Quiz on Engine Components

What is the main function of an engine?

• Generate electrical energy

• Generate heat energy

• Generate light energy

• Generate mechanical energy

Which type of engine burns fuel inside the engine cylinder?

• Hybrid engine

• Internal combustion engine

• External combustion engine

• Steam engine

What is the basic framework for the engine?

• Piston

• Cylinder block

• Camshaft

• Crankshaft

What is the function of the crankcase in an engine?

• Stores cooling water

• Provides support for the main journals and bearings of the crankshaft

• Converts mechanical energy into heat energy

• Converts heat energy into mechanical energy

Which engine part serves as a reservoir for engine lubricating oil?

• Cylinder head

• Piston ring

• Oil pan

• Connecting rod

What is the main function of piston rings in an engine?

• Connect the piston to the crankshaft

• Convert rotary motion into linear motion

• Form a seal for high pressure gases

• Convert pressure energy into mechanical power

What is the material commonly used for making pistons?

• Aluminum

• Steel

• Titanium

• Copper

What is the function of a camshaft in an engine?

• Converts reciprocating motion of the piston into rotary motion

• Controls the timing of air-fuel mixture entry into the cylinder

• Drives the camshaft

• Provides support for the main journals and bearings of the crankshaft

What is the purpose of a flywheel in an engine?

• Converts mechanical energy into heat energy

• Converts heat energy into mechanical energy

• Stores cooling water

• Keeps the crankshaft running at a constant speed

Where are engine valves located in an engine?

• In the crankcase

• At the inlet and outlet opening of the engine cylinder

• On the flywheel

• At the bottom of the oil pan