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LESSON ESP 2: AUTOMOTIVE NOMEMCLATURE. (10/10)

B2.1. Which of the following terms is commonly used to describe any rail of a
frame running lengthwise along the side of the vehicle ?

A. Body panel

B. Sidemember

C. Crossmember

D. All the mentioned terms

B2.2. Which of the following terms is used to describe the automobile

construction, in which the frame and part of the body form a single assembly ?

A. Unibody

B. Ladder frame

C. Body-on-Frame

D. Sub-frame

B2.3. Student A says that the word “chassis” comes from and old French word
meaning “frame”. Student B says that in automotive technology the meaning of
the term "chassis" expanded to include not just the car's frame but also the parts
and systems that direct and support it. Who is correct ?

A. Student A

B. Student B

C. Both students are correct

D. Neither student is correct

B2.4. The term "muffler" in section 2 of Lesson ESP 2 is closest in meaning to

_______.

A. headlight
B. silencer

C. hood

D. bumper

B2.5. The term "unibody" in section 1.2. of Lesson ESP 2 is closest in meaning to
_______.

A. integral body

B. body-on-frame

C. separate body

D. single body

B2.6. The part of the car shown as number (1) in Fig. 2a is called a ______.

A. roof

B. trunk

C. muffler

D. wheel

B2.7. The part of a car shown as number (4) in Fig. 2a is called a ______.

A. hood

B. rear door

C. silencer

D. side mirror
B2.8. The part of a car shown as number (8) in Fig. 2a is called a ______.

A. muffler

B. tire

C. silencer

D. number plate

B2.9. Which term is used to name the car part shown as number (9) in Fig. 2a ?

A. Headlight

B. Tail light

C. Number plate

D. Muffler

B2.10. Which term is used to describe the car part shown as number (12) in Fig.
2b ?

A. Steering wheel

B. Satnav

B. Air vent

D. Dashboard

LESSON ESP 3: TYPES OF PASSENGER CARS. (10/10)

B3.1. Which of the below-given terms are used to describe a thing that is used for
transporting people or goods from one place to another ?

A. Motor car

B. Passenger car

C. Vehicle

D. All the mentioned terms

B3.2. Which of the following terms is used to call a wheeled motor vehicle, whose
main function is to transport people rather than goods ?

A. Car
B. Automobile

C. Bus

D. All the mentioned terms

B3.3. The following are typical characteristics of sedans, EXCEPT :

A. Rear door opening upwards and being hinged at roof level.

B. Two rows of seats.

C. Less steeply sloping roofline than a coupe.

D. Three-box design with the engine at the front and the cargo area at the rear.

B3.4. Which of the following terms is used to call a motor vehicle, which has
usually four wheels and is designed to seat maximum 9 people with luggage ?

A. Car

B. Passenger car

C. Automobile

D. All the mentioned terms

B3.5. Which of the following is the distinctive feature of a hatchback ?

A. Rear door opening upwards and being hinged at roof level.

B. Designed to seat maximum 25 people

C. Two doors and two rows of seats.

D. All of the mentioned features.

B3.6. Which type of the car is shown as number (1) in Fig. 3 ?

A. Pickup

B. Coupe

C. Hatchback

D. Convertible

B3.7. Which type of the car is shown as number (2) in Fig. 3 ?

A. Sedan

B. Coupe

C. Crossover

D. Minivan

B3.8. Which type of car is shown as number (3) in Fig. 3 ?

A. Cabriolet

B. Sports car

C. Coupe

D. SUV

B3.9. Which term is used to call the type of car shown as number (4) in Fig. 3 ?
A. Pickup

B. Hatchback

C. Cabriolet

D. SUV

B3.10. Which term is used to call the type of car shown as number (7) in Fig. 3 ?

A. Pickup

B. MPV

C. Cabriolet

D. SUV

LESSON ESP 4: WHEELS AND TIERS. (9/10)

B4.1. The wheel and tire assemblies do all of the following, EXCEPT :

A. Aim the car

B. Bear the vehicle weight

C. Reduce friction in the chassis

D. Absorb small road shocks

B4.2. Which of the following statements is NOT true ?

