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1. Technician A says that the wheels,
tires and rear axle are part of the vehicle's
unsprung weight. Technician B says that the parts of the vehicle
that are supported
by the suspension system are unsprung weight. Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
2. The space frame is a variation of ________ construction.
A) conventional
B) stub
C) unibody
D) none of the above
3. All of the following statements about coil springs are true EXCEPT:
A) coil springs can be part of a conventional suspension
B) coil springs are not used as part of MacPherson strut suspension
C) coil springs can be installed at the front axle
D) coil springs can be installed at the rear axle
4. A torsion bar absorbs shocks by:
A) compressing
B) expanding
C) twisting
D) bending
5. Technician A says that both
ends of a torsion bar are anchored to the
frame. Technician B says that air springs are obsolete. Who
is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
6. The coil spring can be mounted in all of the following ways EXCEPT:
A) between the frame and the rear axle
B) between the frame and the lower control arm
C) between the body and the upper control arm
D) between the upper and lower control arms
7. Technician A says that some
balljoints are tension loaded. Technician
B says that some balljoints are compression loaded. Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
8. When the solid front axle is used, it is generally used on:
A) older trucks
B) large cars
C) four wheel drive vehicles
D) Both A and C
9. Which of the following statements about a load-carrying balljoint is NOT true?
A) it may be tension or compression loaded
B) it carries the majority of the vehicle weight
C) it does not swivel as well as move up and down
D) it is the only balljoint on a MacPherson strut assembly
10. Technician A says that some of the
newer suspension joints do not have
to be greased until 48,000 km (30,000 miles). Technician B says that
rubber bushing shackles should be oiled every 8,000 km (5,000 mi.).
Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both and B
D) Neither A nor B
11. What kind of springs may be used on rear axles assemblies?
A) leaf
B) coil
C) torsion bar
D) all of the above
12. All of the following about automatic
height control valves are
true EXCEPT:
A) the valve is attached to the frame
B) the valve is connected to the suspension arm or axle housing
C) the valve senses distance changes between axle and frame
D) the valve is operated by an over-travel lever
13. An active suspension system can be controlled by ________.
A) a computer
B) the driver through a switch
C) the engine control computer
D) Both A and B
14. A stablizer bar is used to:
A) increase load carrying capacity
B) provide a softer ride
C) control suspension movement and body roll
D) none of the above
15. The purpose of the springs is to cushion the ride and:
A) maintain contact between the tires and the road
B) hold the wheels in alignment
C) dampen oscillating motion
D) support the weight of the vehicle
16. The purpose of the shock absorber is to:
A) dampen spring movement
B) limit control arm movement
C) compress hydraulic fluid
D) support the wheel assembly
17. Leaf spring rear suspensions do not require control arms because:
A) springs act as control arms
B) shock absorbers control axle movement
C) I beams replace control arms
D) design does not require balljoints
18. The MacPherson strut consists of a:
A) balljoint and strut
B) leaf spring and control arm
C) I beam and spindle
D) coil spring and shock absorber
19. How much of the vehicle's weight is supported by the shock absorbers?
A) one quarter
B) one half
C) all
D) none
20. Which of the following parts connects the upper and lower control arms?
A) pitman arm
B) steering arm
C) steering knuckle
D) tie rod
21. Conventional front suspension systems use ______ to absorb road shock.
A) coil springs
B) torsion bars
C) leaf springs
D) both A and B
22. Technician A says that straight roller
and ball bearings used on front wheel
drive hubs can be lubricated and readjusted. Technician B says that
tapered
roller bearings can be relubricated and re-adjusted. Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B
23. Adjustable tapered roller bearings
are used at the rear axle of some
__________ vehicles.
A) rear wheel drive
B) front wheel drive
C) four wheel drive
D) both A and B
24. Which best describes a "gas filled" shock?
A) a shock filled with air from an outside source
B) it contains pressurized gas instead of hydraulic fluid
C) it contains pressurized gas and hydraulic fluid
D) a shock filled with air from an onboard compressor
25. Technician A says that MacPherson
struts only use one balljoint per
side. Technician B says that control arm suspensions that use two
balljoints have one load carrying and one follower joint for each
side. Who is right?
A) A only
B) B only
C) both A and B
D) neither A nor B
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