ASVAB Automotive Information Practice Test 727177 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1

The wheel __________ is the mounting point for the wheel and tire assembly.

66% Answer Correctly

shaft

base

knuckle

hub


Solution

The wheel hub is the mounting point for the wheel and tire assembly. The wheel hub can rotate while being held stable by the steering knuckle which applies the motion of the control arms to the wheels.


2

What does the timing belt do?

65% Answer Correctly

synchronizes the camshaft and the crankshaft

synchronizes the cam and the camshaft

synchronizes each piston to the crankshaft

calibrates the speedometer


Solution

Maintaining proper synchronization between the rotation of the camshaft and the rotation of the crankshaft is critical to ensure that the engine's valves open and close at the proper times during each cylinder's intake and exhaust strokes.


3

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

71% Answer Correctly

power, intake, compression, exhaust

intake, power, compression, exhaust

intake, compression, power, exhaust

compression, intake, power, exhaust


Solution

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


4

Opposed cylinder designs feature two rows of cylinders that are placed at what angle to each other?

49% Answer Correctly

45°

90°

270°

180°


Solution

Opposed cylinder designs place cylinders flat in two rows 180° opposite each other with a single crankshaft running between them.


5

What provides the power necessary to start a car?

85% Answer Correctly

powertrain control module

battery

alternator

spark plugs


Solution

The battery supplies the power necessary to start the engine when the ignition switch is is turned on.