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AST Engine Repair appears to be a technical study resource covering engine maintenance, diagnosis, and repair. Depending on the course, topics may include engine components, lubrication and cooling systems, compression testing, fault diagnosis, disassembly, inspection, and repair procedures. The exact meaning of “AST” and the document’s scope should be confirmed from its cover page or course materials.

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AST: Engine Repair


Question 1.
Antifreeze provides protection against:

ANSWER
All of the above



Question 2.
What engine design uses the crankcase as part of the fuel system

ANSWER
Two-stroke engine



Question 3.
The cam acts on a valve lifter in which type of engine?

ANSWER
Pushrod engine



Question 4.
Two technicians are discussing modern day four stroke engines. Technician A says one stroke of a piston moves the crankshaft
through one complete revolution. Technician B says a crankshaft has to make two completed revolutions before the process can start
again. Who is correct?

ANSWER
Technician B only



Question 5.
What major problem has limited the production of automobiles using air-cooled engines?

ANSWER
Exhaust emissions



Question 6.
Technician A says there is more energy contained in a gallon of diesel fuel than there is in a gallon of gasoline. Technician B says
diesel fuel is thicker than gasoline. Who is correct?

ANSWER
Both Technician A and B



Question 7.
Engine displacement can be expressed in:

ANSWER
l (liters)






, Question 8.
Which type of engine uses a compression ignition system?

ANSWER
Diesel engine



Question 9.
The sequence in which the spark plugs fire is called:

ANSWER
Firing order



Question 10.
What is the most common type of fuel used in passenger vehicles?

ANSWER
Gasoline



Question 11.
Technician A says that when diagnosing an automotive system a logical, step-by-step approach should be developed. Technician B
says improper service can cause engine mechanical problems and increased wear. Who is correct?

ANSWER
Both Technician A and B



Question 12.
A preliminary engine inspection should include a:

ANSWER
Visual inspection



Question 13.
What type of knocking sound is caused by a piston rocking in a worn cylinder bore and contacting the cylinder wall?

ANSWER
Piston slap



Question 14.
What must a technician first do before beginning diagnostics on any system?

ANSWER
Know how the system is supposed to work



Question 15.
Why would you be more likely to hear a rod knock when the engine warms up?

ANSWER
Because the engine oil is thinner when hot

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