Engine Types 152

Who developed the first 4-stroke running engine in 1878?

• Karl Benz

• Henry Ford

• Nikolaus A Otto

• Rudolf Diesel

What is a benefit of using a 3-cylinder engine over a 4- or 6-cylinder engine?

• More components

• Larger size

• Less weight

• Higher cost

Which type of vehicles commonly use 3- or 4-cylinder engines?

• Large trucks

• Small vehicles

• Motorcycles

• Airplanes

What is a downside of having fewer cylinders in an engine?

• Increased smoothness

• More components

• Less smooth operation

• Higher fuel consumption

How do manufacturers overcome the lack of smoothness in 3-cylinder engines?

• Increase engine size

• Use an additional balance shaft

• Add more cylinders

• Reduce engine power

What is the engine capacity of the Ford EcoBoost 3 cylinder engine?

• 1.0 litre

• 1.5 litre

• 2.0 litre

• 1.2 litre

How much horsepower does the Ford EcoBoost 3 cylinder engine produce?

• 100 BHP

• 115 BHP

• 130 BHP

• 90 BHP

What is the camshaft driven from?

• The crankshaft at full crankshaft speed

• The crankshaft at half crankshaft speed

• The piston at full piston speed

• The piston at half piston speed

Which of the following is NOT operated by the camshaft?

• Exhaust valves

• Ignition distributor

• Alternator

• Oil pump

What is the primary function of the crankshaft?

• To convert rotary motion into reciprocating motion

• To convert reciprocating motion into rotary motion

• To connect the piston to the camshaft

• To open and close the valves