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12-21-2023 fun car and engines

Total questions: 79

Worksheet time: 44mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This is a...

a)

hatchback

b)

fastback

c)

van

2.

This is a...

a)

coupe

b)

minivan

c)

station wagon

3.

This is a...

a)

Crossover

b)

Pick up

c)

Truck

4.

This is a...

a)

compact

b)

coupe

c)

convertible

5.

This is a...

a)

van

b)

minivan

c)

SUV

6.

This is a picture of a

a)

Station Wagon

b)

Coupe

c)

Minivan

d)

Sedan

e)

SUV

7.

This is a picture of a

a)

Station Wagon

b)

Coupe

c)

Minivan

d)

Sedan

e)

SUV

8.

This is a picture of a

a)

Station Wagon

b)

Coupe

c)

Minivan

d)

Sedan

e)

SUV

9.

This is a picture of a

a)

Station Wagon

b)

Coupe

c)

Minivan

d)

Sedan

e)

SUV

10.

This is a picture of a

a)

pick up truck

b)

Coupe

c)

Minivan

d)

Sedan

e)

SUV

11.

This is a picture of a

a)

convertible

b)

Coupe

c)

Minivan

d)

Sedan

e)

SUV

12.

This is a picture of a

a)

convertible

b)

Coupe

c)

Minivan

d)

Sedan

e)

SUV

13.

This is a picture of a

a)

convertible

b)

Coupe

c)

Hatchback

d)

Sedan

e)

Station Wagon

14.

This is a picture of a

a)

convertible

b)

Coupe

c)

Hatchback

d)

Sedan

e)

Station Wagon

15.

A car engine's job is to

a)

convert fuel into heat

b)

convert fuel into motion

c)

convert fuel into exhaust

16.

Modern cars use internal combustion engines, but some early models used external combustion engines.

What is one example of an external combustion engine?

a)

steam engine

b)

firecracker engine

c)

hydroponic engine

17.

What type of engine is this

a)

V style

b)

Horizontal

c)

inline

d)

Roterary

e)

W

18.

What type of engine is this

a)

V style

b)

Horizontal

c)

inline

d)

Roterary

e)

W

19.

A crankshaft's job in an engine is to:

a)

deliver fuel to the cylinders

b)

change linear motion into rotational motion

c)

keep cylinder heads in place

20.

There are three Basic failures that can happen in an engine:

bad fuel mix, lack of compression and...

a)

lack of exhaust

b)

lack of water

c)

lack of spark

21.

In a car engine's cylinder, valves let fuel in and exhaust out.

The _________ moves these valves

a)

camshaft

b)

timing belt

c)

distributor

22.

A turbocharger is....

a)

a set of gears that makes the wheels turn faster

b)

a turbine that compresses the air traveling into the engine

c)

an injector that delivers fuel to the engine faster

23.

What are the three common ways to arrange an engine's cylinder?

a)

V-6, V-8, HEMI

b)

inline, V, flat

c)

inline, flat, rotary

24.

What happens if your car leaks or burns off all of its oil?

a)

It'll start an oil fire.

b)

The engine will seize.

c)

It'll cause oil poisoning.

25.

what is this

a)

2JZ

b)

V8

c)

V7

d)

HEMI

26.

A car engine's job is to

a)

convert fuel into heat

b)

convert fuel into motion

c)

convert fuel into exhaust

27.

A car uses a four-stroke engine.

The four strokes are:

a)

intake, compression, combustion and exhaust

b)

injection, rotation, combustion and exhaust

c)

injection, carburetion, rotation and exhaust

28.

A crankshaft's job in an engine is to:

a)

deliver fuel to the cylinders

b)

change linear motion into rotational motion

c)

keep cylinder heads in place

29.

A Timing belt or Timing chain links these two components together so that the valves are in sync with the pistons:

a)

the flywheel to the camshaft

b)

the crankshaft to the camshaft

c)

the cylinder head to the camshaft

30.

There are three Basic failures that can happen in an engine:

bad fuel mix, lack of compression and...

a)

lack of exhaust

b)

lack of water

c)

lack of spark

31.

In a car engine's cylinder, valves let fuel in and exhaust out.

