Question 1

Tech A says all ball joints are loaded. Tech B says on a short/long-arm suspension system, the upper ball joint is normally a follower ball joint. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tech A 
B)  Tech B 
C)  Both Techs A and B 
D)  Neither Tech A nor B 
A)  Tech A 
B)  Tech B 
C)  Both Techs A and B 
D)  Neither Tech A nor B

Question 2

The _______ connect(s) the wheels to the suspension and steering system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Pitman arm 
B)  Inner tie rods 
C)  Steering knuckle 
D)  Idler arm 
A)  Pitman arm 
B)  Inner tie rods 
C)  Steering knuckle 
D)  Idler arm

Question 3

In ________ axles, the axle bearing is placed on the outside of the axle housing.

Accepted Answer

A)  Straight 
B)  Full-floating 
C)  Dead 
D)  Semifloating 
A)  Straight 
B)  Full-floating 
C)  Dead 
D)  Semifloating

Question 4

A ________ not only holds the vehicle's wheels in position, but it also drives them.

Accepted Answer

A)  Compliance bushing 
B)  Dead axle 
C)  Live axle 
D)  Strut rod 
A)  Compliance bushing 
B)  Dead axle 
C)  Live axle 
D)  Strut rod

Question 5

Which of the four parts listed below is not an example of an elastic part in the suspension system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Coil springs 
B)  Leaf springs 
C)  Control arms 
D)  Torsion bars 
A)  Coil springs 
B)  Leaf springs 
C)  Control arms 
D)  Torsion bars

Question 6

________ used in vehicles store very large amounts of energy; thus, extreme caution is required when removing and installing them.

Accepted Answer

A)  Coil springs 
B)  Coil spring insulators 
C)  Suspension systems 
D)  Shock absorbers 
A)  Coil springs 
B)  Coil spring insulators 
C)  Suspension systems 
D)  Shock absorbers

Question 7

All of the following are true about electronic adjustable-rate shock absorbers, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  they are part of the electronic ride-control system that allows the driver to select the suspension mode. 
B)  typical modes include sport, touring, or automatic, 
C)  the shocks have hydraulically controlled valves. 
D)  they can be controlled by the PCM in the most advanced electronic ride control designs. 
A)  they are part of the electronic ride-control system that allows the driver to select the suspension mode. 
B)  typical modes include sport, touring, or automatic, 
C)  the shocks have hydraulically controlled valves. 
D)  they can be controlled by the PCM in the most advanced electronic ride control designs.

Question 8

The coils used on the front suspension of vehicles may be evenly spaced, called ________, or unevenly spaced.

Accepted Answer

A)  Spring eyes 
B)  Even pitch 
C)  Uniform pitch 
D)  Uniform flexibility 
A)  Spring eyes 
B)  Even pitch 
C)  Uniform pitch 
D)  Uniform flexibility

Question 9

Technician A says both live axles and dead axles can support the weight of the vehicle. Technician B says only live axles can support the weight of the vehicle and propel the vehicle also. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both Technician A and Technician B 
D)  Neither Technician A nor Technician B 
A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both Technician A and Technician B 
D)  Neither Technician A nor Technician B

Question 10

Technician A says a shock absorber dampens spring oscillation. Technician B says there is oil in the shock that heats up as it absorbs the energy of the motion. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B 
A)  Technician A 
B)  Technician B 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 11

Most FWD vehicles use a removable __________ that is bolted to the unibody to support the engine and transaxle along with the front suspension.

Accepted Answer

A)  crumple zone 
B)  complete heavy metal frame 
C)  subframe 
D)  unibody 
A)  crumple zone 
B)  complete heavy metal frame 
C)  subframe 
D)  unibody

Question 12

The ________ is all the parts of the vehicle that are not supported by springs, including the components that follow the road contours, such as wheels, tires, axles, and outboard brake assemblies.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reaction force 
B)  Sprung mass 
C)  Unsprung mass 
D)  Weightless area 
A)  Reaction force 
B)  Sprung mass 
C)  Unsprung mass 
D)  Weightless area

Question 13

All of the following are true about control arms, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  they come in several designs, such as wishbone and single-point control arms. 
B)  some designs require rods or struts to work with the control arm. 
C)  some designs include transverse and trailing control arms. 
D)  controls arms are classified as non load-bearing suspension parts. 
A)  they come in several designs, such as wishbone and single-point control arms. 
B)  some designs require rods or struts to work with the control arm. 
C)  some designs include transverse and trailing control arms. 
D)  controls arms are classified as non load-bearing suspension parts.

Question 14

Which of the following shock absorbers is also called as self-leveling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Automatic load-adjustable shock absorber 
B)  Electronic adjustable-rate shock absorber 
C)  Manual adjustable-rate shock absorbers 
D)  Gas-pressurized shock absorbers 
A)  Automatic load-adjustable shock absorber 
B)  Electronic adjustable-rate shock absorber 
C)  Manual adjustable-rate shock absorbers 
D)  Gas-pressurized shock absorbers

Question 15

Unsprung mass is all these EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  wheels. 
B)  axles. 
C)  frame. 
D)  outboard brake assemblies. 
A)  wheels. 
B)  axles. 
C)  frame. 
D)  outboard brake assemblies.

