IC Engine Questions and Answers Air Standard Cycles

This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Air Standard
Cycles.

1. The air standard efficiency of an I.C. engine depends on

a) fuel used
b) speed of engine
c) compression ratio
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: None.

2. The specific fuel consumption per B.P. hour for a petrol engine is about
a) 0.2 kg
b) 0.25 kg
c) 0.3 kg
d) 0.35 kg
Answer: b
Explanation: Generally, the specific fuel consumption per B.P. hour for a petrol engine is about 0.25
kg while the specific fuel consumption per B.P. hour for a diesel engine is about 0.2 kg

3. The specific fuel consumption per B.P. hour for a diesel engine is about
a) 0.2 kg
b) 0.25 kg
c) 0.3 kg
d) 0.35 kg
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Generally, the specific fuel consumption per B.P. hour for a diesel engine is about 0.2 kg
while the specific fuel consumption per B.P. hour for a petrol engine is about 0.25 kg.

4. If the compression ratio in I.C. engine increases, then its thermal efficiency will
a) increase
b) decrease
c) remain same
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The compression ratio in I.C. engine is directly proportional to the thermal efficiency, so
as it increases, then its thermal efficiency will increase.

5. The thermal efficiency of petrol and gas engines is about

a) 15%
b) 30%
c) 50%
d) 70%
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The thermal efficiency of petrol and gas engines is about 30% and the thermal efficiency
of diesel engines is about 70%.

6)The thermal efficiency of diesel engines is about

a) 15%
b) 30%
c) 50%
d) 70%
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The thermal efficiency of diesel engines is about 70% while the thermal efficiency of
petrol and gas engines is about 30%.

7. The thermal efficiency of diesel engines on weak mixtures is

a) unaffected
b) lower
c) higher
d) dependent on other factors
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: None.

8. The volumetric efficiency of a well designed engine may be

a) 30 to 40%
b) 40 to 60%
c) 60 to 70%
d) 75 to 90%
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: None.

9) The working medium of a air standard cycle has constant ________ throughout the cycle.
a) pressure
b) volume
c) specific heat
d) mass
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: None.

10. It is assumed that all the processes of a air standard cycle are
a) reversible
b) irreversible
c) adiabatic
d) isothermal
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None.

IC Engine Questions and Answers Carburetion

This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Carburetion.

1. A carburetor is used to supply

a) petrol, air and lubricating oil
b) air and diesel
c) petrol and lubricating oil
d) petrol and air
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The purpose of carburetor is to supply petrol and air.

2. The compensating jet in a carburetor supplies almost constant amount of petrol at all speeds
because the
a) jet area is automatically varied depending on the suction
b) the flow from the main jet is diverted to the compensating jet with increase in speed
c) the diameter of the jet is constant and the discharge coefficient is invariant
d) flow is produced due to the static head in the float chamber
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: None.

3. Which of the following does not relate to spark ignition engine?

a) Ignition coil
b) Spark plug
c) Carburetor
d) Fuel injector
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Fuel injector is not relate to spark ignition engine as there is no fuel injection in spark
ignition engine.

4. Which of the following does not relate to compression ignition engine?

a) Fuel pump
b) Fuel injector
c) Governor
d) Carburetor
View Answer
Answer: d
Explanation: Carburetor is not relate to compression ignition engine.

5. In carburetors, the top of the fuel jet with reference to the level in the float chamber is kept at
a) same level
b) slightly higher level
c) slightly lower level
d) may be anywhere
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: None.

6. Carburetion is done to
a) feed petrol into cylinder
b) govern the engine
c) break up and mix the petrol with air
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The purpose of carburetion is to break up and mix the petrol with air.

7. Power impulses from IC engine are smoothed out by

a) governor
b) crank shaft
c) gear box
d) flywheel
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Power impulses from IC engine are smoothed out by flywheel as the energy is stored in
the flywheel.

8. The following type of carburetor is preferred

a) concentric type
b) eccentric type
c) horizontal type
d) vertical type
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Concentric type of carburetor is preferred as it gives better fuel ratio.

9. In the passenger cars, the following type of carburetor is preferred

a) horizontal type
b) downward draught type
c) upward draught type
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In the passenger cars, downward draught type of carburetor is preferred to meet the load
fuel ratio.

10. The part load efficiency of a carburetor is

a) maximum
b) optimum
c) poor
d) constant
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: None.