A. The function of the wheel is to absorb small road shocks.

B. Tires provide sufficient traction for driving and braking.

C. Tires provide adequate steering control and directional stability.

D. The wheel and tire assemblies support the weight of the vehicle.

B4.3. Which of the following statements are true ?

A. The tire carcass comprises plies forming the basic shape of the tire and its beads.

B. The automotive wheel consists of the disc that spins on the axle and the rim onto
which the tire is mounted.

C. The tire tread is the layer of rubber bonded around the outer circumference of the
tire casing.
D. All the mentioned statements.

B4.4. When discussing the tire construction, the term "bias ply" is closest in
meaning to ________.

A. Radial ply

B. Belted-bias ply

C. Complex ply

D. Diagonal ply

B4.5. The letter at the end of the tire size code system adopting in 1989, for
example "H" in "P213/70HR14 82H", refers to the ______.

A. ply patterns used when building tires, such as radial or diagonal.

B. optimal speed that the tire can safely maintain over time.

C. maximum load, which the tire can carry at maximum inflation.

D. purposes that the tire serves, such as for cars or commercial vehicles.

B4.6. If a tire size code reads “P213/70R14 82H”, the tire _______.

A. inflation pressure is 70 kPa

B. design is belted bias.

C. aspect ratio is 82

D. section width is 213 mm

B4.7. If the code P215/60R15 87H appears on a tire, the “H” means that _____

A. the tire section width is 215 millimeters.

B. the tire should be mounted on a 15-inch wheel.

C. the maximum load the tire can carry is 545 kg.

D. the tire can endure a maximum speed of 130 mph.

B4.8. Technician A says a space-saver spare tire weights less than an ordinary tire.
Technician B says a space-saver spare should be used for as short a time as
possible. Who is correct ?
A. A only

B. B only

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

B4.9. Which of the below-given measurements of a tire must match the wheel rim
diameter and wheel rim width, respectively ?

A. Tire aspect ratio and width of the tire at the beads.

B. Tire inner diameter and tire section height.

C. Tire inner diameter and width of the tire at the beads.

D. All of the mentioned measurements.

B4.10. A says that the width of the tire at the beads must match the wheel rim
width onto which the tire mounts. B says that a tire manufacturer may allow a
tire mounted onto a wheel having rim width somewhat larger than the width of
the tire at the beads. Who is correct ?

A. Only A

B. Only B

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

LESSON ESP 5: DRIVE LAYOUT. (10/10)

B5.1. When discussing the automotive drivetrain, the term "transmission" is

closest in meaning to _______.

A. driveshaft

B. gearbox

C. clutch

D. differential

B5.2. The term "propeller shaft" shown in Fig. 4.1. is nearest in meaning to
_______.
A. driveline

B. transmission

C. driveshaft

D. axle shafts

B5.3. An automotive drive layout in which the front wheels provide the power to
move the vehicle is called :

A. RWD

B. FWD

C. 4WD

D. AWD

B5.4. An automotive drive layout in which the rear wheels provide the power to
move the vehicle is called :

A. RWD

B. FWD

C. 4WD

D. AWD

B5.5. In most cars with FWD, the transmission and final drive are together in one
unit, called a ______.

A. transaxle

B. transmission

C. gearbox

D. differential
B5.6. The component of the drivetrain shown as number 1 in Fig. 5 is called :

A. Gearbox

B. Axle

C. Clutch

D. U-Joint

B5.7. The component of the drivetrain shown as number 2 in Fig. 5 is called :

A. Gearbox

B. CV joint

C. Differential

D. Clutch

B5.8. The component of the drivetrain shown as number 3 in Fig. 5 is called :

A. Gearbox

B. Transfer case
C. Drive shaft

D. Differential

B5.9. The component of the drivetrain shown as number 4 in Fig. 5 is called :

A. Gearbox

B. Final drive

C. Transfer case

D. Drive shaft

B5.10. The component of the drivetrain shown as number 5 in Fig. 5 is called :

A. Axle shaft

B. Differential

C. Propeller shaft

D. Drive shaft

LESSON ESSP 6: BRAKING SYSTEM. (9/10)

B6.1. Braking is produced by the frictional effect between the brake drum and
the _______.

