BASIC VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES 2:
SUSPENSION/STEERING AND CHASSIS
EXAM
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. - Correct Answers -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? - Correct
Answers -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? - Correct
Answers -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? - Correct Answers -1. Makes it easier for the
vehicle to follow the course the driver intends.
2. Uses Vehicle Dynamic Control to gently apply the brakes to the inside wheels.
How do run-flat tires work? - Correct Answers -Use reinforced sidewalls to support
vehicle weight if there's loss of air pressure
, What does the structural rigidity of a chassis affect? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -
Uses Vehicle Dynamic Control to selectively apply brake pressure.
What does the Utili-track system do? - Correct Answers -Customize cargo area by
varying attachment points within tie-down range
What is the advantage of a 4-wheel independent suspension? - Correct Answers -A
disturbance in one wheel has no limited effect on the opposite wheel
What are the features of power steering? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -1. Combines
a coil spring and shock absorber / strut into one unit.
2. Provides the most comfortable ride on a wide variety of road Surfaces
3. Provides excellent durability and takes up little space.
What are Noise, and Harshness (NVH) countermeasures that Nissan uses? - Correct
Answers -1. Gas-filled struts used as hydraulic body dampers
.2. Tuned intake systems that use resonators.
SUSPENSION/STEERING AND CHASSIS
EXAM
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. - Correct Answers -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? - Correct
Answers -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? - Correct
Answers -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? - Correct Answers -1. Makes it easier for the
vehicle to follow the course the driver intends.
2. Uses Vehicle Dynamic Control to gently apply the brakes to the inside wheels.
How do run-flat tires work? - Correct Answers -Use reinforced sidewalls to support
vehicle weight if there's loss of air pressure
, What does the structural rigidity of a chassis affect? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -
Uses Vehicle Dynamic Control to selectively apply brake pressure.
What does the Utili-track system do? - Correct Answers -Customize cargo area by
varying attachment points within tie-down range
What is the advantage of a 4-wheel independent suspension? - Correct Answers -A
disturbance in one wheel has no limited effect on the opposite wheel
What are the features of power steering? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -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? - Correct Answers -1. Combines
a coil spring and shock absorber / strut into one unit.
2. Provides the most comfortable ride on a wide variety of road Surfaces
3. Provides excellent durability and takes up little space.
What are Noise, and Harshness (NVH) countermeasures that Nissan uses? - Correct
Answers -1. Gas-filled struts used as hydraulic body dampers
.2. Tuned intake systems that use resonators.
