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Transmission Systems & Drivetrain Practice Questions

Test your knowledge on clutches, manual and automatic gearboxes, epicyclic gear trains, and torque converters with these 13 multiple-choice questions.

Question 1

Release levers are pivoted on:

• A. springs.

• B. pins.

• C. threaded levers.

• D. levers.

Question 2

Clutch noises are most noticeable when the engine is:

• A. being started.

• B. idling.

• C. decelerating.

• D. accelerating.

Question 3

The device for smoothing out the power impulse from the engine is called:

• A. gearbox.

• B. flywheel.

• C. clutch.

• D. synchronizers.

Question 4

When the clutch is engaged, spring pressure clamps the friction disc between the pressure plate and the:

• A. reaction plate.

• B. clutch pedal.

• C. differential.

• D. flywheel.

Question 5

Clutch slip during engagement is particularly noticeable:

• A. when starting the engine.

• B. during acceleration.

• C. during idle.

• D. at low speed.

Question 6

When the second gear of a four speed gearbox is selected:

• A. torque is increased from the engine to the propeller shaft.

• B. torque is decreased from the engine to the propeller shaft.

• C. four gears are meshed.

• D. second motion shaft turns in the same direction of rotation as the engine.

Question 7

In the simple epicyclic gear train shown in Figure 1, reverse condition is obtained by:

(Refer to Figure 1 in image_5f2c1d.jpg – showing an epicyclic gear train with an annulus gear, planet pinions, sun gear, and planet carrier)

• A. locking together any two members while the third is being carried around by the teeth of the locked members.

• B. holding the annulus and the sun gear rotated.

• C. holding any one member and the two allowed to run freely.

• D. holding the planet carrier fixed while the sun is rotated.

Question 8

When torque increases, the speed:

• A. does not change.

• B. also increases.

• C. reduces.

• D. multiplies exponentially.

Question 9

Fluid coupling act as a/an:

• A. flexible power transmitting coupling.

• B. automatic gear changer.

• C. synchronizing device.

• D. three element torque multiplier.

Question 10

Brake bands and clutches of automatic gearboxes are controlled:

• A. electronically.

• B. electrically.

• C. mechanically.

• D. hydraulically.

Question 11

Select the name of part A on Figure 2:

(Refer to Figure 2 in image_5f2c1d.jpg – showing an exploded view of a synchromesh unit including blocker rings, synchronizer sleeve, snap rings, and part A)

• A. Hub.

• B. Spline shaft.

• C. Interlock shaft.

• D. Baulk ring.

Question 12

One component of the torque converter that allow multiplication of torque is the:

• A. Turbine.

• B. Impeller.

• C. Pump.

• D. Stator.

Question 13

The centre part of a universal joint is called the:

• A. trunnion

• B. joint.

• C. bearing.

• D. spider.