ASVAB Automotive Information Practice Test 192505 Results

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1

The combustion chamber is enclosed by the:

53% Answer Correctly

piston ring

cylinder head

piston

head gasket


Solution

Cylinders act as a guide for the pistons that translate the heat energy of combustion into the mechanical energy necessary to move a vehicle. Piston rings seal the piston to the cylinder to contain combustion gases and also regulate the oil distribution between the piston and cylinder wall. A cylinder head closes in the top of the cylinder forming the combustion chamber which is sealed by a head gasket (head). The head provides space for air and fuel intake valves, exhaust valves, and mounts for spark plugs and fuel injectors.


2

Which of the following statements about v-type cyllinder arrangement is false?

65% Answer Correctly

engine is shorter than an inline engine

has two rows of cylinders

has an odd number of cylinders

common in motorcycles, cars, and trucks


Solution

A v-arrangement has two rows of cylinders in a V-shaped block with a crankshaft at the bottom of the V. Any even number of cylinders is possible in this configuration from the V-2 that's commonly used in motorcycles up to V-12 or bigger for large trucks. The V design produces a shorter engine than an in-line cylinder configuration and allows for better air-fuel distribution.


3

Cylinder air and fuel intake valves, exhaust valves, and mounts for spark plugs and fuel injectors are contained in the:

45% Answer Correctly

piston ring

manifold

cylinder head

head gasket


Solution

Cylinders act as a guide for the pistons that translate the heat energy of combustion into the mechanical energy necessary to move a vehicle. Piston rings seal the piston to the cylinder to contain combustion gases and also regulate the oil distribution between the piston and cylinder wall. A cylinder head closes in the top of the cylinder forming the combustion chamber which is sealed by a head gasket (head). The head provides space for air and fuel intake valves, exhaust valves, and mounts for spark plugs and fuel injectors.


4

What is the pimary advantage of using power brakes on a vehicle?

63% Answer Correctly

provides higher hydraulic pressure in the braking system

utilizes battery power to assist in braking

requires less brake fluid to operate the braking system

allows the use of antilock brakes


Solution

Power brakes multiply the force a driver applies to the brake pedal using a vacuum booster connected to the engine intake manifold. This provides for much higher hydraulic pressure in the braking system than could be generated by the driver alone. Antilock brakes (ABS) use speed sensors and adjust the brake pressure at each wheel to prevent skidding and allow the driver more steering control in slippery conditions.


5

Ignition timing defines the point in time at the end of the compression stroke that which of the following happens?

69% Answer Correctly

spark plugs fire

exhaust valve opens

the air-fuel mixture enters

intake valve opens


Solution

Ignition timing defines the point in time at the end of the compression stroke that the spark plug fires. Measured in number of degrees before top dead center (BTDC), the exact point that the spark plugs initiate combustion varies depending on the speed of the engine. The timing is advanced (the spark plugs fire a few more degrees BTDC) when the engine is running faster and retarded when it's running slower.