Department of Mechanical Engineering, Poornima College

of Engineering, Jaipur
Sub: Automobile Engineering
Test 2
Max
Time: 50 Mins
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1. The function of a first compression ring (top ring) is that it

A.
increases the combustion temperature
B.
creates swirl
C.
maintains a seal and prevents the fuel leakage
D.
maintains a seal and prevents escape of burned gases and loss of pressure in
the combustion chamber
2. The number of exhaust manifolds in a V-6 engine is/are
A.
One B.
two C.
four D.
eight
3. The drive shafts are connected to the differential and wheel hubs through
universal joints because the universal joints
A.
absorb the vibrations transferred from the surface of the road
B.
compensate for variations in the relative positions of the differential and the
wheels which result from bumpy road surfaces or other similar driving conditions.
C.
absorb any difference in speed between the left and right wheels when the
vehicle is turning
D.
none of the above
4. The function of antilock brake system (ABS) is that is
A.
reduces the stopping distance
B.
minimises the brake fade
C.
maintains directional control during braking by preventing the wheels from
locking
D.
prevents nose dives during braking and thereby postpones locking of the
wheels
5. A worm gear is used as the pinion for the rack and pinion type of steering
gearbox, because it
A.
improves steering comfort when steering wheel is turned to effect small
changes in the direction of forward motion
B.
allows the steering wheel to be turned by a greater amount when steering
C.
makes the steering more responsive
D.
reduces the amount of kick-back for large steering angles
6. The braking control type traction control system (TCS) generally operates in the
speed range of
A.
less than 20 kmph
B.
less than 40 kmph
C.
less than 60 kmph
D.
more than 60 kmph
7. If the spark plug deposit indicates black coating of soot, it indicates that the
engine has been generally operating on
A.
too lean mixture
B.
stoichiometric mixture
C.
most economical mixture D.
too rich mixture
8. The two rows of cylinders in a 'V' type engine are generally arranged at
A.
45
B.
60
C.
90
D.
130
9. The crescent-shaped cavity on the piston head top surface is called as
A.
piston oil hole
B.
snap ring
C.
valve recess D.
valve
clearance
10. The octane rating of petrol commercially available is
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A.

85-95 B.

95-100

C.

11. The stroke of an engine is the

A.
volume of the cylinder
C.
internal diameter of the cylinder D.

100-110

D.

110-125

B.
length of the connecting rod
distance between T.D.C. and B.D.C

12. The function of a second ring is that it is a

A.
back up compression ring which will work in place of the top ring when it is
broken
B.
compression ring and aids the top ring in sealing and cooling
C.
back up oil control ring which will work in place of the bottom ring when it is
broken
D.
cushion ring which prevents piston slap and knock
13. The characteristic that is enhanced by the use of cylinder sleeves is
A.
cooling efficiency
B.
resistance to wear
C.
lubrication performance D.
none of these
14. The differential ensures that each wheel is driven at a speed which corresponds
to the distance it must travel around a corner, and it consequently prevents against
excessive tyre wear.
A.
Agree B.
Disagree
15. The rating of C.I. engine fuel (Diesel) is given by
A.
octane number
B.
performance number
C.
cetane number
D.
none of these
16. Which part of the automobile tyre is subjected to greatest flexing action?
A.
Bead
B.
Side wall
C.
Shoulder
D.
Tread
17. The temperature at which tyre inflation pressure should be checked is
A.
20C
B.
25C
C.
35C
D.
ambient
temperature
18. The calorific value of Diesel is about
A.
36.5 MJ/kg B.
38.5 MJ/kg C.

42.5 MJ/kg

D.

45.5 MJ/kg

19. The negative plates of a lead acid battery has

A.
lead peroxide (PbO2)
B.
spongy lead (Pb)
C.
lead sulphate (PbSO4)
D.
sulphuric acid (H2SO4)
20. The function of oil-control rings is that it
A.
lubricates the cylinder wall by releasing oil from its hole
B.
keeps the cylinder wall lubricated by holding oil in its channel
C.
prevents engine oil from going into the combustion chamber and returns
excess lubricating oil off the cylinder wall through the return holes in the piston to
the oil pan
D.
maintains a seal and prevents escape of burned gases and oil leakage
21. The starter motor is driven by
A.
chain drive B.
gear drive

C.

flat belt drive

D.

