Apprentice MET Technician Quiz – Bodyshop Awards 2025

26 April 2025
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What is a common type of car suspension?

An electronic tie rod assembly

Macpherson strut and spring assembly

A rubber bush set up

An airbag type system

None

Why does an SRS control unit only have three mounting holes?

For the electrical connector to fit

So it isn’t fitted upside down

So you know it’s for the right car

So it is bolted on the correct way

None

What material is used in bulb filaments?

Xenon gas

Tungsten

Argon gas

Halogen

None

What type of current does a vehicle's 12v battery store?

Alternating and direct current

Direct current

Series current

Alternating current

None

What does the 235 stand for on a tyre size of 235/45R19?

The width of the tyre

How fast the car can go in kph

The maximum height and width limit of the wheel

The profile of the wheel

None

What is the minimum tread depth of a tyre?

1.6mm

2.5mm

2.0mm

1.0mm

None

What is the correct procedure when a SRS wire has been damaged?

Cut the wire back to a sound section, then repair using silver solder

Replace the SRS loom concerned/Manufacturer approved repair kit

Use a ‘Scotch Lock’ to carry out the repair

Cut out the damaged wire and splice in a new section

None

Why is it important to renew brake fluid on a regular basis?

There is no need

Brake fluid absorbs oxygen over time

The lubricant from the ABS system will contaminate the brake fluid over time

Brake fluid is hydroscopic and so absorbs water over time

None

What is a relay?

It is a type of fuse

It is an ECU

It joins wiring together

It is an electronically operated switch

None

10.

When carrying out a steering geometry check which of the following is correct?

Vehicle must be situated on level ground

All of the answers

The vehicle must be free of mechanical defect

The tyre pressures must be set correctly

The ride height or vehicle loading must be set correctly

None

11.

What is the correct procedure to adopt before working on an SRS system?

Adhere to the procedure given by the vehicle manufacturer

Disconnect the SRS ECU

Wear ear defenders and goggles in case the SRS system deploys when working on the system

Disconnect the alternator

None

12.

What does LIN stand for?

Line in network

Light internal node

Local interconnect network

Local internal network

None

13.

Where do you store an airbag when it has been removed?

In the boot

On a work bench

On the seat

Metal storage cupboard

None

14.

When a vehicle rotates around its vertical axis, this is known as?

Yaw

Under steer

Pitch

Over steer

None

15.

What units of pressure are tyres generally measured in?

Inches, Millimeters, Bar

KPa, PSI, Inches

Bar, PSI, KPa

PSI, Inches, Millimeters

None

16.

When viewed from above both front wheels are pointing outwards at the front. What effect would this have on the front tyres?

They would wear in the centre of the tread pattern

They would wear on the inner edges

They would wear on the outer edges

They would wear evenly across the tread

None

17.

What typical voltage do car systems operate with?

24 volts

5 volts

240 volts

12 volts

None

18.

What steering angle do you adjust when adjusting front track rods?

Toe angle

Caster

Camber

Thrust angle

None

19.

What is the angle called when the wheels tilt inwards at the top of the wheel?

Caster

Thrust angle

Camber

Toe angle

None

20.

What is a fuse used for?

Acts as a switch in a circuit

Repair a wiring link

Turn the circuit on

Safety device for an electrical circuit

None

21.

SRS is an abbreviation for:

Standard restraint system

Safety restraint system

Secondary restraint system

Supplementary restraint system

None

22.

Why should you disconnect a battery when working with airbags?

So the capacitors discharge in the airbag control unit

You don’t have to disconnect it

So you can disconnect the plug easier

The steering wheel won’t turn otherwise

None

23.

What do you set a multimeter to when measuring voltage on a vehicle electrical system?

Ohms

Amps

None

24.

Why are CAN wires twisted together in a vehicle wiring loom?

To stop interference

For identification

Control voltage

To make the wires fit in the loom and save space

None

25.

Where would you most likely find the SRS ECU on a vehicle which is not fitted with front mounted external impact sensor?

It varies from vehicle to vehicle

In the engine bay

Under the dash

On the vehicle floor, in the area of the centre console

None

26.

What is EBD?

Electric brake detector

Emergency braking distribution

Electronic brakeforce distribution

Electronic braking downforce

None

27.

How are bulbs wired up on a vehicle lighting system?

In parallel

On their own

In series

From front to rear

None

28.

What is a type of steering system used on a car?

Automatic steering system

Electric fly by wire steering system

Steering rack and pinion system

Hydraulic fluid steering system

None

29.

Where would you find the steering angle sensor fitted on a vehicle?

On the steering pump

On the steering rack

On the steering column

On the steering wheel

None

30.

What does COSHH mean?

Contract on substance hazards and handling

Control of solvent handling and health

Control of substances hazardous to health

Control of spray-operator hazards and health

None