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The function of an oil control orifice is that it

A. Returns cylinder head lubricating oil to the oil pan at high speed

B. Turns oil into fine mist for spray lubrication

C. Regulates the pressure of engine oil supplied by the oil pump for the lubrication of cylinder head mechanism and other purposes

D. Removes impurities from cylinder head lubricating oil

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C. Regulates the pressure of engine oil supplied by the oil pump for the lubrication of cylinder head mechanism and other purposes


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In which of the following conditions, the idle CO percentage should be measured with the vehicle?

A. Headlights and other electrical devices are switched off

B. Headlights and other electrical devices are switched on

C. Headlights and other lights are switched off

D. Headlights are switched on

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The function of a first compression ring (top ring) is that it

A. Increases the combustion temperature

B. Creates swirl

C. Maintains a seal and prevents the fuel leakage

D. Maintains a seal and prevents escape of burned gases and loss of pressure in the combustion chamber

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The size of engine cylinder is referred in terms of its

A. Diameter and bore

B. Displacement and efficiency

C. Bore and stroke

D. Bore and length

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The negative plates of a lead acid battery has

A. Lead peroxide (PbO₂)

B. Spongy lead (Pb)

C. Lead sulphate (PbSO₄)

D. Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄)

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The effect of having excess camber is

A. Excessive steering alignment torque

B. Hard steering

C. Too much traction

D. Uneven tyre wear

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The problems caused by the wheel imbalance are

A. Hard steering and hard ride

B. Poor acceleration and hard steering

C. Steering wheel vibrations and uneven tyre wear

D. Poor acceleration and reduced fuel efficiency

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An overinflated tyre will wear the tread most near the

A. Edges

B. Corners

C. Centre

D. None of these

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The component in the radiator of an automobile that increases the boiling point of water is

A. Drain plug

B. Water jacket

C. Vacuum valve

D. Pressure cap

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The function of a governor in automobiles is to

A. Limit the power

B. Limit the vehicle speed

C. Maintain constant engine speed

D. Maximise the fuel economy

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The discharged lead acid battery has on its plates

A. Lead peroxide (PbO₂)

B. Spongy lead (Pb)

C. Lead sulphate (PbSO₄)

D. Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄)

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When the brake pedal free play is less than the specified value, then the

A. Brake drags

B. Brake fades

C. Vapour locking occurs in the brake lines

D. Antilock braking system malfunctions

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The characteristic that is enhanced by the honing of cylinder sleeves inner surface is

A. Cooling efficiency

B. Resistance to wear

C. Lubrication performance

D. None of these

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The fuel pump in the programmed fuel injection (PFI) system is located

A. Between the fuel filler pipe and fuel tank

B. In the fuel tank

C. On the distributor mounting in the engine compartment

D. On the engine compartment bulkhead

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The power source for a brake booster is

A. Exhaust manifold pressure

B. Electricity

C. The pressure difference between the atmospheric pressure and the vacuum pressure in the intake manifold

D. Hydraulic pump

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The basic purpose of a four wheel drive (4WD) system is that it

A. Delivers improved cornering on dry road surfaces

B. Eliminates the need of snow tyres, tyre chains, etc.

C. Ensures effective transmission of engine torque to all four wheels, even on slippery road surfaces

D. Ensures that effective braking can be performed, even on slippery surfaces

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The aluminium alloy is used in cylinder blocks because

A. It is lighter and has good heat dissipation characteristics

B. Material cost is low

C. It does not require any cylinder liners

D. The piston is also made of aluminium alloy

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The difference between DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids is

A. DOT 4 fluids have a higher boiling point than DOT 3 fluid

B. DOT 4 fluids have a lower boiling point than DOT 3 fluid

C. DOT 3 and DOT 4 fluids have the same boiling point, but DOT 4 fluid has a longer service life

D. DOT 4 fluid is more resistant to freezing than DOT 3 fluid

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The fuel that detonates easily, is

A. N-heptane

B. Iso-octane

C. Benzene

D. Alcohol

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The main function of a resonator is that it

A. Regulates the intake air flow rate

B. Reduces the intake air noise

C. Enhances intake efficiency

D. Regulates the intake air temperature

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The stroke of an engine is the

A. Volume of the cylinder

B. Length of the connecting rod

C. Internal diameter of the cylinder

D. Distance between T.D.C. and B.D.C.

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The effect of vapour locking on the brake performance is that the

A. Brakes function more effectively

B. Brakes fail completely

C. Brake operation is delayed after depression of the brake pedal

D. Vapour locking has no effect on brake performance

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When indicated power (I.P.) and frictional power (F.P.) are known, we can calculate

A. Brake power

B. Compression ratio

C. Specific air consumption

D. Mean effective pressure

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The coefficient of friction for the clutch facing is approximately

A. 0.1

B. 0.4

C. 0.8

D. 1.2

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Two advantages of using helical gears rather than spur gears in a transmission system are

A. Strength and cost

B. Strength and less end thrust

C. Noise level and strength

D. Noise level and economy

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The function of an oil control orifice is that it

A. Returns cylinder head lubricating oil to the oil pan at high speed

B. Turns oil into fine mist for spray lubrication

C. Regulates the pressure of engine oil supplied by the oil pump for the lubrication of cylinder head mechanism and other purposes

D. Removes impurities from cylinder head lubricating oil

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The vehicle ride will be comfortable if

A. Unsprung mass is kept minimum

B. Sprang mass is kept minimum

C. Vehicle mass is kept minimum

D. All of these

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In automobiles G.V.W. refers to

A. Gross vehicle width

B. Gross vehicle weight

C. Gross vehicle wheel base

D. Gross vehicle wheel track

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If clearance volume of I.C. engines is increased, the compression ratio will

A. Increase

B. Decrease

C. Remain constant

D. Be doubled

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The function of an alternator in an automobile is to

A. Supply electric power

B. Converts mechanical energy into electrical energy

C. Continually recharges the battery

D. Partly converts engine power into electric power

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The information provided by the oxygen (O₂) sensor to the feedback control system is about the

A. Air-fuel ratio

B. Air temperature

C. Air flow speed

D. Exhaust gas volume