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Automotive Technology Chapters 27 & 28

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In checking a journal bearing clearances in a turbocharger, Technician A says the dial indicator is positioned so that it can touch the main turbocharger shaft between the bearings. Technician B says move the shaft up and down from either the compressor or turbine end to check bearings. Who is correct?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

2.

An engine is lacking power, Technician A says it could be caused by a dirty air cleaner. Technician B says it could be caused by a restriction in the air intake system. Who is correct?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

3.

A dirty air filter can cause the air/fuel ratio to be _____.

a)

Rich

b)

Lean

c)

Constant

d)

Absolute

4.

Technician A says the heat riser is used to allow exhaust gasses to pass more quickly through the exhaust manifold. Technician B says the heat riser is used to aid in vaporization of fuel. Who is correct?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

5.

Manifolds are classified as wet if _____.

a)

the ambient atmosphere is humid

b)

moisture has entered the fuel lines

c)

coolant passages are cast into the manifold

d)

moisture from the road surface is entering the engine

6.

_____ is the measure of the amount of air pressure, above atmospheric, that a turbocharger can deliver.

a)

Vacuum

b)

Boost

c)

Horsepower

d)

Torque

7.

Technician A says intake manifold design can increase horsepower. Technician B says horsepower is not affected by air flow. Who is correct?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

8.

An engine with a turbocharger needs to be inspected. Technician A says the radial clearances should be checked on the main shaft. Technician B says the axial clearances should be checked on the main shaft. Who is correct?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

9.

Technician A says the wastegate is normally open to allow exhaust gasses to by-pass the turbine. Technician B says the wastegate is normally closed to allow exhaust gasses to turn the turbine. Who is correct?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

10.

A resonator is used to _____.

a)

increase air flow

b)

reduce noise

c)

sense air/fuel ratio

d)

heat up the catalytic converter

11.

The advantage of a polyurethane filter is that it _____.

a)

provides better filtration

b)

can be cleaned and reused

c)

does not need service

d)

increases engine life by 1/3

12.

Technician A says the number of runners in an intake manifold always equals the number of cylinders. Technician B says some four cylinder engines have three runners in the intake manifold. Who is correct?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

13.

An intercooler is _____.

a)

a positive displacement device

b)

used to remove excess boost

c)

a heat exchanger

d)

used to heat intake air

14.

Technician A says a disadvantage of the Roots type blower is that increases frictional horsepower. Technician B says engines with Roots type blowers have better fuel efficiency. Who is correct?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

15.

A loose connection in the air intake after the manifold absolute pressure sensor will result in all of these except _____.

a)

an improper air/fuel ratio

b)

poor engine performance

c)

backfires out the exhaust

d)

inaccurate data going to the PCM

16.

Technician A says all engines should be turbocharged because the internal components are the same as on a naturally aspirated engine. Technician B says engines with turbochargers require stronger pistons. Who is correct?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

17.

In an average engine, ______ gallons of air are brought in for every gallon of fuel consumed.

a)

1,000

b)

10,000

c)

100,000

d)

1,000,000

18.

Exhaust restrictions can easily be checked by checking _____.

a)

intake back pressure

b)

exhaust back pressure

c)

combustion temperature

d)

air temperature sensor

19.

Supercharging means to _____.

a)

add voltage to the systems

b)

add resonators to the exhaust system

c)

provide a rich air/fuel ratio

d)

deliver a greater volume of air than is achieved by natural suction of the intake stroke.

20.

The Roots type blower is powered by the _____.

a)

blower compressor

b)

PCM energizing a solenoid

c)

crankshaft and belt

d)

exhaust gasses from the combustion chamber

21.

An engine with a turbocharger is lacking power. Technician A says the problem may be a broken compressor blade. Technician B says the problem may be dirt in the compressor. Who is correct?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

22.

Technician A says the wastegate is used to direct exhaust gasses away from the turbocharger when there is no demand for power. Technician B says the wastegate is used to prevent excessively high turbo boost, Who is correct?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

23.

In a turbocharged engine, the compressor is power by the _____.

a)

exhaust turbine

b)

crankshaft

c)

variable resistor

d)

vacuum in the intake manifold

24.

An engine that uses atmospheric pressure to force air into the engine is called a _____ engine.

a)

supercharger

b)

turbocharger

c)

blown

d)

naturally aspirated

25.

Intake manifolds are commonly made of _____.

a)

cast iron and aluminum

b)

polyurethane

c)

polystyrene

d)

plastic

26.

Technician A says on engines with turbochargers, the exhaust gas temperatures are generally higher. Technician B says on engines with turbochargers, the exhaust gas temperatures are generally lower. Who is correct?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

27.