IC Engine Questions and Answers Air Fuel Mixtures

This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Air Fuel
Mixtures.

1. Air injected in IC engines refers to injection of

a) air only
b) liquid fuel only
c) liquid fuel and air
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Liquid fuel and air are injected in IC engines.

2. The m.e.p. of a petrol engine first increases as the fuel air ratio is increased and then decreases on
further increase in fuel air ratio. The m.e.p. is maximum in the zone of
a) lean mixture
b) chemically correct mixture
c) rich mixture
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The m.e.p. is maximum in the zone of rich mixture.

3. The specific fuel consumption for a petrol engine first decreases with increase in fuel air ratio and
then increases with further increase in air fuel ratio. The maximum value occurs in the range of
a) lean mixture
b) chemically correct mixture
c) rich mixture
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: The maximum value occurs in the range of lean mixture.

4. Auto-ignition reaction time for petrol engine first decreases with increase in fuel air ratio, reaches a
minimum value and then increases with subsequent increase in fuel air ratio. The maximum value
occurs in the region of
a) lean mixture
b) chemically correct mixture
c) rich mixture
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The maximum value occurs in the region of chemically correct mixture.

5. The most effective air cleaner in case of diesel engines is

a) dry type
b) wet type
c) whirl type
d) oil bath type
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Oil bath type is the most effective air cleaner in case of diesel engines.

6. A high flame speed is obtained in diesel engine when air fuel ratio is
a) uniform throughout the mixture
b) chemically correct mixture
c) about 3-5% rich mixture
d) about 10% rich mixture
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: When air fuel ratio is about 10% rich mixture, then a high flame speed is obtained in
diesel engine.

7. During idling, a petrol engine requires ______________ mixture.

a) lean
b) rich
c) chemically correct
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Rich mixture is required by a petrol engine when it is in idling condition.

8. The ___________ engines can work on very lean mixture of fuel.

a) spark ignition
b) compression ignition
c) all of the mentioned
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Only the compression ignition engines can work on very lean mixture of fuel while
spark ignition requires richer mixture.

9. In order to mix air and petrol in the required proportion and to supply it to the engine during suction
stroke, then ______________ is employed.
a) fuel pump
b) injector
c) carburetor
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: None

IC Engine Questions and Answers Fuel Injection In S.I. Engine

This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Fuel Injection In
S.I. Engine.

1. The injection of fuel into a SI engine can be done by

a) direct injection of fuel into the cylinder
b) injection of fuel close to the inlet valve
c) injection of fuel into the inlet manifold
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The injection of fuel into a SI engine can be done by
i) direct injection of fuel into the cylinder
ii) injection of fuel close to the inlet valve
iii) injection of fuel into the inlet manifold

2. _____________ injection is adopted when manifold injection is contemplated.

a) Continuous
b) Timed
c) All of the mentioned
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: When manifold injection is contemplated, generally, continuous injection is adopted .
3. In _____________ injection, fuel is injected only during induction stroke over a limited period.
a) continuous
b) timed
c) all of the mentioned
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Generally, in timed injection, fuel is injected only during induction stroke over a limited
period.

4. Fuel injection in an SI engine _____________ volumetric efficiency.

a) increases
b) decreases
c) maintains constant
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Generally, the fuel injection in an SI engine increases volumetric efficiency.

5. By using fuel injection in an SI engine, better _____________ efficiency is obtained.

a) thermal
b) mechanical
c) unpredictable
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Better thermal efficiency is obtained, by using fuel injection in an SI engine, .

6. By using fuel injection in an SI engine, lower _____________ is obtained.

a) exhaust emission
b) thermal efficiency
c) unpredictable
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Lower exhaust emission is obtained by using fuel injection in an SI engine.

7. The most accurate gasoline injection system is

a) direct injection
b) port injection
c) throttle body injection
d) manifold injection
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Of all the gasoline injection system, the most accurate gasoline injection system is port
injection.

8. Advantage of fuel injection in SI engine is

a) low initial cost
b) low maintenance requirements
c) increased volumetric efficiency
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The main advantage of fuel injection in SI engine is increased volumetric efficiency

IC Engine Questions and Answers Gasoline Injection

This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Gasoline
Injection.

1. Multi-point fuel injection system uses

a) manifold injection
b) direct injection
c) port injection and throttle body injection
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Multi-point fuel injection system uses port injection and throttle body injection.

