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WorksheetsICE QUIZZ
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
The most important safety rule when working under a vehicle is:
Wear gloves
Use jack stands
Work with a partner
Use bright lights
Internal combustion engines convert:
Heat to electricity
Fuel to motion
Air to power
Oil to energy
Which is NOT part of the four-stroke cycle?
Intake
Compression
Ignition
Exhaust
Diesel engines use:
Spark plugs
Glow plugs
Compression ignition
Electric ignition
The main frame of the engine is the:
Cylinder head
Cylinder block
Oil pan
Crankshaft
An example of an external combustion engine is a:
Petrol engine
Diesel engine
Steam engine
Rotary engine
A two-stroke engine completes a power cycle in how many revolutions of the crankshaft?
One
Two
Three
Four
Cylinders arranged in two rows forming a "V" is called:
Inline engine
Opposed engine
V-type engine
Wankel engine
An engine that uses fins on the block for cooling is:
Air-cooled
Water-cooled
Oil-cooled
Fuel-cooled
Pistons for high-performance engines are usually:
Cast iron
Forged aluminum
Plastic
Steel
What is the primary function of the crankshaft?
Open valves
Convert reciprocating motion to rotary motion
Pump oil
Mix air and fuel
The part that stores energy from the power stroke is the:
Camshaft
Flywheel
Piston
Connecting rod
The timing belt connects the crankshaft to the:
Alternator
Camshaft
Water pump
Oil pump
In a four-stroke engine, the air-fuel mixture enters during the:
Compression stroke
Intake stroke
Power stroke
Exhaust stroke
The component that opens and closes the engine valves is the:
Crankshaft
Piston
Camshaft
Connecting rod
What seals the cylinder head to the engine block?
Oil seal
Piston ring
Cylinder head gasket
Valve seal
The system that provides clean air for combustion is the:
Fuel system
Exhaust system
Air intake system
Cooling system
The mass airflow (MAF) sensor measures:
Fuel pressure
Engine temperature
Amount of air entering the engine
Oil level
What regulates the amount of air entering the engine?
Air filter
Throttle body
Intake manifold
Mass airflow sensor
The main purpose of the lubrication system is to:
Cool the engine
Reduce friction
Clean the fuel
Increase compression
What type of engine uses a triangular rotor?
Diesel engine
Wankel engine
Two-stroke engine
V-type engine
The oil pan is located:
On top of the engine
At the bottom of the engine
In front of the engine
Behind the engine
Valve guides help to:
Cool the valves
Keep the valve aligned
Increase compression
Mix air and fuel
During the compression stroke:
Intake valve opens
Exhaust valve opens
Both valves open
Both valves closed
A major disadvantage of two-stroke engines is:
High cost
Low power-to-weight ratio
Higher emissions
Complex design
The connecting rod connects the piston to the:
Camshaft
Crankshaft
Flywheel
Engine bearings are used to:
Reduce noise
Reduce friction between moving parts
Increase compression
Seal combustion chambers
The component that distributes fuel to the injectors is the:
Fuel pump
Fuel rail
Fuel filter
Fuel pressure regulator
Sodium-filled valves are used in:
Intake valves
Exhaust valves
Both intake and exhaust
Diesel engines only
The purpose of the exhaust manifold is to:
Mix air and fuel
Collect exhaust gases from cylinders
Filter the air
Cool the engine
In a diesel engine, the intake manifold carries:
Air only
Fuel only
Air-fuel mixture
Oil vapor
The part that creates the spark in a gasoline engine is the:
Injector
Spark plug
Glow plug
Distributor
A turbocharger is used to:
Reduce emissions
Increase air intake pressure
Cool the engine
Filter the fuel
The main function of piston rings is to:
Transfer heat
Seal the combustion chamber
Both a and b
None of the above
The ECU (Engine Control Unit) is the:
Engine cooling unit
Engine's computer
Exhaust control unit
Electrical charging unit
The cooling system removes heat from the:
Exhaust gases
Engine oil
Engine components
Fuel system
The correct order of the four-stroke cycle is:
Intake, power, compression, exhaust
Compression, intake, power, exhaust
Intake, compression, power, exhaust
Power, compression, intake, exhaust
A dual-fuel engine can run on:
Gasoline only
Diesel only
Two different fuels
Electricity only
The purpose of an intercooler is to:
Cool the engine oil
Cool the compressed air from turbocharger
Heat the intake air
Cool the exhaust gases
Valve seats are important because they:
Guide the valve stem
Form a seal with the valve face
Cool the valves
Open and close the valves
Always use _____ protection when changing oil or coolant.
Eye
Hand
Ear
Foot
The _____ converts the up-and-down motion of the piston into rotating motion.
Camshaft
Crankshaft
Flywheel
Connecting rod
_____ engines complete one power cycle in two piston strokes.
Four-stroke
Two-stroke
Rotary
Diesel
Fill in the blank: The engine's main structure that contains the cylinders is called the ________.
cylinder block
crankcase
cylinder head
engine mount
Fill in the blank: ________ valves often contain sodium for better cooling.
