OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTION AND ANSWER

AUTOMOBILE ENGG

1. The condition that causes vapour locking in a brake system is

A.overheating of the fluid due to frequent brake application
B.overcooling of the brakes during high speed driving
C.keeping the vehicle without use for an extended period
D.an excessively high engine speed on a downhill road
Answer: Option A b

2. The portion of a crankshaft which rests on cylinder block is called main journal.
A.Yes B.No
Answer
Answer: Option A

3. A baffle plate is fitted inside the oil pan to prevent the oil from splashing when it is subjected
to vibration and other movement during vehicle operation.
A.True B.False
Answer
Answer: Option A

4. The motion of the cam is transferred to the valves through

A.pistons
B.rocker arms
C.camshaft pulley
D.valve stems
Answer
Answer: Option B

5. Which of the following symptom is caused as a result of brake disc run out ?
A.Ineffectiveness of the brakes
B.Judder during braking
C.Localized wearing of the brake pads
D.Rapid wearing of the brake pads
Answer
Answer: Option B
6. If the engine coolant leaks into the engine oil, then engine oil
 A.appears milky
B.becomes foamy
C.turns black
D.none of these
Answer: Option A

7. The function of an alternator in an automobile is to

A.supply electric power
B.convert mechanical energy into electrical energy
C.continually recharge the battery
D.partly convert engine power into electric power
Answer
Answer: Option C

8. A clutch is usually designed to transmit maximum torque which is

A.equal to the maximum engine torque
B.80 per cent of the maximum engine torque
C.150 per cent of the maximum engine torque
D.none of these
Answer
Answer: Option C

9. What type of bearing is used for main bearings and connecting rod bearings ?
A.Ballbearings
B.Plain bearings
C.Needle roller bearing
D.Taper roller bearing
Answer
Answer: Option B

10. It is necessary to maintain the valve clearances as they

A.reduce the resistance to sliding that occurs between the cam and the tappet
B.allow for lengthening of the valves owing to the heat of combustion
C.increase the speed at which the valves move up and down
D.make the crankshaft turn smoothly
Answer
Answer: Option B

Section 2

1. The painting of automobiles is done to

 A.prevent rust from growing on the body
B.improve its external appearance
C.retain the characteristics of steel for long
D.all of these
Answer
Answer: Option D

2. The main task of a battery in automobiles is to

A.supply electricity to the alternator
B.act as a reservoir or stabilizer of electricity
C.supply electricity to the vehicle's electrical system at all times while the engine is running
D.supply a large amount of power to turn the starter motor when the engine is being started
Answer
Answer: Option D.

3. The major purpose of an electronically-controlled automatic transmission is that this type of

transmission
A.eliminates gear clutches
B.eliminates the gear shift lever
C.reduces the number of automatic-transmission components
D.reduces shift shock and achieves more efficient transmission of engine torque
Answer
Answer: Option D

4. The connecting rods are generally made of __________ shaped cross-section.

A.I B.C
C.L D.H
Answer
Answer: Option A

5. The anti-knock property of compression ignition engine fuel can be improved by adding
A.tetraethyl lead
B.trimethyl pentane
C.amyl nitrate
D.hexadecane
Answer

Answer: Option C

6. The calorific value of petrol is about

 A.36.5 - 38.5 MJ/kg
B.39.4 - 42.5 MJ/kg
C.42.7 - 43.5 MJ/kg
D.45.5 - 47 MJ/kg
Answer
Answer: Option C

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
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
Answer: Option C

9. The size of engine cylinder is referred in terms of its

A.diameter and bore
B.displacement and efficiency
C.bore and stroke
D.bore and length
Answer
Answer: Option C

10. The purpose of a cylinder head gasket is to

prevent the combustion gases from leaking from the joint between the cylinder block and
A.
the cylinder head
B.prevent engine oil from going into combustion chamber
C.removes impurities from cylinder head lubricating oil
D.none of the above
Answer
Answer: Option A

SECTION 3
1. The frequency of flashing of light per minute in a direction (side turn) indicator is about
 A.9 B.90
C.900 D.9000
Answer
Answer: Option B

2. Thinner is added to the paint in order to

A.make pigments and resin mix easily
B.make paint film hard
C.optimise its viscosity
D.none of these
Answer
Answer: Option C

3. The ease with which petrol vapourizes is called its

A.oxidation
B.octane number
C.volatility
D.cetane number
Answer
Answer: Option C

4. 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
Answer
Answer: Option B

5. 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
Answer

Answer: Option C

6. The main function of the brake fluid is

 A.lubrication
B.power transmission
C.cooling
D.none of these
Answer
Answer: Option B

7. The parking brakes employed in vehicles are operated

A.mechanically
B.hydraulically
C.pneumatically
D.none of these
Answer
Answer: Option A

8. The function of a carburettor is to control the amount and ratio of air-fuel mixture.
A.True B.False
Answer
Answer: Option A

9. 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
Answer

Answer: Option D

10. In vehicles with tilt steering, the steering column is pivoted in

A.upper bracket
B.lower bracket
C.tilt bracket
D.steering yoke joint
Answer
Answer: Option B