MET 444 Automobile Cabin Technology Exam 2022

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MET 444: A 4-page Second Semester Examination for Automobile Cabin Technology (MET444), University of Buea College of Technology, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Level 400, Option A.M, instructor EBU Princely NGULLE, 2021-2022 AY, 1h30min. Exercise 1 (Body and frame construction, 7 marks): identification of six labelled automobile body components on a side-view sketch, naming the chassis type shown (X-member/cruciform, dropped at centre) and why it is dropped, unibody construction definition, and definitions of trim/hardware/grilles/door trim pads. Exercise 2 (Metal body tools, 13 marks): naming and giving the use of eight hammers/dollies/body spoons from sketches, identifying a special bodywork clamping tool, naming two types of hydraulic body jack, and identifying correct grinder-handling technique from three hand positions. Exercise 3 (Body and fender repair techniques, 8 marks): metal bumping/dinging definition, three repair steps for a simple panel damage diagram (direct-force point Y between anchor points X and Z), X-checking and tram definitions. Exercise 4 (Diagnosing major collision damage, 7 marks): the seven chronological diagnostic steps, driver-intention interpretation for two collision diagrams, and definitions of mash/sag/sideways damage.