7290 - 152 Knowledge of Light Vehicle Combustion Engine Mechanical, Lubrication and Cooling System
Units and Components (Level 2)
Multiple Choice Questions.
Choose the correct answer
1. Which one of the following is a fault that would cause a cooling system to over pressurise?
A) thermostat opening too soon
B) recirculation flap stuck closed
C) head gasket failure between bore and water
D) inlet manifold leak
2. What happens to the boiling point of water when glycol anti-freeze is added?
A) lowers
B) raises
C) stays the same
D) fluctuates
3. What is specific heat capacity?
A) amount of coolant required to increase the temperature of a unit quality by one degree Celsius
B) heat energy required to decrease the temperature of a unit quality by one degree Celsius
C) heat energy required to increase the temperature of a unit quality by one degree Celsius
D) amount of anti-freeze required to increase the temperature of a unit quality by one degree Celsius
4. What would the equipment shown in the image be used for?
A) radiator flow test
B) cooling system pressure test
C) engine compression test
D) engine oil pressure test
5. During a pressure test, coolant is found to be leaking inside the vehicle, what is the most likely source of this leak?
A) thermostat housing
B) engine water pump
C) heater control valve
D) air conditioning condenser
6. A benefit of water cooled engines over air cooled engines is that they...
A) maintain a more constant temperature
B) reach operating temperature more quickly
C) have less moving parts
D) less chance of corrosion
7. When removing a vehicle radiator, which two components are often situated next to or connected to it?
A) thermostat and heater matrix
B) oil cooler and air conditioning condenser
C) oil cooler and air conditioning evaporator
D) air conditioning pump and heater matrix
8. What is the most important reason for following manufacturer’s instructions when replacing components?
A) to ensure the workshop is efficient
B) to ensure the parts are replaced correctly
C) to ensure the company bonus scheme is met
D) to ensure that the rest times are met
9. Which kind of the following will cause low oil pressure
A) the oil pressure relief valve not closing
B) incorrect oil pressure switch
C) engine over filled with oil
D) oil pressure switch not operating
10. During a cylinder leakage test, air noise from what area would indicate a head gasket leak to the water jacket?
A) exhaust system
B) air intake
C) dip stick tube
D) coolant reservoir
11. Which one of the following two components are the most similar in construction?
A) radiator and water pump
B) water pump and thermostat
C) heater matrix and radiator
D) serpentine belt and top hose
12. The vehicles interior heater is controlled by allowing coolant to flow through controlling valves and the...
A) evaporator
B) condenser
C) heater matrix
D) manual heater switch
13. What is the lubrication system that filters a percentage of the oil flow through the filter, described as?
A) part filtered
B) fractional
C) bypass
D) full flow
14. Engine oils are normally given an SAE rating, what does this refer to?
A) corrosive resistance
B) silicon additives
C) viscosity
D) alkaline compounds
15. Which one of the following components would only be fitted to a dry sump lubrication system?
A) scavenge pump
B) distributor pump
C) pressure relief valve
D) oil filter
16. Where is the glow plug fitted?
A) engine block
B) exhaust valve
C) piston and rod
D) cylinder head
17. The sequence of tightening the cylinder head shown in the image is...
A) 1-2-5-3-4-6-8-10-9-7
B) 1-6-4-5-3-2-8-7-9-10
C) 2-1-5-4-3-6-9-10-8-7
D) 2-5-4-6-1-3-10-8-9-7
18. How many faces are on a rotary engines motor?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
19. What is the component identified by the arrow in the image shown?
A) big end crank pin
B) gudgeon pin
C) main bearing
D) roller bearing
20. How many degrees of crankshaft movement does it take to complete the four stroke cycle?
A) 360 degrees
B) 720 degrees
C) 680 degrees
D) 180 degrees
21. What is the piece of equipment shown in the image?
A) an oil drain container
B) a fuel drain container
C) a pressure washer
D) a lubricant dispenser
22. Which one of the following materials is commonly used in lip type oil seal
A) cork
B) neoprene
C) PVC
D) plastic
23. Which one of the following describes when oil pressure should be checked?
A) when the engine is running at a cold temperature
B) at 1000 revs/minute
C) when vehicle is idling and at a low temperature
D) as specified by the manufacturer
24. What stops air from entering the vehicle interior on a heating system?
A) rheostat
B) thermostat
C) TXV valve
D) recirculation flap
25. What are Hemispherical and Wedge two designs of?
A) pistons and connecting rods
B) combustion chambers
C) crankshaft and bearings
D) inlet and exhaust valve shapes
26. To check the condition of an oil pump after it has been removed from the engine, what are the measurements
usually taken with?
