the braking system

b)

To control the steering system

c)

To transfer and multiply torque from the engine to the transmission

d)

To control the power generated by the engine

41.

What is the purpose of the neutral gear in a vehicle?

a)

To increase speed

b)

To disengage the transmission from the engine

c)

To increase torque

d)

To engage the engine's rotational energy

42.

List and briefly explain the main components of a clutch system as outlined in the lesson.

a)

Pedal, gearbox, and brakes

b)

Flywheel, clutch disc, and pressure plate

c)

Engine, radiator, and tires

d)

Steering wheel, seat belt, and dashboard

43.

Name the part pictured.

a)

Flywheel

b)

Gearbox

c)

Clutch disc

d)

Pressure plate

44.

Name the part.

a)

Planetary gear

b)

Pressure plate

c)

Sun gear

d)

Clutch disc

45.

Name the part.

a)

Torque Converter

b)

Flywheel

c)

Release bearing

d)

Clutch disc

46.

What type of transmission is shown?

a)

Gear Drive

b)

SMG

c)

Automatic

d)

Manual

47.

What type of transmission is shown?

a)

Gear Drive

b)

SMG

c)

Automatic

d)

Manual

48.

Which component is used on FWD vehicles to support the engine and transmission?

a)

Body mount

b)

Cradle

c)

Ladder frame

d)

Perimeter frame

49.

What should you do if your car's steering feels loose or unresponsive?

a)

Increase your speed to stabilize the steering

b)

Check for issues with steering fluid or linkage

c)

Adjust your driving style to compensate

d)

Ignore the issue as it might resolve itself

50.

Regularly rotating tires can help prolong their lifespan.

a)

True

b)

False