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Understanding Engine Mechanics

Total questions: 2

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date

1-15.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

1.

What are the two main types of engines?

a)

Manual and Automatic

b)

Solar and Wind

c)

Internal and External Combustion

d)

Electric and Hydraulic

2.

What material is commonly used for cylinder blocks?

a)

Carbon Fiber

b)

Gray Cast Iron or Aluminium

c)

Wood

d)

Plastic

3.

Which part of the engine is made from cast iron or aluminium alloy?

a)

Battery Case

b)

Air Filter

c)

Fuel Pump

d)

Cylinder Head

4.

Which component is directly involved in the engine's cooling system?

a)

Piston

b)

Cylinder Liner

c)

Crankshaft

d)

Cylinder Head

5.

What is the primary function of the crankcase?

a)

To filter the fuel

b)

To support the crankshaft

c)

To store oil

d)

To cool the engine

6.

What is the purpose of the oil pan?

a)

To filter the air

b)

To serve as a reservoir for engine oil

c)

To store coolant

d)

To house the battery

7.

What purpose do gaskets serve in an engine?

a)

To increase power

b)

To provide a tight seal

c)

To reduce noise

d)

To enhance speed

8.

What is the difference between wet and dry cylinder liners?

a)

Wet liners are lubricated; dry liners are not

b)

Wet liners are in direct contact with cooling water; dry liners are not

c)

Dry liners are used in diesel engines; wet liners in petrol engines

d)

Dry liners are cheaper than wet liners

9.

What is the main material used for piston rings?

a)

Plastic

b)

Steel

c)

Alloy Cast Iron

d)

Rubber

10.

Which component is responsible for converting reciprocating motion into rotary motion?

a)

Piston

b)

Connecting Rod

c)

Camshaft

d)

Crankshaft

11.

What is the top dead center in an engine?

a)

The highest point of fuel injection

b)

The lowest point the piston can reach

c)

The highest point the piston can reach

d)

The point of maximum combustion

12.

What type of motion does the connecting rod convert?

a)

Circular to linear

b)

Linear to circular

c)

Reciprocating to rotary

d)

Rotary to reciprocating

13.

How does the camshaft contribute to engine operation?

a)

By filtering oil

b)

By cooling the engine

c)

By opening valves

d)

By storing fuel

14.

What is the primary role of the flywheel in an engine?

a)

To filter the air

b)

To keep the crankshaft running at a constant speed

c)

To start the engine

d)

To ignite the fuel

15.

What is the function of engine valves?

a)

To control timing of air-fuel entry and exit

b)

To regulate engine temperature

c)

To control the air-fuel mixture

d)

To seal the combustion chamber

16.

What is the effect of a fouled spark plug on engine performance?

a)

It improves engine performance

b)

It has no effect

c)

It can cause the engine to run rough or misfire

d)

It increases the engine's horsepower