ASVAB Automotive Information Practice Test 903480 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

Which of the following is not part of an engine's cooling system?

74% Answer Correctly

radiator

coolant

thermostat

air conditioner


Solution

The purpose of an automobile engine's cooling system is to circulate coolant around the engine so it can absorb and dissipate heat. The water pump pumps coolant through the various components in the system and the radiator cools down coolant after it has heated up after passing through the engine. The thermostat controls the flow of coolant based on engine temperature while the cooling fan draws air through the radiator when the car isn't moving fast enough for unforced air to cool things down on its own.


2

Too much air results in a __________ air-fuel mixture that burns more slowly and hotter.

56% Answer Correctly

lean

rich

light

heavy


Solution

The stoichiometric ratio defines the proper ratio of air to fuel necessary so that an engine burns all fuel with no excess air. For gasoline fuel, the stoichiometric ratio is about 14.7:1 or for every one gram of fuel, 14.7 grams of air are required. Too much air results in a lean air-fuel mixture that burns more slowly and hotter while too much fuel results in a rich mixture that burns quicker and cooler.


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

cylinder head

head gasket

manifold


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

A vehicle's lighting system is protected from current spikes by:

69% Answer Correctly

the voltage regulator

the battery

fuses and circuit breakers

the alternator


Solution

The lighting system consists of interior lights, instrument panel lighting, headlights, and taillights. Like household electrical circuits, the vehicle's lighting system is protected from current spikes by fuses and circuit breakers.


5

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

65% Answer Correctly

engine is shorter than an inline engine

common in motorcycles, cars, and trucks

has an odd number of cylinders

has two rows of cylinders


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.