2. L-MPFI system uses

a) port injection
b) direct injection
c) manifold injection
d) throttle body injection
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: L-MPFI system uses port injection while multi-point fuel injection system uses port
injection and throttle body injection while D-MPFI system uses direct injection.

3. D-MPFI system uses

a) port injection
b) direct injection
c) manifold injection
d) throttle body injection
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: D-MPFI system uses direct injection and L-MPFI system uses port injection while multi-
point fuel injection system uses port injection and throttle body injection.

4. Common rail injection system uses injection pressures of the order

a) 100-200 bar
b) 200-400 bar
c) 400-600 bar
d) 1500 bar
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Generally, common rail injection system uses injection pressures of the order 1500 bar.

5. Continuous injection system usually has

a) plunger pump
b) rotary pump
c) gear pump
d) vane pump
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: In common use continuous injection system usually has rotary pump.

6. The cold start injector

a) maintain stoichiometric air-fuel ratio
b) provides lean air-fuel ratio
c) gives rich air-fuel ratio
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Generally, the cold start injector gives rich air-fuel ratio.

7. ECU is an electronic injection system used for

a) calculating the appropriate injection timing
b) meeting only certain operating conditions
c) closing the injection valve only
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: For calculating the appropriate injection timing, an electronic injection system called
ECU is used.

8. With EFI of diesel engines

a) sharp start and stop is not possible
b) very high injection pressure can be obtained
c) sudden cylinder cut-off is impossible
d) diagnostic properties are poor
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Generally, with EFI of diesel engines very high injection pressure can be obtained.

9. EFI system can achieve

a) proper injection timing
b) proper injection quantity
c) proper injection pressure
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: EFI system can achieve :
i) proper injection timing
ii) proper injection quantity
iii) proper injection pressure

10. Gasoline engines are _____________ than diesel engines.

a) heavier
b) lighter
c) unpredictable
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: In comparison to diesel engine, gasoline engines are hea

IC Engine Questions and Answers Electronic Injection System 1

This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on IC Engine
Questions and Answers Electronic Injection System 1.

1. _____________ senor senses the amount of oxygen in the engine exhaust and calculates air-fuel
ratio.
a) Engine temperature
b) Exhaust gas
c) Air flow
d) Air inlet temperature
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Exhaust gas senor senses the amount of oxygen in the engine exhaust and calculates air-
fuel ratio while engine temperature sensor senses the temperature of the engine coolant, and from this
data the computer adjusts the mixture strength to rich side for cold starting.

2. In _____________ sensor, output voltage changes in proportion to air-fuel ratio.

a) engine temperature
b) exhaust gas
c) air flow
d) air inlet temperature
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Only in exhaust gas sensor, output voltage changes in proportion to air-fuel ratio.

3. The _____________ sensor senses the temperature of the engine coolant, and from this data the
computer adjusts the mixture strength to rich side for cold starting.
a) engine temperature
b) exhaust gas
c) air flow
d) air inlet temperature
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The engine temperature sensor senses the temperature of the engine coolant, and from
this data the computer adjusts the mixture strength to rich side for cold starting while the air flow
sensor, monitors mass or volume of air flowing into the intake manifold for adjusting the quantity of
fuel and exhaust gas senor senses the amount of oxygen in the engine exhaust and calculates air-fuel
ratio.

4. The _____________ sensor, monitors mass or volume of air flowing into the intake manifold for
adjusting the quantity of fuel.
a) engine temperature
b) exhaust gas
c) air flow
d) air inlet temperature
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The air flow sensor, monitors mass or volume of air flowing into the intake manifold for
adjusting the quantity of fuel while exhaust gas senor senses the amount of oxygen in the engine
exhaust and calculates air-fuel ratio.

5. The _____________ sensor, checks the temperature of the ambient air entering the engine for fine
tuning the mixture strength.
a) engine temperature
b) exhaust gas
c) air flow
d) air inlet temperature
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The air inlet temperature sensor, checks the temperature of the ambient air entering the
engine for fine tuning the mixture strength whereas the engine temperature sensor senses the
temperature of the engine coolant, and from this data the computer adjusts the mixture strength to rich
side for cold starting while the air flow sensor, monitors mass or volume of air flowing into the intake
manifold for adjusting the quantity of fuel and exhaust gas senor senses the amount of oxygen in the
engine exhaust and calculates air-fuel ratio.

