AD Pre-School Terms

Question 1

Two thicknesses of glass with a clear plastic laminate between the two thicknesses. This type of glass is used in windshields due to federal mandates.

Answer 1

Safety Plate

Question 2

One thickness of heat treated glass. This glass shatters into very small pieces when broken. Used in back and side glass.

Answer 2

Tempered Glass

Question 3

One thickness of sheet glass and one thickness of double sheet glass with the plastic laminate between the two thicknesses. This type of glass may be found in some older automobiles, RVs, trucks and busses.

Answer 3

Safety Sheet

Question 4

Glass that has an even colored tint throughout the glass.

Answer 4

Tinted Glass

Question 5

Glass that has a heavier tint along its top edge, which gradually decreased in density near the normal line of vision.

Answer 5

Shaded Glass

Question 6

This method of forming parts is done by pouring liquid metal into a mold.

Answer 6

Casting

Question 7

Process similar to blacksmiths making horseshoes. Ingots or blocks of metal are heated and then shaped with special power hammers. The hammering aligns the molecules of the metal to give it greater strength.

Answer 7

Forging

Question 8

Sheet metal is prepared by taking a hot slab of metal from a furnace and rolled to get a desired thickness. Then the metal is stamped by power presses.

Answer 8

Stamping

Question 9

Parts that act as supports for the front and/or rear face bar or fascia.

Answer 9

Bumper Supports

Question 10

Another name for a bumper cover that is usually found on unibody vehicles.

Answer 10

Fascia

Question 11

An appearance part located on the front end of the vehicle that helps channel air to the radiator and protects some parts from road debris.

Answer 11

Grille

Question 12

This part forms the housing for the front suspension on a unitized vehicle and is critical for the handling and safety of the vehicle.

Answer 12

Fender Apron

Question 13

This non-structural part attaches to the fender apron/wheelhouse and keeps water and debris from being splashed into the engine compartment.

Answer 13

Fender Liner / Fender Skirt / Inner Shield / Splash Shield

Question 14

A metal or plastic part surrounding another part. It is often found around lamps or accessories. When it is around a headlamp, it is sometimes called a headlamp door.

Answer 14

Bezel

Question 15

Sheet metal panels which are welded together and form the front of the body shell or passenger compartment of the vehicle.

Answer 15

Cowl and Dash Assembly