A. brake lining

B. wheel-cylinder piston

C. master-cylinder piston

D. brake pedal

B6.2. During braking, the brake shoe is moved outward to press against the
________.

A. wheel piston or cylinder

B. brake drum or disc

C. brake lining

D. wheel rim or axle

B6.3. In the hydraulic-brake system, movement of a piston in the master
cylinder produces hydraulic pressure which causes movement of the
______.

A. electrically

B. by air pressure

C. by vacuum

D. hydraulically

B6.4. In the hydraulic-brake system, movement of a piston in the master cylinder

produces hydraulic pressure which causes movement of the ________.

A. brake pedal

B. brake shoes

C. brake drum

D. brake disc

B6.5. Rubber parts in the hydraulic braking system will swell and disintegrate
from the effects, in the system, of ________.

A. mineral oil

B. high pressure

C. brake fluid

D. low pressure

B6.6. Drum brakes _______.

A. use friction pads

B. are usually on the rear wheels only

C. are relatively new technology

D. use a rotor
B6.7. Which component of a braking system is shown as number 1 in Fig. 6 ?

A. Brake booster

B. Brake pedal

C. Disc brake

D. Master cylinder

B6.8. Which component of a braking system is shown as number 2 in Fig. 6 ?

A. Master cylinder

B. Brake shoe

C. Drum brake

D. Brake booster

B6.9. Which component of a braking system is shown as number 3 in Fig. 6 ?

A. Master cylinder

B. Brake caliper

C. Brake Disc

D. Wheel cylinder

B6.10. Which component of a braking system is shown as number 6 in Fig. 6 ?

A. Brake booster

B. Wheel cylinder

C. Disc brake

D. Master cylinder

B6.11. Which component of a braking system is shown as number 7 in Fig. 6 ?

A. Brake drum

B. Brake pedal

C. Drum brake

D. Master cylinder

B6.12. Which component of a braking system is shown as number 8 in Fig. 6 ?

A. Brake booster

B. Brake pedal

C. Disc brake

D. Master cylinder

E. Brake shoe

LESSON ESP 7: SUSPENTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS. (9/10)

B7.1. The knuckle ________.

A. attaches the shock absorber to the frame

B. joins the suspension to the wheel

C. attaches the Panhard rod to the rear axle

D. joins the shock absorber piston to the piston rod.

B7.2. A control arm attaches to _______.

A. a Panhard rod and a frame bushing or strut rod

B. a frame member and the knuckle or wheel flange

C. a frame member and a ball joint or bushing

D. an antiroll bar and the stub axle or radius rod

B7.3. Antiroll bars ________.

A. help support the car

B. control jounce and rebound

C. transfer cornering load back to the inner wheel

D. maintain ride height when the car is loaded

B7.4. Which type of spring is the least space efficient and lightweight ?

A. Leaf spring

B. Coil spring

C. Torsion bar

D. Air spring

B7.5. Technician A says that shock absorbers damp spring action. Technician B
says that shock absorbers may provide a limit for suspension travel. Who is
correct ?

A. A only

B. B only

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B
B7.6. Which component of a suspension system is shown as number 1 in Fig. 7 ?

A. Coil spring

B. Strut

C. Leave spring

D. Shock absorber

B7.7. Which component of a suspension system is shown as number 4 in Fig. 7 ?

A. Coil spring

B. Strut

C. Leave spring

D. Shock abs orber

B7.8. Which component of a suspension system is shown as number 5 in Fig. 7 ?

A. Coil spring

B. Strut

C. Leave spring

D. Shock absorber

B7.9. Which component of a suspension system is shown as number 6 in Fig. 7 ?

A. Lower control arm

B. Antiroll bar

C. Upper control arm

D. Torsion bar

B7.10. Which component of a suspension system is shown as number 8 in Fig. 7 ?

A. Lower control arm

B. Antiroll bar

C. Upper control arm

D. Torsion bar
LESSON ESP 8: TYPES OF SUSPENTION SYSTEMS. (8/10)

B8.1. Technician A says that suspension extension is known as 'bounce'.

Technician B says that suspension compression is called 'jounce'. Who is correct ?

