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Question 1

If the shock absorbers are defective

Answer 1

the wheels will rebound excessively after the car hits a bump

Question 2

Some cylinder heads are made of aluminum because

Answer 2

it is light and conducts heat well

Question 3

Disk brakes are sometimes used only on the front wheels because

Answer 3

the front wheels provide most of the stopping force

Question 4

In a 12-volt system, when the electirc current ins 12 volts, the battery is

Answer 4

discharging

Question 5

In a hydraulic system, a 2-inch dieameter master cylinder drives a 1 inch diameter wheel cylinder, If we move the piston 3 inches into the master cylinder

Answer 5

the force will be reduced at the wheel cylinder

Question 6

A higher viscosity rating is applied to oil that is

Answer 6

thicker

Question 7

If a car has a fuel injector, it will not have

Answer 7

a carburetor

Question 8

When the brake shoes wear down too much, you are likely to see ______ in the drums

Answer 8

scouring (gouges)

Question 9

When you see blue smoke coming from the tailpipe, you should check the

Answer 9

piston rings

Question 10

If a car suddenly stops responding to the starter and the headlights do not light, what would be the most likely problem

Answer 10

the battery terminals or cables are corroded

Question 11

If a manual transmission is in neutral

Answer 11

the engine can run without moving the car

Question 12

When you bolt a cylinder head into place you should

Answer 12

observe proper tightening torque

Question 13

If the oil light comes on while you are driving

Answer 13

as soon as it is safe, pull over to find the problem

Question 14

Which components are not found in a car with electronic ignition

Answer 14

coil wire and distributor

Question 15

If it’s hard to shift gers in a car with manual transmission

Answer 15

check the free play on the clutch

Question 16

To improve safety during sudden stops, many cars have an

Answer 16

antilock braking system (ABS)

Question 17

_______uses sensors to detect wheel rotation

Answer 17

antilock brakes

Question 18

If a wheel starts to skid during braking, the ABS ________ to that brake then starts pumping the brake

Answer 18

reduces pressure

Question 19

_____ is a good feature on ice or snow

Answer 19

antilock brake system

Question 20

Brakes that can not use hydraulics

Answer 20

parking brakes

Question 21

__________ require a more complicated parking brake

Answer 21

disc brakes

Question 22

A ___________ has a rotor, that revolves with the wheel and a pair of stationary pads that create friction when they press against the rotor

Answer 22

a disc brake

Question 23

____ are a big improvement over drum brakes because of their shorter stopping distances and better control

Answer 23

disk brakes

Question 24

The horseshoe-shaped _____ holds the pads

Answer 24

caliper

Question 25

After being machined several times, disc brakes become too thin, risking a heat buildup and reduced stopping power called

Answer 25

fading

Question 26

Drum brakes operate by

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expanding two brake shoes inside a large cylinder called a drum

Question 27

A _______ operates the brake by moving the shoes toward the drum

Answer 27

wheel cylinder

Question 28

In drum brakes, friction between the ______ and the ____ creates stopping power

Answer 28

shoes and the drum

Question 29

Wheel cylinders have ___________ that must be replaced when they wear out

Answer 29

rubber pistons