SUSPENSION AND STEERING EXAM
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A+)
It is proper procedure that all lug nuts must be torqued and that all lug nuts must be
properly sequenced when tightening. - ANSWERTrue
All of the following statements about wheel bolt patterns are correct, EXCEPT: -
ANSWERA.) 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: -
ANSWERBead seat.
Rim width is the distance across the ___________ at the ____________. -
ANSWERRim flanges , bead seat
Aluminum wheels do what better than steel wheels? - ANSWERDissipate 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. -
ANSWERStar Pattern
With safety in mind, manufacturers and legislators insist that wheels designed for
passenger cars and light trucks be equipped with
_____________________________________________ type rims. - ANSWERDrop
center
The _________ of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the
centerline of the wheel. - ANSWERWheel offset
Wheel offset can be either ________, _________, or ____________. -
ANSWERPositive 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. - ANSWERLug 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. -
ANSWERself sealing tires
The aspect ratio of a tire is: - ANSWERratio of height to width
________ will increase the vehicle's fuel efficiency and tire life by reducing the
effects of pressure loss due to permeation. - ANSWERNitrogen filling
These tires are for emergency use only and must not be driven past 50 mph and no
further than 50 miles. - ANSWERSpace 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? - ANSWERNeither A nor B
The aspect ratio of a tire is what? - ANSWERA 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? - ANSWERNondirectional tread
patterns
Which of the following is a clear indicator that the tire is at the end of its legal life? -
ANSWERTread depth is below the level of built-in wear indicators
A tire date code reads 2521. When was it manufactured? - ANSWER25th week of
the year 2021
When attempting a repair on a damaged tire all the following are true; EXCEPT: -
ANSWERA tire plug by itself is an acceptable repair.
TPMS sensors can be mounted by which of the following methods? - ANSWERValve
stem mounted, Banded
The __________ measures the air pressure in a tire by monitoring wheel speeds. -
ANSWERindirect system
There are two basic configurations used to monitor the vehicle's tire pressures:
________ and ________. - ANSWERDirect; 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. - ANSWERCentrifugal switch
The air pressure on a vehicle with TPMS is supposed to be 35 psi. Technician A
says that one some vehicles, a 5 psi drop below 35 psi will cause the TPMS light to
illuminate. Technician B says that over-inflation of a tire will cause the light to
illuminate. Who is correct? - ANSWERBoth A and B
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS(RATED
A+)
It is proper procedure that all lug nuts must be torqued and that all lug nuts must be
properly sequenced when tightening. - ANSWERTrue
All of the following statements about wheel bolt patterns are correct, EXCEPT: -
ANSWERA.) 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: -
ANSWERBead seat.
Rim width is the distance across the ___________ at the ____________. -
ANSWERRim flanges , bead seat
Aluminum wheels do what better than steel wheels? - ANSWERDissipate 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. -
ANSWERStar Pattern
With safety in mind, manufacturers and legislators insist that wheels designed for
passenger cars and light trucks be equipped with
_____________________________________________ type rims. - ANSWERDrop
center
The _________ of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the
centerline of the wheel. - ANSWERWheel offset
Wheel offset can be either ________, _________, or ____________. -
ANSWERPositive 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. - ANSWERLug 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. -
ANSWERself sealing tires
The aspect ratio of a tire is: - ANSWERratio of height to width
________ will increase the vehicle's fuel efficiency and tire life by reducing the
effects of pressure loss due to permeation. - ANSWERNitrogen filling
These tires are for emergency use only and must not be driven past 50 mph and no
further than 50 miles. - ANSWERSpace 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? - ANSWERNeither A nor B
The aspect ratio of a tire is what? - ANSWERA 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? - ANSWERNondirectional tread
patterns
Which of the following is a clear indicator that the tire is at the end of its legal life? -
ANSWERTread depth is below the level of built-in wear indicators
A tire date code reads 2521. When was it manufactured? - ANSWER25th week of
the year 2021
When attempting a repair on a damaged tire all the following are true; EXCEPT: -
ANSWERA tire plug by itself is an acceptable repair.
TPMS sensors can be mounted by which of the following methods? - ANSWERValve
stem mounted, Banded
The __________ measures the air pressure in a tire by monitoring wheel speeds. -
ANSWERindirect system
There are two basic configurations used to monitor the vehicle's tire pressures:
________ and ________. - ANSWERDirect; 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. - ANSWERCentrifugal switch
The air pressure on a vehicle with TPMS is supposed to be 35 psi. Technician A
says that one some vehicles, a 5 psi drop below 35 psi will cause the TPMS light to
illuminate. Technician B says that over-inflation of a tire will cause the light to
illuminate. Who is correct? - ANSWERBoth A and B
