ASVAB Automotive Information Practice Test 969412 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

What is the function of the head gasket?

75% Answer Correctly

to seal the exhaust system from the drive train

to connect the transmission to the drive train

to seal the brake assembly from external contaminants

to seal the engine block from the cylinders


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.


2

The primary purpose of the muffler is to:

75% Answer Correctly

cool the exhaust

reclaim unburned fuel

remove harmful gases from the exhaust

quiet exhaust


Solution

The muffler follows the catalytic converter and absorbs sound to help quiet load exhaust. It is followed by the exhaust pipe which is the final exit point for exhaust gas from the vehicle.


3

What is the function of the alternator?

59% Answer Correctly

charges the battery when the car is not running

replaces the electrical energy that the car draws from the battery

provides AC power for the car's electrical components

converts motion from the wheels into DC power


Solution

An automobile's electrical system runs on DC power and the bulk of that power is supplied by the battery. The alternator converts the motion of the rotor into AC power which is then fed through the rectifier to convert it to DC power that both the car and the battery can use.


4

What function does a two-stroke cycle engine perform on the second stroke?

51% Answer Correctly

fuel intake and compression

compression and combustion

fuel intake and exhaust

combustion and exhaust


Solution

The two strokes of a two-stroke cycle engine are fuel intake and compression then combustion and exhaust.


5

Which of the following regulates the flow of coolant through the radiator?

57% Answer Correctly

thermostat

water pump

water jacket

crankshaft


Solution

The thermostat controls coolant (and, through it, engine) temperature by regulating the flow of coolant through the radiator. A bypass tube allows coolant to bypass the radiator and flow back into the water pump when its temperature is low enough that the thermostat is closed.