A) a micrometer
B) a Vernier calliper
C) dial test indicators
D) feeler gauges
27. When fitting the cylinder head back on to the engine block, why is it important to ensure that all coolant is
removed from the top of the piston?
A) to prevent overheating
B) to prevent hydraulic effect on starting
C) to prevent corrosion on the cylinder walls
D) to prevent coolant contamination on the ignition coil
28. Two parts of the engine flywheel that should be inspected for damage are the clutch plate friction surface and...
A) connecting rods
B) auxiliary drive belt
C) starter motor pinion gear
D) starter motor ring gear
29. A cast aluminium compression ignition (diesel) engine block uses which one of the following materials for the
cylinder liners?
A) cast iron
B) cast aluminium
C) stainless steel
D) mild steel
30. How many revolutions will the camshaft turn if the crankshaft turns 80 times?
A) 40
B) 80
C) 100
D) 160
31. Why do cam belts require replacing at a specific mileage?
A) to ensure valve clearances remain constant
B) to reduce camshaft wear
C) to prevent damage to the engine
D) to improve engine performance
32. On what engine strokes does valve overlap occur in a four-stroke engine?
A) end of exhaust and beginning of inlet
B) end of compression and beginning of ignition
C) end of power and beginning of exhaust
D) end of inlet and beginning of compression
33. When a piston is at TDC at the end of the exhaust stroke, it will be at the...
A) top of the cylinder with the inlet and exhaust valves fully open
B) top of the cylinder with the inlet and exhaust valves completely closed
C) top of the cylinder with the inlet and exhaust valves partially open
D) bottom of the cylinder with the inlet and exhaust valves completely open
34. What components are lubricated from the oilway indicated in the image shown?
A) big end bearing and crankshaft
B) main bearing and crankshaft
C) camshaft and rocker arm
D) push rod and exhaust valve
35. What are the two main reasons for using anti-freeze in a liquid cooling system?
A) to reduce system operating temp and reduce corrosion
B) to increase the coolant freezing point and increase operating temp
C) to reduce the coolant freezing point and reduce corrosion
D) to reduce system operating temp and reduce corrosion
36. Which of the following is a benefit that water cooled engines have over air cooled engines?
A) quieter
B) faster
C) larger
D) smoother
37. Which one of the following conditions would indicate that a cross flow radiator has a blocked matrix (core)?
A) the radiator temperature is the same at both sides
B) the inlet side is much cooler than the outlet side
C) the outlet side is much hotter than the inlet side
D) the inlet side is much hotter than the outlet side
38. Which one of the following should be carried out after replacing an oil filter and running the engine?
A) check coolant level
B) replace oil filter seal
C) visual inspection for leaks
D) check and top up transmission level
39. Which one of the following is a possible cause of an engine oil leak?
A) crankcase ventilation system blocked
B) engine oil level too low
C) low engine oil pressure
D) faulty filter by-pass valve
40. A pollen filter is normally situated in an area of the vehicles ventilation system, before the...
A) coolant radiator
B) heater switches
C) coolant thermostat
D) heater matrix
41. When fitting a replacement cartridge filter element to an engine lubrication system...
A) replace the sealing ring in the pump
B) put a sealant onto the mounting face
C) tighten up the cartridge using a filter strap
D) lubricate the sealing ring before fitting
42. When replacing components that are part of a crankcase ventilation system, it is important to ensure that they are
cleaned using...
A) petrol and refitted in reverse order
B) soapy water and fitted in the same order
C) a degreaser and tests are carried out to make sure valves function properly
D) a card cleaner and tests are carried out to make sure the pressure switch functions correctly
43. A cast aluminium compression ignition (diesel) engine block uses which one of the following materials for the
cylinder liners?
A) cast iron
B) cast aluminium
C) stainless steel
D) mild steel
44. Which one of the following is not part of the lubrication system?
A) hydraulic valve fitter
B) gear type pump
C) pressure relief valve
D) rotor type pump
45. How is the radiator normally connected to the cylinder block and head?
A) rigid copper or aluminium pipes
B) flexible plastic hoses
C) reinforced rubber hoses
D) reinforced aluminium pipes
46. When carrying out a cylinder leakage test, which one of the following is a possible cause of air being heard
exiting from the dipstick and the oil filler cap?
A) cylinder head gasket failure
B) piston rings and cylinder bores worn
C) inlet valve stem seals worn
D) exhaust valve stems worn
47. The operation shown in the diagram is checking for...
A) flywheel run out
B) main bearing alignment
C) crankshaft distortion
D) crankshaft end float
48. What should be used to tighten a cartridge oil filter?
A) hand pressure
B) a torque wrench
C) a filter replacement strap
D) a chain wrench
49. Which one of the following is used to increase volumetric efficiency of a CI engine?
A) inlet manifold
B) throttle valve
C) inter cooler
D) radiator