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engines 2

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An engine is a device that changes _________ energy in fuel to __________ energy.

a)

mechanical, chemical

b)

chemical, mechanical

c)

kinetic, chemical

d)

chemical, kinetic

2.

The bore in which a piston operates is the ________.

a)

Block

b)

Head

c)

Cylinder

d)

Valve train

3.

The engine part that slides back in forth in a cylinder is the _____________.

a)

Valve

b)

Piston

c)

Crankshaft

d)

Camshaft

4.

This links the piston to the crankshaft.

a)

Connecting rod

b)

Camshaft

c)

Valve stem

d)

Piston rings

5.

Converts reciprocating motion into rotating motion.

a)

Camshaft

b)

Piston

c)

Crankshaft

d)

Connecting rod

6.

Which is the correct order of events in an engine?

a)

Intake, Power, Compression, Exhaust

b)

Intake, Power, Exhaust, Compression

c)

Intake, Compression, Power, Exhaust

d)

Intake, Exhaust, Power, Compression

7.

In which event is a mixture of fuel and air drawn into the cylinder?

a)

Intake

b)

Compression

c)

Power

d)

Exhaust

8.

In which event is the air/fuel mixture compressed into a space and ignited by a spark?

a)

Intake

b)

Compression

c)

Power

d)

Exhaust

9.

In which event is the piston driven down by the expansion of the burning air/fuel mixture?

a)

Intake

b)

Compression

c)

Power

d)

Exhaust

10.

In which event are the burn gases expelled from the cylinder?

a)

Intake

b)

Compression

c)

Power

d)

Exhaust

11.

In a four stroke engine, gasoline must be mixed with the correct amount of _____________.

a)

Water

b)

Oil

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Air

12.

The _________ creates the spark to ignite the air/fuel mixture.

a)

spark plug

b)

glow plug

c)

flint

d)

striker

13.

Diesel engines use glow plugs to _______ the compressed air, causing it to combust.

a)

heat

b)

cool

c)

release

d)

compress

14.

A _________ is the full travel of the piston, in either direction.

a)

revolution

b)

turn

c)

cycle

d)

stroke

15.

In a four stroke engine, _____ strokes are needed to complete _____ operating cycle.

a)

2, 1

b)

4, 1

c)

4, 2

d)

2, 4

16.

In a four stroke engine, a piston travels up _____ and down ______.

a)

once, once

b)

twice, twice

c)

once, twice

d)

twice, once

17.

Which valve is open during the intake stroke?

a)

Both

b)

Neither

c)

Intake

d)

Exhaust

18.

Which valve is open during the compression stroke?

a)

Both

b)

Neither

c)

Intake

d)

Exhaust

19.

Which valve is open during the exhaust stroke?

a)

Both

b)

Neither

c)

Intake

d)

Exhaust

20.

During the intake stroke, the piston travels to __________.

a)

top dead center

b)

bottom dead center

c)

the mid-point

d)

none of the above

21.

During a four stroke engine cycle, the crankshaft makes how many rotations?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

22.

The _______ stores rotational energy and keeps the crankshaft spinning smoothly.

a)

crankshaft

b)

counterweights

c)

flywheel

d)

piston

23.

Gives the engine balance.

a)

Piston

b)

Crankshaft

c)

Block

d)

Counterweights

24.

Two stroke engines complete all events in ______ strokes.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

25.

When performing a cylinder leakage test the technician can hear air leaking from the exhaust, does this indicate:

a)

Non seating/worn inlet valve

b)

Non seating/worn exhaust valve

c)

Cracked cylinder lineing

d)

Worn piston rings

26.

When using a cylinder leakage tester, how would a technician identify worn piston rings:

a)

Air hissing through the dipstick

b)

Air hissing through the air breather

c)

Air bubbles in the cooling system

d)

Oil leaking from the oil filter

27.

When using a cylinder leakage tester to identify worn valves, what position/stroke must the engine be on

a)

Piston TDC/valves closed

b)

Piston BDC/Exhaust valve open

c)

Piston BDC/inlet valve open

d)

Piston half way up/down the cylinder with both valves partially open

28.

When using a cylinder leakage tester what does bubbles through the cooling system signify:

a)

A worn inlet valve

b)

A worn exhaust valve

c)

A cracked liner

d)

Worn piston rings

29.

How do you fit a cylinder leakage tester to a Spark ignition/Petrol engine

a)

Remove Radiator/Header tank cap and apply

b)

Remove and attach to the dipstick tube

c)

Remove a spark plug and screw into the port

d)

Attach to the rear exhaust silencer

30.

