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Vehicle Controls and Components Quiz

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Which pedal is used to slow down or stop a vehicle?

Brake pedal

Explanation

Controls braking mechanism.

What does the acronym ABS stand for in automotive technology?

Anti-Lock Braking System

Explanation

Prevents wheels from locking during braking.

What is the purpose of the radiator in a vehicle?

To regulate the engine temperature

Explanation

Cools down the engine.

Which type of transmission allows for automatic shifting between gears without manual intervention?

Automatic transmission

Explanation

Shifts gears automatically.

Which component of the braking system converts hydraulic pressure into mechanical force to stop the vehicle?

Brake caliper

Explanation

Clamps brake pads onto rotors.

Which component is responsible for igniting the fuel-air mixture in the engine?

Spark plug

Explanation

Produces sparks for combustion.

What does the 'OBD' in OBD-II (On-Board Diagnostics) stand for?

On-Board Diagnosis

Explanation

Monitors vehicle's health status.

What does the term 'torque' refer to in the context of vehicle mechanics?

The rotational force produced by the engine

Explanation

Engine's twisting power.

Which safety feature helps prevent the wheels from locking up during hard braking?

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Explanation

Maintains steering control during braking.

#10

What does the acronym RPM stand for in the context of vehicle engines?

Revolutions Per Minute

Explanation

Engine's rotational speed.

#11

Which part of the vehicle's suspension system helps reduce body roll during cornering?

Sway bar (anti-roll bar)

Explanation

Minimizes lateral vehicle movement.

#12

In a vehicle's electrical system, what does the alternator primarily do?

Charges the battery and powers electrical components

Explanation

Generates electricity for the vehicle.

#13

What is the function of the throttle body in a vehicle's engine?

To regulate the flow of air into the engine

Explanation

Controls engine's air intake.

#14

Which component is responsible for converting mechanical energy from the engine into electrical energy to charge the battery?

Alternator

Explanation

Generates electricity for the vehicle.

#15

Which part of the vehicle's suspension system provides a pivot point for steering movement?

Ball joint

Explanation

Connects steering knuckles to control arms.

Vehicle Controls and Components Quiz

Which pedal is used to slow down or stop a vehicle?

What does the acronym ABS stand for in automotive technology?

What is the purpose of the radiator in a vehicle?

Which type of transmission allows for automatic shifting between gears without manual intervention?

Which component of the braking system converts hydraulic pressure into mechanical force to stop the vehicle?

Which component is responsible for igniting the fuel-air mixture in the engine?

What does the 'OBD' in OBD-II (On-Board Diagnostics) stand for?

What does the term 'torque' refer to in the context of vehicle mechanics?

Which safety feature helps prevent the wheels from locking up during hard braking?

What does the acronym RPM stand for in the context of vehicle engines?

Which part of the vehicle's suspension system helps reduce body roll during cornering?

In a vehicle's electrical system, what does the alternator primarily do?

What is the function of the throttle body in a vehicle's engine?

Which component is responsible for converting mechanical energy from the engine into electrical energy to charge the battery?

Which part of the vehicle's suspension system provides a pivot point for steering movement?

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