ASVAB Automotive Information Practice Test 783151 Results

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1

Which of the following is not a component in the engine lubrication system?

70% Answer Correctly

oil filter

pressure relief valve

pickup tube

differential


Solution

In engine lubrication, oil remains in the oil pan until the engine is turned on. It then gets sucked up the pickup tube by the oil pump and pressurized. This pressure is moderated by the pressure relief valve and the oil is fed through the oil filter into the engine to lubricate it.


2

What is the function of the head gasket?

75% Answer Correctly

to seal the engine block from the cylinders

to connect the transmission to the drive train

to seal the brake assembly from external contaminants

to seal the exhaust system from the drive train


Solution

A head gasket is a gasket that sits between the engine block and cylinder heads to seal the cylinders to ensure maximum compression and avoid leakage of coolant or engine oil into the cylinders.


3

The spark plugs fire a few extra degrees before top dead center when the engine is running faster. In this case the engine's timing is:

62% Answer Correctly

synchronous

advanced

retarded

asynchronous


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.


4

How are the cylinders numbered in V-type engines?

42% Answer Correctly

sequentially from the front of the engine to the back

alternating from the front of the engine to the back

cylinder numbering varies by manufacturer

sequentially from the back of the engine to the front


Solution

In V-type engines the numbering sequence varies by manufacturer.


5

Which of the following is not a primary function of a vehicle's lubrication system?

62% Answer Correctly

clean contaminants

quiets engine noise

cools engine parts

increases fuel economy


Solution

The lubrication system lubricates engine components by putting an oil film between them to reduce friction and smooth engine operation, cools by absorbing heat from engine parts, seals the pistons and cylinders to contain combustion, cleans contaminants, and quiets engine noise.