WorksheetsConnect wiring connection of contact point ignition system
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which part of the ignition system is connected to the positive terminal of the battery?
Coil
Distributor
Ignition Switch
Spark Plug
After turning on the ignition switch, which component does it send power to first?
Battery
Contact Points
Coil
Distributor Rotor
The negative terminal of the coil connects to which component?
Battery
Spark Plug
Ignition Switch
Contact Points in the Distributor
What is the purpose of the condenser in a contact point ignition system?
To create a spark in the spark plug
To reduce wear on the contact points and help spark formation
To increase voltage in the coil
To ground the ignition system
Where does the high-tension (secondary) output of the coil connect to?
Negative terminal of the battery
Ignition Switch
Center terminal of the distributor cap
Positive terminal of the coil
Where the spark plug wire is connected?
Ignition switch
Battery
Distributor
Coil
Which of the following is essential to ensure the correct timing of the spark?
The gap of the contact points
The battery's voltage
The length of the spark plug wires
The color of the distributor cap
Which component controls the flow of current from the battery to the ignition coil?
Distributor
Ignition Switch
Spark Plug
Condenser
What does the ignition coil’s primary winding connect to?
Battery positive terminal
Ignition switch and contact points
Spark plug wires
Distributor rotor
Which part stores a charge to prevent sparking at the contact points?
Battery
Ignition switch
Condenser
Coil
The secondary winding of the ignition coil is connected to which part of the distributor?
Ignition switch
Contact points
Condenser
Center terminal of the distributor cap
What is the purpose of the distributor rotor in the ignition system?
To direct high-voltage output to each spark plug in sequence
To control power from the battery
To adjust the timing of the spark
To ground the coil
The condenser is typically connected in parallel with which component?
Coil
Spark plug
Battery
Contact points
Which wire connects the coil’s negative (-) terminal to the contact points?
Spark plug wire
Primary coil wire
Secondary coil wire
Ground wire
If the contact points are not properly gapped, what effect might this have on the ignition system?
Misfiring and poor engine performance
Excessive voltage to the coil
Overheating of the condenser
Increased battery drain
