The term MOST likely used to describe a problem where engine torque is transmitted into the steering wheel under hard acceleration is: _______________________________________________ a. torque steer
b. floor tunnel
c. aerodynamics
d. cowl
a. torque steer
Which type of vehicle construction uses a frame only in areas requiring extra support and a strong attachment point?
_______________________________________________ a. Combination frame construction
b. Semi unitized stub rail construction
c. first generation unitized perimeter frame construction
d. fully unitized construction
b. Semi unitized stub rail construction
_______construction uses body parts welded together to form an integral fame. _________________________________________________ a. body-over-frame
b. unibody
c. welded
d. bonded
b. unibody
A purpose of anti-corrosion materials is to: _______________________________________________ a. Deaden the sound in the interior of the vehicle
b. Give the vehicle a smooth ride
c. Decrease the overall weight of the vehicle
d. Prevent rusting of metal parts
d. Prevent rusting of metal parts
A ________is a manufactured by using water under high pressure to force straight box extruded frame rails into the desired shape or contour. _______________________________________________ a. hydroformed frame
b. composite unibody
c. ladder frame
c. cowl
a. hydroformed frame
While having a discussion, Tech A says that steel will resist rust and corrosion much longer than aluminum. Tech B says that aluminum will resist rust and corrosion much longer than steel. Who is correct? ______________________________________________ a. Tech A only
b. Tech B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
b. Tech B only
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of unitized vehicle design? _______________________________________________ a. increased passenger compartment safety
b. Reduced vehicle weight
c. Higher fuel efficiency
d. Localized collision damage to components
d. Localized collision damage to components
Technician A gives a more thorough damage analysis to a unibody vehicle than to a conventional frame vehicle. Technician B says the conventional frame vehicle requires the more thorough inspection. Who is correct? _______________________________________________ a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
a. A only
Technician A says that with a unibody, the body structure forms the frame. Technician B. says with a conventional frame, the body parts mount on rubber isolators attached to the thick frame. Who is correct? ______________________________________________ a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
c. Both A and B
A(n) _________mounts sideways in the engine compartment. ________________________________________________ a. rear engine
b. transverse engine
c. diesel engine
d. water cooled engine
b. transverse engine
While having a discussion, Tech A says that the side impact crash test measures how well the doors, pillars, rocker panels, and other side structural panels protect the passenger compartment. Tech B says that it measures the effectiveness of the side air bags and shoulder harness. Who is correct? _____________________________________________ a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
c. Both A and B
Which of the following mechanical components are commonly found on newer unitized constructed vehicles: _______________________________________________ a. Macpherson strut suspensions
b. rack and pinion steering
c. front wheel drive
d. All of these
d. all of these
Which of the following are designed to stiffen a unibody structure? ________________________________________________ a. torque boxes
b. frame horns
c. cross members and bracing
d. stone deflectors
c. cross members and bracing
Technician A says that plastic is a polymer material made from the processing of crude oil. Technician B says that fiberglass is used to strengthen plastic parts by increasing its stiffness and strength. Who is correct? _______________________________________________ a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
c. Both A and B
By using__________the hybrid car saves even more fuel when driving with this system: ________________________________________________ a. synthetic oil
b. premium fuel
c. regenerative braking
d. dual batteries
c. regenerative braking
If a car weighs 4,000 pounds (1,816 kg) and each tire has the same amount of weight on it, how much weight is on each tire? ______________________________________________ a. 1,000 lbs/454kg
b. 500 lbs./908 kg
c. 250 lbs/908 kg
d. 1,000 lbs./908 kg
a. 1,000 lbs/454kg
Technician A says that plastic is a polymer material made from processing vegetable oil. Technician B says that fiberglass is a glass filament or fine strands of glass that can be added to plastic to increase its stiffness and strength. Who is correct? ______________________________________________ a. Tech A only
b Tech B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
b. Tech B only
Which of the following fame designs are no longer used in automobile manufacturing? ________________________________________________ a. perimeter
b. stub
c. hourglass
d. Ladder
d. Ladder
A passenger vehicle will typically have more than _______parts. ________________________________________________ a. 5,000
b. 1,500
c. 8,000
d. 15,000
d. 15,000
_________are done using real vehicle carrying sensor-equipment dummies that show how much impact passengers would suffer during a collision. _________________________________________________ a. crash tests on ice
b. crash tests on highways
c. certified crash tests
d. none of the answers are correct.
c. certified crash tests
Which parts of a unibody vehicle structure help to keep passengers safe in the event of a collision? _____________________________________________ a. torque boxes
b. cross members
c. crush zones
d. all of the above
c. crush zones
The ________are the large, side body sections that extend from the side doors back to the rear bumper. They are welded in place and form a vital part of the rear body structure. ______________________________________________ a. fenders
b. quarter panels
c. cross members
d. sail panels
b. quarter panels
A construction area in which domestic vehicles have changed since the mid 1970's is: _______________________________________________ a. weight
b. crush zones
c. suspension
d. all the answers are correct.
d. all the answers are correct
The ________includes the frame, engine, suspension system, steering system, and other mechanical parts with the body removed. _______________________________________________ a. frame construction
b. vehicle chassis
c. hydroformed frame
c. unibody
b. vehicle chassis
Technician A says that frame rails are the box members extending out near the top of the front section of the car. Technician B says that cowls are the assembly of panels at the rear of the front section, right in front of the windshield. Who is correct? _______________________________________________ a. A only
b. B only
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
b. B only