1) In a power-assisted, rack-and-pinion steering gear, pressure for assistance is applied to the: a) input pinion. b) track rod swivel joint. c) rack piston. d) rack bellows. 2) The flow-control valve in power steering pumps limits fluid flow at: (check one box only) a) high pump speeds. b) low pump speeds. c) when parking. d) at full steering lock. 3) Tire information is molded into: a) the rim. b) the sidewall. c) the bead diameter. d) the tread. 4) Vehicles with diagonal-split braking systems usually have: a) no steering axis inclination. b) negative scrub radius. c) positive scrub radius. d) negative camber. 5) The power-steering rotary control valve is located: a) on the steering box input. b) on the steering pump. c) on the Pitman shaft. d) in the steering knuckle. 6) The Pitman arm on a steering box is splined to the: a) worm shaft. b) pinion shaft. c) steering column. d) sector shaft. 7) A voided suspension bush is one which: a) allows compliance in a given direction. b) can only be fitted to independent suspension. c) is used with load-adjustable shock absorbers. d) must be lubricated at regular intervals. 8) All passenger vehicles steer only the two front wheels. a) True. b) False. 9) On a power steering system, the torsion bar is connected between the: a) steering column and the input shaft. b) input shaft and the pinion. c) input shaft and the rack. d) power piston and the rack. 10) A “live” rear axle, fitted with coil springs, can be located laterally by a: a) traction bar. b) Watts linkage. c) De Dion tube. d) torque tube. 11) Excessive wear in the middle of a tire tread could indicate: a) excess negative camber. b) wheels not running parallel. c) over-inflation. d) under-inflation. 12) Flat-base rims are usually used on: a) front-wheel-drive passenger vehicles. b) rear-wheel-drive passenger vehicles. c) vehicles using large cross-ply tires. d) vehicles using low-profile radial tires. 13) Excessive wear on the outside of the tire could indicate: a) excessive positive camber. b) excessive negative camber. c) high tire pressures. d) low tire pressures. 14) The worm shaft in a steering box is supported by: a) bushes at each end. b) the steering column. c) bearings at each end. d) the steering column and a bush. 15) An aspect ratio of 75% indicates that: a) the height of the tire is 25% greater than its width. b) the width of the tire is 75% of its height. c) the height of the tire is 25% less than its width. 16) The steering column on a rack-and-pinion steering box is connected to the: a) pinion. b) rack. c) bellows. d) tie-rods. 17) The recirculating-ball steering box is a combination of the principles of: a) the worm-and-wheel, and worm-and-nut. b) the worm-and-nut, and worm-and-sector. c) the worm-and-sector and worm-and-wheel. d) the worm-and-peg, and worm-and-nut. 18) The included angle is a combination of: a) toe-in and toe-out. b) caster and camber. c) camber and steering axis inclination. d) turning radius and Ackerman angle. 19) If rims are replaced, rim offset must stay the same, otherwise: a) toe-in will increase. b) camber settings will change. c) caster will decrease. d) scrub radius will change. 20) Tubeless tires have no inner tubes because they have: a) a special outer-casing compound. b) an increased number of casing plies. c) a soft-rubber inner-casing liner. d) high-tensile steel beads. 21) In radial tires, the bracing belt cords run: a) 15° to the direction of travel. b) 40° to the direction of travel. c) 70° to the direction of travel. d) 90° to the direction of travel. 22) Toe-out of the front wheels when turning corners: a) is caused by excessive camber. b) reduces tire scrubbing. c) increases tire scrubbing. d) is caused by rim offset. 23) The main function of grooves in the tread pattern is to: a) increase traction on dry surfaces. b) indicate when the tire is worn out. c) reduce road noise intrusion. d) clear water from the contact patch. 24) There are two basic types of automotive steering boxes. These are? a) Hydraulic and Pneumatic. b) Recirculating Ball and Power Assisted. c) Rack and Pinion and Worm Gearing. d) Power Assisted and Hydraulic. 25) In the ‘Rack and Pinion’ system, the pinion rotation moves the: a) rack from side to side. b) steering shaft from side to side. c) rack in and out. d) steering shaft in and out. 26) A ‘Rack and Pinion’ steering system is used on:  a) heavy-duty commercial vehicles. b) medium-duty commercial vehicles. c) transit buses. d) light passenger vehicles. 27) The function of a Panhard rod is to: a) allow the axle to move horizontally. b) allow the front axle to move vertically. c) locate the front axle longitudinally. d) locate the rear axle laterally. 28) Which of the following is NOT one of the purposes of a ‘Rack and Pinion’ bellow? a) To protect the internal components from dirt. b) To contain the lubrication grease in the steering component. c) To assist with the steering effort. 29) Technician A says that steering joints need to be lubricated with a grease gun, while Technician B says that steering joints are sealed units and do not need lubricating. Who is right? a) Technician A. b) Technician B. c) Both A & B. d) Neither A nor B. 30) The effort by the driver is transferred from the steering wheel down: a) the steering column to the steering box. b) the steering column to the road wheels. 31) The rack in a ‘Rack and Pinion’ system is supported at each end by a: a) roller bearing. b) nylon bush. c) spring-loaded yoke. d) rubber stop. 32) The rack in a ‘Rack and Pinion’ system is held in contact with the pinion by a: a) roller bearing. b) nylon bush. c) spring-loaded yoke. d) rubber stop. 33) The well formed in a light vehicle wheel rim is designed to: a) provide a smooth ride. b) assist in removing and fitting the tire. c) increase the volume of air in the tire. d) prevent the tire rolling off the rim. 34) In a ‘Rack and Pinion’ system, the smaller the pinion gear, the heavier the steering. a) True. b) False. 35) When checking tire pressures, you must make sure that the gauge is accurate. If the gauge is reading high, it could lead to the tire being: a) under-inflated. b) over-inflated. 36) Radial ply tires have: a) stiffer sidewalls than bias ply tires. b) softer sidewalls than bias ply tires. c) smaller sidewalls than bias ply tires. d) larger sidewalls than bias ply tires. 37) Technician A says that radial tires grip the road better because they have higher rolling resistance. Technician B says that radial tires are better because they run hotter than cross-ply tires. Who is right? a) Technician A. b) Technician B. c) Both A & B. d) Neither A nor B. 38) A tire with an aspect ratio of 45% is: a) a high profile tire. b) a small bead tire. c) a low profile tire. d) a cross-ply tire. 39) When a tire is marked as 'Temporary Use Only', this means: a) it can only be used for a short term. b) it is only suitable to use as a spare tire and to move the vehicle to a safe place while the original tire is repaired. c) it is not recommended for high speed driving. d) it does not have an inner tube.

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