The _________ moves these valves

a)

camshaft

b)

timing belt

c)

distributor

32.

A turbocharger is....

a)

a set of gears that makes the wheels turn faster

b)

a turbine that compresses the air traveling into the engine

c)

an injector that delivers fuel to the engine faster

33.

When you turn the key to a car, the starter motor...

a)

sends electricity to the spark plugs, starting ignition

b)

sends electricity to the fuel pump, forcing the car to start

c)

spins the engine a few revolutions, starting the combustion process

34.

When a car's engine is running, power to operate the radio, CD Player, headlights and windshield wipers comes from the...

a)

alternator

b)

battery

c)

spark plugs

35.

Modern cars use internal combustion engines, but some early models used external combustion engines.

What is one example of an external combustion engine?

a)

steam engine

b)

firecracker engine

c)

hydroponic engine

36.

Why don't we use steam engines for cars anymore?

a)

They set off too many smoke alarms.

b)

They smelled too bad.

c)

They aren't as efficient.

37.

What's another name for the four-stroke engine cycle?

a)

Otto cycle

b)

Tesla cycle

c)

compression cycle

38.

What are the three common ways to arrange an engine's cylinder?

a)

V-6, V-8, HEMI

b)

inline, V, flat

c)

inline, flat, rotary

39.

What might happen if water gets into your gas tank?

a)

It'll make it hard for the engine to burn the fuel.

b)

It'll help the car get better gas mileage.

c)

It'll make the engine blow up.

40.

What happens if your car leaks or burns off all of its oil?

a)

It'll start an oil fire.

b)

The engine will seize.

c)

It'll cause oil poisoning.

41.

What are the two main components of the engine cooling System in most cars?

a)

air intake and turbocharger

b)

battery and fan

c)

radiator and water pump

42.

What are the three common ways to deliver fuel to an engine?

a)

Carburetion, hybridization, electrical charging

b)

carburetion, port fuel injection, direct fuel injection

c)

fuel injection, Infusion, circulation

43.

What is an octane Rating?

a)

A way to tell how fast the car can go.

b)

A way to tell how much the engine will wear out.

c)

A way to tell how much the fuel can be compressed.

44.

What is an engine's redline?

a)

How much nitrous oxide you can use.

b)

An engine's maximum rpm

c)

An equation that determines when the Turbo kicks in.

45.

Which of these cars features a popular example of an

air-cooled engine?

a)

Volkswagen Beetle

b)

Tesla Model S

c)

Ford Model T

46.

Which of the following commonly uses air-cooled engines?

a)

Motorcycles

b)

Hybrid cars

c)

Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles

47.

What causes oil contamination? (select all that apply)

a)

the combustion process

b)

the environment outside the vehicle

c)

temperature

d)

age of the engine

48.

Which of the following are primary functions of motor oil?

a)

Flow & protect the engine during start-up

b)

Keep engine surfaces clean

c)

Prevent engine wear

d)

Reduce heat

e)

Seal piston to cylinder wall gaps

49.

Does the base oil or the additives in oil wear out?

a)

Base oil

b)

Additives

50.

Lubrication is a primary function of motor oil

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Cooling the engine is one of the major functions of motor oil.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Cleaning dirt and debris from moving parts is one of the major functions of motor oil.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

One of the major functions of motor oil is to be used as an accelerant.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

What information is contained on the API symbol.

a)

Engine oil performance category (S=Gasoline Engines and C=Heavy Duty and Diesel Engines

b)

Resource Conserving (Specifies oil meets fuel economy requirements)

c)

SAE viscosity grade

d)

Color of the motor oil.

55.

What does the W in 5W-40 stand for?

a)

water

b)

winter

c)

weather

d)

wax content

56.

Which are considered “severe driving” conditions?

a)

Driving in dusty conditions c) Frequent short trips

b)

Driving in extreme hot or cold temperatures

c)

Highway driving

d)

Hauling or towing

57.

What are the benefits of synthetic motor oil.

a)

Uniform molecular size means less friction cold and extreme weather

b)

Refinement and engineering reduce deposits

c)

Additives boost protection and can clean engines

d)

Cleaner oil with fewer impurities

e)

Cleaner oil with fewer impurities

58.

