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Small Engine Tools

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary function of a carburetor in a small engine?

a)

To mix air and fuel for combustion

b)

To cool the engine

c)

To lubricate engine parts

d)

To start the engine

2.

Which of the following tools is used to measure the compression in a small engine?

a)

Torque wrench

b)

Compression gauge

c)

Feeler gauge

d)

Multimeter

3.

What is the role of a spark plug in a small engine?

a)

To ignite the air-fuel mixture

b)

To cool the engine

c)

To measure engine speed

d)

To filter the air

4.

Which component in a small engine is responsible for converting linear motion into rotational motion?

a)

Piston

b)

Crankshaft

c)

Camshaft

d)

Flywheel

5.

What type of energy conversion occurs in a small engine?

a)

Chemical to mechanical

b)

Electrical to thermal

c)

Thermal to electrical

d)

Mechanical to chemical

6.

In a four-stroke engine, what is the correct order of strokes?

a)

Intake, Compression, Power, Exhaust

b)

Compression, Power, Intake, Exhaust

c)

Power, Exhaust, Intake, Compression

d)

Exhaust, Intake, Compression, Power

7.

Which of the following is a common fuel used in small engines?

a)

Diesel

b)

Kerosene

c)

Gasoline

d)

Propane

8.

What is the purpose of the flywheel in a small engine?

a)

To store rotational energy

b)

To increase engine speed

c)

To decrease engine noise

d)

To filter fuel

9.

Which tool is used to adjust the gap of a spark plug?

a)

Feeler gauge

b)

Torque wrench

c)

Compression gauge

d)

Caliper

10.

What is the function of the air filter in a small engine?

a)

To clean the air entering the engine

b)

To cool the engine

c)

To lubricate engine parts

d)

To increase engine power

11.

Which part of a small engine is typically made of cast iron or aluminum and houses the cylinder?

a)

Crankcase

b)

Cylinder block

c)

Piston

d)

Camshaft

12.

What is the typical compression ratio for a small gasoline engine?

a)

4:1

b)

8:1

c)

10:1

d)

12:1

13.

Which of the following is a symptom of a dirty air filter in a small engine?

a)

Increased fuel efficiency

b)

Reduced engine power

c)

Higher engine temperature

d)

Faster engine speed

14.

What is the purpose of the oil in a small engine?

a)

To lubricate moving parts

b)

To cool the engine

c)

To clean the fuel

d)

To increase engine speed

15.

Which tool is used to check the electrical system of a small engine?

a)

Multimeter

b)

Compression gauge

c)

Feeler gauge

d)

Torque wrench

16.

What is the function of the exhaust system in a small engine?

a)

To expel combustion gases

b)

To cool the engine

c)

To increase engine power

d)

To filter the air

17.

Which of the following is a common cause of engine knocking in small engines?

a)

Low octane fuel

b)

High engine temperature

c)

Excessive lubrication

d)

Dirty air filter

18.

What is the role of the governor in a small engine?

a)

To regulate engine speed

b)

To increase fuel efficiency

c)

To cool the engine

d)

To start the engine

19.

Which component in a small engine is responsible for timing the opening and closing of the valves?

a)

Camshaft

b)

Crankshaft

c)

Piston

d)

Flywheel

20.

What is the typical lifespan of a spark plug in a small engine?

a)

10 hours

b)

50 hours

c)

100 hours

d)

200 hours

21.

Which of the following is a benefit of using synthetic oil in small engines?

a)

Longer engine life

b)

Higher engine speed

c)

Lower fuel consumption

d)

Increased engine noise

22.

What is the function of the choke in a small engine?

a)

To enrich the fuel mixture for starting

b)

To cool the engine

c)

To increase engine speed

d)

To lubricate engine parts

23.

Which tool is used to remove a spark plug from a small engine?

a)

Spark plug wrench

b)

Feeler gauge

c)

Torque wrench

d)

Compression gauge

24.

What is the purpose of the recoil starter in a small engine?

a)

To start the engine manually

b)

To increase engine speed

c)

To cool the engine

d)

To lubricate engine parts

25.

Which of the following is a sign of a failing ignition coil in a small engine?

a)

Weak spark

b)

High fuel consumption

c)

Loud engine noise

d)

Smooth engine operation