NOCTI Automotive Technology 2

Question 1

What type of system uses hydraulic pressure transmitted through brake fluid to actuate wheel brakes?

Accepted Answer

Hydraulic brake system

Answer

Pneumatic brake system

Answer

Mechanical linkage system

Answer

Electronic brake system

Question 2

What is the purpose of the ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) in a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Prevent wheel lockup during hard braking to maintain steering control

Answer

Increase brake pad life by reducing friction

Answer

Automatically apply brakes when the vehicle exceeds the speed limit

Answer

Balance brake force equally between all four wheels at all times

Question 3

A vehicle pulls consistently to one side during normal braking. Which component is the MOST likely cause?

Accepted Answer

Seized or sticking brake caliper on the pulling side

Answer

Worn tie rod end

Answer

Faulty wheel speed sensor

Answer

Worn control arm bushing

Question 4

Which suspension component directly connects the wheel hub/steering knuckle to the vehicle frame and controls wheel travel?

Accepted Answer

Control arm

Answer

Tie rod

Answer

Sway bar link

Answer

Shock absorber

Question 5

What causes brake fade in a heavily used drum brake system?

Accepted Answer

Heat buildup reducing friction between shoes and drum

Answer

Excessive brake fluid pressure

Answer

Air entering the brake lines

Answer

Worn wheel bearings causing drum wobble

Question 6

What is the recommended action when a disc brake rotor measures below the manufacturer's minimum thickness specification?

Accepted Answer

Replace the rotor

Answer

Resurface the rotor on a brake lathe

Answer

Apply a friction coating to restore thickness

Answer

Use thicker brake pads to compensate

Question 7

Which type of wheel bearing is most commonly found on the front non-drive axle of modern front-wheel-drive vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Ball bearing hub assembly

Answer

Tapered roller bearing

Answer

Needle roller bearing

Answer

Sleeve bushing bearing