Departmental Test Questions
Department: Steering, Suspension and Brakes (SSB)
Topic: Suspension
Questions:
1. What is the primary function of a suspension system in a vehicle?
a) Improve fuel efficiency
b) Enhance engine performance
c) Provide comfort and stability
d) Increase braking power
2. Which does the term “ride height” refer to in a suspension system?
a) The height of the tires
b) The distance between the vehicle’s chassis and the ground
c) The length of the shock absorbers
d) The height of the control arms from ground
3. Which suspension system consists of upper and lower arms that allow for
more precise alignment and improved handling?
a) Leaf spring suspension
b) Solid axle suspension
c) Double wishbone suspension
d) MacPherson strut
4. Which suspension system is commonly found in modern passenger cars?
a) Beam axle
b) Leaf spring suspension
c) Independent suspension
d) Solid axle
5. Which of the following is the most common type of independent
suspension system?
a) Beam axle
b) MacPherson strut
c) Leaf spring
d) Rigid axle
6. What is the main purpose of a coil spring in a suspension system?
a) To enhance braking performance
b) To allow for axial movement
c) Absorb and dissipate energy from road impacts
d) Increase engine power
7. What does a sway bar do in a suspension system?
a) Increase engine power
b) Reduce body roll during cornering
c) Ensure braking performance
d) Improve fuel efficiency
8. What is the purpose of a damper in a suspension system?
a) Control oscillations and improve ride quality
b) Increase engine efficiency
c) Reduce tire wear
d) Enhance braking performance
9. Which type of a suspension system is most commonly used in heavy
trucks?
a) Air suspension
b) Leaf spring suspension
c) Independent suspension
d) Torsion bar suspension
10. What is the main purpose of a bushing in a suspension system?
a) Reduce friction between moving parts
b) Enhance braking performance
c) Increase vehicle speed and stability
d) Improve fuel efficiency
11. What material are most modern springs made from?
a) Plastic
b) Steel
c) Aluminum
d) Rubber
12. In a multi-link suspension system, what is the primary purpose of the
multiple links?
a) Reduce manufacturing costs
b) Simplify the design
c) Increase ride height
d) Provide precise control of wheel movement
13. What is the main function of a ball-joint in a suspension system?
a) To reduce friction between connected parts
b) Allow for pivoting movement of the control arms
c) Help in absorbing road shocks
d) To increase strength of joint