Intake
Exhaust
Bypass
Reed
Fill in the blank: The ________ connects the piston to the crankshaft.
connecting rod
camshaft
pushrod
timing belt
Fill in the blank: The ________ stores energy to keep the crankshaft turning between power strokes.
flywheel
alternator
pulley
clutch plate
Fill in the blank: The ________ has lobes that push on valves to open them at the correct time.
camshaft
crankshaft
rocker arm
lifter
Fill in the blank: Intake and exhaust ________ control the flow into and out of the cylinder.
ports
valves
pistons
manifolds
Fill in the blank: The ________ system delivers oil to all moving engine parts.
ignition
lubrication
cooling
charging
Fill in the blank: Never work under a vehicle supported only by a ________ jack.
hydraulic
scissor
bottle
screw
Fill in the blank: The burning of fuel in the cylinder is called ________.
detonation
combustion
carburation
vaporization
Fill in the blank: A ________ engine burns fuel outside the engine cylinder.
internal combustion
external combustion
rotary
compression-ignition
Fill in the blank: The ________ draws fuel from the tank and sends it to the engine.
fuel pump
carburetor
injector
throttle body
Fill in the blank: The ________ mixture is ignited by a spark plug in a gasoline engine.
oil-coolant
air-fuel
exhaust-gas
water-methanol
Fill in the blank: The ________ belt or chain ensures valves open and close at the right time.
accessory
serpentine
timing
drive
Fill in the blank: The ________ manifold distributes air or air-fuel mixture to the cylinders.
exhaust
intake
vacuum
coolant
Fill in the blank: The ________ manifold collects exhaust gases from all cylinders.
intake
vacuum
exhaust
EGR
Fill in the blank: The ________ pan holds the engine's supply of lubricating oil.
oil
drain
timing
splash
Fill in the blank: The ________ gasket seals the joint between the oil pan and the engine block.
head
intake
oil pan
exhaust
Fill in the blank: ________ engines are generally more fuel‑efficient but heavier than gasoline engines.
Diesel
Rotary
Two-stroke
Gas turbine
Fill in the blank: The ________ sensor helps the ECU determine how much fuel to inject.
oxygen (O2)
throttle position
Mass Airflow (MAF)
coolant temperature
Fill in the blank: In a ________ injection system, each cylinder has its own fuel injector.
single-point
throttle-body
multi-point
carbureted
Fill in the blank: The ________ stroke is when the ignited fuel pushes the piston down.
intake
compression
power
exhaust
Fill in the blank: The ________ stroke pushes the burned gases out of the cylinder.
intake
compression
power
exhaust
Fill in the blank: The ________ provides a mounting point for the spark plugs and contains the combustion chambers.
cylinder head
engine block
oil pan
intake manifold
Fill in the blank: ________ are used in engines to support rotating shafts like the crankshaft and camshaft.
pistons
bearings
gaskets
valves
Fill in the blank: The ________ controls the opening of the throttle valve in the throttle body.
accelerator pedal
idle air control
choke lever
cruise module
Fill in the blank: A ________ is an aftermarket air intake system that draws in cooler air from outside the engine bay.
short ram intake
cold air intake
turbo inlet
intercooler
Fill in the blank: The ________ transfers the force of combustion from the piston to the crankshaft.
connecting rod
wrist pin
flywheel
cam follower
True or False: It is safe to work under a car supported only by a hydraulic jack.
True
False
True or False: Gasoline and diesel engines work on the same ignition principle.
True
False
True or False: The crankshaft is directly responsible for opening the valves.
True
False
True or False: Two-stroke engines are more environmentally friendly than four-stroke engines.
True
False
Select True or False: All engine valves are made from the same material.
True
False
Select True or False: The flywheel helps to smooth out engine operation.
True
False
Select True or False: The oil pan is part of the cooling system.
True
False
Select True or False: The timing belt should be replaced periodically as part of maintenance.
True
False
Select True or False: A Wankel engine uses pistons and connecting rods.
True
False
Select True or False: The intake manifold on a diesel engine carries a mixture of fuel and air.
True
False
Select True or False: The main function of the piston is to seal the combustion chamber.
True
False
Select True or False: Engine bearings are designed to create friction.
True
False
Select True or False: The ECU (Engine Control Unit) can adjust fuel injection based on sensor data.
True
False
Select True or False: "V-type" and "Inline" refer to the ignition system type.
True
False
Select True or False: Goggles should be worn when working with batteries or coolant.
True
False
Select True or False: The compression stroke is the same in both gasoline and diesel engines.
True
False
Select True or False: The throttle body is located before the air filter.
True
False
Select True or False: A faulty head gasket can cause engine overheating.
True
False
Select True or False: The camshaft rotates at half the speed of the crankshaft in a four-stroke engine.
True
False
Select True or False: Synthetic rubber seals are used to prevent oil leaks.
True
False
Select True or False: The purpose of the exhaust system is to reduce noise and direct gases away.
True
False
Select True or False: A turbocharger is driven by exhaust gases.
True
False
Select True or False: Forged pistons are softer than cast pistons.
True
False
Select True or False: Valve guides prevent oil from entering the combustion chamber.
True
False
Select True or False: The water pump is a component of the lubrication system.
True
False
Select True or False: The correct bolt-tightening sequence is important when installing a cylinder head.
True
False
Select True or False: A dual-fuel engine can switch between gasoline and diesel.
True
False
Select True or False: The safe working load (SWL) is not important for jacks and stands.
True
False
Select True or False: The fuel pressure regulator maintains constant pressure in the fuel rail.
True
False
Select True or False: The lubrication system only lubricates the crankshaft and bearings.
True
False