After approximately how many miles should the air cleaner be replaced under normal driving conditions?

a)

3,000 miles

b)

6,000 miles

c)

10,000 miles

d)

13,000 miles

28.

A turbocharged engine is exhausting blue smoke. Technician A says it could be caused by an air restriction. Technician B says it could be cause by a bad PCM. Who is correct?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

29.

Technician A says all air cleaners can be cleaned with gasoline and reused. Technician B says there are no air cleaners on older or newer vehicles that can be cleaned or reused. Who is correct?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

30.

Technician A says turbocharger boost can produce pressure in the intake manifold of about 6-10 psi, Technician B says a turbocharger will increase horsepower but not torque. Who is correct?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

31.

The function of the center housing of the turbocharger assembly is to _____.

a)

maintain air flow capacity of the compressor

b)

support the bearing and shaft

c)

enclose the compressor and turbine

d)

prevent air of vacuum leaks

32.

Which type of component uses exhaust gases to turn a turbine that forces air into cylinders?

a)

blower

b)

wastegate

c)

turbocharger

d)

runner

33.

Technician A says the exhaust pipe connects the exhaust manifold to the catalytic converter. Technician B says the exhaust pipe connects the exhaust manifold to the muffler. Who is correct?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

34.

What is the purpose of the wastegate?

a)

to control the amount of boost

b)

to lean out the air/fuel mixture

c)

to reduce the temperature of the turbine

d)

to control the oil pressure to the turbine shaft bearings

35.

On vehicles with electronic carburetors, the _____ is designed to restrict the exhaust gases during engine warm up.

a)

wastegate

b)

heat riser

c)

muffler

d)

EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) Valve

36.

If the intake cross-over passage is plugged, it will cause the engine to have _____.

a)

poor fuel economy

b)

hesitation

c)

pinging

d)

high exhaust gas temperature

37.

Identify the component or flow in the drawing numbered #1.

a)

compressed air/fuel

b)

exhaust gas

c)

turbine

d)

compressor

e)

intake manifold

38.

Identify the component or flow in the drawing numbered #2.

a)

compressed air/fuel

b)

exhaust gas

c)

turbine

d)

compressor

e)

intake manifold

39.

Identify the component or flow in the drawing numbered #3.

a)

compressed air/fuel

b)

exhaust gas

c)

turbine

d)

compressor

e)

intake manifold

40.

Identify the component or flow in the drawing numbered #4.

a)

compressed air/fuel

b)

exhaust gas

c)

turbine

d)

compressor

e)

intake manifold

41.

Identify the component or flow in the drawing numbered #5.

a)

compressed air/fuel

b)

exhaust gas

c)

turbine

d)

compressor

e)

intake manifold

42.

Identify the component or flow in the drawing numbered #6.

a)

compressed air/fuel

b)

exhaust gas

c)

turbine

d)

compressor

e)

intake manifold

43.

The _____ is designed to dampen exhaust noises.

a)

muffler

b)

catalytic converter

c)

resonator

d)

heat riser

44.

An exhaust restriction can be found by checking and measuring the exhaust.

a)

vacuum

b)

muffler bearing

c)

back pressure

d)

temperature

45.

One indication of a dirty air cleaner (filter) is excessive _____.

a)

blue smoke

b)

black smoke

c)

white smoke

d)

red smoke

46.

An engine that should bot be shut off immediately after running at high speeds will have a/an _____ on it.

a)

turbocharger

b)

extra intake duct

c)

extra exhaust duct

d)

dirty air cleaner

e)

All of these

47.

Overboost on a turbocharged engine can be caused by a _____.

a)

sticking wastegate

b)

control valve stuck in the closed position

c)

cut or pinched vacuum hose

d)

All of these

e)

None of these

48.

Which of the following statements is/are NOT true about an intercooler? An intercooler is _____.

a)

A type of heat exchanger

b)

designed to remove heat from the exhaust

c)

designed to make the intake air cooler

d)

placed between the turbocharger and the combustion chamber

e)

often used on turbocharged engines

49.

A mechanically operated air pump that forces air into the engine and uses frictional horsepower is called a _____.

a)

blower

b)

turbocharger

c)

fan

d)

wastegate

e)

runner

50.

Which of the following is/are NOT true about a blower?

a)

A blower is used for heavy duty and high powered engines.

b)

A blower uses a compressor driven by exhaust gases.

c)

A blower is mechanically driven

d)

A blower can force large amounts of air into an engine.

e)

A blower is often placed between the two cylinder banks.