What is applied to a cylinder leakage tester in order to find a leak:

a)

Air

b)

Oil

c)

Water

d)

Gas

31.

What does air hissing through the throttle body/air breather signify:

a)

A clogged air breather

b)

A worn Exhaust valve

c)

A blocked Exhaust system

d)

A worn inlet valve

32.

On correctly identifying a worn inlet valve on a cylinder, what is the next step for a tecnician

a)

Service the vehicle

b)

Remove the gearbox

c)

Remove the cylinder head

d)

Check valve clearance

33.

What symptoms would worn/broken piston rings cause

a)

Excessive oil consumption

b)

Blue Smoke

c)

Lack of compression

d)

All of the above

34.

Is it possible to perform a cylinder leakage test on multiple cylinders at the same time

a)

Yes

b)

No

c)

Only on Petrol engines

d)

Only on diesel engines

35.
Reciprocating engines operate on the basic principle of?
a)
Converting Chemical energy into mechanical energy.
b)
Converting  energy into electrical energy.
c)
Converting mechanical energy into lightning energy.
36.
Four stroke engine cycle are?
a)
induction, compression, push, exhaust 
b)
Intake, Manifold, Power, Exhaust
c)
Intake, compression, power, exhaust
d)
intake,manifold,push,out
37.
The camshaft moves rods that are attached to?
a)
Cylinder
b)
Intake/Exhaust Valve
c)
Piston
d)
Crankcase
38.
Engine Oil is used for
a)
Lubrication
b)
Cooling
c)
lubrication and cooling
d)
lubrication, cooling, and for the spark
39.
In the intake stroke, the piston pulls in ?
a)
Air only
b)
Air and Fuel
c)
Oil, fuel, and air
d)
nitro
40.
in the Power stroke of an engine, the fuel and air is compressed and ignited by the?
a)
high pressure
b)
spark plug
c)
piston movement
d)
high temperature
41.
the exhaust stroke, pulls out the emissions by opening up?
a)
exhaust moffler 
b)
exhaust valve
c)
crankcase 
d)
cylinder
42.
During the intake stroke the piston moves________
a)
up
b)
in both directions
c)
the head bolts
d)
down
43.
During the compression stroke the piston moves________
a)
up
b)
in both directions
c)
the hot gasses out of the cylinder
d)
down
44.
During the power stroke the piston moves________
a)
up
b)
down slighty
c)
in both directions
d)
down
45.
During the exhaust stroke the piston moves________
a)
up
b)
in both directions
c)
the head bolts
d)
down
46.
The power stroke occurs ______percent of one complete cycle in a four stroke engine.
a)
14 %  
b)
15 %
c)
20 %
d)
25 %
47.
An event that ignites the fuel air mixture occurs between the _______stroke and the _________stroke
a)
compression and power
b)
power and intake
c)
intake and power
d)
compression and intake
48.
Identify the part?
a)
Wrist Pin
b)
Connecting Rod
c)
Tappet
d)
Camshaft
49.
Identify the part?
a)
Wrist Pin
b)
Connecting Rod
c)
Crankshaft
d)
Piston 
50.
Identify the part?
a)
Flywheel
b)
Camshaft
c)
Crankshaft
d)
Piston 
51.
Identify the part?
a)
Piston
b)
Connecting Rod
c)
Tappet
d)
Piston Rings
52.
Identify this part?
a)
Spark Plug
b)
Cylinder Head
c)
Armature
d)
Cylinder Head Bolt
53.

What is the purpose of the Camshaft?

a)

Open and Close the Valves

b)

Open the Valves

c)

Close the Valves

d)

Other

54.

What is the purpose of the Valve springs?

a)

Open and Close the Valves

b)

Open the Valves

c)

Close the Valves

d)

Other

55.

What is the name of this component?

a)

Camshaft

b)

Connecting Rod

c)

Crankshaft

d)

Piston Head

56.

What is the name of this component?

a)

Camshaft

b)

Connecting Rod

c)

Crankshaft

d)

Piston Head

57.

Which engine valve configuration has the camshaft in the cylinder block.

a)

OHC

b)

OHV

c)

DOHC

d)

Neither

58.

What direction is the piston traveling during the Power-Stroke?

a)

Up

b)

Down

c)

Left

d)

Right

59.

Which valve is bigger?

a)

Intake Valve

b)

Exhaust Valve

c)

Bothe the same size