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This section includes 365 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Automobile Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
The main merit of a multi-cylinder type cylinder sleeve is |
A. | smaller engine dimensions |
B. | better cooling efficiency |
C. | high rigidity |
D. | none of these |
Answer» B. better cooling efficiency | |
2. |
The anti-knock property of compression ignition engine fuel can be improved by adding |
A. | tetraethyl lead |
B. | trimethyl pentane |
C. | amyl nitrate |
D. | hexadecane |
Answer» D. hexadecane | |
3. |
When the engine speed increases, the ignition timing must be advanced. |
A. | Yes |
B. | No |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. No | |
4. |
When the piston is at T.D.C, the volume above the piston in the combustion chamber is the |
A. | clearance volume |
B. | cylinder volume |
C. | exhaust volume |
D. | none of these |
Answer» B. cylinder volume | |
5. |
The reconditioning process used to give cylinder bore surfaces a cross-hatch pattern, is known as |
A. | honing |
B. | porous plating |
C. | boring |
D. | shot peening |
Answer» B. porous plating | |
6. |
The function of a carburettor is to control the amount and ratio of air-fuel mixture. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. False | |
7. |
When turning a corner, |
A. | the front wheels are toeing out |
B. | the front wheels are turning on different angles |
C. | the inside front wheels has a greater angle than the outside wheel |
D. | all of the above |
Answer» E. | |
8. |
The process of removing the burnt gases from the engine cylinder by the fresh charge coming into the engine cylinder from the crank-case, is known as |
A. | cleaning |
B. | priming |
C. | scavenging |
D. | detonation |
Answer» D. detonation | |
9. |
The camshaft is driven by the crankshaft via the timing belt. |
A. | Correct |
B. | Incorrect |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. Incorrect | |
10. |
The engine's idling speed will increase by a slight degree immediately after a cold engine has been started. It will drop as the engine warms up. and it will eventually reach the standard level. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. False | |
11. |
Which of the following parameter can be adjusted by modifying the tie-rod attachment length ? |
A. | Camber |
B. | Caster |
C. | Toe |
D. | Steering gear ratio |
Answer» D. Steering gear ratio | |
12. |
When cornering, the differential generates a difference in the speed of the left and right wheels. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. False | |
13. |
The major purpose of an electronically-controlled automatic transmission is that this type of transmission |
A. | eliminates gear clutches |
B. | eliminates the gear shift lever |
C. | reduces the number of automatic-transmission components |
D. | reduces shift shock and achieves more efficient transmission of engine torque |
Answer» E. | |
14. |
The function of oil-control rings is that it |
A. | lubricates the cylinder wall by releasing oil from its hole |
B. | keeps the cylinder wall lubricated by holding oil in its channel |
C. | prevents engine oil from going into the combustion chamber and returns excess lubricating oil off the cylinder wall through the return holes in the piston to the oil pan |
D. | maintains a seal and prevents escape of burned gases and oil leakage |
Answer» D. maintains a seal and prevents escape of burned gases and oil leakage | |
15. |
Which part of the automobile tyre is subjected to greatest flexing action ? |
A. | Bead |
B. | Side wall |
C. | Shoulder |
D. | Tread |
Answer» C. Shoulder | |
16. |
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 |
Answer» D. prevents nose dives during braking and thereby postpones locking of the wheels | |
17. |
A heat treated glass generally used in automobiles bursts into __________ upon cracking, |
A. | sharp edged fragments |
B. | small particles |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» C. Can't say | |
18. |
In comparison to frame type construction, the frameless structure construction of automobiles is economical when produced in __________ numbers. |
A. | small |
B. | large |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» C. Can't say | |
19. |
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) |
Answer» D. sulphuric acid (H2SO4) | |
20. |
In a four cylinder in-line engine, the number of firing strokes in one revolution of the crank is |
A. | 1 |
B. | 2 |
C. | 3 |
D. | 4 |
Answer» C. 3 | |
21. |
In Diesel engines, during suction stroke, __________ is drawn in the cylinder. |
A. | air and fuel |
B. | only fuel |
C. | only air |
D. | none of these |
Answer» D. none of these | |
22. |
The PCV valve incorporates a spring loaded plunger and opens in proportion to the level of vacuum pressure in the intake manifold. |
A. | Agree |
B. | Disagree |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. Disagree | |
23. |
Which one of the following statement correctly describe the construction of a bevel-gear type differential? |
A. | The drive shafts are splined to the differential carrier. |
B. | The left side gear and the differential carrier rotate in constant unison. |
C. | The differential carrier houses differential pinion gears and side gears, each pinion gear meshes with a different side gear. |
D. | The differential carrier houses differential pinion gears and side gears |
Answer» E. | |
24. |
The motion of the cam is transferred to the rocker arm, moving it upwards and downwards. This rocker-arm motion then forces the valve downwards against the force in the valve spring so that the valve can open. |
A. | True |
B. | False |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. False | |
