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Automotive fuel, ignition, air and exhaust systems

Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An internal combustion engine (ICE) creates kinetic energy from what energy source?

a)

Chemical energy

b)

Fluid energy

c)

Carbon energy

d)

Green energy

2.

Which are the common types of Internal combustion engines (ICE) used in modern automotive applications?

a)

Reciprocating piston engine

b)

Rotary Wankel engine

c)

Random firing engine

d)

Steam engine

e)

Flux capacitor engine

3.

Which are the four strokes of the reciprocating piston engine?

a)

Extinguish

b)

Induction

c)

Compression

d)

Ignition/power

e)

Exhaust

4.

What type of ignition source does a Diesel engine utilise?

a)

Explosion Ignition (EI)

b)

Compression Ignition (CI)

c)

Spark Ignition (SI)

d)

Wack Ignition (WI)

5.

What type of ignition source does a petrol engine utilise?

a)

Compression Ignition (CI)

b)

Quark Ignition (QI)

c)

Spark Ignition (SI)

d)

Fuel Ignition (FI)

6.

What is the ideal or stoichiometric ratio for a petrol engine?

a)

55:1

b)

1055:1

c)

14.55:1

d)

14.7:1

7.

What is the ideal or stoichiometric ratio of a diesel engine?

a)

14.5:1

b)

14.5:2

c)

14.55:10

d)

14.7:1

8.

Which has a higher compression ratio?

a)

A diesel engine

b)

A petrol engine

9.

Which has a lower compression ration?

a)

A petrol engine

b)

A diesel engine

10.

Which of the following is an average compression ratio range for a petrol engine?

a)

Between 5:1 and 6:1

b)

Between 1:1 and 10:1

c)

Between 8:1 and 12:1

d)

Between 18:1 and 25:1

11.

Which of the following is an average compression ratio range for a diesel engine?

a)

Between 18:1 and 25:1

b)

Between 8:1 and 12:1

c)

Between 70:1 and 100:1

d)

Between 7:1 and 14:1

12.

Looking at the image can you identify from left to right the type of fuel injection system?

a)

Single point injection, Direct injection, Multipoint injection

b)

Direct injection, Multipoint injection, Single point injection

c)

Single point injection, Multipoint injection, Direct injection

13.

The process of compressing fuel and air

a)

compression

b)

pressure

c)

exhaust

d)

ignition

14.

An opening where spent fuel is released

a)

intake

b)

exhaust valve

c)

cylinder

d)

head

15.
The length the piston moves from top to bottom or bottom to top is called
a)
Stroke
b)
Bore
c)
Movement
d)
Lenght
16.
What is the order of operation of a 4 stroke engine
a)
Intake, Power, Compression, Exhaust
b)
Exhaust, Intake, Compression, Power
c)
Intake, Compression, Power, Exhaust
d)
Compression, Exhaust, Power, Intake
17.
How many degrees of rotation does the crankshaft rotate to complete all the 4 stroke engine cycle.
a)
180
b)
360 
c)
540
d)
720
18.
The major difference in two stroke and two stroke engines is
a)
The type of parts
b)
Number of strokes to complete a power cycle
c)
Mixing oil with the gas
d)
What it is used on
19.

name the stroke

a)

Induction

b)

compression

c)

power

d)

Exhaust

20.

Name the stroke

a)

Induction

b)

Compression

c)

Power

d)

Exhaust

21.

On a 4 cylinder engine, if number 1 cylinder is on compression, what stroke is cylinder 4

a)

Induction

b)

compression

c)

power

d)

exhaust

22.

How many faces does the rotary engine have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

23.

The bore of the engine shown in the image is indicated as

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

24.

Which of the following BEST describes the term TDC?

a)

Furthest point of piston travel away from the Crankshaft

b)

Time and distance covered

c)

Top of the piston

d)

Nearest point of piston travel towards the Crankshaft

25.
Fills the area of the engine called the Cylinder
a)
Lifter
b)
Filler
c)
Cam gear
d)
Piston
26.

During the first stroke (Intake), what valves are open-if any?

a)

Both closed

b)

Intake valve open, Exhaust closed.

c)

Both are open

d)

Intake valve closed, Exhaust valve open.

27.

What is it?

a)

valve

b)

crankshaft

c)

bottom

d)

wrench

28.
Compression is a key element of an internal combustion engine. Which engine component supplies the compression needed to power an engine? 
a)
Crankshaft 
b)
Ignition Armature 
c)
Connecting Rod 
d)
Piston
29.
Compression is best defined as ___________________________. 
a)
Expanding a small volume into a larger volume 
b)
Reducing a larger volume into a smaller volume 
30.

