LV04 Remove and Replace Chassis Units & Components

Test 1

Welcome to your practice IMI Awards under pinning knowledge assessment.

You have 30 minutes to answer 15 multiple choice questions.

Good Luck

1. Failure to record onto the job card the full amount of time you have spent repairing a vehicle will:
a) increase company costs and increase company profits
b) reduce the customer's charges and reduce company profits
c) reduce company costs and increase company profits
d) increase the customer's charges and reduce company profits

2. Which of the following faults could be caused by worn shock absorbers?

a) Increase in braking distance
b) Poor vehicle acceleration
c) Reduced road spring oscillation
d) Decrease in braking distance

3. A driver complains of steering wheel 'shimmy' that gets worse as the vehicle's speed increases.
This most likely indicates:
a) the tyre pressures are too high
b) the front wheels need balancing
c) the wheel alignment needs adjusting
d) the shock absorbers need replacing

4. In relation to steering geometry 'Negative Offset' is produced when the:

a) centre lines through both steering arms intersect at a point just in front of the rear axle
b) slip angles of the rear tyres are larger than the slip angles of the front tyres
c) centre line through the swivel pin intersects the centre line of the wheel below
ground level
d) centre line through the swivel pin intersects the centre line of the wheel above
ground level

5. The presence of air in a hydraulic braking system will cause:

a) a very 'spongy' brake pedal during braking
b) corrosion of the brake lines and pistons
c) a significant reduction in braking efficiency
d) the brake fluid to boil under prolonged braking

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6. In vehicle suspension what does the term ‘dive’ refer to?
a) The dipping and rising of the vehicle on uneven road surfaces
b) The lifting of the front of the vehicle during acceleration
c) The leaning movement of the body when turning
d) The dipping of the front of the vehicle during braking

7. In relation to steering, 'oversteer' is produced during cornering when the:

a) slip angles of the rear tyres are smaller than the slip angles of the front tyres
b) slip angles of the front tyres are the same as the slip angles of the rear tyres
c) slip angles of the rear tyres are larger than the slip angles of the front tyres
d) rear wheels of a car are carrying much less load than the front wheels

8. Which of the following faults will change the camber angle?

a) Very high tyre pressures
b) Unbalanced front wheels
c) A buckled front wheel
d) Incorrect toe setting

9. ONE advantage of alloy road wheels compared with steel road wheels is they:
a) increase unsprung weight
b) reduce unsprung weight
c) are cheap to manufacture
d) reduce heat transfer

10. In relation to steering geometry, the purpose of the 'castor angle' is to:
a) allow for the deflection of the wheels
b) provide self centering of the steering
c) provide toe-out on turns when cornering
d) provide centre point steering layout

11. When carrying out a routine vehicle service you should report any defects
that you find to your supervisor so that:
a) the customer can be contacted to get their authority to do the extra work
b) you can't be blamed if the vehicle goes wrong after you have done the service
c) you show to your supervisor that you are observant and knowledgeable
d) the additional parts required can be ordered without any further delay

12. In relation to steering geometry 'camber angle' is defined as:

a) the outward or inward tilt of the road wheel
b) the angle between the kingpin and the wheel
c) the backward tilt of the kingpin or swivel pin
d) the inward tilt of the kingpin or swivel pin

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13. In the picture below of a brake caliper, what is the function of the component labeled 2?

a) To hold the brake disc to the wheel

b) To ensure the brake disc runs true
c) To pull the brake pads away from the disc
d) To push the brake pads against the disc

14. In a hydraulic power steering system the maximum pressure is limited by the:
a) hydraulic pump
b) MAP sensor
c) control valve
d) relief valve

15. After fitting component labeled 4 in the drum brake diagram below, what must you do?

a) Drive the vehicle

b) Check the springs
c) Check the adjustment
d) Bleed the brakes

End of Assessment

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