1) A rear suspension U-bolt: a) clamps the leaf spring to the chassis. b) separates each leaf of the spring. c) clamps the leaf spring to the axle housing. d) adjusts the spring tension. 2) The most widely used hydraulic shock absorber is the: a) McPherson strut. b) Direct telescopic type. c) Strut type. 3) The forces that cause a wheel and tire to bounce are created by: a) the shock absorber. b) the strut assembly. c) the suspension movement. 4) In a coil spring suspension, the coils must always be evenly spaced. a) True. b) False. 5) Slots or holes in the wheel center allow: a) reduction of wheel mass. b) flexibility in wheel design. c) air circulation around brake units. d) greater visual appeal. 6) A shock absorber that can be adjusted for dampening effect is called: a) air-adjustable. b) gas-pressurized. c) adjustable-rate. d) constant rate. 7) A coil spring in which the wire diameter decreases towards the end is a: a) constant rate spring. b) adjustable rate spring. c) controlled rate spring. d) progressive rate spring. 8) On leaf-spring rear axles, final drive pinion rising up on acceleration is controlled by the: a) short, stiff, front section of the spring. b) center bolt. c) lower control arm. d) swinging shackle. 9) The units of a motor vehicle supported on the suspension springs are known as the: a) unit weight. b) sprung mass. c) unsprung mass. d) tare weight. 10) The center bolt on leaf springs can be used to: a) locate the axle relative to the spring. b) clamp the spring to the axle. c) ensure all leaves carry the same load. d) maintain leaf alignment. 11) A torsion bar used as a suspension spring provides its springing action by: a) transferring load to the opposite wheel. b) twisting around its center. c) an integrated shock absorber. d) changing its length. 12) The purpose of the complete suspension system is to: a) isolate the vehicle body from the road. b) isolate the vehicle body from road shocks. c) isolate the vehicle body from vibrations. d) isolate the vehicle body from road shocks and vibration. 13) The stiffness of a coil spring can be increased by: a) stretching the spring. b) increasing the diameter of the wire. c) reducing the diameter of the wire. d) reducing the weight of the spring. 14) The suspension must keep the tires in contact with the road: a) regardless of the vehicle speed. b) at all times under all conditions. c) regardless of the road surface. d) regardless of the type of driving conditions. 15) A basic suspension system consists of: a) springs, shock absorbers, rod and ball joints. b) springs, axles, shock absorbers, rods and ball joints. c) springs, axles, shock absorbers, rods, arms, and ball joints. d) springs, shock absorbers, rods, arms and ball joints. 16) A standard hydraulic shock absorber is designed to: a) support part of vehicle mass. b) dampen spring oscillations. c) permit use of coil springs instead of leaf springs. d) improve rigidity of spring mountings. 17) The basic types of springs used in a suspension system can include: a) coil spring, leaf spring, torsion bar. b) coil spring, strut, McPherson strut. c) independent, McPherson strut, SLA. d) torsion bar, McPherson strut, SLA, Independent. 18) Coil springs are color coded at the time of manufacture. What does this code indicate? a) The date and place of manufacture. b) The desired location of the spring on a vehicle. c) The limit of its safe travel in compression and extension. d) The different load ratings for the spring. 19) The sprung mass of a vehicle refers to: a) the mass supported by the springs. b) the mass of the suspension. c) the mass of the wheel and brake assemblies. d) the mass of the springs. 20) Some vehicles have rubber springs attached to their coil spring suspensions. What is their purpose? a) To further increase the load ratings of color coded coil springs. b) To prevent metal-to-metal contact of the suspension parts when the coil springs are compressed. c) To stop suspension noises being transferred to the driver via the chassis composition. 21) Which of these types of torsion bar would have the highest spring rating? a) Short, thin. b) Long, thin. c) Short, thick. d) Long, thick. 22) Independent suspension: a) increases body roll. b) transmits movement from one wheel to the other. c) makes the ride softer. d) isolates the movement of a wheel from affecting the others. 23) Which of the following vehicle components is not part of the unsprung mass? a) The wheels. b) The chassis. c) The brakes. d) The tires. 24) The purpose of shock absorbers is to: a) support the weight of the vehicle. b) increase wheel bounce. c) compensate for weak springs. d) dampen spring oscillation. 25) The driving force in a rear wheel drive vehicle with leaf suspension is transmitted to the vehicle body at the: a) front shackle point. b) rear axle housing. c) tire contact patch. d) spring U-bolt. 26) Barrel-shaped springs: a) have longer suspension travel than cylindrical springs. b) exhibit constant deflection rate. c) give a harder ride under light load. 27) In a rear-wheel drive vehicle that uses a coil spring suspension system the driving force is transmitted to the vehicle body by the: a) springs. b) shock absorbers. c) wheel housing. d) control arms. 28) Shock absorbers convert the energy they absorb into: a) fluid pressure. b) heat. c) driving force. d) oil in the reservoir.

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