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BASIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES 2:
SUSPENSION/STEERING AND CHASSIS
Exam Questions And Answers 100% Pass
Welcome to the Basic Vehicle Technologies 2: Suspension/Steering and Chassis eLearning and
certification test. This course is based on a series of topics from the Virtual Academy Systems
Encyclopedia. - Answer✔Suspension Systems: Suspension Design, Handling Characteristics
Suspension Components: Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bars, Soft-Mount Suspension Subframes
Suspension Designs: Independent Multi-link Suspension, Independent Strut Front Suspension
Steering Systems: Power Steering, Rack-and-Pinion Steering, Electrically Driven Hydraulic
Power Steering, Electric Power-assisted Steering
Advanced Handling Technologies: Active Understeer Control, Active Trace Control, Active
Ride Control
Chassis Design: Chassis Philosophy, Structural Rigidity; Noise, Vibration, and Harshness; Front
Midship (FM) Platform
Body Construction: Unibody Construction, Body-on-Frame Construction, Utili-track System
What's the purpose of benchmarking in the vehicle manufacturing process? - Answer✔1. Identify
competitive strengths and weaknesses of competitive vehicles.
2. Manufacturers set standards by which they will judge their own new vehicle.
What three functions should tire tread design provide on a wet surface? - Answer✔1. Provide the
actual grip.
2. Channel away most of the water via large grooves in the tread.
3. Mop up remaining water through channels and small slits in the tread.
What does Active Understeer Control do? - Answer✔1. Makes it easier for the vehicle to follow
the course the driver intends.
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2. Uses Vehicle Dynamic Control to gently apply the brakes to the inside wheels.
How do run-flat tires work? - Answer✔Use reinforced sidewalls to support vehicle weight if
there's loss of air pressure
What does the structural rigidity of a chassis affect? - Answer✔1. Reduces squeaks and rattles
caused by chassis flex.
2. Contributes to noise reduction.
3. Allows the body's crumple zones to absorb impact energy in a controlled manner.
What are the advantages of electric power-assisted steering? - Answer✔1. Compact design
allows for smaller engine bay.
2. Varies the amount of power assist based on vehicle speed.
How does Active Trace Control help enhance steering response? - Answer✔Uses Vehicle
Dynamic Control to selectively apply brake pressure.
What does the Utili-track system do? - Answer✔Customize cargo area by varying attachment
points within tie-down range
What is the advantage of a 4-wheel independent suspension? - Answer✔A disturbance in one
wheel has no limited effect on the opposite wheel
What are the features of power steering? - Answer✔1. Includes speed-sensitive function for ease
of steering.
2. Reduces steering effort, especially in low-speed turns and parking maneuvers.
What do stabilizer bars do? - Answer✔1. Help keep the vehicle level during cornering.
2. Transfer force from the one side of the body to the other.
3. Link the left and right sides of the suspension together.
What does an independent strut front suspension do? - Answer✔1. Combines a coil spring and
shock absorber / strut into one unit.
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BASIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES 2:
SUSPENSION/STEERING AND CHASSIS
Exam Questions And Answers 100% Pass
Welcome to the Basic Vehicle Technologies 2: Suspension/Steering and Chassis eLearning and
certification test. This course is based on a series of topics from the Virtual Academy Systems
Encyclopedia. - Answer✔Suspension Systems: Suspension Design, Handling Characteristics
Suspension Components: Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bars, Soft-Mount Suspension Subframes
Suspension Designs: Independent Multi-link Suspension, Independent Strut Front Suspension
Steering Systems: Power Steering, Rack-and-Pinion Steering, Electrically Driven Hydraulic
Power Steering, Electric Power-assisted Steering
Advanced Handling Technologies: Active Understeer Control, Active Trace Control, Active
Ride Control
Chassis Design: Chassis Philosophy, Structural Rigidity; Noise, Vibration, and Harshness; Front
Midship (FM) Platform
Body Construction: Unibody Construction, Body-on-Frame Construction, Utili-track System
What's the purpose of benchmarking in the vehicle manufacturing process? - Answer✔1. Identify
competitive strengths and weaknesses of competitive vehicles.
2. Manufacturers set standards by which they will judge their own new vehicle.
What three functions should tire tread design provide on a wet surface? - Answer✔1. Provide the
actual grip.
2. Channel away most of the water via large grooves in the tread.
3. Mop up remaining water through channels and small slits in the tread.
What does Active Understeer Control do? - Answer✔1. Makes it easier for the vehicle to follow
the course the driver intends.
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2. Uses Vehicle Dynamic Control to gently apply the brakes to the inside wheels.
How do run-flat tires work? - Answer✔Use reinforced sidewalls to support vehicle weight if
there's loss of air pressure
What does the structural rigidity of a chassis affect? - Answer✔1. Reduces squeaks and rattles
caused by chassis flex.
2. Contributes to noise reduction.
3. Allows the body's crumple zones to absorb impact energy in a controlled manner.
What are the advantages of electric power-assisted steering? - Answer✔1. Compact design
allows for smaller engine bay.
2. Varies the amount of power assist based on vehicle speed.
How does Active Trace Control help enhance steering response? - Answer✔Uses Vehicle
Dynamic Control to selectively apply brake pressure.
What does the Utili-track system do? - Answer✔Customize cargo area by varying attachment
points within tie-down range
What is the advantage of a 4-wheel independent suspension? - Answer✔A disturbance in one
wheel has no limited effect on the opposite wheel
What are the features of power steering? - Answer✔1. Includes speed-sensitive function for ease
of steering.
2. Reduces steering effort, especially in low-speed turns and parking maneuvers.
What do stabilizer bars do? - Answer✔1. Help keep the vehicle level during cornering.
2. Transfer force from the one side of the body to the other.
3. Link the left and right sides of the suspension together.
What does an independent strut front suspension do? - Answer✔1. Combines a coil spring and
shock absorber / strut into one unit.
2|Page
