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Engine Performance 2 Pre-Test

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

About how much signal voltage is generated by a throttle position sensor at closed throttle?

a)

1 volt

b)

10 volts

c)

50 volts

d)

100 volts

2.

Who is correct? Tech A says that analog signals are continuously variable signals. Tech B says that digital signals are direct on/off signals with no in-between transition.

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

3.

Who is correct? Tech A says that in modern vehicles, an oxygen sensor is only positioned in the exhaust pipe after the catalytic converter. Tech B says that the oxygen sensor provides the electronic body control module (EBCM) with an electrical signal that relates to the amount of oxygen in the exhaust gas.

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both Techs A and B

d)

Neither Tech A nor B

4.

Which of the following is the best tool to measure the voltage output from a throttle position sensor?

a)

Scan tool

b)

DVOM

c)

DMM

d)

Digital storage oscilloscope (DSO)

5.

Which part of a powertrain control module retains diagnostic trouble codes (DTC's), freeze-frame data, and learned data?

a)

Memory and storage section

b)

Sensor input/output signal processing section

c)

Data processing section

d)

Output drivers section

6.

Which node of the PCM translates information from, or to, the other networks so that it can be shared between networks?

a)

Gateway node

b)

Program node

c)

Memory node

d)

Data node

7.

Who is correct? Tech A states that the PCM also communicates with other electronic control modules on the vehicle. Tech B states that the PCM is a gateway node that is connected to each of the other networks.

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

8.

The data processor function of a PCM receives the data from the input signal processing section and compares it to _______ in the memory.

a)

Control module charts

b)

Adaptive learning

c)

Data maps

d)

Self-diagnostics

9.

The _______ is hardware related and makes up the physical portion of the PCM.

a)

Output drivers section

b)

Memory and storage section

c)

Data processing section

d)

Signal processing section

10.

In an engine management system, work is done by the actuators, which consist of all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

relays.

b)

solenoids.

c)

modules.

d)

capacitors.

11.

In many cases, the software in the PCM's memory can be updated by uploading software updates, called a ______ process.

a)

Reinstallation

b)

Reflash

c)

Debugging

d)

Rebooting

12.

Who is correct? Tech A says that OBDII will allow a technician to hook up a generic scan tool to read DTC's and clear DTC's. Tech B says that when the MIL is on, the vehicle should not be driven.

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

13.

The data link connector (DLC) is an 8-pin connector with a common (SAE J1962) size and shape.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Which of these pollutants is caused by fuel or oil vapors?

a)

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

b)

Hydrocarbons (HCs)

c)

Carbon monoxide (CO)

d)

Particulate matter (PM)

15.

Harmful tailpipe emissions include all of these EXCEPT:

a)

carbon monoxide (CO).

b)

hydrocarbons (HCs).

c)

particulate matter (PM).

d)

oxygen (O2).

16.

In what year did it become mandatory for all vehicles to be on-board diagnostic II (OBDII) compliant?

a)

1994

b)

1995

c)

1996

d)

1997

17.

A dedicated ______ vehicle uses only natural gas; but a gasoline vehicle converted for both CNG fuel delivery as well as gasoline is called a biofuel vehicle.

a)

TLEV

b)

ZEV

c)

CNG

d)

SULEV

18.

LNG tanks are constructed with two walls of material separated by a layer of insulating material that is placed under a vacuum that enhances the long-term cooling of the fuel as long as several years.

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Who is correct? Tech A says that dual fuel powered vehicles inject two fuels at the same time. Tech B says that bi-fuel engines inject two fuels at the same time.

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

20.

The tank is never filled to allow for expansion.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

LPG tanks are fitted with a special refueling port and an over-fill protection device an automatic fuel limiter which ensures that the tank cannot be filled past the safe fill limit of ______.

a)

60%

b)

70%

c)

80%

d)

90%

22.

When a fuel absorbs water, it is called:

a)

cloud point.

b)

pour point.

c)

burn rate.

d)

hygroscopic.

23.

Biodiesel tends to clean petro diesel residues from the fuel system, so fuel filters may require frequent servicing for the first few tank fills.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

What year did the first fuel cell (electric) vehicle (FCV) become available for the public?

a)

2005

b)

2006

c)

2007

d)

2008

25.

A fuel cell is an electrochemical device that combines hydrogen and oxygen to produce ________.

a)

Water

b)

Syngas

c)

Sulfur

d)

Hydrogen peroxide

26.

Identify the device that is used to separate hydrogen from other fuels, such as gasoline.

a)

Power splitter

b)

Reformer

c)

Inverter

d)

Electric machine

27.

Who is correct? Tech A states that early BEV limitations included the lack of a recharging infrastructure. Tech B states that recent BEV's are coupled with sustainable or renewable energy sources to provide increased range.

a)

Tech A

b)

Tech B

c)

Both A and B

d)

Neither A nor B

28.

With this type of electric motor, the rotor is made from very powerful rare earth permanent magnet alloys typically, neodymium-ironboron or samarium-cobalt.

a)

Multiphase

b)

Permanent magnet

c)

Brushless

d)

Synchronous

29.

In a _______, the engine can shut down completely when the batteries are charged.

a)

Series-parallel hybrid

b)

Flexible-fuel hybrid

c)

Series hybrid

d)

Parallel hybrid

30.

Identify the type of hybrid drive configuration in which the internal combustion engine (ICE) is really only a battery charger inside an electric vehicle.

a)

Series hybrid

b)

Parallel hybrid

c)

Series-parallel hybrid

d)

Power-split hybrid