Multiple Choice Exam on Steering systems File: Dr.

Roble
8. The motion of the cam is transferred to the valves through
• 1. rocker arms
• 2. camshaft pulley
• 3. valve stems
• 4. pistons
9. The torque available at the contact between driving wheels and road is known as
• 1. none of these
• 2. tractive effort
• 3. brake effort
• 4. clutch effort
10. The condition that causes vapour locking in a brake system is
• 1. overcooling of the brakes during high speed driving
• 2. keeping the vehicle without use for an extended period
• 3. overheating of the fluid due to frequent brake application
• 4. an excessively high engine speed on a downhill road
11. If the air-fuel mixture in a spark ignition engine is too rich, then air-fuel ratio is about
• 1. 10:1
• 2. 13:1
• 3. 17:1
• 4. 15:1
12. Which of the following symptom is caused as a result of brake disc run out ?
• 1. Ineffectiveness of the brakes
• 2. Judder during braking
• 3. Localized wearing of the brake pads
• 4. Rapid wearing of the brake pads
13. Incorrect steering axis inclination (S.A.I.) causes
• 1. the vehicle to pull to the side of lesser inclination
• 2. generation of a braking effect at tight corners
• 3. tendency to assume toe-out orientation
• 4. poor recovery of the steering wheel after making a turn
14. What type of bearing is used for main bearings and connecting rod bearings ?
• 1. Ballbearings
• 2. Needle roller bearing
• 3. Plain bearings
• 4. Taper roller bearing
15The vehicle ride will be comfortable if
• 1. sprang mass is kept minimum
 • 2. unsprung mass is kept minimum
• 3. vehicle mass is kept minimum
• 4. all of these

16. In radial tyres

• 1. one ply layer runs diagonally one way and another layer runs diagonally the other way
• 2. all plies run parallel to one another and vertical to tyre bead
• 3. inner tubes are always used
• 4. none of these
17. The firing order for an in-line four cylinder I.C. engine is
• 1. 1-2-3-4
• 2. 1-2-4-3
• 3. 1-3-4-2
• 4. 1-3-2-4

18. In automobiles G.V.W. refers to

• 1. gross vehicle width
• 2. gross vehicle wheel base
• 3. gross vehicle weight
• 4. gross vehicle wheel track
19. The effect of having excess camber is
• 1. hard steering
• 2. too much traction
• 3. excessive steering alignment torque
• 4. uneven tyre wear
20. In a ventilated disc brake,
• 1. disc contains many small holes for optimum cooling performance
• 2. caliper is covered with cooling fins
• 3. a duct directs air towards the caliper for cooling while the vehicle is moving
• 4. disc contains radial vanes between its rubbing surfaces for optimum cooling performance

Multiple Choice Test on Transmission system File: Dr. Roble/AE Transmission

1-The following provides a smooth means of disengagement and engagement between the engine
and the remainder of transmission system
(A) Clutch
(B) Gearbox
(C) Propeller shaft
(D) Differential
(Ans: A)
2-The following diverts the power at right angles towards the driving wheels
(A) Torque tube
(B) Transfer case
(C) Final drive
(D) Differential
(Ans: C)

3-Mechanical transmission can be of following class(es)

(A) Clutch, gearbox and live axle transmission
(B) Clutch, gearbox and dead axle transmission
(C) Clutch, gearbox and axleless transmission
(D) All of the above
(Ans: D)

4-The live axle houses

(A) Final drive
(B) Differential
(C) half shafts
(D) All of the above
(Ans: D)
5-Transfer case is located next to the gearbox in
(A) Front wheel drive
(B) Rear wheel drive
(C) Four wheel drive
(D) All of the above
(Ans: C)
6-In four wheel drive there is (are)
(A) no live axle
(B) one live axle
(C) two live axles
(D) one dead axle
(Ans: C)

7-Tandem drive vehicle has (have)

(A) no drive axle
(B) two drive axles at front
(C) one drive axle at rear
(D) two drive axles at rear
(Ans: D)

8-Axle which form compact unit with gearbox, clutch and engine are called
(A) Tandem axle
(B) power packed axle
(C) compact axle
(D) none of the above
(Ans: B)

9-Six wheel drive vehicle has

(A) no live axle
(B) one live axle
(C) two live axles
(D) three live axles
(Ans: D)

