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Inner Engine Quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the term that quantifies the amount of air that is moved in the piston chamber in one stroke? (2 points)

a)

Compression Ratio

b)

Displacement

c)

Piston Groves

d)

Spark Plug

2.

At what point is air/fuel mixture the most compressed in an engine? (2 points)

a)

At “the point of no return,” the piston is transitioning from intake to compression

b)

 Between the compression and power strokes with the piston at top dead center

c)

During valve overlap, at the end of compression and beginning of intake

d)

When the piston is at bottom dead center and entering the exhaust stroke

3.

 Which of these scenarios best describes the ideal piston ring gap placement in a properly aligned engine? (2 points)

a)

All gaps should be aligned within the piston

b)

All gaps should be on different parts of the piston

c)

Only two rings should be used on the piston

d)

Two gaps should be aligned, the third should be opposite 

4.

Which of these is not one of the cylinder bore patterns we discussed in class? (2 points)

a)

Cross-Hatch

b)

Diamond Bore 

c)

Peak and Valley  

d)

 All of the Above are Patterns   

5.

5. What is the term that represents the sharp edges within the cylinder bore? (2 points)

a)

Asperities

b)

 Cooling Fin 

c)

Oil Slinger

d)

Thermal Growth

6.

What material is used in a typical oil filter? (2 points)

a)

Crimped Metal  

b)

Linoleum

c)

Pleated Paper

d)

Smooth Plastic  

7.

Area in which piston rings are added to aid in lubrication

a)

Cooling Fins

b)

Exhaust

c)

Oil Slinger

d)

Piston Grooves

e)

Thermal Growth

8.

Overheating of engine parts causing permanent distortion.

a)

Cooling Fins

b)

Exhaust

c)

Oil Slinger

d)

Piston Grooves

e)

Thermal Growth

9.

Primarily structure used to move heat away from an engine

a)

Cooling Fins

b)

Exhaust

c)

Oil Slinger

d)

Piston Grooves

e)

Thermal Growth

10.

 Used in a splash lubrication system to spread oil in the block

a)

Cooling Fins

b)

Exhaust

c)

Oil Slinger

d)

Piston Grooves

e)

Thermal Growth

11.

Valve in the engine most likely to be subjected to heat

a)

Cooling Fins

b)

Exhaust

c)

Oil Slinger

d)

Piston Grooves

e)

Thermal Growth

12.

Heating of a substance of surface through air or gasses

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

13.

Movement of heat through a empty space 

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

14.

Transmission of heat directly through a substance

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

15.

When reading a namplate, what does the First one or two digits mean?

a)

Cubic Inch Displacement (CID)

b)

Type of Starter

c)

Orientation of Crankshaft

d)

Basic Design Series

16.

When reading a namplate, what does the Second or third digit mean?

a)

Cubic Inch Displacement (CID)

b)

Type of Starter

c)

Orientation of Crankshaft

d)

Basic Design Series

17.

When reading a namplate, what does the Third or fourth digit mean?

a)

Cubic Inch Displacement (CID)

b)

Type of Starter

c)

Orientation of Crankshaft

d)

Basic Design Series

e)

Types of Bearings

18.

When reading a namplate, what does the Second to last digit mean?

a)

Cubic Inch Displacement (CID)

b)

Type of Starter

c)

Orientation of Crankshaft

d)

Basic Design Series

e)

Types of Bearings

19.

When reading a namplate, what does the Last Digit mean?

a)

Cubic Inch Displacement (CID)

b)

Type of Starter

c)

Orientation of Crankshaft

d)

Basic Design Series

e)

Types of Bearing

20.

This part of the engine converts linear motion of the piston into rotary motion. #13

a)

Connecting Rod

b)

Pushrods 

c)

Crankshaft

d)

Camshaft

21.

This part of the engine seals the combustion chamber through inherent and applied pressure. #5

a)

Piston Rings

b)

Piston Arms

c)

Piston

d)

Wrist Pin

22.

This part of the engine "splashes" the lubrication system components with oil. #8

a)

Lifters

b)

Oil Dipper/Slinger

c)

Valves

d)

Rocker Arms

23.

This part of the engine is a lever that serves to work a value and is operated by a pushrod. #2

a)

Connection Rod Cap

b)

Valve Springs

c)

Piston Pins

d)

Rocker Arms

24.

This part of the engine controls the "breathing" of the internal engine. It helps to close the valves. #11  (1 point)

a)

Valve Springs

b)

Valve Rings

c)

Connection Rod Cap

d)

Rocker Arms

25.

What is the difference between conventional and synthetic oil? (1 point)

a)

 Synthetic has fewer impurities

b)

 Conventional oil is cheaper than synthetic

c)

Synthetic has fewer emissions

d)

 All of the above