COURSE: ENGLISH FOR AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

Mid-term exammination: 50 questions

Duration: 60 minutes
Using Google translation is permitted

Name: _______________________________ Class:_________________

Date: April 19, 2024

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PART 1: Complete the parts of the internal combustion engine:

PART 2: Choose the correct answer:

1. What is the primary function of an internal combustion engine in a vehicle?

A) To regulate the interior temperature of the vehicle
B) To convert fuel into mechanical energy to power the vehicle
C) To prevent the engine from overheating
D) To reduce friction and wear between moving parts

2. Which of the following components is essential for the operation of an internal

combustion engine?
A) Radiator
B) Carburetor
C) Alternator
D) Exhaust pipe

3. The purpose of the piston in an internal combustion engine is to:

A) Provide power to the headlights
B) Convert the pressure from combustion into mechanical motion
C) Monitor the engine temperature
D) Control the engine timing

4. The function of the intake valve in an internal combustion engine is to:

 A) Ignite the air-fuel mixture in the engine cylinders
B) Control the flow of air and fuel into the combustion chamber
C) Regulate the engine speed
D) Adjust the fuel-air mixture

5. The crankshaft in an internal combustion engine is responsible for:

A) Filtering the engine oil
B) Converting the up-and-down motion of the pistons into rotational motion
C) Regulating the engine temperature
D) Monitoring the fuel level

6. The role of the camshaft in an internal combustion engine is to:

A) Monitor the engine temperature
B) Control the opening and closing of the engine's valves
C) Provide power to the headlights
D) Adjust the engine timing

7. Which type of fuel is commonly used in internal combustion engines?

A) Gasoline
B) Diesel
C) Propane
D) Ethanol

8. The purpose of the exhaust system in an internal combustion engine is to:

A) Filter the engine oil
B) Remove and expel exhaust gases from the engine
C) Regulate the engine temperature
D) Monitor the fuel level

9. The ignition system in an internal combustion engine is responsible for:

A) Controlling the engine speed
B) Igniting the air-fuel mixture in the cylinders
C) Adjusting the fuel-air mixture
D) Monitoring the engine temperature

10. In an internal combustion engine, the combustion process involves:

A) Mixing air and fuel in the combustion chamber
B) Igniting the air-fuel mixture to generate power
C) Regulating the engine temperature
D) Monitoring the exhaust emissions

11. Which of the following is NOT a component of an internal combustion engine?

A) Carburetor
B) Piston
C) Spark plug
 D) Radiator

12. The working principle of an internal combustion engine involves:

A) Converting electrical energy into mechanical energy
B) Mixing fuel and air to generate power
C) Using hydraulic pressure to drive the vehicle
D) None of the above

13. The four-stroke cycle in an internal combustion engine includes the following strokes
in order:
A) Intake, compression, power, exhaust
B) Compression, power, intake, exhaust
C) Power, intake, compression, exhaust
D) Exhaust, power, intake, compression

14. The purpose of the intake stroke in an internal combustion engine is to:
A) Ignite the fuel-air mixture
B) Compress the fuel-air mixture
C) Draw in the fuel-air mixture into the cylinder
D) Expel the exhaust gases

15. Which component of an internal combustion engine is responsible for igniting the
fuel-air mixture?
A) Carburetor
B) Piston
C) Spark plug
D) Camshaft

16. What is the primary function of a vehicle's cooling system?

A) To regulate the interior temperature of the vehicle
B) To prevent the engine from overheating
C) To improve fuel efficiency
D) To increase engine power output

17. Which of the following components is NOT part of a typical automotive cooling
system?
A) Radiator
B) Water pump
C) Alternator
D) Thermostat

18. The cooling system in a vehicle helps to maintain the engine at an optimal operating
temperature to:
A) Prevent freezing in cold weather
B) Maximize fuel efficiency
C) Ensure proper combustion
 D) Prevent overheating and engine damage

19. The radiator in a vehicle's cooling system is responsible for:

A) Pumping coolant through the engine
B) Regulating the flow of coolant
C) Removing heat from the coolant
D) Monitoring the engine temperature

