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MIDTERM EXAM

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the difference between spark-ignition and diesel engine parts?

a)

Spark-ignition parts are heavier

b)

Diesel parts are stronger

c)

Diesel engine parts are stronger and heavier

d)

Spark-ignition parts are heavier and stronger

2.

There is power in every two full crankshaft revolution.

a)

Two-Stroke Cycle

b)

Four-Stroke Cycle

c)

Firing Order

d)

Combustion

3.

Indicates the load an engine can handle to generate a certain amount of power.

a)

Torque

b)

Clearance

c)

Gap

d)

Power

4.

During Intake stroke the piston is ____________ and the intake valve is ___________.

a)

Downward – Closed

b)

Downward – Open

c)

  Upward – Closed

d)

Upward – Open

5.

What is the movement of the piston in the piston stroke?

a)

From BDC to TDC to BDC

b)

From TDC to BDC to TDC

c)

Depends on the cycle

d)

Depends on the stroke

6.

What will happen if a spark plug is under-torque?

a)

Heat transfer will be slow

b)

Elevate combustion chamber temperature to unsafe levels

c)

Pre-ignition and detonation will flow

d)

All of the above

7.

During the fourth stroke the piston movement is __________ and the exhaust valve is ________.

a)

Downward – Closed

b)

Downward – Open

c)

Upward – Closed

d)

Upward – Open

8.

A series of parts that open and close the valves.

a)

Valve Train

b)

Valve Action

c)

Cycle

d)

Engine

9.

When checking plug gaps, the correct way is to use

a)

Slider

b)

Wire Gauge

c)

Ruler

d)

Any Gauges

10.

The following are stationary parts, EXCEPT;

a)

Cylinder

b)

Manifolds

c)

Crankcase

d)

Valves

11.

Piston Stroke

1.

(a)  

12.

Piston Stroke

2.

(a)  

13.

Piston Movement

3.

(a)  

14.

Piston Movement

4.

(a)  

15.

Piston Movement

5.

(a)  

16.

Valve Position (Intake)

6.

(a)  

17.

Valve Position (Intake)

7.

(a)  

18.

Valve Position (Intake)

8.

(a)  

19.

Valve Position (Exhaust)

9.

(a)  

20.

Valve Position (Exhaust)

10.

(a)  

21.

The lost compression and burning are due to not enough valve clearance.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

22.

The voltage requirement of a spark plug is indirectly proportionate to the gap size.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

23.

Modified engines with high compression require a modified spark plug.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

24.

Accurate tappet settings prolong engine life and aid performance.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

25.

Insufficient clearances are harmful to the valve mechanism.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

26.

When increasing gap size go more than plus .008’’.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

27.

Spark plug gap specifications are listed in inches or millimetres.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

28.

 Correct clearance is to quite engine operation.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

29.

Install spark plugs in a hot engine.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

30.

Too much clearance retards timing and shortens valve life.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

31.

Enumerate 5 Stationary Parts of an engine

(a)  

32.

Enumerate 5 principal moving parts of an engine

(a)  

33.

Enumerate 5 parts of Valve Train

(a)  

34.

Enumerate 5 Test Equipment

(a)  

35.

The voltage requirement of a spark plug is indirectly proportionate to the gap size.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE