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Engine Repair U1-U4

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanizing) aerobic sealant:

a)

cures in the ABSENCE of air

b)

Is safe for oxygen sensors

c)

is used primarily inside the engine

d)

cures in the PRESENCE of air

2.

A high mileage engine has a knocking sound that goes away as it warms and reaches operating temperature. Which of these is MOST likely causing this noise?

a)

Loose crankshaft main bolts

b)

Loose flywheel bolts

c)

Piston to cylinder wall clearance

d)

A loose timing belt

3.

A turbocharged engine emits blue-gray exhaust. Which of the following would result in this condition?

a)

leaking fuel injector

b)

faulty turbo oil seals

c)

blown head gasket

d)

faulty turbo wastegate

4.

A vehicle's engine is slow cranking. Which of the following should the technician check first?

a)

starter

b)

alternator

c)

battery

d)

ignition switch

5.

A vehicle with a new fully charged battery continues to discharge overnight. A battery state of charge test indicates 9.2 volts the next morning. Which test is used to diagnose this condition?

a)

parasitic drain test

b)

alternator full-field test

c)

specific gravity test

d)

voltage drop test

6.

Technician A says to use a cylinder bore gauge to measure the cylinder's bore for excessive taper. Technician B says to measure the cylinder's bore for an out of round condition before installing new pistons. Who is correct?

a)

tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

7.

When replacing connecting rod bearings in an engine

a)

replace the crankshaft if the connecting rod bearings are worn

b)

scratch the cylinder number on each connecting rod

c)

use oversized bearings

d)

do not mix up the connecting rod cap locations

8.

The diagnosis of an engine knock requires a road test. The technician should include on the work order the mileage out and the mileage in to show that the:

a)

Vehicle was road tested.

b)

Vehicle was not driven over the speed limit.

c)

Engine was warmed up.

d)

Vehicle has the correct fuel.

9.

A V-6 engine is overheating and has heavy white smoke from the tail pipe. Which of these could be the cause?

a)

A stuck open thermostat

b)

An overfilled engine oil level

c)

A leaking cylinder head gasket

d)

A stuck-open fuel injector

10.
The Acronym TDC means...
a)
Telephone Direct Call
b)
Tread Design Correction
c)
Top Dead Center
d)
Timing Done Correctly
11.

In the intake stroke, the piston pulls in ?

a)

Air only

b)

Air and Fuel

c)

Oil, fuel, and air

d)

Nitrogen

12.

The exhaust stroke, pushes out the spent gases by opening up?

a)

Exhaust muffler

b)

Exhaust valve

c)

Throttle valve

d)

PCV valve

13.

The most common type of camshaft drive on camshaft-in-block engines is the timing ______

a)

Belt

b)

Chain

c)

Reducer

d)

Gear

14.

The _____ is a heavy hub mounted on a rubber ring and keyed to the crankshaft snout.

a)

Dynamic tuner

b)

Oscillation dampener

c)

Harmonic balancer

d)

Vibration snubber

15.

Technician A says timing marks are not necessary when a timing belt is used. Technician B says that timing marks are unnecessary only with timing gears. Who is right?

a)

A only

b)

B only

c)

Both A & B

d)

Neither A & B

16.

Which component is not a part of the engine front end assembly?

a)

Harmonic balancer

b)

Timing belt

c)

Crankshaft

d)

Camshaft sprocket

17.

The timing belt cover is different from the engine front cover.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

A_________is used to prevent timing belt slack.

a)

Dampener

b)

Idler

c)

Tensioner

d)

Ram

19.

A chain guide may be needed to prevent chain slap.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

The cogged teeth on a timing belt prevent slippage.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

To take up the slack in a timing chain, a tensioner is used

a)

True

b)

False

22.

A timing belt may also be used to drive the ________ .

a)

Diesel injection pump

b)

Water pump

c)

Oil pump

d)

All of the above.

23.

What is a timing belt cover normally made of?

a)

Cast iron

b)

Fiberglass

c)

Sheet metal or plastic.

d)

Cardboard

24.

What is the term used for the period where both intake and exhaust valves are open at the same time?

a)

Valve Lag

b)

Valve Overlap

c)

Companion Valve

d)

Propagation

25.

How many degrees does the crankshaft turn in one complete engine cycle? (4 stroke)

a)

720

b)

360

c)

180

d)

1440

26.
a)
Bearing
b)
Chain
c)
Timing Belt
d)
Disc Brake
27.

Overhead cam engines timing chains may use ______tensioners

a)

Mechanical

b)

Spring

c)

Hydraulic

d)

All of the above

28.

Timing belt service intervals are critical on many engines because

a)

timing affects idle quality

b)

loose belts may damage the water pump

c)

valve damage may occur if the belt fails

d)

Both A and C

29.

An engine emits blue smoke for a few seconds when starting cold; the MOST likely cause is

a)

Fuel system is too lean

b)

A coolant leak to the cylinder

c)

Worn valve seals

d)

Worn piston rings

30.

When replacing a cylinder head gasket, which type of head bolts should allows be replaced?

a)

torque to yield

b)

Grade 5

c)

only the failed ones

d)

those showing fatigue

31.

What is a micrometer used for?

a)

To measure wheel base

b)

To check tire pressure

c)

To determine temperature

d)

Precision measurements

32.

