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8. The motion of the cam is transferred to the valves through
• 1. rocker arms
• 2. camshaft pulley
• 3. valve stems
• 4. pistons
9. The torque available at the contact between driving wheels and road is known as
• 1. none of these
• 2. tractive effort
• 3. brake effort
• 4. clutch effort
10. The condition that causes vapour locking in a brake system is
• 1. overcooling of the brakes during high speed driving
• 2. keeping the vehicle without use for an extended period
• 3. overheating of the fluid due to frequent brake application
• 4. an excessively high engine speed on a downhill road
11. If the air-fuel mixture in a spark ignition engine is too rich, then air-fuel ratio is about
• 1. 10:1
• 2. 13:1
• 3. 17:1
• 4. 15:1
12. Which of the following symptom is caused as a result of brake disc run out ?
• 1. Ineffectiveness of the brakes
• 2. Judder during braking
• 3. Localized wearing of the brake pads
• 4. Rapid wearing of the brake pads
13. Incorrect steering axis inclination (S.A.I.) causes
• 1. the vehicle to pull to the side of lesser inclination
• 2. generation of a braking effect at tight corners
• 3. tendency to assume toe-out orientation
• 4. poor recovery of the steering wheel after making a turn
14. What type of bearing is used for main bearings and connecting rod bearings ?
• 1. Ballbearings
• 2. Needle roller bearing
• 3. Plain bearings
• 4. Taper roller bearing
15The vehicle ride will be comfortable if
• 1. sprang mass is kept minimum
• 2. unsprung mass is kept minimum
• 3. vehicle mass is kept minimum
• 4. all of these
1-The following provides a smooth means of disengagement and engagement between the engine
and the remainder of transmission system
(A) Clutch
(B) Gearbox
(C) Propeller shaft
(D) Differential
(Ans: A)
2-The following diverts the power at right angles towards the driving wheels
(A) Torque tube
(B) Transfer case
(C) Final drive
(D) Differential
(Ans: C)
8-Axle which form compact unit with gearbox, clutch and engine are called
(A) Tandem axle
(B) power packed axle
(C) compact axle
(D) none of the above
(Ans: B)
10-The following type of transmission uses chain and sprocket to transmit power
(A) Clutch, gearbox and live axle transmission
(B) Clutch, gearbox and dead axle transmission
(C) Clutch, gearbox and axleless transmission
(D) All of the above
(Ans: B)
11-The torque at the driving wheels gives rise to a propulsive force between wheels and
road, known as
(A) tractive force
(B) driving effort
(C) braking thrust
(D) none of the above
(Ans: A)
13-The arrangement in which road springs act as torque and thrust members is known as
(A) Hotchkiss drive
(B) Torque tube drive
(C) road spring drive
(D) none of the above
(Ans: A)
7. The ball joints are used on the tie-rod ends, because they
A. reduce the amount of noise generated
B. reduce the amount of sliding resistance
C. can deal with movement of the suspension both vertically and in other directions
D. improve the force transmission speed
Answer: Option C
8. The air resistance to a car at 20 kmph is R. The air resistance at 40 kmph will be
A. R
B. 2 R
C. 4R
D. 4 R2
Answer: Option C
13. The driveshafts 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
compensate for variations in the relative positions of the differential and the wheels
B.
which result from bumpy road surfaces or other similar driving conditions.
absorb any difference in speed between the left and right wheels when the vehicle
C.
is turning
D. none of the above
Answer: Option B
15. A worm gear is used as the pinion for the rack and pinion type of steering gearbox,
because it
improves steering comfort when steering wheel is turned to effect small changes in
A.
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
Answer: Option A
16. 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
Answer: Option B
17. 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
Answer: Option D
18. The two rows of cylinders in a 'V' type engine are generally arranged at
A. 45°
B. 60°
C. 90°
D. 130°
Answer: Option B
19. 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
Answer: Option C
24. 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
Answer: Option A
34. The compression ratio for Diesel engines usually lies in the range of
A. 6-10
B. 10-15
C. 15-25
D. 25-40
Answer: Option C
35. 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 kilovolts
Answer: Option D
37. 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
Answer: Option B
38. 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
Answer: Option C
39. 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
Answer: Option D
40. When the brake pedal free play is less than the specified value, then the
A. brake drags
B. brake fades
C. vapour locking occurs in the brake lines
D. antilock braking system malfunctions
Answer: Option A
The purpose of turning radius gauges is to measure the
41. 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
Answer: Option C
42. 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
Answer: Option C
43. 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
Answer: Option D
46. The smooth shift mechanism of an automatic transmission reduces the degree of
shock at shifting of gears.
A. Yes
B. No
Answer: Option A
47. The seat belt will move out smoothly when pulled out slowly, but it will lock when pulled
quickly.
A. Agree
B. Disagree
Answer: Option A
50. 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
Answer: Option C