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Starter Motor and Its Function Quiz

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the function of the starter motor in a car?

a)

Controls the alternator

b)

Charges the battery

c)

Converts electrical energy into mechanical energy

d)

Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy

2.

What is the purpose of the solenoid in the starter motor?

a)

To generate electricity

b)

To hold the piston in position

c)

To control the clutch

d)

To connect to the flywheel

3.

What is the role of the overrunning clutch in the starter motor?

a)

To generate electricity

b)

To recharge the battery

c)

To lock the pinion gear into place

d)

To control the alternator

4.

What happens when the ignition key is turned to start the car?

a)

The solenoid coil connects to the flywheel

b)

The solenoid coil is de-energized

c)

The solenoid coil generates a weak magnetic field

d)

The solenoid coil pulls the piston back

5.

What is the purpose of the commutator plates in the starter motor?

a)

To connect the solenoid to the battery

b)

To generate an electromagnetic field

c)

To control the stator's magnetic field

d)

To reset the magnetic field of the rotor

6.

What is the function of the rotor in the starter motor?

a)

To connect to the flywheel

b)

To rotate with the shaft

c)

To control the clutch

d)

To generate electricity

7.

What is the purpose of the stator in the starter motor?

a)

To generate electricity

b)

To produce a magnetic field

c)

To hold the piston in position

d)

To reset the magnetic field of the rotor

8.

What happens when the combustion engine starts to rotate the flywheel faster than the starter motor?

a)

The overrunning clutch disengages

b)

The pinion gear locks into place

c)

The rotor generates a weak magnetic field

d)

The solenoid coil is energized

9.

What happens when the key is released after starting the car?

a)

The solenoid coil is energized

b)

The piston is released by the spring

c)

The rotor generates a weak magnetic field

d)

The overrunning clutch engages

10.

What is the role of the alternator in the car after the engine starts?

a)

To recharge the battery

b)

To reset the magnetic field of the rotor

c)

To control the starter motor

d)

To generate electricity

11.
The component that acts as a switching device within a starter motor
a)
Commutator
b)
Armature
c)
Solenoid
d)
Pinion gear
12.
The coil windings within a starter motor are held within which component
a)
Commutator
b)
Armature
c)
Solenoid
d)
Pinion gear
13.
The device fitted to a starter motor to prevent it being driven by the flywheel once the engine has started
a)
Bushes
b)
Rectifier
c)
One way clutch
d)
Pinion gear
14.
Transmits the drive from the starter motor to the engine
a)
Bushes
b)
One way clutch
c)
Armature
d)
Pinion gear
15.
When a starter motor begins to turn it produces a high….
a)
Speed
b)
Inertia
c)
Torque
d)
Charge
16.
The gear ratio between the starter motor and the flywheel ring gear gives a reduction in…
a)
Speed
b)
Inertia
c)
Torque
d)
Charge
17.
What is the function of the starter solenoid?
a)
To slow down the starter motor
b)
To drive the engine
c)
To engage the shift lever
18.
Where does the current, that flows through the solenoid contacts flow to?
a)
The hold in coil
b)
The electric motor
c)
The pull in coil
19.
Whats the main difference between a starter solenoid and a traditional solenoid?
a)
A starter solenoid supplies electricity to the electric motor as well as mechanical movement to the drive lever and pinion
b)
A starter solenoid requires intensive maintenance 
c)
In a starter solenoid a large current is switched by a small current
20.
Which of the following is not a part of the starter solenoid?
a)
Hold in coil
b)
Pull in coil
c)
Iron core
d)
Safety coil
21.
During a starter current-draw test the following results were noted: Voltage—9.4 volts. Current draw—363 amps. The specifications for the maximum current draw are 180 amps. 
a)
Technician A says the test results indicate that the battery may be defective and should be tested.
b)
Technician B says the test results indicate a faulty natural safety start switch circuit.
c)
Both are correct.
d)
Neither are correct
22.
A 600-mV drop is measured across the starter motor solenoid while the engine is being cranked. What is the repair?
a)
    Replace the battery.
b)
   Replace the starter motor.
c)
   Confirm cable connections.
23.
Quick starter test results.
If when you have the head lights on and you try and start the engine and the lights stay bright. What might be the problem?
a)
Probably caused by a poor battery connection
b)
Battery may be discharged
c)
May be caused by an engine mechanical condition
d)
Possibly caused by an open circuit
24.
Most common type of starter motor
a)
Pre engeged
b)
Inertia
c)
Bendix
d)
Coil
25.
Older style of starter motor
a)
Pre engeged
b)
Inertia
c)
Bendix
d)
Coil
26.
The gear ratio between the starter motor and the flywheel ring gear gives a reduction in…
a)
Speed
b)
Inertia
c)
Torque
d)
Charge
27.
When a starter motor begins to turn it produces a high….
a)
Speed
b)
Inertia
c)
Torque
d)
Charge
28.
Transmits the drive from the starter motor to the engine
a)
Bushes
b)
One way clutch
c)
Armature
d)
Pinion gear
29.
The device fitted to a starter motor to prevent it being driven by the flywheel once the engine has started
a)
Bushes
b)
Rectifier
c)
One way clutch
d)
Pinion gear
30.
A linear motor used within the starter motor circuit to operate an engagement lever and incorporates heavy duty contacts
a)
Commutator
b)
Armature
c)
Solenoid
d)
Pinion Gear
31.
The coil windings within a starter motor are held within which component
a)
Commutator
b)
Armature
c)
Solenoid
d)
Pinion gear
32.
The component that acts as a switching device within a starter motor
a)
Commutator
b)
Armature
c)
Solenoid
d)
Pinion gear
33.
What components support the armature centrally within the yoke of the starter motor
a)
Commutator
b)
Armature
c)
Solenoid
d)
Bushes

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