SUSPENSION AND STEERING EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
It is proper procedure that all lug nuts must be torqued and that all lug nuts must be
properly sequenced when tightening. - Correct Answers -True
Aluminum wheels do what better than steel wheels? - Correct Answers -Dissipate Heat
Typically, lug nuts are tightened in a crisscross pattern on four-stud wheels and in a
_______ arrangement for five-stud wheels until all the nuts are torqued. - Correct
Answers -Star Pattern
All of the following statements about wheel bolt patterns are correct, EXCEPT: - Correct
Answers -A.) Some bolt patterns consist of 4 holes
B.) Some bolt patterns consist of 5 holes
C.) Bolt patterns always consist of an odd number of holes
D.) Bolt patterns on larger, heavier vehicles usually have more wheel bolt holes. Answer
C
The edge of the rim that creates a seal between the tire bead and the wheel is the: -
Correct Answers -Bead seat.
Rim width is the distance across the ___________ at the ____________. - Correct
Answers -Rim flanges , bead seat
With safety in mind, manufacturers and legislators insist that wheels designed for
passenger cars and light trucks be equipped with
_____________________________________________ type rims. - Correct Answers -
Drop center
The _________ of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the
centerline of the wheel. - Correct Answers -Wheel offset
Wheel offset can be either ________, _________, or ____________. - Correct Answers
-Positive negative zero
You must use the correct type of wheel retaining _______ or ________, which include
_________ seat, ________ seat with washer, and _________ seat without washer for
the wheel. - Correct Answers -Lug stud , flat seat studs , tapered , flat , flat.
, ________ feature a lining that serves as a puncture sealant that can permanently seal
most punctures from nails, bolts, or screws up to 3/16" (5 mm) in diameter. - Correct
Answers -self sealing tires
The aspect ratio of a tire is: - Correct Answers -ratio of height to width
________ will increase the vehicle's fuel efficiency and tire life by reducing the effects of
pressure loss due to permeation. - Correct Answers -Nitrogen filling
These tires are for emergency use only and must not be driven past 50 mph and no
further than 50 miles. - Correct Answers -Space saver tires
Two technicians are discussing a tire with the size designation of P205/50R17 92H.
Technician A says that this tire fits a 15-inch rim. Technician B says that the tire will fit a
16-inch rim. Who is correct? - Correct Answers -Neither A nor B
The aspect ratio of a tire is what? - Correct Answers -A percentage of the section height
divided by the section width
Which of the following tread patterns is designed in such a way that the tire can be
mounted on the wheel for any direction of rotation? - Correct Answers -Nondirectional
tread patterns
Which of the following is a clear indicator that the tire is at the end of its legal life? -
Correct Answers -Tread depth is below the level of built-in wear indicators
A tire date code reads 2521. When was it manufactured? - Correct Answers -25th week
of the year 2021
When attempting a repair on a damaged tire all the following are true; EXCEPT: -
Correct Answers -A tire plug by itself is an acceptable repair.
TPMS sensors can be mounted by which of the following methods? - Correct Answers -
Valve stem mounted, Banded
The __________ measures the air pressure in a tire by monitoring wheel speeds. -
Correct Answers -indirect system
There are two basic configurations used to monitor the vehicle's tire pressures:
________ and ________. - Correct Answers -Direct; Indirect
The use of a(n) ________ in the TPMS sensor allows the sensor to go to sleep when
the vehicle stops, which extends battery life. - Correct Answers -Centrifugal switch
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
It is proper procedure that all lug nuts must be torqued and that all lug nuts must be
properly sequenced when tightening. - Correct Answers -True
Aluminum wheels do what better than steel wheels? - Correct Answers -Dissipate Heat
Typically, lug nuts are tightened in a crisscross pattern on four-stud wheels and in a
_______ arrangement for five-stud wheels until all the nuts are torqued. - Correct
Answers -Star Pattern
All of the following statements about wheel bolt patterns are correct, EXCEPT: - Correct
Answers -A.) Some bolt patterns consist of 4 holes
B.) Some bolt patterns consist of 5 holes
C.) Bolt patterns always consist of an odd number of holes
D.) Bolt patterns on larger, heavier vehicles usually have more wheel bolt holes. Answer
C
The edge of the rim that creates a seal between the tire bead and the wheel is the: -
Correct Answers -Bead seat.
Rim width is the distance across the ___________ at the ____________. - Correct
Answers -Rim flanges , bead seat
With safety in mind, manufacturers and legislators insist that wheels designed for
passenger cars and light trucks be equipped with
_____________________________________________ type rims. - Correct Answers -
Drop center
The _________ of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the
centerline of the wheel. - Correct Answers -Wheel offset
Wheel offset can be either ________, _________, or ____________. - Correct Answers
-Positive negative zero
You must use the correct type of wheel retaining _______ or ________, which include
_________ seat, ________ seat with washer, and _________ seat without washer for
the wheel. - Correct Answers -Lug stud , flat seat studs , tapered , flat , flat.
, ________ feature a lining that serves as a puncture sealant that can permanently seal
most punctures from nails, bolts, or screws up to 3/16" (5 mm) in diameter. - Correct
Answers -self sealing tires
The aspect ratio of a tire is: - Correct Answers -ratio of height to width
________ will increase the vehicle's fuel efficiency and tire life by reducing the effects of
pressure loss due to permeation. - Correct Answers -Nitrogen filling
These tires are for emergency use only and must not be driven past 50 mph and no
further than 50 miles. - Correct Answers -Space saver tires
Two technicians are discussing a tire with the size designation of P205/50R17 92H.
Technician A says that this tire fits a 15-inch rim. Technician B says that the tire will fit a
16-inch rim. Who is correct? - Correct Answers -Neither A nor B
The aspect ratio of a tire is what? - Correct Answers -A percentage of the section height
divided by the section width
Which of the following tread patterns is designed in such a way that the tire can be
mounted on the wheel for any direction of rotation? - Correct Answers -Nondirectional
tread patterns
Which of the following is a clear indicator that the tire is at the end of its legal life? -
Correct Answers -Tread depth is below the level of built-in wear indicators
A tire date code reads 2521. When was it manufactured? - Correct Answers -25th week
of the year 2021
When attempting a repair on a damaged tire all the following are true; EXCEPT: -
Correct Answers -A tire plug by itself is an acceptable repair.
TPMS sensors can be mounted by which of the following methods? - Correct Answers -
Valve stem mounted, Banded
The __________ measures the air pressure in a tire by monitoring wheel speeds. -
Correct Answers -indirect system
There are two basic configurations used to monitor the vehicle's tire pressures:
________ and ________. - Correct Answers -Direct; Indirect
The use of a(n) ________ in the TPMS sensor allows the sensor to go to sleep when
the vehicle stops, which extends battery life. - Correct Answers -Centrifugal switch
