Automobile Concepts Quiz

What does 'PHEV' stand for?

• Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle

• Pure Hybrid Electric Vehicle

• Performance Hybrid Electric Vehicle

• Parallel Hybrid Electric Vehicle

What does 'DSG' stand for in automotive transmissions?

• Direct Shift Gearbox

• Dual Speed Gearbox

• Drive Shift Gearbox

• Digital Shift Gear

What does 'HID' stand for in automotive lighting?

• High-Intensity Discharge

• High-Intensity Diode

• High-Impact Discharge

• High-Impact Diode

What is the main function of a vehicle’s catalytic converter?

• To increase fuel efficiency

• To reduce harmful emissions

• To enhance engine performance

• To reduce engine noise

What does the term 'turbo lag' refer to?

• The delay before a turbocharger provides boost

• The noise produced by the turbocharger

• The reduction in fuel efficiency due to a turbocharger

• The increase in engine temperature due to a turbocharger

What is the function of the serpentine belt in an engine?

• To drive multiple peripheral devices like the alternator and water pump

• To lubricate engine parts

• To cool the engine

• To control fuel injection

What is the function of the throttle position sensor (TPS) in a modern engine?

• To measure the temperature of the air entering the engine

• To monitor the position of the throttle valve

• To control the engine cooling system

• To manage the air-fuel ratio

What does 'ESP' (Electronic Stability Program) help to prevent?

• Engine overheating

• Loss of control during skidding

• Battery failure

• Tire wear

What does 'OBD' stand for in automotive diagnostics?

• On-Board Diagnostic

• Overhead Braking Device

• Open Brake Diagnostics

• On-Board Drive

What is the primary purpose of a vehicle's differential?

• To transfer power from the transmission to the wheels

• To allow wheels to rotate at different speeds during turns

• To improve fuel efficiency

• To reduce engine noise