6. The _____________ sensor, senses the movement of the throttle plate so that the mixture flow can
be adjusted for engine speed and acceleration.
a) throttle position
b) manifold pressure
c) camshaft position
d) knock
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The throttle position sensor, senses the movement of the throttle plate so that the mixture
flow can be adjusted for engine speed and acceleration while the manifold pressure sensor, monitors
vacuum in the engine intake manifold so that the mixture strength can be adjusted with changes in
engine load and the camshaft position sensor, senses rotation of engine camshaft for speed and timing
of injection.

7. The ___________ sensor, monitors vacuum in the engine intake manifold so that the mixture
strength can be adjusted with changes in engine load.
a) throttle position
b) manifold pressure
c) camshaft position
d) knock
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The manifold pressure sensor, monitors vacuum in the engine intake manifold so that the
mixture strength can be adjusted with changes in engine load and the camshaft position sensor, senses
rotation of engine camshaft for speed and timing of injection.

8. The _____________ sensor, senses rotation of engine camshaft for speed and timing of injection.
a) throttle position
b) manifold pressure
c) camshaft position
d) knock
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The camshaft position sensor, senses rotation of engine camshaft for speed and timing of
injection whereas the throttle position sensor, senses the movement of the throttle plate so that the
mixture flow can be adjusted for engine speed and acceleration while the manifold pressure sensor,
monitors vacuum in the engine intake manifold so that the mixture strength can be adjusted with
changes in engine load.

9. The _____________ sensor,is a microphone type sensor that detects ping or pre-ignition noise so
that the ignition timing can be retarded.
a) throttle position
b) manifold pressure
c) camshaft position
d) knock
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The knock sensor,is a microphone type sensor that detects ping or pre-ignition noise so
that the ignition timing can be retarded while the camshaft position sensor, senses rotation of engine
camshaft for speed and timing of injection whereas the throttle position sensor, senses the movement
of the throttle plate so that the mixture flow can be adjusted for engine speed and acceleration while
the manifold pressure sensor, monitors vacuum in the engine intake manifold so that the mixture
strength can be adjusted with changes in engine load.

10. In electronic fuel injection, there is improvement in the _____________ efficiency due to
comparatively less resistance in the intake manifolds which will cause less pressure losses.
a) mechanical
b) volumetric
c) overall
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: In electronic fuel injection, there is improvement only in the volumetric efficiency due to
comparatively less resistance in the intake manifolds which will cause less pressure losses and no
other efficiencies are hindered

IC Engine Questions and Answers Multi Point Fuel Injection System

This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs)

focuses on Multi Point Fuel Injection System.

1. The main purpose of the Multi-Point Fuel Injection system is to supply a proper ratio of gasoline
and air to the cylinders.

a) True

b) False

View Answer

Answer: a

Explanation: None.

2. In the port injection arrangement, the injector is placed on the side of the intake manifold near the
intake port.

a) True
b) False

View Answer

Answer: a

Explanation: None.

3. Types of Multi-Point Fuel Injection system are

a) port injection

b) throttle body injection

c) all of the mentioned

d) none of the mentioned

View Answer

Answer: c

Explanation: Types of Multi-Point Fuel Injection system are

i) port injection

ii) throttle body injection

4. The Multi-Point Fuel Injection system can be functionally divided into

a) electronic control system

b) fuel system

c) air induction system

d) all of the mentioned

View Answer

Answer: c

Explanation: The Multi-Point Fuel Injection system can be functionally divided into the following
three main components:

i) electronic control system

ii) fuel system

iii) air induction system

5. In MPFI-Electronic Control System, the sensors that monitor intake air temperature, the oxygen,
the water temperature, the starter signal and the throttle position send signals to the ECU.

a) True

b) False

View Answer

Answer: a

Explanation: None.

6. In MPFI-Electronic Control System, the _____________ sensor sends information about the engine
speed.

a) speed

b) ignition

c) air-flow

d) air-mass

View Answer

Answer: b

Explanation: In MPFI-Electronic Control System, the ignition sensor sends information about the
engine speed and not speed, air flow and air mass sensors.

7. In MPFI-Electronic system, at the time of starting, the cold start injector is operated by the cold
start injector time switch.

a) True

b) False

View Answer

Answer: b

Explanation: None.

8. In MPFI-Fuel system, the throttle receive signals from the ECU and inject the fuel into the intake
manifold.

a) True
b) False

View Answer

Answer: b

Explanation: None.