10-The following type of transmission uses chain and sprocket to transmit power
(A) Clutch, gearbox and live axle transmission
(B) Clutch, gearbox and dead axle transmission
(C) Clutch, gearbox and axleless transmission
(D) All of the above
(Ans: B)

11-The torque at the driving wheels gives rise to a propulsive force between wheels and
road, known as
(A) tractive force
(B) driving effort
(C) braking thrust
(D) none of the above
(Ans: A)

12-The torque tube is a tubular member which encloses the

(A) propeller shaft
(B) half shafts
(C) differential
(D) axle
(Ans: A)

13-The arrangement in which road springs act as torque and thrust members is known as
(A) Hotchkiss drive
(B) Torque tube drive
(C) road spring drive
(D) none of the above
(Ans: A)

14-Sideways forces are absorbed by

(A) Coil springs
(B) Torsion bars
(C) Air springs
(D) Leaf springs
(Ans: D)

15-The following is not a part of driving axle unit

(A) Propeller shaft
(B) Final drive
(C) Differential
(D) Half shafts
(Ans: A)

AE Exams on Different Automotive Accessories File: Dr. Roble

1. 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
Answer: Option D

2. 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
supply electricity to the vehicle's electrical system at all times while the engine is
C.
running
supply a large amount of power to turn the starter motor when the engine is being
D.
started
Answer: Option D

3. 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: Option D

4. The connecting rods are generally made of __________ shaped cross-section.

A. I
B. C
C. L
D. H
Answer: Option A
5. 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: Option C

6. The calorific value of petrol is about

A. 36.5 - 38.5 MJ/kg
B. 39.4 - 42.5 MJ/kg
C. 42.7 - 43.5 MJ/kg
D. 45.5 - 47 MJ/kg
Answer: Option C

7. 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: Option C

8. The air resistance to a car at 20 kmph is R. The air resistance at 40 kmph will be
A. R
B. 2 R
C. 4R
D. 4 R2
Answer: Option C

9. 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
Answer: Option C

10. The purpose of a cylinder head gasket is to

prevent the combustion gases from leaking from the joint between the cylinder
A.
block and the cylinder head
B. prevent engine oil from going into combustion chamber
C. removes impurities from cylinder head lubricating oil
D. none of the above
Answer: Option A
11. 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
maintains a seal and prevents escape of burned gases and loss of pressure in the
D.
combustion chamber
Answer: Option D

12. The number of exhaust manifolds in a V-6 engine are

A. one
B. two
C. four
D. eight
Answer: Option B

13. 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
compensate for variations in the relative positions of the differential and the wheels
B.
which result from bumpy road surfaces or other similar driving conditions.
absorb any difference in speed between the left and right wheels when the vehicle
C.
is turning
D. none of the above
Answer: Option B

14. 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: Option C

15. A worm gear is used as the pinion for the rack and pinion type of steering gearbox,
because it
improves steering comfort when steering wheel is turned to effect small changes in
A.
the direction of forward motion
B. allows the steering wheel to be turned by a greater amount when steering
C. makes the steering more responsive
D. reduces the amount of kick-back for large steering angles
Answer: Option A
16. The braking control type traction control system (TCS) generally operates in the speed
range of
A. less than 20 kmph
B. less than 40 kmph
C. less than 60 kmph
 D. more than 60 kmph
Answer: Option B

17. If the spark plug deposit indicates black coating of soot, it indicates that the engine has
been generally operating on
A. too lean mixture
B. stoichiometric mixture
C. most economical mixture
D. too rich mixture
Answer: Option D

18. The two rows of cylinders in a 'V' type engine are generally arranged at
A. 45°
B. 60°
C. 90°
D. 130°
Answer: Option B

19. 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: Option C

20. The octane rating of petrol commerically available is

A. 85-95
B. 95-100
C. 100-110
D. 110-125
Answer: Option A

22. The function of a second ring is that it is a

back up compression ring which will work in place of the top ring when it is
A.
broken
B. compression ring and aids the top ring in sealing and cooling
back up oil control ring which will work in place of the bottom ring when it is
C.
broken
D. cushion ring which prevents piston slap and knock
Answer: Option B
23. 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
Answer: Option B

24. 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
Answer: Option A

25. The rating of C.I. engine fuel (Diesel) is given by

A. octane number
B. performance number
C. cetane number
D. none of these
Answer: Option C
26. Which part of the automobile tyre is subjected to greatest flexing action ?
A. Bead
B. Side wall
C. Shoulder
D. Tread
Answer: Option B

