AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WELL
ILLUSTRATED.
Define the term self-propelled vehicles answer >> Vehicles that move under own
power.
When and by who was the OTTO four-stroke engine created by? answer >>
Nicolaus Otto in 1876
When and by who was the first diesel engine built by? answer >> Rudolf Diesel in
1897
Name chassis components as stated in the book. answer >> Front and rear
suspension, axles and hubs, steering mechanism, engine, transmission, final drive
differential and axles.
Define the term unit-body answer >> A design which combines the body with the
structure of the frame.
The roof of a vehicle is supported by what? answer >> Pillars (A, B, C, and D
pillars)
All gasoline and diesel powered cars are what? (designed to compress an ignitable
mixture) answer >> Internal combustion engines.
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In what two ways are are cylinders are normally placed? answer >> Inline
(meaning cylinders are in a line) and a V-type design (meaning cylinders are
placed in a V-shape)
What is a Monroe Label and what does it include? answer >> Sticker on vehicle
(often in window) that lists MSRP of vehicle, fuel economy information, what
equipment is included, and emission information.
What is a water pump used for? answer >> Circulates coolant through inlets
(water jackets) in block and head.
What is a radiator used for? answer >> To cool down the coolant, by releasing
the heat into the air.
What is the thermostat used for? answer >> To maintain temperature of the
coolant.
Name four parts of the lubrication system answer >> Oil pan/oil sump, oil pump,
oil filter, and oil galleries.
After air is drawn into the engine where does it go? answer >> First air is filtered
by an air filter, then going through a throttle valve/body, and then into the engine
via the intake manifold.
Name components of the fuel system as stated in the book answer >> Fuel tank,
fuel lines and filters, fuel injectors, and electronic control of fuel pump and
injection.
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WELL
ILLUSTRATED.
Define the term self-propelled vehicles answer >> Vehicles that move under own
power.
When and by who was the OTTO four-stroke engine created by? answer >>
Nicolaus Otto in 1876
When and by who was the first diesel engine built by? answer >> Rudolf Diesel in
1897
Name chassis components as stated in the book. answer >> Front and rear
suspension, axles and hubs, steering mechanism, engine, transmission, final drive
differential and axles.
Define the term unit-body answer >> A design which combines the body with the
structure of the frame.
The roof of a vehicle is supported by what? answer >> Pillars (A, B, C, and D
pillars)
All gasoline and diesel powered cars are what? (designed to compress an ignitable
mixture) answer >> Internal combustion engines.
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In what two ways are are cylinders are normally placed? answer >> Inline
(meaning cylinders are in a line) and a V-type design (meaning cylinders are
placed in a V-shape)
What is a Monroe Label and what does it include? answer >> Sticker on vehicle
(often in window) that lists MSRP of vehicle, fuel economy information, what
equipment is included, and emission information.
What is a water pump used for? answer >> Circulates coolant through inlets
(water jackets) in block and head.
What is a radiator used for? answer >> To cool down the coolant, by releasing
the heat into the air.
What is the thermostat used for? answer >> To maintain temperature of the
coolant.
Name four parts of the lubrication system answer >> Oil pan/oil sump, oil pump,
oil filter, and oil galleries.
After air is drawn into the engine where does it go? answer >> First air is filtered
by an air filter, then going through a throttle valve/body, and then into the engine
via the intake manifold.
Name components of the fuel system as stated in the book answer >> Fuel tank,
fuel lines and filters, fuel injectors, and electronic control of fuel pump and
injection.
