MCQ

Engine Auxiliary System

*Electronically controlled diesel injection system (Unit injector

system, Rotary distributor type and common rail direct
injection system)

11. What are the types of electronic diesel injection control?

a) electronically controlled injection pumps
b) electronically controlled unit injectors
c) common rail fuel injection system
d) all of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: Types of electronic diesel injection control are :
i) electronically controlled injection pumps
ii) electronically controlled unit injectors
iii) common rail fuel injection system.

12. The inputs used in electronically controlled diesel fuel injection systems are
____________
a) engine speed
b) crank shaft position
c) accelerator pedal position
d) all of the mentioned
Answer: d
Explanation: The inputs used in electronically controlled diesel fuel injection systems are

i) engine speed
ii) crank shaft position
iii) accelerator pedal position
iv) intake air temperature
v) lubricating oil temperature
vi) ambient air temperature
vii) turbocharger boost pressure
viii) intake air mass flow rate.

13. The inputs used in electronically controlled diesel fuel injection systems are
_____________
a) intake air temperature
b) lubricating oil temperature
c) ambient air temperature
d) all of the mentioned
 Answer: d
Explanation: Same as above.

14. The inputs used in electronically controlled diesel fuel injection systems are
_____________
a) turbocharger boost pressure
b) intake air mass flow rate
c) turbocharger boost pressure & intake air mass flow rate
d) none of the mentioned
Answer: c
Explanation: Same as above.

15. The frequency of injection depends on the engine speed and number of cylinders.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: Yes, of course, the frequency of injection depends on the engine speed and
number of cylinders.

16. The timing of injection has to be advanced as the speed _____________

a) decreases
b) increases
c) stables
d) none of the mentioned
Answer: b
Explanation: The timing of injection is directly dependent on engine speed, so it has to
be advanced as the speed increases.

17. The lubricating oil and coolant temperatures do not indicate the engine condition.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, the lubricating oil and coolant temperatures indicate the engine
condition.

18. The turbocharger boost pressure cannot be used to detect the mass flow rate of air, which
can be used to decide the fuel injection quantity.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: Actually, the turbocharger boost pressure is used to detect the mass flow
rate of air, which can be used to decide the fuel injection quantity.

19. The ECU generates the pulses to operate the solenoid controlled spill valve.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: Yes, the ECU generates the pulses to operate the solenoid controlled spill
valve.
20. The end of injection in the conventional inline element is determined by the instant when
the top of the plunger covers the bypass or the spill ports.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: No, in fact the start of injection in the conventional inline element is
determined by the instant when the top of the plunger covers the bypass or the spill ports.

21. The end of delivery occurs when the helical slot or groove on the plunger uncovers the
ports.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: Yes, the end of delivery occurs when the helical slot or groove on the
plunger uncovers the ports.

22. In common rail fuel injection system, very high injection pressures of order of
_________ bar.
a) 1000
b) 1500
c) 2000
d) none of the mentioned
Answer: b
Explanation: Generally, in a common rail fuel injection system, very high injection
pressures of order of 1500 bar.

23. In a common rail fuel injection system, there is complete control over start and end of
injection.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: Yes, in a common rail fuel injection system, there is complete control over
start and end of injection.

*Electronic Ignition System

2-The induction coil steps up low voltage current of 6 or 12 volts to high voltage current
upto about
(A) 10,000 volts

(B) 17,000 volts

(C) 25,000 volts

(D) 35,000 volts

(Ans: C)
3-In ignition coil, the ratio between the number of turns of primary and secondary
windings is about
(A) 1 to 50

(B) 1 to 100

(C) 1 to 200

(D) 1 to 400

(Ans: B)

4-The distributor serves the following purposes in the ignition system

(A) It operates break and make mechanism

(B) It distributes high tension current to spark plug at correct time

(C) both (A) and (B)

(D) None of the above

(Ans C)

5-The drive shaft in distributor is rotated at ___ the engine speed in four stroke engine
(A) half

(B) equal to

C) one and half times

(D) double

(Ans: A)

7-The following affect the voltage required to jump over the gap of spark plug
(A) Shape of electrode forming gap

(B) The conductivity of gases in the gap

(C) Fuel-air mixture ratio existing in the gap

(D) All of the above

(Ans: D)

9-In four cylinder in-line engine, the probable firing order is

(A) 1-3-4-2

(B) 1-2-3-4

(C) 2-4-1-3

(D) 2-1-3-4

(Ans:
10-The following is known as ‘Breakerless Ignition system’
(A) Battery coil ignition system

(B) Magneto Ignition system

(C) Electronic Ignition system

(D) Capacitive discharge Ignition system

(Ans: C)

12-The following is (are) the advantage(s) of Electronic Ignition system

(A) Produces maximum output voltage

(B) Better starting with cold engine

(C) Less possibility of arcing at spark plug

(D) All of the above

(A

2.