Question 16

The coil spring can be mounted on the _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rear shock 
B)  Upper control arm 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B 
A)  Rear shock 
B)  Upper control arm 
C)  Both A and B 
D)  Neither A nor B

Question 17

The hydraulic shock absorber and the hydraulic strut provide their ________ action by transferring oil under pressure through valves in the piston, which restrict the oil flow.

Accepted Answer

A)  Resistance 
B)  Dampening 
C)  Pressure 
D)  Absorption 
A)  Resistance 
B)  Dampening 
C)  Pressure 
D)  Absorption

Question 18

What type of spring is mounted on a strut suspension system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leaf spring 
B)  Coil spring 
C)  Torsion bar 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Leaf spring 
B)  Coil spring 
C)  Torsion bar 
D)  None of the above

Question 19

In ________ vehicle suspensions, the coil spring is mounted between the axle housing and the vehicle body.

Accepted Answer

A)  Rigid-axle leaf-spring 
B)  Rigid nondrive axle 
C)  Rigid-axle coil-spring 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Rigid-axle leaf-spring 
B)  Rigid nondrive axle 
C)  Rigid-axle coil-spring 
D)  None of the above

Question 20

Coil springs are available in all of the following designs, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  variable pitch spring. 
B)  uniform pitch spring. 
C)  constant rate spring. 
D)  random rate spring. 
A)  variable pitch spring. 
B)  uniform pitch spring. 
C)  constant rate spring. 
D)  random rate spring.

Tech A says all ball joints are loaded. Tech B says on a short/long-arm suspension system, the upper ball joint is normally a follower ball joint. Who is correct?

The _______ connect(s) the wheels to the suspension and steering system.

In ________ axles, the axle bearing is placed on the outside of the axle housing.

A ________ not only holds the vehicle's wheels in position, but it also drives them.

Which of the four parts listed below is not an example of an elastic part in the suspension system?

________ used in vehicles store very large amounts of energy; thus, extreme caution is required when removing and installing them.

All of the following are true about electronic adjustable-rate shock absorbers, EXCEPT:

The coils used on the front suspension of vehicles may be evenly spaced, called ________, or unevenly spaced.

Technician A says both live axles and dead axles can support the weight of the vehicle. Technician B says only live axles can support the weight of the vehicle and propel the vehicle also. Who is correct?

Technician A says a shock absorber dampens spring oscillation. Technician B says there is oil in the shock that heats up as it absorbs the energy of the motion. Who is correct?

Most FWD vehicles use a removable __________ that is bolted to the unibody to support the engine and transaxle along with the front suspension.

The ________ is all the parts of the vehicle that are not supported by springs, including the components that follow the road contours, such as wheels, tires, axles, and outboard brake assemblies.

All of the following are true about control arms, EXCEPT:

Which of the following shock absorbers is also called as self-leveling?

Unsprung mass is all these EXCEPT:

The coil spring can be mounted on the _________.

The hydraulic shock absorber and the hydraulic strut provide their ________ action by transferring oil under pressure through valves in the piston, which restrict the oil flow.

What type of spring is mounted on a strut suspension system?

In ________ vehicle suspensions, the coil spring is mounted between the axle housing and the vehicle body.

Coil springs are available in all of the following designs, EXCEPT:

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Exam 9: Suspension Systems

Tech A says all ball joints are loaded. Tech B says on a short/long-arm suspension system, the upper ball joint is normally a follower ball joint. Who is correct?

The _______ connect(s) the wheels to the suspension and steering system.

In ________ axles, the axle bearing is placed on the outside of the axle housing.

A ________ not only holds the vehicle's wheels in position, but it also drives them.

Which of the four parts listed below is not an example of an elastic part in the suspension system?

________ used in vehicles store very large amounts of energy; thus, extreme caution is required when removing and installing them.

All of the following are true about electronic adjustable-rate shock absorbers, EXCEPT:

The coils used on the front suspension of vehicles may be evenly spaced, called ________, or unevenly spaced.

Technician A says both live axles and dead axles can support the weight of the vehicle. Technician B says only live axles can support the weight of the vehicle and propel the vehicle also. Who is correct?

Technician A says a shock absorber dampens spring oscillation. Technician B says there is oil in the shock that heats up as it absorbs the energy of the motion. Who is correct?

Most FWD vehicles use a removable __________ that is bolted to the unibody to support the engine and transaxle along with the front suspension.

The ________ is all the parts of the vehicle that are not supported by springs, including the components that follow the road contours, such as wheels, tires, axles, and outboard brake assemblies.

All of the following are true about control arms, EXCEPT:

Which of the following shock absorbers is also called as self-leveling?

Unsprung mass is all these EXCEPT:

The coil spring can be mounted on the _________.

The hydraulic shock absorber and the hydraulic strut provide their ________ action by transferring oil under pressure through valves in the piston, which restrict the oil flow.

What type of spring is mounted on a strut suspension system?

In ________ vehicle suspensions, the coil spring is mounted between the axle housing and the vehicle body.

Coil springs are available in all of the following designs, EXCEPT:

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Safety

Basic Tools and Precision Measuring

Fasteners and Thread Repair

Wheels and Tires

Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Tire and Wheel Diagnosis and Service

Wheel Bearing and Seal Service

Suspension System Service

Steering Systems

Steering Diagnosis and Service

Wheel Alignment Principles

Drive Axle Shafts and Cv Joints

Wheel Alignment Adjustments

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