V-belt drive

22. The correct flow of power through the drive train is

A.
engine - driveshafts - clutch - mainshaft - countershaft - final driven gear wheels
B.
engine - clutch - mainshaft - countershaft - final driven gear - driveshafts wheels
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C.
engine - clutch - countershaft - mainshaft - final driven gear - driveshafts wheels
D.
engine - mainshaft - countershaft - clutch - final driven gear - driveshafts
wheels
23. The octane number of compressed natural gas (CNG) is
A.
90
B.
100
C.
110
D.

120

24. The compression ratio for Diesel engines usually lies in the range of
A.
6-10
B.
10-15
C.
15-25
D.
25-40
25. In a petrol engine, the high voltage for spark plug is in the order of
A.
1000 volts B.
2000 volts C.
11 kilovolts D.
22 kilovolt
26. The piston compression rings are made of
A.
cast iron
B.
steel
C.
aluminium D.
bronze
27. The aspect ratio (expressed in percentage) of the tyre is defined as the ratio of
A.
section width to section height
B.
section height to section width
C.
wheel diameter to section height
D.
wheel diameter to section width
28. Two advantages of using helical gears rather than spur gears in a transmission
system are
A.
strength and cost
B.
strength and less end thrust
C.
noise level and strength
D.
noise level and economy
29. In order to implement gear changes in the gear unit of an automatic
transmission, a _______ is used.
A.
synchronizer
B.
planetary gear
C.
magnetic clutch
D.
hydraulic multi plate clutch
30. The purpose of turning radius gauges is to measure the
A.
contact areas of the tyres
B.
free play of the steering wheel
C.
turning radius of the left and right wheels
D.
difference in the toe angles of the left and right wheels
31. The three basic cylinder arrangements for automotive engines are
A.
flat, radial, and V
B.
in a row, in line, and opposed
C.
in line, V, and opposed
D.
V, double row, and opposed
32. When the battery is half (50%) charged, the specific gravity of acid in a battery
is usually
A.
0.74
B.
1.00
C.
1.12
D.
1.19
33. The specific gravity of Diesel is about
A.
0.65
B.
0.75
C.

0.85

D.

0.95

34. The service brakes employed in cars are generally operated

A.
mechanically
B.
hydraulically C.
pneumatically
of these

D.

none

35. The smooth shift mechanism of an automatic transmission reduces the degree
of shock at shifting of gears.
A.
Yes
B.
No
36. In bias ply tyres
A.
all plies run parallel to one another
B.
belts of steel mesh are used in the tyres
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C.
one ply layer runs diagonally one way and another layer runs diagonally the
other way
D.
all of the above
37. The boiling point of Diesel fuel is in the range of
A.
70C to 100C
B.
100C to 120C
C.
180C to 360 C

120C to 180C

D.

38. During braking, the brake shoe is moved outward to force the lining against the
A.
wheel piston or cylinder
B.
anchor pin
C.
brake drum
D.
wheel rim or axle
39. The frequency of flashing of light per minute in a direction (side turn) indicator is
about
A.
9
B.
90
C.
900
D.
9000
40. The ease with which petrol vapourizes is called its
A.
oxidation
B.
octane number
C.
cetane number
41. Thinner is added to the paint in order to
A.
make pigments and resin mix easily
B.
C.
optimise its viscosity
D.

volatility

D.

make paint film hard

none of these

42. A four-cylinder engine has a capacity of 2.4 litres. The swept volume of one
cylinder is
A.
400 cm3
B.
600 cm3
C.
1200 cm3
D.
2400 cm3
43. An imbalance wheel during vehicle operation
A.
makes large noise when its heavy point hits the road surface
B.
deflects in the vehicle's longitudinal direction
C.
bounces vertically or deflects from side to side (as seen from front or rear)
D.
creates a standing wave
44. The main function of the brake fluid is
A.
lubrication B.
power transmissionC.
of these

cooling

D.

none

45. The component in the radiator of an automobile that increases the boiling point
of water is
A.
drain plug B.
water jacket
C.
vacuum valve
D.
pressure cap
46. In vehicles with tilt steering, the steering column is pivoted in
A.
upper bracket
B.
lower bracket
C.
tilt bracket
steering yoke joint

D.

47. The parking brakes employed in vehicles are operated

A.
mechanically
B.
hydraulically C.
pneumatically
none of these

D.

48. Tachometer in a vehicle measures

A.
speed
B.
distance
C.
consumption

engine r.p.m.

D.

fuel

49. The temperature indicating instrument in vehicles indicates the temperature of

A.
engine piston
B.
engine cylinder
C.
lubricating oil
D.
jacket cooling water
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50. The ignition coil is used to

A.
step up current
C.
step up voltage

B.
D.

step down current

step down voltage