9. In MPFI-Air Induction System, the air cleaner, the air flow meter, the throttle body and the air
valve supply a proper amount of air to the air intake chamber and intake manifold.

a) True

b) False

View Answer

Answer: a

Explanation: None.

10. In MPFI-Fuel System, the quantity of air supplied is just what is necessary for complete
combustion.

a) True

b) False

View Answer

Answer: b

Explanation: None.

11. In D-MPFI system, the fuel metering is regulated by the engine speed and the amount of air that
actually enters the engine.

a) True

b) False

View Answer

Answer: b

Explanation: None.

12. In D-MPFI system, the vacuum in the intake manifold is first sensed.
a) True

b) False

View Answer

Answer: a

Explanation: None.

IC Engine Questions and Answers Group Gasoline Injection System 1

This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Group Gasoline
Injection System 1.

1. In an engine having group gasoline injection system, the injectors are activated
a) individually
b) in groups
c) both individually and in groups
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: In an engine having group gasoline injection system, the injectors are not activated
individually, but activated in groups.

2. For a group injection system, sensors are used for detecting _____________ in the manifold.
a) pressure
b) speed
c) coolant
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: For a group injection system, sensors are used for detecting pressure in the manifold and
not speed and coolant.

3. The timing of the injectors is decided by the engine speed sensor.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Yes, the timing of the injectors is decided by the engine speed sensor.

4. In pilot ignition system, large quantity of fuel is injected.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: No, but in pilot ignition system, a small quantity of fuel is first injected and allowed to
undergo the ignition delay and burn.

5. By using EFI systems, precise control of injection timing can be achieved.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Yes, by using EFI systems, precise control of injection timing can be achieved.

6. By means of EFI systems one can achieve the precise control of

a) fuel injection quality
b) injection rate during various stages of injection
c) injection pressure during injection
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: By means of EFI systems one can achieve the precise control of
i) fuel injection quality
ii) injection rate during various stages of injection
iii) injection pressure during injection
iv) nozzle opening speed
v) pilot injection timing and its quantity

7. By means of EFI systems one can achieve the precise control of

a) nozzle opening speed
b) pilot injection timing and its quantity
c) all of the mentioned
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Same as Above.

8. By using EFI system we get,

a) very high injection pressure
b) sharp start and stop of injection
c) cylinder cut off
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: By using EFI system we get,
i) very high injection pressure
ii) sharp start and stop of injection
iii) cylinder cut off
iv) diagnostic capability
v) turbocharger control
vi) two stage injection

9. By using EFI system we get,

a) diagnostic capability
b) turbocharger control
c) two stage injection
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Same as Above.

10. Types of electronic diesel injection control are :

a) electronically controlled injection pumps
b) electronically controlled unit injectors
c) common rail fuel injection system
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Types of electronic diesel injection control are :
i) electronically controlled injection pumps
ii) electronically controlled unit injectors
iii) common rail fuel injection system

IC Engine Questions and Answers Group Gasoline Injection System 2

This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Group Gasoline
Injection System 2.

1. The inputs used in electronically controlled diesel fuel injection systems are :
a) engine speed
b) crank shaft position
c) accelerator pedal position
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: The inputs used in electronically controlled diesel fuel injection systems are :
i) engine speed
ii) crank shaft position
iii) accelerator pedal position
iv) intake air temperature
v) lubricating oil temperature
vi) ambient air temperature
vii) turbocharger boost pressure
viii) intake air mass flow rate

2. The inputs used in electronically controlled diesel fuel injection systems are :
a) intake air temperature
b) lubricating oil temperature
c) ambient air temperature
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: d
Explanation: Same as above

3. The inputs used in electronically controlled diesel fuel injection systems are :
a) turbocharger boost pressure
b) intake air mass flow rate
c) all of the mentioned
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Same as above

4. The frequency of injection depends on the engine speed and number of cylinders.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

5. The timing of injection has to be advanced as the speed

a) decreases
b) increases
c) stables
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The timing of injection is directly dependent on engine speed, so it has to be advanced as
the speed increases.

6. The lubricating oil and coolant temperatures does not indicate the engine condition.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

7. The turbocharger boost pressure can not be used to detect the mass flow rate of air, which can be
used to decide the fuel injection quantity.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Actually, the turbocharger boost pressure is used to detect the mass flow rate of air,
which can be used to decide the fuel injection quantity.

