CAADE Vehicle Construction and Parts 3

Question 1

Which glass type is used for automotive side windows because it shatters into small, relatively harmless pebbles upon breakage?

Accepted Answer

Tempered glass

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Laminated glass

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Borosilicate glass

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Polycarbonate glass

Question 2

What is the difference between a MacPherson strut and a double-wishbone suspension design in terms of vehicle construction?

Accepted Answer

MacPherson combines the shock absorber and spindle into one unit; double-wishbone uses separate upper and lower control arms

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MacPherson uses two control arms; double-wishbone uses one integrated strut assembly

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MacPherson is only for rear axles; double-wishbone is only for front axles

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MacPherson requires a subframe; double-wishbone does not

Question 3

What is a 'torque box' in the context of unibody vehicle construction?

Accepted Answer

A reinforced structural section at the junction of the rocker panel and floor pan that resists twisting forces

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The housing for the transmission and differential assembly

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A gearbox inspection port used during damage assessment

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The mounting bracket for the engine torque strut

Question 4

When assessing damage to a vehicle's door, what is the term for the structural beam inside the door that provides side-impact protection?

Accepted Answer

Side impact beam or intrusion bar

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Door sill reinforcement

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Hinge pillar gusset

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Striker plate brace

Question 5

Which vehicle construction technology uses computer-designed sections that progressively buckle in sequence to maximize energy absorption?

Accepted Answer

Programmed deformation or 'triggered' crush zones

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Progressive crash management system

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Sequential airbag deployment architecture

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Staggered unibody reinforcement

Question 6

What is the function of the firewall (also called the dash panel or bulkhead) in vehicle construction?

Accepted Answer

It separates the engine compartment from the passenger cabin and provides structural support

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It prevents the hood from opening at highway speeds

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It houses the vehicle's fuse box and relay center exclusively

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It acts as the mounting surface for the front bumper reinforcement

Question 7

In vehicle construction, what is the purpose of 'hem flanges' on body panels?

Accepted Answer

They are folded edges where two panels are crimped together to form a finished, strong seam

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They are decorative stamped lines that define body style

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They are the gaps between panels measured during alignment inspection

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They are attachment points for body side moldings