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The major purpose of an electronically controlled automatic transmission is that this type of transmission

A. Eliminates gear clutches

B. Eliminates the gear shaft lever

C. Reduces the number of automatic transmission components

D. Reduces shift shock and achieves more efficient transmission of engine torque

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D. Reduces shift shock and achieves more efficient transmission of engine torque


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The tilting of the front wheels away from the vertical, when viewed from the front of the car, is called

A. Camber

B. Caster

C. Toe in

D. Toe out

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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 crankshaft of a typical inline four cylinder engine has ________ balance weights.

A. 12

B. 4

C. 16

D. 8

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A maintenance free battery

A. Has lead-antimony plate grid

B. Has lead-calcium plate grid

C. Does not contain acid

D. Does not contain water

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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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Caster is a

A. Forward tilt of the kingpin

B. Backward tilt of the kingpin

C. Either 'A' or 'B'

D. None of these

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During braking, the brake shoe is moved outward to force the lining against the

A. Wheel piston or cylinder

B. Anchor pin

C. Brake drum

D. Wheel rim or axle

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The Diesel engine works on

A. Otto cycle

B. Carnot cycle

C. Diesel cycle

D. Rankine cycle

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What type of bearing is used for main bearings and connecting rod bearings?

A. Ball bearings

B. Plain bearings

C. Needle roller bearing

D. Taper roller bearing

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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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In radial tyres

A. One ply layer runs diagonally one way and another layer runs diagonally the other way

B. All plies run parallel to one another and vertical to tyre bead

C. Inner tubes are always used

D. None of these

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The Diesel engines as compared to petrol engines require

A. Bigger flywheel

B. Smaller flywheel

C. Same size of flywheel

D. No flywheel

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The caster is called positive when the top of the king pin is inclined to the

A. Rear of the vehicle

B. Front of the vehicle

C. Left of the vehicle

D. Right of the vehicle

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The main task of a battery in automobiles is to

A. Supply electricity to the alternator

B. Act as a reservoir or stabilizer of electricity

C. Supply electricity to the vehicle's electrical system at all times while the engine is running

D. Supply a large amount of power to turn the starter motor when the engine is being started

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The advantage of the fuel injection system over the carburettor system is

A. Improved fuel efficiency

B. Improved emission

C. Improved power output

D. All of these

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The driveshafts are connected to the differential and wheel hubs through universal joints because the universal joints

A. Absorb the vibrations transferred from the surface of the road

B. Compensate for variations in the relative positions of the differential and the wheels which result from bumpy road surfaces or other similar driving conditions.

C. Absorb any difference in speed between the left and right wheels when the vehicle is turning

D. None of the above

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An oil filter bypass valve opens when the

A. Engine is cold

B. Engine overheats

C. Oil filter becomes clogged

D. Engine runs at high speed

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The timing belt is attached to the camshaft pulley and

A. Timing belt drive pulley

B. Distributor

C. Radiator fan pulley

D. Alternator pulley

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The function of a connecting rod is

A. To turn the flywheel

B. To drive the drive plate

C. To drive the fuel pump

D. To transmit motion of the piston to the crankshaft

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The painting of automobiles is done to

A. Prevent rust from growing on the body

B. Improve its external appearance

C. Retain the characteristics of steel for long

D. All of these

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The function of a radiator fan in the cooling system is that

A. It blows air through the radiator when necessary

B. It is turned by wind force as the vehicle moves forward, and its rotation drives the water pump

C. It cools the engine by blowing air onto the cylinder block

D. It draws heat out of the engine compartment

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Which of the following bulb in a car will have the least wattage?

A. Head light bulb

B. Stop light bulb

C. Parking light bulb

D. Ignition warning bulb

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The specific gravity of Diesel is about

A. 0.65

B. 0.75

C. 0.85

D. 0.95

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The octane rating of petrol commercially available is

A. 85-95

B. 95-100

C. 100-110

D. 110-125

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The purpose of transmission in an automobile is

A. To vary the speed of automobile

B. To vary the torque at the wheels

C. To vary the power of automobile

D. None of these

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Valve overlap is the number of degrees of camshaft rotation during which

A. Both valves are closed

B. Both valves are open

C. Both 'A' and 'B'

D. None of these

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The negative terminal post on the top of a battery is

A. Smaller than the positive terminal post

B. Larger than the positive terminal post

C. Of the same size as the positive terminal post

D. None of these

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The function of antilock brake system (ABS) is that is

A. Reduces the stopping distance

B. Minimises the brake fade

C. Maintains directional control during braking by preventing the wheels from locking

D. Prevents nose dives during braking and thereby postpones locking of the wheels

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The composition of the electrolyte in a fully charged battery is that

A. The electrolyte is pure distilled water

B. The electrolyte is pure sulphuric acid

C. The electrolyte is a mixture of 64% distilled water and 36% sulphuric acid by weight

D. The electrolyte is a mixture of 90% distilled water and 10% sulphuric acid by weight

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The characteristic that is enhanced by the use of cylinder sleeves is

A. Cooling efficiency

B. Resistance to wear

C. Lubrication performance

D. None of these