Automobile Engineering MCQs

Question 1

The basic function of the suspension is to

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Absorbs vibration and impact forces from the road surface

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Ensure that the steering wheel can deliver a suitable amount of steering force

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Ensure that wheel alignment is not disturbed during driving

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Automatically correct the effects of over steering

Question 2

In a four speed four stroke Diesel engine, the intake valve

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Opens at 20° before T.D.C. and closes at 35° after B.D.C.

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Opens at T.D.C. and closes at B.D.C.

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Opens at 10° after T.D.C. and closes at 20° before B.D.C.

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None of the above

Question 3

The forced fed lubrication system means that the oil is delivered to the engine by

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The pressure created by the oil pump

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Gravity

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Splashing action of the crankshaft

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None of these

Question 4

The torque converter uses ________ to transfer torque.

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Automatic transmission fluid (ATF)

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Air

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Gears

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Steel belt

Question 5

When turning a corner

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All of the above

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The front wheels are toeing out

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The front wheels are turning on different angles

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The inside front wheels has a greater angle than the outside wheel

Question 6

The drive-shafts are connected to the differential and wheel hubs through universal joints because the universal joints

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Compensate for variations in the relative positions of the differential and the wheels which result from bumpy road surfaces or other similar driving conditions.

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Absorb the vibrations transferred from the surface of the road

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Absorb any difference in speed between the left and right wheels when the vehicle is turning

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None of the above

Question 7

Tachometer in a vehicle measures

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Engine r.p.m.

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Speed

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Distance

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Fuel consumption

Question 8

When indicated power (I.P.) and frictional power (F.P.) are known, we can calculate

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Brake power

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Compression ratio

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Specific air consumption

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Mean effective pressure

Question 9

The main characteristics of a maintenance free (MF) battery is that

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Since it is sealed, the water in maintenance free battery is not lost through evaporation thus accordingly it is not necessary to top up the cells with water

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A maintenance free battery requires little maintenance during normal use and it is sufficient to add water instead of an electrolyte containing sulphuric acid

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A maintenance free battery has a relatively short shelf life when compared with standard batteries

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Recharging of a maintenance free battery is neither required nor possible