25. |
The ease with which petrol vapourizes is called its |
A. | oxidation |
B. | octane number |
C. | volatility |
D. | cetane number |
Answer» D. cetane number | |
26. |
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. |
Answer» B. Headlights and other electrical devices are switched on. | |
27. |
The number of exhaust manifolds in a V-6 engine are |
A. | one |
B. | two |
C. | four |
D. | eight |
Answer» C. four | |
28. |
The forced-fed lubrication system means that the oil is delivered to the engine by |
A. | gravity |
B. | the pressure created by the oil pump |
C. | splashing action of the crankshaft |
D. | none of these |
Answer» C. splashing action of the crankshaft | |
29. |
The engine oil viscosity is defined by __________ ratings. |
A. | automatic transmission fluid (ATF) |
B. | society of automotive engineers (SAE) |
C. | gross vehicle weight (GVW) |
D. | American petroleum institute (API) |
Answer» C. gross vehicle weight (GVW) | |
30. |
If a tyre is designated as 175/65 R14 82 S, then the aspect ratio for the tyre is |
A. | 175 |
B. | 65 |
C. | 14 |
D. | 82 |
Answer» C. 14 | |
31. |
Toe-in ensures parallel rolling of the wheel thus stabilizing steering in addition to preventing both sides slipping and excessive tyre wear. |
A. | Correct |
B. | Incorrect |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. Incorrect | |
32. |
The smooth shift mechanism of an automatic transmission reduces the degree of shock at shifting of gears. |
A. | Yes |
B. | No |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. No | |
33. |
The minimum parking brake force is generally __________ of gross vehicle mass (GVM). |
A. | 5% |
B. | 10% |
C. | 15% |
D. | 20% |
Answer» E. | |
34. |
The differential ensures that each wheel is driven at a speed which corresponds to the distance it must travel around a corner, and it consequently prevents against excessive tyre wear. |
A. | Agree |
B. | Disagree |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. Disagree | |
35. |
The compression ratio in Diesel engines is less than the petrol engine. |
A. | Agree |
B. | Disagree |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» C. Can't say | |
36. |
In a four speed four-stroke Diesel engine, the intake valve |
A. | opens at T.D.C. and closes at B.D.C. |
B. | opens at 20° before T.D.C. and closes at 35° after B.D.C. |
C. | opens at 10° after T.D.C. and closes at 20° before B.D.C. |
D. | none of the above |
Answer» C. opens at 10° after T.D.C. and closes at 20° before B.D.C. | |
37. |
The crescent-shaped cavity on the piston head top surface is called as |
A. | piston oil hole |
B. | snap ring |
C. | valve recess |
D. | valve clearance |
Answer» D. valve clearance | |
38. |
The torque converter uses __________ to transfer torque. |
A. | air |
B. | automatic transmission fluid (ATF) |
C. | gears |
D. | steel belt |
Answer» C. gears | |
39. |
In comparison with a radial tyre, one advantage of a bias-ply tyre is |
A. | longer life |
B. | lower rolling resistance |
C. | smoother ride at low speeds |
D. | none of these |
Answer» D. none of these | |
40. |
When the vehicle is at rest, the clutch is in engaged position. |
A. | Correct |
B. | Incorrect |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. Incorrect | |
41. |
The ball joints are used on the tie-rod ends, because they |
A. | reduce the amount of noise generated |
B. | reduce the amount of sliding resistance |
C. | can deal with movement of the suspension both vertically and in other directions |
D. | improve the force transmission speed |
Answer» D. improve the force transmission speed | |
42. |
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 |
Answer» E. | |
43. |
In order to implement gear changes in the gear unit of an automatic transmission, a __________ is used. |
A. | synchronizer |
B. | planetary gear |
C. | magnetic clutch |
D. | hydraulic multi plate clutch |
Answer» E. | |
44. |
The indicated power of a four-stroke engine (in watts) is equal to (where P = Mean effective pressure in N/m², L = Length of stroke in metres, A = Cross-sectional area of the piston in m², and N = Speed of the engine in revolutions per second (r.p.s)) |
A. | P.L.A.N/2 |
B. | P.L.A.N |
C. | 2 x P.L.A.N |
D. | P.L.A.N/4 |
Answer» B. P.L.A.N | |
45. |
In petrol engines, during suction stroke, __________ is drawn in the cylinder |
A. | air and fuel |
B. | only fuel |
C. | only air |
D. | none of these |
Answer» B. only fuel | |
46. |
The sequence order of events in a four-stroke engine is |
A. | suction - exhaust - power - compression |
B. | suction - power - compression - exhaust |
C. | suction - compression - power - exhaust |
D. | exhaust - compression - power - suction |
Answer» D. exhaust - compression - power - suction | |
47. |
The seat belt will move out smoothly when pulled out slowly, but it will lock when pulled quickly. |
A. | Agree |
B. | Disagree |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. Disagree | |
48. |
A petrol engine of a car develops 125 N-m torque at 2700 r.p.m. The car is driven in second gear having gear ratio of 1.75. The final drive ratio is 4.11. If the overall transmission efficiency is 90%, then the torque available at the driving wheels is |
A. | 8.091 N-m |
B. | 80.91 N-m |
C. | 809.1 N-m |
D. | 8091 N-m |
Answer» D. 8091 N-m | |
49. |
The advantage of the fuel injection system over the carburetor system is |
A. | improved fuel efficiency |
B. | improved emission |
C. | improved power output |
D. | all of these |
Answer» E. | |
50. |
The engine torque increases with the increase in engine speed up to a certain point after which it starts to fall down. |
A. | Correct |
B. | Incorrect |
C. | Can't say |
D. | None of these |
Answer» B. Incorrect | |