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Diesel 201 pretest

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Technician A says engines have replaceable piston rings to minimize gas leakage past the piston. Technician B says an intermediate ring has compression-sealing functions, but no oil control functions. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

2.

What component is used to prevent a block camshaft from wearing on the block surface?

a)

Thrust washer

b)

Prevent washer

c)

Rubber washer

d)

None of these is correct

3.

Technician A says a gear train or valve timing mechanism is used to coordinate the movement of the crankshaft with the camshaft and the valves. Technician B says the gear train does not operate power take-off (PTO) pumps. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Tech A and Tech B

d)

Neither Tech A or Tech B

4.

Where should desired maximum cylinder pressure occur?

a)

10-15 degrees BTDC

b)

10-15 degrees ATDC

c)

10-15 degrees BBDC

d)

10-15 degrees ABDC

5.

An advantage of the Navistar's Eco Motors EM100 engine is that it has __________ fewer parts than an equivalent four-stroke cycle engine.

a)

20%

b)

30%

c)

40%

d)

50%

6.

On- and off-highway vehicle emissions from the 1970s to present have been reduced by __________.

a)

27%

b)

13%

c)

29%

d)

39%

7.

Technician A says hydrocarbon emissions are formed because of fuel that have been burned completely. Technician B says fuels are classified as hydrocarbons because they are made of mostly hydrogen and carbon atoms. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Tech A and Tech B

d)

Neither Tech A or Tech B

8.

Which of the following statements about carbon monoxide is correct?

Select one:

a)

Carbon monoxide is created because of incomplete combustion of carbon-based fuels.

b)

Higher compression pressures and excess air used in diesel combustion limit carbon monoxide formation in diesels

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

9.

Technician A says blow-by is the leakage of air past the piston rings into the crankcase. Technician B says that in any engine, blow-by occurs mostly during the compression stroke. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both Technician A and Technician B

d)

Neither Technician A nor Technician B

10.

What is another name for a core plug?

a)

Retainer Plug

b)

Frost Plug

c)

Sand Plug

d)

Block Plug

11.

Advantages of compact graphite iron may include __________.

a)

Lower tensile strength

b)

Reduced stiffness

c)

Weight reduction

d)

All of these are correct

12.

Which of the following is correct concerning cylinder block material?

a)

Most cylinder blocks are manufactured from cast iron

b)

Aluminum is popular in many light-duty European diesels from Mercedes and Volkswagen.

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

13.

Typically, induction hardening is effective to no more than __________ deep.

a)

0.02" (0.51 mm)

b)

0.03" (0.76 mm)

c)

0.04" (1.01 mm)

d)

0.06" (1.52 mm)

14.

Which block design is one of the smoothest operating?

a)

Latter frame

b)

Tunnel Bore

c)

Cross Bolted

d)

Deep Skirt

15.

Technician A says plateau honing does not reduce engine oil consumption during break-in. Technician B says plateau honing does not reduce the time and distance required for engine break-in. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both tech A and Tech B

d)

Neither Tech A or Tech B

16.

Technician A says plain bearings are best to achieve long engine life. Technician B says bearings fail when the oil film breaks down or when the bearing is overloaded. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Tech A and Tech B

d)

Neither Tech A or Tech B

17.

An engine with the camshaft in the cylinder head will not require a __________

a)

Valve guide

b)

pushrod

c)

Rocker

d)

Valve spring

18.

Technician A says one of the factors involved in the selection of cylinder head materials include the demand for lightweight engines. Technician B says traditional materials such as cast iron have not provided good strength and wear characteristics for valve train

mechanisms. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Tech A and Tech B

d)

Neither Tech A or Tech B

19.

What is the temperature at which valve damage can occur?

a)

900°F (482°C)

b)

1000°F (538°C)

c)

1100°F (593°C)

d)

1200°F (649°C)

20.

A camshaft rotates __________ of crankshaft speed.

a)

At the same speed

b)

Twice the speed

c)

Half the speed

d)

Four times the speed

21.

Improper service techniques when adjusting valve bridges could result in a bent __________.

a)

Pushrod

b)

Valve Stem

c)

Intake Rocker

d)

Exhaust Rocker

22.