8. The ECU generates the pulses to operate the solenoid controlled spill valve.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Yes, the ECU generates the pulses to operate the solenoid controlled spill valve.

9. The end of injection in the conventional inline element is determined by the instant when the top of
the plunger covers the bypass or the spill ports.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: No, in fact the start of injection in the conventional inline element is determined by the
instant when the top of the plunger covers the bypass or the spill ports.

10. The end of delivery occurs when the helical slot or groove on the plunger uncovers the ports.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Yes, the end of delivery occurs when the helical slot or groove on the plunger uncovers
the ports.

11. In common rail fuel injection system, very high injection pressures of order of .. bar.
a) 1000
b) 1500
c) 2000
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Generally, in common rail fuel injection system, very high injection pressures of order
of 1500 bar.

12. In common rail fuel injection system, there is complete control over start and end of injection.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Yes, in common rail fuel injection system, there is complete control over start and end of
injection
IC Engine Questions and Answers Spark Advance Mechanism
This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Spark Advance
Mechanism.

1. The purpose of the spark advance mechanism is to assure that under every condition of engine
operation, ignition takes place at the most favourable instant in time.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None.

2. The engine speed and the engine load are the control quantities required for the automatic
adjustment of the ignition timing.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None.

3. The vacuum advance mechanism controls the ignition timing for full load operation.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, the centrifugal advance mechanism controls the ignition timing for full load
operation.

4. Vacuum advance mechanism shifts the ignition point under ____________ load operation.
a) full
b) part
c) no
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: None.

5. The vacuum advance mechanism operates depending on the centrifugal advance mechanism.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Actually, the vacuum advance mechanism operates independent of the centrifugal
advance mechanism.

6. The larger throttle opening means the possibility of better mixing and combustion during idling.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None.

7. It is necessary to have centrifugal advance of the spark timing since the lean mixtures require an
earlier spark timing than the rich mixtures.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Actually, it is necessary to have vacuum advance of the spark timing since the lean
mixtures require an earlier spark timing than the rich mixtures.

8. The ignition advance is obtained with the help of a spring loaded diaphragm connected to the
a) throttle
b) nozzle
c) venturi
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The ignition advance is obtained with the help of a spring loaded diaphragm connected
to the venturi and spring is not connected to nozzle or throttle.

9. The diaphragm is so coupled with the contact breaker that when induction pressure is reduced, the
angle of advance
a) decreases
b) increases
c) remains constant
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: None.

10. The centrifugal spark advance is essential to compensate for the increase in speed of the engine.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None
IC Engine Questions and Answers Combustion
This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Combustion.

1. ____________ is a chemical reaction in which certain elements of the fuel like hydrogen and
carbon combine with oxygen liberating heat energy and causing an increase in temperature of the
gases.
a) Compression
b) Expansion
c) Combustion
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: Combustion is a chemical reaction in which certain elements of the fuel like hydrogen
and carbon combine with oxygen liberating heat energy and causing an increase in temperature of the
gases, while expansion and compression are not reactions, in fact they are processes in a fuel cycle.

2. The conditions necessary for combustion are the presence of combustible mixture and some means
of initiating the process.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None.

3. The process of combustion in engines generally takes place either in a homogeneous or a

heterogeneous fuel vapour air mixture depending on the type of engine.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None.

4. In spark ignition engines a nearly ____________ mixture of air and fuel is formed in the
carburettor.
a) heterogeneous
b) homogeneous
c) solid
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: In spark ignition engines a nearly homogeneous mixture of air and fuel is formed in the
carburettor and solid and heterogeneous mixture is never used.

5. Homogeneous mixture is formed inside the engine cylinder and the combustion is initiated inside
the cylinder at a particular instant towards the end of the compression stroke.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, homogeneous mixture is formed outside the engine cylinder and the combustion
is initiated inside the cylinder at a particular instant towards the end of the compression stroke.

6. In a homogeneous gas mixture the fuel and oxygen molecules are more or less, uniformly
distributed.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Yes, homogeneous means equally distributed and in a homogeneous gas mixture the fuel
and oxygen molecules are more or less, uniformly distributed.

7. The complete combustion of ____________ mixture, and droplet combustion result in the smoke
and odour.
a) heterogeneous
b) homogeneous
c) solid
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Not, but the incomplete combustion of heterogeneous mixture, and droplet combustion
result in the smoke and odour.