Which of the following is not part of a connecting rod

a)

I-beam

b)

Lobe

c)

cap

d)

bushing

33.
Fills the area of the engine called the Cylinder
a)
Lifter
b)
Filler
c)
Cam gear
d)
Piston
34.
Camshaft turns at what speed compared to the crankshaft
a)
Same speed
b)
1/2 Speed
c)
2/1 Speed
d)
1/1 Speed
35.
The length the piston moves from top to bottom or bottom to top is called
a)
Stroke
b)
Bore
c)
Movement
d)
Lenght
36.
What is the order of operation of a 4 stroke engine
a)
Intake, Power, Compression, Exhaust
b)
Exhaust, Intake, Compression, Power
c)
Intake, Compression, Power, Exhaust
d)
Compression, Exhaust, Power, Intake
37.
Of the two valves inside the engine, which one is bigger?
a)
Intake
b)
Exhaust
c)
Same size
d)
Neither
38.
How many degrees of rotation does the crankshaft rotate to complete all the 4 stroke engine cycle.
a)
180
b)
360 
c)
540
d)
720
39.
Revolutions per minute (RPM) is the measurement of
a)
Piston Speed
b)
Camshaft direction
c)
What stroke is happening
d)
How fast the crankshaft is turning
40.
The rocker arm transfers
a)
Motion of cam to valve
b)
Oil to valve spring
c)
Speed to crankshaft to camshaft
d)
Direction of travel from piston to connection rod
41.
What is the benefit of a low number in motor oil?
a)
Flows easily cold
b)
Smells better
c)
Runs cooler
d)
Cleans better
42.
The burning of gasoline to make engines run is the conversion of
a)
Chemical engergy to mechanical energy
b)
Fluid energy to moving energy
c)
Thermal energy to mechanical energy
d)
Chemical energy to thermal energy
43.
When the cylinder head is bolted to the block, a ________________ is installed between the head and block to maintain an airtight and watertight seal.
a)
Manifold
b)
Head Gasket
c)
Crossover
d)
Header
44.

What is this part called

a)

Moon Cap

b)

Thrust Bearing

c)

Half Bearing

d)

Shim Bearing

45.

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

a)

Up

b)

Down

c)

Left

d)

Right

46.

Technician A says that the engine should be cleaned before checking for oil leaks. Technician B says that a florescent dye should be added to the engine oil when checking leaks with a black light. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

47.

What type of engine block is shown in the picture?

a)

Inline 6 cylinder

b)

V 8

c)

W 6

d)

V 6

48.

What type of engine is shown in the picture?

a)

Inline 4 cylinder engine

b)

Flat/Boxer 4 cylinder engine

c)

V 8

d)

W 4 Cylinder engine

49.

All of the following are part of the 4 cycles/strokes of an engine EXCEPT:

a)

Intake

b)

Compression

c)

Reciprocating

d)

Exhaust

50.

During the Power cycle:

a)

Intake valve opens and the Piston moves down

b)

Piston moves up and squeezes the air and fuel

c)

Spark plug ignites the air & fuel and causes the Piston to move down

d)

Exhaust valve opens and Piston moves up

51.

What tool are use when tighten cylinder head bolt?

a)

Torque Converter

b)

Torque Wrench

c)

L-handle

d)

Adjustable Wrench

52.

The _____ is a heavy hub mounted on a rubber ring and keyed to the crankshaft snout.

a)

dynamic tuner

b)

oscillation dampner

c)

harmonic balancer/crankshaft damper

d)

vibration snubber

53.
What part of the engine is this?
a)
Connecting Rod
b)
Piston
c)
Crankshaft
d)
Camshaft
54.

2 techs are inspecting a vehicles cylinder head. Technician A says that the illustrated procedure checks cylinder deck height. Technician B says that the illustrated procedure checks for cylinder head warpage. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

55.

Which of these is a typical connecting rod bearing oil clearance?

a)

0.015"

b)

1.500"

c)

.1500"

d)

0.0015"

56.

Technician A says that measurement Y is the valve spring installed height. Technician B says that measurement X will decrease as a result of grinding the valve seat. Who is correct

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both

d)

Neither

57.

Tech A says that oil pressure should increase when engine RPM is increased. Tech B says that lines or hash marks on top of a bolt indicate length. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Techs

d)

Neither Tech

58.

Engine oil pressure should be tested:

a)

A) And compared to manufacturers specs

b)

B) When the engine is at operating temperature

c)

C) When the engine is cold

d)

D) Both A and B

59.

What is being measured in this picture

a)

Cam lobe wear

b)

Cam journal wear

c)

Cam journal runout

d)

Cam lobe runout

60.

Tech A says that an overhead cam engine (OHC) has the camshaft mounted in the cylinder head. Tech B says that an engine's lubrication system helps cool engine parts. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Techs

d)

Neither Tech

61.

Valve stem seals prevent which of these from leaking into the cylinder?

a)

Gasoline

b)

Diesel

c)

Oil

d)

Coolant

62.

Functions of motor oil include which of the following

a)

Protects and cools

b)

Cleans and lubricates

c)

Seals

d)

All of the above

63.

Technician A says that a torque-angle tightening method should be used on torque-to-yield bolts. Tech B says you can reuse torque-to-yield bolts if you oil them. Who is correct?

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Techs

d)

Neither Tech

64.

Low oil pressure can be the result of

a)

worn piston rings

b)

worn valve guides

c)

a clogged oil filter

d)

worn bearings

65.

A typical interference angle would find the valve faced at an angle of ____________degree(s) less than the seat angle

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4