The most accurate ignition system of a spark ignition engine is

A. Magneto system

B. Battery system

C. Electronic control unit system

D. Magneto and electronic system

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The most accurate ignition system of a spark ignition engine is Electronic control unit system

53.
 In Diesel engines, the duration between the time of injection and the time of ignition
is called

A. Spill cut-off

B. Delay period

C. Injection period

D. Ignition period

nswer& Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
the duration between the time of injection and the time of ignition is called Delay period

10-The following is known as ‘Breaker less Ignition system’

(A) Battery coil ignition system

(B) Magneto Ignition system

(C) Electronic Ignition system

(D) Capacitive discharge Ignition system

(Ans: C)

12-The following is (are) the advantage(s) of Electronic Ignition system

(A) Produces maximum output voltage

(B) Better starting with cold engine

(C) Less possibility of arcing at spark plug

(D) All of the above

(Ans: D)

*Turbo chargers (WGT, VGT)

73. Turbochargers are centrifugal compressors driven by the exhaust gas turbines.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a

74. A typical petrol engine may harness up to ____________ of the energy contained in the
fuel supplied.
a) 20%
b) 30%
c) 40%
d) none of the mentioned
Answer: b
Explanation: Up to 30% of the energy contained in the fuel supplied is harnessed in a
typical petrol engine.

75. ____________ of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to friction, pumping and dynamic
movement.
a) 7%
b) 9%
c) 16%
d) 38%
Answer: a
Explanation: Approximately 7% of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to friction,
pumping and dynamic movement and 9% of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to
surrounding air.

76. ____________ of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to surrounding air.

a) 7%
b) 9%
c) 16%
d) 38%

Answer: b
Explanation: 9% of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to surrounding air while 16% of fuel
energy is wasted as heat energy to engine’s coolant system.
77. ____________ of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to engine’s coolant system.
a) 7%
b) 9%
c) 16%
d) 38%
Answer: c
Explanation: 16% of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to engine’s coolant system
while approximately 7% of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to friction, pumping and
dynamic movement and 9% of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to surrounding air.

78. ____________ of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to outgoing exhaust gases.
a) 7%
b) 9%
 c) 16%
d) 38%
Answer: d
Explanation: 38% of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to outgoing exhaust gases and
16% of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to engine’s coolant system while
approximately 7% of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to friction, pumping and
dynamic movement and 9% of fuel energy is wasted as heat energy to surrounding air.

79. The turbocharger relies solely on extracting up to a third of the wasted energy passing
out from the engine’s cylinders to impart power to the turbine wheel and compressor
wheel assembly.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: The turbocharger relies solely on extracting up to a third of the wasted
energy passing out from the engine’s cylinders to impart power to the turbine wheel and
compressor wheel assembly.

80. Turbocharged engines produce lower cylinder volumetric efficiencies compared with the
normally aspirated induction systems.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, turbocharged engines produce higher cylinder volumetric
efficiencies compared with the normally aspirated induction systems.

81. The compression of the charge entering the cells of the impeller depends upon the
centrifugal force effect which decreases with the square of the rotational speed of the
impeller wheel.
a) True
b) False
Answer: b
Explanation: In fact, the compression of the charge entering the cells of the impeller
depends upon the centrifugal force effect which increases with the square of the
rotational speed of the impeller wheel.

82. When the engine is suddenly accelerated there will be a small time delay before the extra
energy discharged into the turbine housing volute can speed up the turbine wheel.
a) True
b) False
Answer: a
Explanation: Yes, when the engine is suddenly accelerated there will be a small time
delay before the extra energy discharged into the turbine housing volute can speed up the
turbine wheel.

*Engine emission control by three way catalytic converter system

83. Which of the following is one of the major exhaust emissions from CI engines compared
to SI engines?
 a) Oxides of nitrogen
b) Particulates
c) CO and CO2
d) Unburnt hydrocarbon
Answer: b
Explanation: Unburnt hydrocarbons are one of the major exhaust emissions from CI
engines. The components in diesel fuel have higher molecular weight.

84. Which of the following causes the photochemical smog?

a) Excess O2
b) CO and CO2
c) Soot and particulate matter
d) NOx and HC
Answer: d
Explanation: NOx is one of the primary causes of photochemical smog. This smog is
formed by the photochemical reaction of automobile exhaust and atmospheric air in the
presence of sunlight.

85. What does the blue smoke in diesel engine indicate?

a) Unburnt oil
b) HC
c) NOx
d) CO
Answer: a
Explanation: Blue smoke comes out from the exhaust when there is unburnt oil in the
diesel engine. A very thin layer of the oil gets deposited on the cylinder wall to provide
the lubrication between the walls and the moving piston.

86. During which condition of the vehicle does NOx emission in SI engine will be lowest?
a) Cruising
b) Idling
c) Accelerating
d) Decelerating
Answer: b
Explanation: NOx emissions are lowest in SI engine during idling. NOx is created from
nitrogen in the air. Nitrogen can also be found in fuel blends.

87. For what purpose is the Rhodium used?

a) To reduce CO and HC
b) To reduce NOx
c) To reduce CO
d) To reduce HC
Answer: b
Explanation: Rhodium is used to reduce NOx. It is used to clean vehicle emission. It is
mixed with the other two metals – platinum and palladium.