Question 1

The differential keeps the drive wheels rotating at the same speed when the vehicle changes direction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Why is a flywheel weighted?

Accepted Answer

A flywheel's weight, once turning, helps to rotate the crankshaft and tends to reduce engine vibrations.

Question 3

Gear ratios are computed by dividing the drive gear by the driven gear.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

What is the name of the transmission design which uses two hydraulic clutches, two bands, two planetary gearsets, an overrunning clutch, and a valve body?

Accepted Answer

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Question 5

Constant velocity automatic transaxles utilize multiple gears to achieve fuel economy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The word transmission refers to transmissions and transaxles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Two technicians are discussing clutch linkages. Technician A says that many modern trucks use a mechanical linkage. Technician B says that many passenger vehicles utilize a hydraulic clutch linkage. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   A only
B)   B only
C)   Both A and B
D)   Neither A nor B

Question 8

A typical drive shaft has two U-joints, a slip joint and a driveshaft tube.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The transmission housing is made of cast iron or aluminum.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are four major internal components of a modern torque converter?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Two technicians are discussing clutch packs. Technician A says that a clutch pack and drum are serviced as a unit. Technician B says that clutch packs consist of a piston assembly, a drum, and steel and friction clutch plates. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   A only
B)   B only
C)   Both A and B
D)   Neither A nor B

Question 12

Which gear is the reverse drive gear in a cluster gear?

Accepted Answer

A)   Second gear
B)   Third gear
C)   Fourth gear
D)   Fifth gear

Question 13

The torque converters replaces the clutch assembly in a vehicle with an automatic transmission.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

What part of the clutch mechanism is considered to be part of the engine assembly?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

A transmission uses a driveshaft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Two technicians are discussing electronic control of transmissions. Technician A says that control is based on hydraulic and vacuum controls. Technician B says that the transmission contains several computer sensors and actuators. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A)   A only
B)   B only
C)   Both A and B
D)   Neither A nor B

Question 17

What component replaces the clutch assembly in an automatic transmission?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

What is a compound gearset?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Briefly describe how a CVT changes torque and speed output.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Which component is excluded from the clutch assembly?

Accepted Answer

A)   Pressure plate
B)   Torque converter
C)   Friction disc
D)   Release bearing

Exam 8: Transmissions and Driveline Systems

The differential keeps the drive wheels rotating at the same speed when the vehicle changes direction.

Why is a flywheel weighted?

Gear ratios are computed by dividing the drive gear by the driven gear.

What is the name of the transmission design which uses two hydraulic clutches, two bands, two planetary gearsets, an overrunning clutch, and a valve body?

Constant velocity automatic transaxles utilize multiple gears to achieve fuel economy.

The word transmission refers to transmissions and transaxles.

Two technicians are discussing clutch linkages. Technician A says that many modern trucks use a mechanical linkage. Technician B says that many passenger vehicles utilize a hydraulic clutch linkage. Who is correct?

A typical drive shaft has two U-joints, a slip joint and a driveshaft tube.

The transmission housing is made of cast iron or aluminum.

What are four major internal components of a modern torque converter?

Two technicians are discussing clutch packs. Technician A says that a clutch pack and drum are serviced as a unit. Technician B says that clutch packs consist of a piston assembly, a drum, and steel and friction clutch plates. Who is correct?

Which gear is the reverse drive gear in a cluster gear?

The torque converters replaces the clutch assembly in a vehicle with an automatic transmission.

What part of the clutch mechanism is considered to be part of the engine assembly?

A transmission uses a driveshaft.

Two technicians are discussing electronic control of transmissions. Technician A says that control is based on hydraulic and vacuum controls. Technician B says that the transmission contains several computer sensors and actuators. Who is correct?

What component replaces the clutch assembly in an automatic transmission?

What is a compound gearset?

Briefly describe how a CVT changes torque and speed output.

Which component is excluded from the clutch assembly?