You can not mix synthetic and conventional motor oil.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

We should change the engine oil immediately if the oil color looks dark, grimy and dirty.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

We may choose any brand, type and number of engine oil for our car.

a)

true

b)

false

61.

This benefit helps with

Engine seals that have become brittle and shrink causing leaks.

a)

Extra anti-wear additives to reduce friction

b)

Contain special seal conditioners to help leaks

c)

Extra detergents to reduce deposits

62.

This benefit helps with....increased blow-by gases and deposit formation on the pistons and other mechanical parts.

a)

Extra anti-wear additives to reduce friction

b)

Contain special seal conditioners to help leaks

c)

Extra detergents to reduce deposits

63.

This benefit helps with....decreasing a more rapid rate of engine wear.

a)

Extra anti-wear additives to reduce friction

b)

Contain special seal conditioners to help leaks

c)

Extra detergents to reduce deposits

64.

This additive keeps engines clean by Preventing contaminates and deposits from collecting on surfaces

a)

Anti-oxidants

b)

Detergents

c)

Dispersants

d)

Friction modifiers

65.

This additive keeps engines clean by Keeping contaminates suspended in oil.

a)

Anti-oxidants

b)

Detergents

c)

Dispersants

d)

Friction modifiers

66.

Variable Reluctance Sensors:

a)

Have 2 Wires

b)

Have 3 Wires

c)

Are used on Accelerator Pedals

d)

Are used on Coolant Reservoirs

e)

Are used on Fuel Sending Units

67.

Hall Effect Sensors:

a)

Have 2 Wires

b)

Have 3 Wires

c)

Are used on Accelerator Pedals

d)

Are used on Fuel Sending Units

e)

Are used on Coolant Reservoirs

68.

Match the following

a)
1.

Oxygen Sensor

b)
2.

ABS sensor

c)
3.

Fuel Pressure Sensor

d)
4.

MAF Sensor

e)
5.

Coolant Temp Sensor

69.

MAF:

a)

Mapped Air Flow

b)

Manifold Air Flow

c)

Mass Air Flow

d)

Massive Attraction Failure

70.

Atmospheric Pressure also known as:

a)

Barometric Pressure

b)

Sea Level Pressure

c)

Humidity Level

d)

Doppler Effect

e)

Intake Flow

71.

Piezorestistive Sensors rely on the ability of certain ________ to produce voltage or change resistance when compressed.

a)

Mineral Crystals

b)

Batteries

c)

Electromagnets

d)

Voice Coils

e)

Ferrofluids

72.

A Motion Detecting Sensor :

a)

Magneto

b)

Piezo Sensor

c)

Proximity Sensor

d)

Bandai Sensor

e)

Electromotive Sensor

73.

A Knock Sensor Detects:

a)

Engine Misfires

b)

Exhaust Leaks

c)

Tire Imbalance

d)

Distance Between you and the Next Vehicle

e)

A potential Car-Jacker

74.

Derate:

a)

An automatic transmission upshift

b)

An automatic transmission downshift

c)

A reduction of engine power due to exhaust filter with a high soot level

d)

A reduction of oil pressure due to clogged oil filters

e)

A reduction of engine power due to low fuel pressure

75.

A temperature sensitive variable resistor:

a)

Thermistor

b)

Hydrometer

c)

Rheostat

d)

Mercurometer

e)

Potentiometer

76.

An example of a Thermistor:

a)

Coolant Temp Sensor

b)

Fuel Pressure Sensor

c)

Sunlight Sensor

d)

MAF Sensor

e)

Fuel Sending Unit

77.

Match the following

a)
1.

Aftertreatment System

b)
2.

DEF Tank

c)
3.

Muffler

d)
4.

Catalytic Converter

e)
5.

Coolant Reservoir

78.

Potentiometers have:

a)

2 Wires

b)

3 Wires

c)

4 Wires

d)

Data Bus Cable

79.

Transmission Input speed sensors read:

a)

The Driveshaft

b)

The Torque Converter

c)

At the 8th Grade level

d)

The Turbine Shaft

e)

The Stator Speed