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Steering and Suspension Mid-Term Test: Part 1

Total questions: 23

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Today's newer, lightweight vehicles are less sensitive than ever to minor tire or wheel issues. Select one:

a)

False

b)

True

2.

The height of the center of gravity is determined by the ______ of the center of the mass above the road surface. Select one:

a)

Feedback

b)

Width

c)

Depth

d)

Length

e)

Height

3.

Tires on many vehicles are inflated to about ______ pounds per square inch (psi). Select one:

a)

16

b)

32

c)

24

d)

40

4.

Which of the following speed rating designations is rated for speeds above 149 mph (240 kph)? Select one:

a)

W

b)

Y

c)

Z

d)

V

5.

In ______ offset wheels, the hub mounting surface is toward the brake side or back of the wheel's centerline. Select one:

a)

Initial

b)

Negative

c)

Zero

d)

Positive

6.

Technician A says that TPMS sensors that are fastened to the inner end of the valve stem are called direct sensors. Technician B says an indirect TPMS system does not use pressure sensors. Who is correct? Select one:

a)

Neither Technician A nor Technician B

b)

Both Technician A and Technician B

c)

Technician A only

d)

Technician B only

7.

All of the following problems or conditions may be caused by improper wheel balance, EXCEPT: Select one:

a)

premature wear of suspension components.

b)

premature wear of brake pads.

c)

uneven tire wear.

d)

uncomfortable vibration.

8.

Tires and wheels must be balanced statically and dynamically. Select one:

a)

True

b)

False

9.

_______ is most commonly a result of the tires set with excessive toe-in or toe-out. Select one:

a)

Feathering

b)

Friction

c)

Groove

d)

Balding

10.

Wheel and tire assembly runout is a condition defined by all of the following, EXCEPT: Select one:

a)

felt as a vibration, worsening with engine speed.

b)

felt as a vibration, worsening with vehicle speed.

c)

up-and-down variation.

d)

side-to-side variation.

11.

If the TPMS warning light indicates a system fault, connect an appropriate scan tool to the system and read any ________. Select one:

a)

EGRs

b)

MILs

c)

DTCs

d)

ECRs

12.

Tech A says that using a tire plug to repair a hole in a tire is the best and fastest way to fix a tire. Tech B says that using a tire plug patch is the only approved method of repairing a tire in many states. Who is correct? Select one:

a)

Both A and B

b)

Tech B

c)

Tech A

d)

Neither A nor B

13.

The Ackermann principle is: Select one:

a)

when the steering wheel automatically returns to center.

b)

where the inside wheels are able to turn at a different radius than the outside wheels.

c)

the offset of the front wheels.

d)

the difference in the ride height from front to rear.

14.

The ______ is a rotating gear that meshes with the rack. Select one:

a)

Pinion gear

b)

Ring gear

c)

Front gear

d)

Side gear

15.

Which of the following can be forged as one piece, and can be referred to as a steering knuckle? Select one:

a)

Stub axle knuckle

b)

All of the answers listed

c)

Steering arm

d)

Stub-axle carrier

16.

Tech A says that electric power steering systems are much heavier than hydraulic pumps. Tech B says that hydraulic pumps are more compact than electric pumps. Who is correct? Select one:

a)

Neither Tech A nor B

b)

Both Techs A and B

c)

Tech B

d)

Tech A

17.

There are three types of power steering, including all of the following EXCEPT: Select one:

a)

electrically powered hydraulic steering.

b)

fully electric power steering.

c)

dual-hybrid power steering.

d)

hydraulically assisted power steering.

18.

Tools and equipment used on the mechanical portion of the steering system include all of the following EXCEPT: Select one:

a)

pickle fork

b)

tie-rod puller

c)

dial indicator

d)

scan tool

19.

Dispose of discarded fluid properly in accordance with the relevant ______ and government legislation. Select one:

a)

DOMA

b)

EPA

c)

CDC

d)

FEMA

20.

All manufacturers build the filter into the reservoir such that the reservoir and filter are one unit and changed together. Select one:

a)

False

b)

True

21.

Tech A says that worn tie-rod ends can cause a steering wandering complaint. Tech B says that a hard steering complaint could be caused by a worn power steering pump. Who is correct? Select one:

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Neither A nor B

d)

Both A and B

22.

Failure to disable the SRS system could cause one or more of the SRS devices to deploy, which can cause ____________. Select one:

a)

Death

b)

Serious injury

c)

An expensive repair

d)

All of the above

23.

Which of the following systems should be disabled while working on or around the steering column, any of the airbags, or other pyrotechnic devices? Select one:

a)

EPS

b)

ABS

c)

SRS

d)

TRW