Chapter 13 Review

What component in the ignition system steps up voltage? 

• a.       battery

• b.      powertrain control module (computer)

• c.       ignition coil

• d.      spark plug

What type of grease is used in spark plug boot ends to inhibit corrosion?

• a.       dielectric

• b.      chassis

• c.       anti-seize

• d.      white lithium

Most automobiles have a ______ volt DC battery. 

• a.       2

• b.      6

• c.       12

• d.      120

In a distributor ignition system, what rotates under the distributor cap to send the high voltage to each spark plug wire? 

• a.       rotator

• b.      rotor

• c.       ring

• d.      rasp

Some electronic ignition systems eliminate the use of spark plug wires. What do they use to do this?

• a.       distributor cap

• b.      distributor rotor

• c.       coil-on-plug

• d.      ignition coils

What would be a reasonable gap setting for a spark plug?

• a.       0.0040” (0.1016 mm)

• b.      0.040” (1.016 mm)

• c.       0.400” (10.16 mm)

• d.      4.000” (101.6 mm)

What would be a reasonable voltage at the tip of a spark plug?   

• a.       5 volts

• b.      500 volts

• c.       50,000 volts

• d.      500,000 volts

What keeps track of piston and valve positions in the engine to efficiently time the spark?    

• a.       knock sensor

• b.      crankshaft and camshaft sensors

• c.       ignition module

• d.      ignition coil

Which of the following is NOT used to keep the crankshaft and camshaft synchronized?   

• a.       timing clock

• b.      timing gears

• c.       timing belt

• d.      timing chain

What would be a common timing belt replacement interval?   

• a.       every 1,000 miles

• b.      every 10,000 miles

• c.       every 100,000 miles

• d.      every 1,000,000 miles