8. The ____________ rate is the result of a purely chemical combination process in which the flame
eats it way into the unburned charge.
a) transposition
b) reaction
c) burning
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The reaction rate is the result of a purely chemical combination process in which the
flame eats it way into the unburned charge while the transposition rate is due to the physical
movement of the flame front relative to the cylinder wall and also the result of the pressure
differential between the burning gases and the unburnt gases in the combustion chamber.

9. The ____________ rate is due to the physical movement of the flame front relative to the cylinder
wall and also the result of the pressure differential between the burning gases and the unburnt gases in
the combustion chamber.
a) transposition
b) reaction
c) burning
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The transposition rate is due to the physical movement of the flame front relative to the
cylinder wall and also the result of the pressure differential between the burning gases and the unburnt
gases in the combustion chamber while the reaction rate is the result of a purely chemical combination
process in which the flame eats it way into the unburned charge.

10. A pre-combustion chamber gives shorter delay compared to an open type of combustion chamber.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None

IC Engine Questions and Answers Combustion In S.I. Engine

This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on
Combustion In S.I. Engine.
1. Swirl is the rotational flow of charge within the cylinder about the axis.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None.

2. The _____________ is defined by the parallel portion of the piston and cylinder head which almost
touch each other as the piston approaches T.D.C.
a) turbulence
b) swirl
c) quench area
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: c
Explanation: The quench area is defined by the parallel portion of the piston and cylinder head which
almost touch each other as the piston approaches T.D.C. while turbulence consists of randomly
dispersed vortices of different sizes which become superimposed into the air and petrol mixture flow
stream.

3. consists of randomly dispersed vortices of different sizes which become superimposed

into the air and petrol mixture flow stream.
a) Turbulence
b) Swirl
c) Quench area
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Only turbulence consists of randomly dispersed vortices of different sizes which become
superimposed into the air and petrol mixture flow stream while quench area is defined by the parallel
portion of the piston and cylinder head which almost touch each other as the piston approaches T.D.C.

4. The amount of vortex activity,and the disintegration of others, _____________ the turbulent flow
with rising engine speed.
a) increases
b) decreases
c) remains same
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None.

5. The degree of turbulence increases _____________ with the piston speed.

a) indirectly
b) directly
c) linearly
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: The degree of turbulence is directly proportional to piston speed, hence it increases
directly with the piston speed.

6. Turbulence decreases the heat flow to the cylinder wall and in the limit excessive turbulence may
extinguish the flame.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, turbulence increase the heat flow to the cylinder wall and in the limit excessive
turbulence may extinguish the flame.

7. The flame propagation velocities range from

a) 10 to 15 m/s
b) 15 to 70 m/s
c) 20 to 80 m/s
d) 30 to 90 m/s
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None.
8. When ignition occurs the nucleus of the flame spreads with the whirling or rotating vortices in the
form of ragged burning crust from the initial spark plug ignition site.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None.

9. Swirl ratio is defined as the ratio of air rotational speed to crankshaft rotational speed.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None.

10. Abnormal combustion knock produced by surface ignition in SI engines is not harmful as normal
combustion knock.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, abnormal combustion knock produced by surface ignition in SI engines is more
harmful than normal combustion knock

IC Engine Questions and Answers Abnormal Combustion in SI & CI

Engines
This set of IC Engine Problems focuses on Abnormal Combustiont.

1. In ____________ combustion, the flame initiated by the spark travels across the combustion
chamber in a fairly uniform manner.
a) abnormal
b) normal
c) knocking
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: None.

2. In CI engines, abnormal combustion is not a great problem as in SI Engines.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None.
3. ____________ knock occurs when the delay period is excessively long so that there is a large
amount of fuel in the cylinder for the simultaneous explosion phase.
a) Petrol
b) Diesel
c) Kerosene
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: None.

4. The rate of pressure rise per degree of crank angle is then so great that an audible knocking sound
occurs.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer:a
Explanation: None.

5. Knock is a function of the fuel chosen and may be avoided by choosing a fuel with characteristics
that do not give too long a delay period.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None.

6. If detonation is allowed to persist under extreme conditions or over many engine cycles, engine
parts can be damaged or destroyed.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Yes, detonation leads to the damage of engine parts.

