auto and shop/electronic info

Front

Overheating the engine can cause all of the

following problems EXCEPT?

(A) burned engine bearings.

(B) enlarged pistons.

(C) melted engine parts.

(D) improved fuel efficiency.

Back

(D) improved fuel efficiency.

Front

The device that converts an automobile’s

mechanical energy to electrical energy is

called the?

(A) converter.

(B) alternator.

(C) battery.

(D) brakes.

Back

(B) alternator.

Front

A primary advantage of the electronic igni-

tion system over conventional ignition sys-

tems is that?

(A) the electronic ignition system is less

expensive to repair.

(B) the electronic ignition system requires

a lower voltage to provide a higher

voltage for spark

(C) the electronic ignition system allows

for use of a lower octane fuel.

(D) all of the above

Back

(B) the electronic ignition system requires

a lower voltage to provide a higher

voltage for spark

Front

The primary purpose of piston rings is to?

(A) seal the combustion chamber and

allow the pistons to move freely.

(B) connect the piston to the crankshaft.

(C) allow fuel to enter the piston cylinder.

(D) provide lubrication to the piston cylinder.

Back

(A) seal the combustion chamber and

allow the pistons to move freely.

Front

The crankshaft typically connects to a?

(A) flywheel.

(B) fuel pump.

(C) muffler.

(D) battery.

Back

(A) flywheel.

Front

What component allows the left and right

wheels to turn at different speeds when

cornering?

(A) differential

(B) camshaft

(C) valve rotator

(D) battery

Back

(A) differential

Front

If a car’s ignition system, lights, and radio

don’t work, the part that’s probably mal-

functioned is the?

(A) cylinder block.

(B) water pump.

(C) carburetor.

(D) battery.

Back

(D) battery.

Front

A good tool to cut intricate shapes in wood

would be a?

(A) ripsaw.

(B) hacksaw.

(C) coping saw.

(D) pocket knife.

Back

(C) coping saw.

Front

A two-stroke engine will normally be

found on?

(A) small cars.

(B) large diesel trucks.

(C) trucks, vans, and some cars.

(D) snowmobiles, chainsaws, and some

motorcycles.

Back

(D) snowmobiles, chainsaws, and some

motorcycles.

Front

A belt sander would best be used to?

(A) cut wood.

(B) finish wood.

(C) shape wood.

(D) keep your pants up.

Back

(B) finish wood.