Automobile Engineering Questions with Answers

13-The motion of the cam is transferred to the valves through
(A) pistons
(B) rocker arms
(C) camshaft pulley
(D) valve stems
[expand title=“View Answer“](B) rocker arms[/expand]
 
14-The device for smoothening out the power impulses from the engine is called
(A) Clutch
(B) Differential
(C) Flywheel
(D) Torque converter
[expand title=“View Answer“](C) Flywheel[/expand]
 
15-Damper is also known as
(A) Shock absorber
(B) Torsion bar
(C) Spring
(D) Radius rod
[expand title=“View Answer“](A) Shock absorber[/expand]
 
16-In a hydraulic power steering system, the power steering pump is driven by a
(A) Belt driven by camshaft
(B) Chain driven by crankshaft
(C) Belt driven by driveshaft
(D) Belt driven by crankshaft
[expand title=“View Answer“](D) Belt driven by crankshaft[/expand]
 
17-Which one of the following is not a part of the hydraulic braking system?
(A) Master cylinder
(B) Brake pedal
(C) Steering mechanism
(D) Brake shoe
[expand title=“View Answer“](C) Steering mechanism[/expand]
 
18-The most widely used brakes are operated
(A) electrically
(B) hydraulically
(C) by vacuum
(D) pneumatically
[expand title=“View Answer“](B) hydraulically[/expand]
 
19-Clutch slippage while clutch is engaged is particularly noticeable
(A) During idling
(B) At low speed
(C) During acceleration
(D) During braking
[expand title=“View Answer“](C) During acceleration[/expand]
 
20-Circumferential grooves on tires
(A) Lessen the danger of skidding
(B) Increase load carrying capacity
(C) Provide good traction
(D) Remove any stones etc. from sticking to tire
[expand title=“View Answer“](A) Lessen the danger of skidding[/expand]
 
21-Incorrect Steering Axis Inclination (S.A.I.) causes
(A) tendency to assume toe-out orientation
(B) generation of a braking effect at tight corners
(C) poor recovery of the steering wheel after making a tur
(D) the vehicle to pull to the side of lesser inclination
[expand title=“View Answer“](C) poor recovery of the steering wheel after making a turn[/expand]
 
22-The condition that causes vapor locking in a brake system is
(A) overheating of the fluid due to frequent brake application
(B) overcooling of the brakes during high speed driving
(C) keeping the vehicle without use for an extended period
(D) an excessively high engine speed on a downhill road
[expand title=“View Answer“](A) overheating of the fluid due to frequent brake application[/expand]
 
23-The three basic cylinder arrangements for automotive engines are
(A) Flat, radial, and V
(B) In a row, in line, and opposed
(C) In line, V, and opposed
(D) V, double row, and opposed
[expand title=“View Answer“](C) In line, V, and opposed[/expand]
 
24-The function of a governor in automobiles is to
(A) Limit the power
(B) Limit the vehicle speed
(C) Maintain constant engine speed
(D) Maximize the fuel economy
[expand title=“View Answer“](C) Maintain constant engine speed[/expand]