Quiz 3: Vehicle Construction Technology

The term vehicle construction refers to how a passenger car, truck, van, or SUV is assembled at the factory.

The vehicle body provides a protective outer hull, or "shell," around the outside of an automobile.

The vehicle body can be made from steel, aluminum, fiberglass, plastic, or composite.

Body-over-frame or full frame construction is commonly used on pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles (SUVs), and most full-size vans.

A mid-engine, front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicle has both the engine and transaxle in the front.

All-wheel drive systems use a transfer case to send power to two differentials and all wheels.

A rear-engine, rear-wheel drive (RRD) vehicle has the engine centrally located, right behind the front seat.

A hardtop does not have a center pillar to support the roof, so the roof must be reinforced to provide enough strength.

In 1959, the first driver's side air bag was introduced in the passenger car.

The purpose of the EPA is to coordinate government and industry action to protect the Earth's environment from chemical damage.

The front section, also called the nose section, includes all of the following EXCEPT: A) the bumper B) the grille C) the engine D) the roof panel

The nickname ____ is used to refer to the front body section. A) cowl B) front clip C) C-pillar D) unibody

The vehicle's ____ typically includes the body parts that form the passenger compartment. A) center section B) left side C) rear section D) right side

Which of the following is Least-Likely a drivetrain design? A) Front-wheel drive B) Rear-wheel drive C) Four-wheel drive D) Front-engine drive

A(n) ____ is the smallest body classification. A) intermediate car B) full size car C) compact car D) luxury car

All of the following terms are used to describe basic body shapes or roof designs in use today EXCEPT: A) two-door sedan B) four-door liftback C) SUV D) van

A ____ is a steel, aluminum, or plastic sheet stamped or molded into a body part. A) C-pillar B) floor tunnel C) panel D) front clip

____ are the box members extending out near the bottom of the front section. A) Frame rails B) Cowls C) Panels D) A-pillars

The ____ is the assembly of panels at the rear of the front section, right in front of the windshield. A) A-pillar B) B-pillar C) cowl D) torque steer

____ are reinforced body areas for holding the upper parts of the suspension system. A) Crush zones B) Shock towers C) Front clips D) Panels

The part that is MOST-Likely to be referred to as a firewall or front bulkhead is: A) the dash panel B) the front fenders C) the bumper D) the hood

The ____ is the main structural section in the bottom of the passenger compartment. A) crush zone B) shock tower C) floor plan D) frame rail

____ are strong beams that fit at the bottom of the door openings. A) Rocker panels B) Cowls C) B-pillars D) Vehicle chassis

Which of the following statements is LEAST-likely true? A) The rear frame rails are strong boxed structures that give strength to the rear of the vehicle. B) The deck lids are the large, side body sections that extend from the side doors back to the rear bumper. C) The dash assembly, sometimes called the instrument panel, is the assembly including the soft dash pad, instrument cluster, radio, heater and air-conditioning controls, vents, and similar parts. D) The trunk floor panel is a stamped steel part that forms the bottom of the rear storage compartment.

____ are thick gauge supports that extend across the frame rails of both unitized and full frame vehicles. A) Frame rails B) Rocker panels C) Crush zones D) Cross members

____ are areas in the unibody that are intentionally made weaker in order to collapse during a collision. A) A-pillars B) Crush zones C) C-pillars D) Floor tunnels

____ is a measurement of how well a motor vehicle moves through wind without resistance. A) Torque steer B) Drive line configuration C) Aerodynamics D) Cowl

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

While having a discussion Technician A says that steel will resist rust and corrosion much longer than aluminum.Technician B says that aluminum will resist rust and corrosion much longer than steel.Who is correct? A) A only B) B only C) Both A and B D) Neither A nor B

While having a discussion, Technician 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.Technician 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

The _________________________ includes the frame, engine, suspension system, steering system, and other mechanical parts with the body removed.

A(n) ______________________________ is manufactured by using water under high pressure to force straight box extruded frame rails into the desired shape or contour.

A(n) _________________________ mounts sideways in the engine compartment.

______________________________ are done using a real vehicle carrying sensor-equipped dummies that show how much impact passengers would suffer during a collision.

List the names of the largest US auto manufacturers.

What is the difference between anticorrosion materials and sound-deadening materials?

What are the characteristics of a front-engine, front-wheel drive (FF) vehicle?

What is the difference between plastic and fiberglass?