Automotive Background and Overview

The first self-propelled vehicle that used an OTTO cycle four stroke gasoline engine was produced in .

• 1885
• 1900

• 1902

• 1908

Early vehicles were constructed mostly of what material?

• Steel

• Cast iron

• Wood

• Tin

Which component is NOT part of the chassis system?

• Frame

• Electrical system

• Suspension

• Brakes

Early engines were called flat head designs because they .

• were only inline engines

• did not include valves

• used valves beside the cylinder
• used spark plugs at the top of the cylinders

A V-type engine could have how many cylinders?

• 4

• 6

• 8

• Any of the above

What component regulates the temperature of the coolant in an engine?

• Cooling (water) jackets

• Thermostat

• Cooling fan(s)

• Radiator

To retrieve stored diagnostic trouble codes, a technician needs a .

• paper clip

• desktop computer

• wireless connection to an electronic tester

• scan tool

A four-wheel drive vehicle often uses a to transmit torque to all four wheels.

• transfer case
• U-joint

• transaxle

• drive shaft

Vehicles require alternators that are capable of producing electricity to power .

• heated and cooled seats

• power windows

• electric power steering

• All of the above

In 1900, which propulsion method was most widely used in passenger vehicles?

• Steam

• Gasoline

• Diesel

• Coal