FSAE Rulebook Mock Quiz

1. Maintenance plugs must include a positive locking feature which prevents the plug from unintentionally .............

Becoming loose

Conducting very high current

Conducting very low current

Becoming hot

Maintenance plugs must include a positive locking feature to prevent them from unintentionally becoming loose. This is important because if a plug becomes loose, it can result in a loss of connection and potential electrical hazards. The positive locking feature ensures that the plug remains securely in place, providing a reliable and safe connection.

Explanation

Maintenance plugs must include a positive locking feature to prevent them from unintentionally becoming loose. This is important because if a plug becomes loose, it can result in a loss of connection and potential electrical hazards. The positive locking feature ensures that the plug remains securely in place, providing a reliable and safe connection.

2. The car must be equipped with a .............. brake light. with a .......... background and a rectangular, triangular or near round shape with a minimum shining surface of at least 15cm². And when LED lights are used without a diffuser, they may not be more than ......... mm apart.

Yellow, black, 25

Red, black, 20

Red, yellow, 30

Yellow, red, 30

The car must be equipped with a red brake light with a black background and a rectangular, triangular or near round shape with a minimum shining surface of at least 15cm². And when LED lights are used without a diffuser, they may not be more than 20mm apart.

Explanation

The car must be equipped with a red brake light with a black background and a rectangular, triangular or near round shape with a minimum shining surface of at least 15cm². And when LED lights are used without a diffuser, they may not be more than 20mm apart.

3. If any vehicle on track is observed to have large, uncontrolled movements of aerodynamic devices, then officials will have the right to .............. Flag the car for inspection and the car may be excluded from that run and until any issue identified is rectified.

White

Checked

Black

Yellow

If any vehicle on track is observed to have large, uncontrolled movements of aerodynamic devices, officials will have the right to flag the car for inspection. The car may be excluded from that run and until any issue identified is rectified. The color black is commonly associated with penalties or exclusions in motorsports, so choosing the black flag indicates that the car may be excluded from the run.

Explanation

If any vehicle on track is observed to have large, uncontrolled movements of aerodynamic devices, officials will have the right to flag the car for inspection. The car may be excluded from that run and until any issue identified is rectified. The color black is commonly associated with penalties or exclusions in motorsports, so choosing the black flag indicates that the car may be excluded from the run.

4. Teams that fail to make their presentation during their assigned time period will receive

Receive -10 points for the event

Receive -100 points for the event

Receive -50 points for the event

Receive zero points for the event.

Teams that fail to make their presentation during their assigned time period will receive zero points for the event. This means that if a team does not present within their allocated time, they will not be awarded any points for their performance. This penalty serves as a deterrent for teams to ensure that they are punctual and adhere to the designated time frame for their presentation.

Explanation

Teams that fail to make their presentation during their assigned time period will receive zero points for the event. This means that if a team does not present within their allocated time, they will not be awarded any points for their performance. This penalty serves as a deterrent for teams to ensure that they are punctual and adhere to the designated time frame for their presentation.

5. If Impact Attenuator Assembly is not integral with the frame minimum of four ...............mm Metric grade .............. bolts must attach the Impact Attenuator Assembly to the Front Bulkhead.

8, 8.8

10, 5

10, 8.8

8, 5

If the Impact Attenuator Assembly is not integral with the frame, it needs to be attached to the Front Bulkhead using a minimum of four bolts. The bolts must have a metric grade of 8 and 8.8.

Explanation

If the Impact Attenuator Assembly is not integral with the frame, it needs to be attached to the Front Bulkhead using a minimum of four bolts. The bolts must have a metric grade of 8 and 8.8.

6. What is the minimum thickness of of tube to be used in case of Alternative Steel Tubing for Side Impact Structure?

1.6

1.2

1.0

2.4

The minimum thickness of the tube to be used in the case of Alternative Steel Tubing for Side Impact Structure is 1.2.

Explanation

The minimum thickness of the tube to be used in the case of Alternative Steel Tubing for Side Impact Structure is 1.2.

7. Which of the following modifications is not specifically permitted without voiding Inspection Approval once vehicle is approved to compete in the dynamic events

Substitution of the head restraint or seat insert for different drivers

Replacement of worn chains or sprockets

Replenishment of fluids

Adjustment of brake bias

The replacement of worn chains or sprockets is not specifically permitted without voiding Inspection Approval once the vehicle is approved to compete in the dynamic events. This means that if the chains or sprockets are worn and need to be replaced, it would require additional approval and could potentially void the inspection approval.

Explanation

The replacement of worn chains or sprockets is not specifically permitted without voiding Inspection Approval once the vehicle is approved to compete in the dynamic events. This means that if the chains or sprockets are worn and need to be replaced, it would require additional approval and could potentially void the inspection approval.

8. A .........mm shrouded banana jack must be used for the GLV ground measuring point;

4

6

8

10

A 4mm shrouded banana jack must be used for the GLV ground measuring point because it is the appropriate size for fitting securely and safely into the measuring point. The shrouded design ensures that the jack is protected and prevents accidental contact with other components.

Explanation

A 4mm shrouded banana jack must be used for the GLV ground measuring point because it is the appropriate size for fitting securely and safely into the measuring point. The shrouded design ensures that the jack is protected and prevents accidental contact with other components.

9. If the shutdown circuit is opened by the AMS, the IMD or the BSPD the tractive system must remain disabled until being manually reset by a person directly at the car by ..............

Any person of the team

Judges

Driver

Safety personnel at event

In the given question, it is stated that if the shutdown circuit is opened by the AMS, the IMD, or the BSPD, the tractive system must remain disabled until being manually reset by a person directly at the car. The correct answer, "any person of the team," implies that any member of the team responsible for the car can reset the tractive system. This means that it does not have to be a specific individual, such as the driver, judges, or safety personnel at the event, but rather any person from the team can perform the reset.

Explanation

In the given question, it is stated that if the shutdown circuit is opened by the AMS, the IMD, or the BSPD, the tractive system must remain disabled until being manually reset by a person directly at the car. The correct answer, "any person of the team," implies that any member of the team responsible for the car can reset the tractive system. This means that it does not have to be a specific individual, such as the driver, judges, or safety personnel at the event, but rather any person from the team can perform the reset.

10. How many sets of tires and wheels needs to be included in the cost report?

One for every type of tires the car is going to use (i.e., dry and rain tires)

Only one, rain ones

It has not to be included

Only one, dry ones

The cost report only needs to include one set of tires and wheels, specifically the dry ones. This implies that the car will only be using one type of tires, which are the dry tires. Therefore, there is no need to include the cost of rain tires or any additional sets of tires and wheels in the report.

Explanation

The cost report only needs to include one set of tires and wheels, specifically the dry ones. This implies that the car will only be using one type of tires, which are the dry tires. Therefore, there is no need to include the cost of rain tires or any additional sets of tires and wheels in the report.

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