Basic Ignition System Principles and Operation

What is the main purpose of a high-voltage spark in a gasoline engine?

• To cool the engine

• To ignite the air-fuel mixture inside each cylinder

• To lubricate the pistons

• To increase fuel efficiency

The ignition system must create a high-voltage spark and ______ it to each cylinder at the proper time.

• store

• deliver

• block

• reduce

Which of the following is NOT an engine condition that the ignition system must control for spark timing?

• Load

• Speed

• Color

• Temperature

The original distributor type of ignition system was called a ________.

• A) Electronic ignition system

• B) Contact breaker point ignition system

• C) Waste spark ignition system

• D) Direct ignition system

Which of the following is NOT a way for a conductor to induce voltage according to Faraday's law?

• A) A magnet moving to make its magnetic lines of force cut across the conductor.

• B) A conductor moving and cutting across the stationary magnetic field.

• C) Self-induction with changing current flow to the conductor.

• D) Using a battery to power the conductor.

The primary winding of an induction coil is made with several hundred turns of ______.

• fine, enameled copper wire

• heavy wire

• aluminum wire

• plastic-coated wire

What is the maximum voltage the ignition coil can make called?

• Required voltage

• Available voltage

• Infinite voltage

• Spark voltage

The ignition's timing is critical and is called ______.

• Spark timing

• Voltage timing

• Engine timing

• Fuel timing

Which of the following is NOT a common component of most ignition systems?

• Battery

• Ignition switch

• Fuel pump

• Spark plugs

Key start systems can be manufactured in two different ways: a mechanical type and with a ________.

• Transponder

• Battery

• Ignition coil

• Spark plug