List the strokes of the 4 - cycle engine theory in order.

a)

Intake, Power, Compression, Exhaust

b)

Intake, Compression, Power, Exhaust

c)

Exhaust, Power, Compression, Intake

d)

Compression, Power, Intake, Exhaust

31.
During the intake stroke, ________________________________. 
a)
Spent gases are forced out of the combustion chamber from the piston's travel from BDC to TDC
b)
Fuel is supplied to the combustion chamber
c)
The piston travels from BDC to TDC to compress the fuel charge prior to ignition
d)
Air - fuel mixture is deposited into the combustion chamber
32.
A four - stroke engine generates power _____ time(s) during a complete cycle. 
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
33.
Which stroke is designated by the piston moving from TDC to BDC with both the intake and exhaust valves in the closed position? 
a)
Intake 
b)
Compression 
c)
Power 
d)
Exhaust 
34.

_________ is a rotational force, that is, a force that causes rotation and not forward movement.

a)

Gravity

b)

Speed

c)

Torque

d)

Velocity

35.

Which of the following are benefits of gears?

a)

Change the plane of rotation

b)

Increase or decrease the speed of applied motion

c)

Increase or decrease the applied force

d)

Provide a drive without slippage

36.

A fuel pump..

a)

moves gas for the gas tank to the engine

b)

in a modern vehicle is electric

c)

pumps a fuel at pressures from 5 to 60 PSI

d)

all of the above

37.

Automotive systems are an electro mechanical system.

a)

ture

b)

false

38.

Why is a dry element air filter pleated

a)

To increase the surface area

b)

Its easier to manufacture

c)

It improves the look

d)

It cools the air down

39.

Apart from removing particles from the air the air cleaner also

a)

Increases the oxygen

b)

Quietens the air intake

c)

stops smoke in the exhaust

d)

Pressurises the air

40.

Two other types of air cleaner can be known as a:

a)

oil shower and cycle home

b)

oil bath and spinner

c)

oil bath and cyclone

d)

oily cyclone and wet bath

41.

Intake manifolds are tubes connected to the inlet ports of an engine to guide in:

a)

Fuel

b)

Fuel and air

c)

Exhaust gasses

d)

Engine oil

42.

Inlet manifolds on old vehicles used to hold the carburetor to mix the fuel into the air, but inlet manifolds on modern vehicles hold the .............. ........... instead

a)

Exhaust manifold

b)

Fuel pump

c)

petrol mixers

d)

fuel injectors

43.

A Plenum chamber is part of the inlet manifold it could be known as a type of:

a)

sump

b)

Mixer

c)

Reservoir

d)

pump

44.

One type of engine only takes air into the engine, which is it?

a)

Petrol engine

b)

Diesel engine

45.

This is the first part of the exhaust system, what is it called?

a)

Inlet manifold

b)

Down pipe

c)

Tail pipe

d)

Exhaust manifold

46.

What is the main safety consideration when working with or near an exhaust system?

a)

Its likely to be oily

b)

Its likely to be hot

c)

It could be corrosive

d)

It could be noisy

47.

What is the English term for Muffler?

a)

Silencer

b)

Quietener

c)

Hand warmer

d)

Box

48.

Do some silencers allow the exhaust gas to flow straight through?

a)

Yes

b)

No

49.

What would an exhaust system be inspected for?

a)

Noise, security, water leaks

b)

Condition, leaks, noise, security

c)

Smoke colour, noise, security

d)

Part number, size, emissions

50.

To improve the emissions of a vehicle what exhaust component is fitted?

a)

Filter

b)

Dogalytic converter

c)

Gas analyser

d)

Catalytic converter

51.

What are the bad gasses produced by the engine?

a)

Carbon monoxide, Hydrocarbons, Carbon Dioxide

b)

Carbon Dioxide, Helium, Oxides of Nitrogen

c)

Carbon of Nitrogen, Oxides of oxygen, Water

d)

Oxides of Nitrogen, Carbon monoxide, Hydrocarbons

52.

Where is the "Cat" located on an exhaust system?

a)

At the tail Pipe

b)

Near the engine

c)

Half way down

d)

Before the exhaust manifold

53.

Exhaust manifolds are usually made out of:

a)

Cast Iron

b)

Aluminium

c)

Plastic

d)

Glass

54.

On a cooling system the flow from the engine goes into the radiator at:

a)

The top

b)

The bottom

55.

The component shown is a :

a)

Oil pump

b)

Thermostat

c)

Water pump

d)

Vane gear

56.

