ASVAB Automotive Information Practice Test 711310 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1

What combines the suspension spring and shock absorber into one unit?

73% Answer Correctly

wheel hub

strut

wheel cylinder

knuckle


Solution

Because a compressed spring will ex­tend violently, shock absorbers must be used to dampen the spring’s compression and extension cycles. Struts combine the spring and shock into one unit


2

The ignition coil is a(n):

63% Answer Correctly

step-up transformer

filter

step-down transformer

amplifier


Solution

The ignition coil steps up the 12 volts available from the battery or alternator to a voltage of 30,000 or more volts at the spark plug. Converting a lower voltage input into a higher voltage output makes the ignition coil a step-up transformer.


3

Which of the following is the correct order for the engine stroke cycle?

71% Answer Correctly

intake, power, compression, exhaust

compression, intake, power, exhaust

power, intake, compression, exhaust

intake, compression, power, exhaust


Solution

The stroke cycle order is intake stroke, compression stroke, power stroke, exhaust stroke.


4

The right front wheel of your front-wheel drive car drops into a pothole and the left front wheel doesn't lose contact with the road. Which of the following is true?

75% Answer Correctly

your car has an independent front suspension

your car has a rigid axle rear suspension

your car has a rigid axle front suspension

your car has an independent rear suspension


Solution

An independent suspension allows the wheels on either side of an axle to move independently from each other. The fact that the left front wheel didn't move up in response to the right front wheel moving down is evidence of this.


5

Which of the following is the result of combustion being initiated by a source other than the spark plug?

51% Answer Correctly

detonation

pre-ignition

ignition

pre-combustion


Solution

Normal combustion in an engine is initiated by a spark plug and results in the complete burning of the air-fuel mixture. If combustion is initiated by a source other than the spark plug, by a hot spot in the cylinder or combustion chamber for example, pre-ignition results. Detonation results if the air-fuel mixture explodes instead of burning. Detonation can cause extremes in pressure in the combustion chamber leading to engine damage.