Engine Basics Quiz

What is the difference between an engine and a motor?

• An engine is a mechanical device, while a motor is an electrical component.

• There is no difference between an engine and a motor.

• An engine is used in cars, while a motor is used in other machines.

• An engine is an electrical component, while a motor is a mechanical device.

What are the two types of camshafts in an engine?

• Intake and exhaust camshafts

• Primary and secondary camshafts

• Mechanical and electronic camshafts

• Single and dual camshafts

What is the purpose of cam lobes on a camshaft?

• To regulate the fuel injection

• To control the flow of air into the engine

• To increase torque in the engine

• To open and close the valves

What is the function of lifters in an engine?

• To open and close the valves

• To increase the accuracy of valve timing

• To provide leverage for the push rods

• To adjust the valves periodically

What is the purpose of a timing belt in an engine?

• To connect the crankshaft with the camshafts

• To drive the oil pump

• To control the flow of air into the engine

• To regulate the fuel injection

What is the role of the intake manifold in an engine?

• To control the flow of air into the engine

• To supply pressurized fuel to the injectors

• To collect exhaust gases

• To regulate the fuel injection

What is the purpose of the valve springs in an engine?

• To adjust the valve timing

• To hold the valves in place

• To increase torque in the engine

• To regulate the fuel injection

What is the function of the valve seat in an engine?

• To seal the combustion chamber

• To control the flow of air into the engine

• To regulate the fuel injection

• To hold the valves in place

What is the purpose of the exhaust manifold in an engine?

• To supply pressurized fuel to the injectors

• To collect exhaust gases from each cylinder

• To control the flow of air into the engine

• To regulate the fuel injection

What is the significance of equal length headers in an engine?

• They reduce emissions

• They increase torque in the engine

• They improve fuel economy

• They ensure equal power from each cylinder