When does a thermostat open?

a)

When the engine first starts

b)

When the engine is stationary

c)

When the air flow over the radiator is at a set temperature

d)

When the coolant in the engine reaches a set temperature

57.

What is usually used to drive a water pump?

a)

A chain

b)

A gear

c)

Water pressure

d)

A belt

58.

In a multi-point injection system atomised fuel is sprayed very close to which one of the following component

a)

Continuous multi-point injection

b)

Single –point injection

c)

Double point injection

d)

Sequential multi-point injection

59.

In a multi-point injection system atomised fuel is sprayed very close to which one of the following component

a)

Inlet valves

b)

Exhaust valves

c)

Engine cylinder wall

d)

Catalytic converter

60.

When diesel injectors are being replaced what component also needs to be renewed?

a)

Diesel fuel filter

b)

Injector sealing washers

c)

Leak off and return pipes

d)

Electronic control unit

61.

Which one of the following would be different on a single –point injection (spi) and the multi point injection (MPI) fuel system?

a)

Exhaust manifold location

b)

Throttle valve location

c)

Inlet valve position

d)

Fuel type used

62.

Which design cylinder head is shown in the image?

a)

Spark ignition with two inlet valves

b)

Compression ignition with two inlet valves

c)

Spark ignition with three inlet valves

d)

Compression ignition with three inlet valves

63.

What is one advantages of using a coil per spark plug system?

a)

High tension leads are longer

b)

High tension leads are shorter

c)

High tension leads are not required

d)

High tension leads can be made from aluminium

64.

What is the exhaust component shown in the image?

a)

Resonator box

b)

Expansion box

c)

Middle box

d)

Catalytic converter

65.

What is the main function of a secondary air injection system

a)

To further burn excess hydro-carbons and carbon monoxide

(HC+CO) in the exhaust manifold

b)

To burn excess hydro –carbons and carbon monoxide (HC+CO) in the inlet manifold

c)

To further burn excess burn excess oxides of nitrogen and carbon dioxide (NOx+CO2) in the exhaust manifold

d)

To burn excess oxides of nitrogen and carbon dioxide (NOx+CO2) In the inlet manifold

66.

What three harmful gases are converted by the catalytic converter?

a)

CO₂ +H₂O+N₂

b)

HC+CO+H₂O

c)

HC+CO₂+H₂O

d)

N₂+CO₂+NOx

67.

What equipment should be used to carry out a final check after multi-point fuel injectors have been replaced?

a)

Emission tester

b)

Fuel pressure tester

c)

Multimeter

d)

Oscilioscope

68.

Which one of the following is a method used in silencers to reduce exhaust noise?

a)

Baffle plates

b)

Gate plates

c)

Perforated plates

d)

Twin tail pipes

69.

Which one of the following exhaust produced by incomplete combustion?

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Carbon monoxide

c)

Oxygen

d)

Water

70.

What is the electronic fuel injection component shown in the image?

a)

Mass air flow sensor

b)

Manifold absolute pressure sensor

c)

Air flow meter (moving vain type)

d)

Exhaust gas recirculation valve

71.

Which one of the following component maintains fuel system pressure in an electronic fuel injection (EFI) system?

a)

Fuel rail

b)

Fuel filter

c)

Fuel regulator

d)

Fuel injector

72.

What is the purpose of sensor in the image shown?

a)

Signais the ECU for throttle position

b)

Control the idle speed of the engine

c)

Advance the ignition timing

d)

Detects the volume of air flow

73.

When diesel injectors are being replaced what component also needs to be renewed?

a)

Diesel fuel filter

b)

Injector sealing washers

c)

Leak off and return pipes

d)

Electronic control unit

74.

Into which circuit is an ignition system ballast resistor sometimes fitted?

a)

Primary circuit

b)

Secondary circuit

c)

Spark plug H.Y circuit

d)

Spark plug AC circuit

75.

Why is an internal resistor incorporated into a spark plug?

a)

To increase firing voltage

b)

To reduce radio interference

c)

To increase fuel economy

d)

To reduce exhaust emissions

76.

What is the exhaust component indicated in the image shown?

a)

Post catalytic converter oxygen sensor

b)

Pre catalytic converter oxygen sensor

c)

Post catalytic converter carbon dioxide sensor

d)

Pre catalytic converter carbon dioxide sensor

77.

Why do turbocharger shaft bearings require constant cooling to prevent them overheating?

a)

The exhaust gas flow is reduced causing a rise in temperature

b)

The exhaust gas driving the turbine creates a high temperature

c)

The increasein air pressure causes a high rise in temperature

d)

The prevention of turbine blade failure due to the increase in temperature