ASVAB Automotive Information Practice Test 836891 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
Score 0% 62%

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1

A constant velocity (CV) joint is closely related to which of the following?

63% Answer Correctly

master cylinder

universal joint

ball joint

sprint joint


Solution

Like CV joints, universal joints (U-joints) are located at each end of a drive shaft and allow the shaft to operate at a variable angle with the item it is driving. Universal joints perform the same basic function as CV joints but CV joints have a wider range of operation.


2

The intake ports on the cylinder heads is fed outside air via the:

67% Answer Correctly

intake pressure regulator

intake manifold

intake air pump

intake control module


Solution

The intake manifold distributes outside air to the intake ports on the cylinder heads. The intake air filter removes any airborne contaminants before the air enters the engine.


3

What provides the power necessary to start a car?

85% Answer Correctly

battery

spark plugs

alternator

powertrain control module


Solution

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


4

Another name for a reciprocating engine is a(n):

41% Answer Correctly

external combustion engine

cylinder engine

piston engine

internal combustion engine


Solution

A reciprocating engine is an engine whose crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down in a cylinder.


5

The firing order of the cylinders in an engine can be found by:

59% Answer Correctly

identifying the cylinder number

observing the direction in which the intake valves open

observing the order in which the intake valves open

reversing the cylinder number


Solution

The firing order of the cylinders in an engine is different than the cynlinder numbers and can be found by observing the order in which the intake valves open.