20. The function of the water pump in a vehicle's cooling system is to:
A) Circulate coolant through the engine and radiator
B) Generate electricity for the vehicle
C) Control the temperature inside the cabin
D) Ignite the fuel-air mixture in the engine

21. The thermostat in a vehicle's cooling system helps to:

A) Control the flow of coolant to the engine
B) Regulate the air conditioning system
C) Adjust the suspension of the vehicle
D) Monitor tire pressure

22. Which type of coolant is commonly used in modern automotive cooling systems?
A) Distilled water
B) Engine oil
C) Antifreeze/coolant mixture
D) Brake fluid

23. The cooling system in a vehicle is typically pressurized to:

A) Increase engine power output
B) Improve fuel efficiency
C) Raise the boiling point of the coolant
D) Reduce emissions

24. The fan in a vehicle's cooling system helps to:

A) Increase engine temperature
B) Cool the cabin of the vehicle
C) Circulate air through the engine compartment
D) Monitor tire pressure

25. Overheating in a vehicle's cooling system can lead to:

A) Improved engine performance
B) Increased fuel efficiency
C) Engine damage and potential failure
D) Extended engine lifespan

26. What is the primary function of a lubricant system in a vehicle?

A) To regulate the interior temperature of the vehicle
 B) To prevent the engine from overheating
C) To improve fuel efficiency
D) To reduce friction and wear between moving parts

27. Which of the following components is NOT typically part of a vehicle's lubricant
system?
A) Oil pump
B) Oil filter
C) Alternator
D) Oil pan

28. The purpose of engine oil in a lubricant system is to:

A) Cool the engine
B) Clean the engine
C) Lubricate moving parts
D) Regulate the air-fuel mixture

29. The oil pump in a vehicle's lubricant system is responsible for:

A) Filtering the engine oil
B) Circulating oil through the engine
C) Regulating the oil temperature
D) Monitoring the oil level

30. The function of the oil filter in a vehicle's lubricant system is to:
A) Pump oil through the engine
B) Remove contaminants from the engine oil
C) Control the oil pressure
D) Adjust the engine timing

31. The viscosity of engine oil refers to:

A) The oil's ability to conduct electricity
B) The oil's resistance to flow
C) The oil's color and appearance
D) The oil's flash point

32. Which type of engine oil is commonly used in modern vehicles?

A) Synthetic oil
B) Vegetable oil
C) Mineral oil
D) Water-based oil

33. The oil pan in a vehicle's lubricant system is located:

A) Above the engine
B) Below the engine
C) Inside the engine block
 D) Outside the vehicle

34. The purpose of the oil pressure gauge in a vehicle is to:

A) Monitor the oil level
B) Measure the oil temperature
C) Indicate the oil pressure
D) Control the oil flow

35. In a lubricant system, inadequate lubrication can lead to:

A) Reduced engine performance
B) Increased fuel efficiency
C) Engine damage and premature wear
D) Extended engine lifespan

36. What is the primary function of a fuel system in a vehicle?

A) To regulate the interior temperature of the vehicle
B) To prevent the engine from overheating
C) To deliver fuel to the engine
D) To reduce friction and wear between moving parts

37. Which of the following components is NOT typically part of a vehicle's fuel system?
A) Fuel pump
B) Fuel filter
C) Radiator
D) Fuel injector

38. The purpose of a fuel pump in a vehicle's fuel system is to:

A) Filter the fuel
B) Circulate fuel through the engine
C) Regulate the fuel temperature
D) Monitor the fuel level

39. The function of the fuel filter in a vehicle's fuel system is to:
A) Pump fuel through the engine
B) Remove contaminants from the fuel
C) Control the fuel pressure
D) Adjust the fuel-air mixture

40. The fuel injector in a vehicle's fuel system is responsible for:

A) Filtering the fuel
B) Mixing fuel with air
C) Delivering fuel to the engine cylinders
D) Monitoring the fuel consumption