A. A only

B. B only

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

B8.2. Solid rear axles are :

A. Inexpensive

B. Simple

C. Strong

D. All of the above

B8.3. An independent suspension uses which of the following ?

A. Stub axles

B. Tube axle

C. I-beam axle

D. Solid axle

B8.4. Which is the most common front suspension on late-model cars ?

A. Beam axle

B. Strut

C. SLA

D. I-beam

B8.5. A modified strut suspension differs from a MacPherson strut suspension in

which of the following ways ?

A. It has no antiroll bar

B. It uses torsion bars

C. The coil spring is not integral with the strut

D. The strut does not attach to the body or frame

B8.6. In which of the following ways does a strut/SLA suspension differ from a
MacPherson strut suspension ?

A. It uses torsion bars

B. The coil spring is not integral with the strut

C. The base of the strut has a pivot

D. The top of the strut has a pivot

B8.7. The control arms of a strut/SLA suspension connect to the knuckle

through :

A. Antiroll bars

B. Ball joints

C. Metal bushings

D. Strut rods

B8.8. Strut/SLA suspensions are used in :

A. FWD cars only

B. RWD cars only

C. Heavy trucks only

D. Both FWD and RWD cars

B8.9. A transverse link, joined to the frame at one end and the beam axle or axle
housing at the other, is called _______.

A. an axle rod

B. a Panhard rod

C. a MacPherson strut

D. a trailing arm
B8.10. Technician A says that ball joints are suspension couplings that allow
suspension compression. Technician B says that bushings are suspension
couplings that allow suspension compression. Who is correct ?

A. A only

B. B only

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

LESSON ESP 9: STEERING SYSTEMS. (10/10)

B9.1. The steering linkage on a rack and pinion steering system consists of
______.

A. a center link and two tie rods

B. two tie rods

C. a rack and a pitman arm

D. a center link and a drag link

B9.2. The axis on which the steering knuckle pivots is called the _____ axis.

A. knuckle

B. radius

C. Ackermann

D. steering

B9.3. Technician A says that in parallelogram steering linkages, a drag link can be
used to connect the pitman arm to the rest of the linkage. Technician B says that
the pitman arm can be connected directly to the center link in a parallelogram
linkage. Who is correct ?

A. Only A

B. Only B

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B
B9.4. A standard steering gear transfers motion to the pitman arm, while a rack
and pinion steering gear transfers motion from the rack to the ______.

A. pinion

B. tie rods

C. steering gear housing

D. steering shaft

B9.5. Technician A says that manual steering gears generally do not require
periodic lubricating fluid changes. Technician B says that gear oil is a commonly
specified lubricant for manual steering gears. Who is correct ?

A. A only

B. B only

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

B9.6. What component is shown as number (4) in Fig. 9 ?

A. Center link

B. Idler arm

C. Tie rod

D. Pitman arm
B9.7. What component is shown as number (5) in Fig. 9 ?

A. Center link

B. Tie rod

C. Idler arm

D. Pitman arm

B9.8. Which of the following terms is used to name the part shown as number (10)
in Fig. 9 ?

A. Steering gearbox

B. Steering knuckle

C. Outer tie rod end

D. Inner tie rod end

B9.9. The steering system part shown as number (7) in Fig. 9 is commonly called :

A. Inner tie rod end

B. Outer tie rod end

C. Tie rod

D. Center link

B9.10. The steering system part shown as number (8) in Fig. 9 is commonly called
:

A. Inner tie rod end

B. Outer tie rod end

C. Tie rod

D. Center link

LESSON ESP 10: STEERING GEOMETRY ANGLES. (8/10)

B10.1. Which of the following is not a steering geometry term ?

A. Caster Axis Inclination

B. Toe C. Camber angle

D. Steering Axis Inclination

B10.2. The steering geometry angle that defines the inward or outward tilt of the
top of the tire, viewed from the front of the car, is called the ________.

A. Toe

B. Caster angle

C. Camber angle

D. SAI

B10.3. A tire that is straight up and down, perpendicular to the road has _______.

A. zero caster

B. zero toe

C. zero SAI

D. zero camber

B10.4. Which is the term used to describe the angle formed by the steering axis
and a vertical line running through the center of the wheel and tire ?

