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Cooling Systems (1) Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the two main cooling systems used in motor vehicles?

a)

Air cooling and water cooling

b)

Oil cooling and liquid cooling

c)

Water cooling and oil cooling

d)

Air cooling and oil cooling

2.

What is the primary job of the cooling system in an engine?

a)

To prevent an over rich mixture developing

b)

To prevent engine parts from seizing

c)

To increase the output of the heating system

d)

To stop the exhaust from melting

3.

Which type of thermostat has been superseded by the wax pellet type?

a)

Bellows thermostat

b)

Electric thermostat

c)

Hydraulic thermostat

d)

Vacuum thermostat

4.

What is the purpose of the radiator pressure cap in a cooling system?

a)

To increase the boiling point of the coolant

b)

To decrease the boiling point of the coolant

c)

To control the flow of coolant through the engine

d)

To regulate the temperature of the coolant

5.

What is the function of the water pump in a cooling system?

a)

To circulate the coolant around the engine

b)

To build up pressure in the cooling system

c)

To control the flow of coolant through the radiator

d)

To regulate the temperature of the coolant

6.

What is the purpose of the jiggle pin in a wax thermostat?

a)

To release excess pressure from the cooling system

b)

To allow air to bleed from the system

c)

To regulate the flow of coolant through the engine

d)

To open and close the thermostat valve

7.

What is the advantage of using V-belts to drive cooling fans and water pumps?

a)

They do not require lubrication and are quiet in operation

b)

They have a poor performance record

c)

They are noisy in operation

d)

They require lubrication

8.

What is the purpose of the expansion tank in a cooling system?

a)

To eliminate wasteful discharge of coolant to the atmosphere

b)

To store excess coolant when the engine is hot

c)

To decrease the pressure in the cooling system

d)

To increase the pressure in the cooling system

9.

What is the main reason for using a thermostat in a cooling system?

a)

To increase the efficiency of the engine

b)

To prevent the exhaust from melting

c)

To control the flow of coolant through the radiator

d)

To maintain the engine at operating temperature

10.

What is the purpose of the vacuum valve in a cooling system?

a)

To open and close the thermostat valve

b)

To allow air to bleed from the system

c)

To regulate the flow of coolant through the engine

d)

To release excess pressure from the cooling system