Technician A says diesel engines are allowed very little removal of material from the cylinder head or block deck during resurfacing because machining will cause valve-to-piston interference. Technician B says while diesel engine cylinder heads are ruggedly built, they can be warped and cracked by incorrect liner protrusions. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Tech A and Tech B

d)

Neither Tech A or tech B

23.

Technician A says a traditional technique for clamping cylinder heads to the block requires the use of a torque wrench and a spiral pattern sequence for torquing the head bolts down in the correct sequence. Technician B says no more than generally 0.003" (0.0762mm) of warping is allowed on a cylinder head. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Tech A and Tech B

d)

Neither Tech A or Tech B

24.

Which of the following statements about lubrication systems is correct?

a)

Lubrication systems assist sealing of the combustion chamber by forming a film between the piston rings and the cylinder wall.

b)

Lubrication systems absorb shock loads between bearings and gears, thus cushioning and protecting engine parts while minimizing engine noise

production.

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A or B

25.

When discussing lubrication systems, Technician A says that the lubrication system lubricates moving parts but cannot remove heat from the engine. Technician B says part of the lubrication system's job is to minimize corrosion of internal engine parts. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Tech A and Tech B

d)

Neither Tech A or Tech B

26.

Motor oils are typically made up of __________ chemical additives.

a)

10-15%

b)

15-25%

c)

20-30%

d)

25-45%

27.

Which of the following statements about common oil additives is correct?

a)

Detergents and dispersants keep internal engine components clean and prevent thickening and sludging of oil.

b)

Emulsifiers prevent water from combining with engine oil.

c)

Corrosion and rust inhibitors protect engine parts against the effects of condensation.

d)

All of these are correct.

28.

A symptom of a plugged engine oil cooler is __________.

a)

An increase in oil pressure when hot

b)

A decrease in oil pressure when hot

c)

No engine oil pressure

d)

A cold engine oil operating temperature

29.

Oil pressure regulating valves operate by __________.

a)

Oil temperature

b)

Centrifugal force

c)

Spring force

d)

Engine RPM

30.

Which of the following statements about spin-on oil filters is NOT correct?

a)

Oil filters on diesel engines are changed every time the oil is changed

b)

Some manufacturers even recommend changing the oil filters between oil changes if a vehicle uses conventional oil.

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

31.

A propylene glycol anti-freeze concentration of 60% volume produces a freeze point protection of __________.

a)

19°F

b)

-27°F

c)

-76°F

d)

-56°F

32.

. Every 1 psi increase in cooling system operating pressure will increase the cooling system’s boiling point by __________ºF.

a)

4

b)

3

c)

2

d)

1

33.

Technician A says cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) places an even larger heat load on the cooling system. Technician B says engine modifications to deal with the increased heat loads include larger water pumps, cooling fans, and radiator cross-sectional areas.

Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Tech A and Tech B

d)

Neither Tech A or Tech B

34.

An environmentally friendly liquid coolant is __________.

a)

Electrolyte

b)

Propylene glycol

c)

Ethylene Glycol

d)

None of these are correct

35.

Which of the following statements about types of coolant is correct?

a)

Heavy-duty and automotive diesel engines depend almost exclusively on the efficiency of liquid cooling systems.

b)

Water, mixed with anti-freeze and other ingredients, is the primary coolant medium to absorb engine heat.

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

36.

Which of the following statements about anti-freeze formulation is correct?

a)

Development of anti-freeze formulation is an evolutionary process driven by the requirements to minimize corrosion and erosion in the cooling

system and to ensure material compatibilities.

b)

The additive package essentially differentiates between the various types of coolants.

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A or B

37.

What type of designation is associated with coolant dyed green?

a)

Type 1

b)

Type 2

c)

Type 3

d)

Type 4

38.

A radiator cap vacuum valve failure is generally associated with a __________.

a)

Coolant leak

b)

Collapsed upper radiator hose

c)

Collapsed lower radiator hose

d)

Slipping water pump drive

39.

A coolant’s freeze point protection can be verified with a(n) __________.

a)

Refractometer

b)

Voltmeter

c)

Infrared Sensor

d)

Thermometer

40.

Which is the recommended tool to verify a thermostatic fan clutch is operating properly?

a)

Digital Tachometer

b)

Optical tachometer

c)

Speed sensor

d)

All of these are correct