A. Camber angle

B. Caster angle

C. Toe-in

D. Toe-out

B10.5. Viewed from the front of the car, SAI is the angle between the steering axis
and _______.

A. a vertical line

B. total camber

C. total caster

D. a horizontal line

B10.6. Which of the following steering geometry angles most affect tire wear ?

A. Camber, toe, and toe-out on turns

B. Caster, camber, and steering axis inclination

C. Steering angle, camber, and caster axis inclination

D. Caster, camber, and steering angle

B10.7. Technician A says that caster angle affects a vehicle's directional stability.
Technician B says that the steering axis tilts toward the front of the car, the wheel
has negative caster. Who is right ?

A. Only A

B. Only B

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

B10.8. Technician A says that, if camber is unequal side-to-side, the car pulls to
the side with more positive camber. Technician B says that, if caster is unequal
side-to-side, the car pulls to the side with more positive caster. Who is right ?

A. Only A

B. Only B

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

B10.9. Technician A says that camber and toe are usually nonadjustable angles.
Technician B says that SAI and toe-out on turns are usually non-adjustable
angles. Who is right ?

A. Only A

B. Only B

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

B10.10. The car will pull toward the side with _________ .

A. less caster

B. more caster
C. less toe

D. more toe

LESSON ESP 11: ELECTRIC VEHICLES. (5/5)

B11.1. Which of the following are advantages of EVs over ICEVs ?

A. No gasoline required

B. Lower amount of pollution

C. Low maintenance

D. All of the mentioned advantages

B11.2. All of the following are disadvantages of EVs in comparison with ICEVs,
EXCEPT :

A. Shorter driving range

B. Easy driving

C. Battery replacement

D. Longer recharge time

B11.3. Which is the chief reason why EVs would not replace ICEVs in Vietnam in
the near future ?

A. Global warming

B. Battery recharge points

C. Climate change

D. Convenience to drive

B11.4. What are the reasons that would make ICEVs being still in use in Vietnam
in incoming years ?

A. The initial investment

B. Long driving range

C. Shortage of electricity

D. All of the mentioned reasons

B11.5. Which is the main difference between EVs and ICEVs as far as the
construction is concerned ?

A. Brakes

B. Suspensions

C. Powertrain

D. All of the mentioned

LESSON ESP 12: HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLES. (5/5)

B12.1. Which of the following statements is NOT true ?

A. A hybrid vehicle is a type of vehicle that uses two or more distinct types of power.

B. A hybrid electric vehicle is one that often combines gasoline engine system with
electric motor system.

C. A hybrid electric automobile is one that combines internalcombustion-engine

system with an electric propulsion system.

D. A hybrid vehicle is a type of vehicle that uses two or more internalcombustion

engines to drive all wheels.

B12.2. The term "power-split hybrid" is closest in meaning to _______.

A. series hybrid

B. series-parallel hybrid

C. parallel hybrid

D. mild parallel hybrid

B12.3. Which of the following is primary differences between ICEVs and HEVs in
respect of their operational and functional principles ?

A. Suspension systems

B. Braking systems

C. Powertrains

D. Steering systems

B12.4. What component is shown as number (5) in Fig. 12 ? the ________.

A. Electric motor

B. Converter

C. Electric generator

D. Battery

B12.5. What component is shown as number (6) in Fig. 12 ?

A. Gasoline engine

B. Power-split device

C. Gearbox

D. Differential

B12.6. Which of the following statements is probably true ? Group of answer

choices

A. In series hybrids, only the internal combustion engine drives the drivetrain.

B. In parallel hybrids, only the electric motor drives the drivetrain.

C. In split-power hybrids, the ICE's power is split between driven wheels and non-
driven wheels.

D. None of the mentioned statements is probably true.

B12.7. Which of the following statements are probably true ? Group of answer
choices

A. Modern HEVs use the system called “regenerative braking” in which the battery
recharges a little whenever the driver brakes.

B. Regenerative brakingis an energy recovery mechanism that slows down a moving

vehicle by converting its kinetic energy into a form that can be either used
immediately or stored until needed.

C. All of the mentioned statements are probably true.

D. The regenerative braking contributes noticeably to the improving fuel economy of

hybrid electric vehicles.