7. Detonation cannot be prevented by reducing peak cylinder pressure.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, detonation is prevented by reducing peak cylinder pressure.

8. Detonation can be prevented by increasing the manifold pressure by reducing the throttle opening.
a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: In actual practice, detonation can be prevented by decreasing the manifold pressure by
reducing the throttle opening.

9. Knock is less common in ____________ climates.

a) hot
b) cold
c) normal
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Knock is less common in cold climates as compared to hot and moderate climates.

10. Diesel knock is the sound produced by the very rapid rate of pressure rise during the early part of
the uncontrolled second phase of combustion.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None

IC Engine Questions and Answers Knocking In S.I. Engine

This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs)

focuses on Knocking In S.I. Engine.
1. In a spark ignition engine combustion which is initiated between the spark plug electrodes spreads
across the combustible mixture.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None.

2. A definite flame front is one which separates the fresh mixture from the products of combustion
travels from the spark plug to the other end of the combustion chamber.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None.

3. The process of autoignition has nothing to do towards engine knock.

a) True
b) False
View Answer
Answer: b
Explanation: Actually, the process of autoignition leads towards engine knock.

4. In SI engine, ignition lag is reduced if the initial temperature and pressure are
a) decreased
b) increased
c) constant
d) none of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: In SI engine, due to the increment of the initial temperature and pressure are ignition lag
is reduced.

5. Auto ignition refers to initiation of combustion without the necessity of a flame.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None.

6. The effects of knocking are

a) noise and roughness
b) mechanical damage
c) carbon deposits
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The effects of knocking are
i) noise and roughness
ii) mechanical damage
iii) carbon deposits
iv) increase in heat transfer
v) decrease in power output and efficiency
vi) preignition

7. The effects of knocking are

a) increase in heat transfer
b) decrease in power output and efficiency
c) preignition
d) all of the mentioned
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: The effects of knocking are
i) noise and roughness
ii) mechanical damage
iii) carbon deposits
iv) increase in heat transfer
v) decrease in power output and efficiency
vi) preignition

8. Increase of pressure increases the self ignition temperature and the induction period.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, increase of pressure decreases the self ignition temperature and the induction
period.

9. Low engine speeds will give low turbulence and low flame velocities and knock may occur at low
speed.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None.

10. Use of low octane fuel can eliminate detonation.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: No, but the use of high octane fuel can eliminate detonation.

IC Engine Questions and Answers Supercharging

This set of IC Engines Multiple Choice Questions & Answers (MCQs) focuses on Supercharging.

1. Supercharging of S.I engines is employed only for aircraft and racing car engines.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: Supercharging requires when speed is taken in consideration so, supercharging of S.I
engines is employed only for aircraft and racing car engines.

2. ____________ in supercharging pressure increases the tendency to detonate and pre-ignite.

a) Decrease
b) Increase
c) Unpredictable
d) None of the mentioned
View Answer
Answer: a
Explanation: Detonation and pre-ignition are increased by increase in supercharging pressure.

3. The supercharged petrol engines have a lower fuel consumption than naturally aspirated engines.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Actually, the supercharged petrol engines have a greater fuel consumption than naturally
aspirated engines.

4. Increased intake pressure and temperature reduces ignition delay and decreases flame speed.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, increased intake pressure and temperature reduces ignition delay and increases
flame speed.

5. The increased flame speeds make the petrol engine more sensitive to fuel-air ratio and engine
cannot run on strong mixtures without knock.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: Actually, the increased flame speeds make the petrol engine more sensitive to fuel-air
ratio and engine cannot run on weak mixtures without knock.

6. Rich mixtures are used to control detonation, which further increases the specific fuel consumption
of the engine.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None.

7. The ignition timings and thermal load on the engine affect the knock limit of CI engine.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: No, in fact the ignition timings and thermal load on the engine affect the knock limit of
SI engine.

8. The ignition must be retarded at high intake pressure and temperature.

a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: a
Explanation: None.

9. The power developed by the turbocharger is not sufficient to drive the compressor, and overcome
its mechanical friction.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, the power developed by the turbocharger is sufficient to drive the compressor,
and overcome its mechanical friction.

10. The loss in piston work due to early opening of the exhaust valve is less than offset by better
charging and scavenging of the engine.
a) True
b) False
View Answer

Answer: b
Explanation: No, in fact, the loss in piston work due to early opening of the exhaust valve is more
than offset by better charging and scavenging of the engine