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Cooling system

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Name this part

a)

Thermostat

b)

Radiator

c)

Heater Core

d)

Radiator Cap

2.

Name this part

a)

Water Pump

b)

Radiator

c)

Thermostat

d)

Heater Core

3.

Name this part

a)

Radiator

b)

Thermostat

c)

Heater Core

d)

Intercooler

4.

Name this part

a)

Evaporator

b)

Thermostat

c)

Heater Core

d)

Radiator

5.
what will happen if there is no cooling in an engine?
a)
nothing
b)
runs better
c)
pistons swell and rotating assembly seize
d)
runs cool
6.
on s standard car and truck engine what type of cooling is used?
a)
air cooling
b)
liquid cooling
7.
air cooled engines use what for cooling?
a)
coolant
b)
radiator
c)
water pump
d)
fins on the block
8.
Engine coolant consists of ________
a)
water and antifreeze
b)
oil and antifreeze
c)
water and stop leak
d)
water only
9.

Technician A says that coolant can be a variety of colors with green and orange being common. Technician B says that coolant needs to be mixed with water to provide the best protection against freezing and boiling. Who is correct?

a)

Technician A

b)

Technician B

c)

Both Technician A and Technician B

d)

Neither Technician A nor Technician B

10.

This is a...

a)

engine

b)

thermostat

c)

hose

d)

radiator

e)

water pump

11.

Henry noticed his car was overheating and asked Samuel what the function of a water pump is:

a)

uses an impeller to force coolant through the engine coolant passages.

b)

stays closed until operating temperature is reached

c)

stores coolant

d)

primary heat exchanger for the vehicle engine

12.

Samuel noticed that the radiator core (fin area) of his car got clogged with dirt and debris. What is the immediate effect?

a)

poor coolant-to-air heat exchange

b)

the coolant will not flow effectively

c)

the cylinder head will warp

d)

the radiator will breach

13.

What senses the temperature of the coolant and allows the fluid to enter or exit the radiator?

a)

radiator hose

b)

water pump

c)

thermostat

d)

radiator cap

14.

Which of the following is like a mini radiator to help with heating the passenger cabin?

a)

cabin air filter

b)

heater core

c)

compressor

d)

evaporator

15.

What happens when pressure is increased in the cooling system by using a radiator cap?

a)

increases the boiling point of the coolant

b)

decreases the boiling point of the coolant

c)

keeps the boiling point constant

d)

changes the water to antifreeze ratio in the coolant

16.

Approximately what temperature will the antifreeze freeze if mixed 50% water and 50%

antifreeze?

a)

212 F (100 C)

b)

122 F (50 C)

c)

32 F (0 C)

d)

-34 F (-37 C)

17.

What is the purpose of the radiator?

a)

remove heat from the coolant

b)

add heat to the coolant

c)

slow down the air through the engine compartment

d)

keep the coolant at 195oF (91oF)

18.

Cooler air is ____________, allowing more air and fuel to go into the combustion chamber

which leads to more power.

a)

more turbulent

b)

cloudy

c)

less dense

d)

denser

19.

What type of water pump is run by electronic controls, only circulating coolant when

needed?

a)

gear driven water pump

b)

conventional belt driven mechanical water pump

c)

electric water pump

d)

timing belt driven water pump

20.

Which if the following would be the most acidic on the pH scale?

a)

3

b)

6

c)

7

d)

10

21.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE COOLING FAN?

a)

TO COOL THE ENGINE

b)

TO COOL THE CAR

c)

TO COOL THE TRANSMISSION

d)

TO REMOVE THE HEAT FROM THE COOLANT IN THE RADIATOR

22.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE OVERFLOW TANK?

a)

TO COLLECT EXTRA ENGINE OIL

b)

TO COOL THE ENGINE

c)

TO COLLECT COOLANT WHEN HOT AND RETURN TO RADIATOR WHEN COOLED

d)

TO COLLECT COOLANT WHEN COLD AND RETURN TO RADIATOR WHEN HOT

23.

WHAT IS THE NAME OF THIS PART?

a)

RADIATOR

b)

WATER PUMP

c)

PRESSURE CAP

d)

GOOSE NECK

e)

EXPXNSION TANK

24.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE WATER JACKET?

a)

TO KEEP THE ENGINE WARM WHEN IT IS COLD

b)

TO CIRCULATE OIL AROUND THE ENGINE

c)

TO CIRCULATE COOLANT AROUND THE ENGINE

d)

TO REGULATE ENGINE TEMPERATURE

25.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS SENSOR IN THE COOLING SYSTEM?

a)

COOLS THE ENGINE

b)

REGULATES THE ENGINE TEMPERATURE

c)

TURNS THE COOLING FAN ON AND OFF

d)

COOLS THE COOLANT

26.

What is NOT the purpose of antifreeze?

a)

To inhibit corrosion

b)

To reduce the freezing point.

c)

To lubricate the water pump.

d)

To lower the boiling point.

27.

What is the usual ratio of antifreeze to water in a cooling system.

a)

5%

b)

10%

c)

50%

d)

100%

28.

Coolant getting into the cylinders may cause

a)

Black smoke from under hood

b)

Blue smoke from Muffler

c)

Red smoke from the red-i-ator

d)

White smoke from tailpipe

29.

Testing coolant protection can be done with a

a)

Hydrometer

b)

Temperature probe

c)

Pressure tester

d)

Thermostat

30.

If your a/c will not cool, you may be low on

a)

Antifreeze

b)

Water

c)

Oil

d)

Refrigerant

31.

H.V.A.C. stands for....

a)

Heat / Valve / Air / Cleaner

b)

Hot / Valve / and / Cold

c)

Hot / Vent / Air / Coolant

d)

Heating / Ventilation / Air / Conditioning

32.

If the evaporator drain gets plugged

a)

The engine may overheat

b)

Condensation may leak on floor inside the car

c)

Thermostat may get stuck

d)

Belt may break

33.

PCM stands for....

a)

Powertrain Control Module

b)

Program Control Management

c)

Power, Compression, Mode

d)

Power, Computer, Module

34.

A cooling system is a closed system which develops pressure to ...

a)

Maintain engine temperature

b)

Help circulation

c)

Lower the freeze protection

d)

Raise the boiling point

35.

Heat in the vehicle is obtained by hot water circulating through the ...

a)

Radiator

b)

Heater hoses

c)

Thermostat

d)

Heater core