RVTTI/QMS/EX/06

Qualification Code : 071606T4

Qualification : AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN LEVEL 6

Unit Code : ENG/OS/AUT/CR/02/6

Unit of Competency : SERVICE AND REPAIR VEHICLE ENGINE COMPONENTS

Class : ATL6 024M TIME: 3HRS

Series: : JULY 2024

RIFT VALLEY TECHNICAL TRAINING INSTITUTE

P.O BOX 244, ELDORET
MECHANICAL & AUTO ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

WRITTEN ASSESSMENT

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE

1. The paper consists of TWO sections: A and B

2. Marks for each question are indicated in the brackets.
3. Do not write on the question paper.
4. A separate answer booklet will be provided.

NAME: ………………………………………………………………………………...

ADM. NO: ………………………………………………………………………..............

CLASS: …………………………………………………………………………………
This paper consists of two

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SECTION A
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Answer all questions in this section

1. State FOUR main components of a motor vehicle engine. (2 marks)

2. Outline THREE functions performed by piston rings. (3 marks)

3. Highlight the purpose of a camshaft in an engine. (3 marks)

4. Briefly outline why pistons need to be light in weight. (4 marks)

5. Differentiate between a crankshaft and a camshaft in a motor vehicle. (6 marks)

6. Briefly explain the functions of the following engine components;

I) connecting rod

ii) crankshaft. (4 marks)

7. With the aid of a well labeled diagram describe the working of an overhead valve mechanism.

(8 marks)

8.Define the following terms:

(a) Internal combustion engine

(b) Cylinder bore

(c) Swept volume (6 marks)

9.With the aid of a well labelled diagram differentiate between a valve seat and a valve head

(4 marks)
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SECTION B

Answer all questions in this section.

10. a) State two advantages and two disadvantages of a two-stroke cycle petrol engine.

(8 marks)

b) With the aid of diagrams describe the operation of a two-stroke cycle petrol engine.

(12 marks)

11. a) Differentiate between a spark ignition engine and a compression ignition engine.

(4 marks)

b) Using neat sketches describe the construction and operation of a four-stroke cycle

diesel engine (16 marks)

12. a) Discuss advantages and disadvantages of two-stroke cycle engine over four-stroke cycle

Engine. (10 marks)

b) Using a well labelled diagram, explain the construction of a hemispherical combustion

chamber used on a spark ignition engine. (10 marks)

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