27. The temperature at which tyre inflation pressure should be checked is

A. 20°C
B. 25°C
C. 35°C
D. ambient temperature
Answer: Option D

28. The calorific value of Diesel is about

A. 36.5 MJ/kg
B. 38.5 MJ/kg
C. 42.5 MJ/kg
D. 45.5 MJ/kg
Answer: Option C

29. 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)
Answer: Option B

30. 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
prevents engine oil from going into the combustion chamber and returns excess
C. 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: Option C
31. The starter motor is driven by
A. chain drive
B. gear drive
C. flat belt drive
D. V-belt drive
Answer: Option B

32. The correct flow of power through the drive train is

A. engine - driveshafts - clutch - mainshaft - countershaft - final driven gear - wheels
B. engine - clutch - mainshaft - countershaft - final driven gear - driveshafts - wheels
C. engine - clutch - countershaft - mainshaft - final driven gear - driveshafts - wheels
D. engine - mainshaft - countershaft - clutch - final driven gear - driveshafts - wheels
Answer: Option B
Explanation:

33. The octane number of compressed natural gas (CNG) is

A. 90
B. 100
C. 110
D. 120
Answer: Option D

34. The compression ratio for Diesel engines usually lies in the range of
A. 6-10
B. 10-15
C. 15-25
D. 25-40
Answer: Option C
35. In a petrol engine, the high voltage for spark plug is in the
order of
A. 1000 volts
B. 2000 volts
C. 11 kilovolts
D. 22 kilovolts
Answer: Option D

36. The piston compression rings are made of

A. cast iron
B. steel
C. aluminium
D. bronze
Answer: Option A

37. The aspect ratio (expressed in percentage) of the tyre is defined as the ratio of
A. section width to section height
B. section height to section width
C. wheel diameter to section height
D. wheel diameter to section width
Answer: Option B

38. 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
Answer: Option C

39. 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: Option D

40. 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
Answer: Option A
 The purpose of turning radius gauges is to measure the
41. A. contact areas of the tyres
B. free play of the steering wheel
C. turning radius of the left and right wheels
D. difference in the toe angles of the left and right wheels
Answer: Option C

42. 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
Answer: Option C

43. When the battery is half (50%) charged, the specific gravity of acid in a battery is usually
A. 0.74
B. 1.00
C. 1.12
D. 1.19
Answer: Option D

44. The specific gravity of Diesel is about

A. 0.65
B. 0.75
C. 0.85
D. 0.95
Answer: Option C

45. The service brakes employed in cars are generally operated

A. mechanically
B. hydraulically
C. pneumatically
D. none of these
Answer: Option B

46. The smooth shift mechanism of an automatic transmission reduces the degree of
shock at shifting of gears.
A. Yes
B. No
Answer: Option A
47. The seat belt will move out smoothly when pulled out slowly, but it will lock when pulled
quickly.
A. Agree
B. Disagree
 Answer: Option A

48. In bias ply tyres

A. all plies run parallel to one another
B. belts of steel mesh are used in the tyres
one ply layer runs diagonally one way and another layer runs diagonally the other
C.
way
D. all of the above
Answer: Option C

49. The boiling point of Diesel fuel is in the range of

A. 70°C to 100°C
B. 100°C to 120°C
C. 120°C to 180°C
D. 180°C to 360 °C
Answer: Option D

50. 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
Answer: Option C

Multiple Choice Exam on Steering systems File: Dr. Roble

8. The motion of the cam is transferred to the valves through
• 1. rocker arms
• 2. camshaft pulley
• 3. valve stems
• 4. pistons
9. The torque available at the contact between driving wheels and road is known as
• 1. none of these
• 2. tractive effort
• 3. brake effort
• 4. clutch effort
10. The condition that causes vapour locking in a brake system is
 • 1. overcooling of the brakes during high speed driving
• 2. keeping the vehicle without use for an extended period
• 3. overheating of the fluid due to frequent brake application
• 4. an excessively high engine speed on a downhill road
11. If the air-fuel mixture in a spark ignition engine is too rich, then air-fuel ratio is about
• 1. 10:1
• 2. 13:1
• 3. 17:1
• 4. 15:1
12. Which of the following symptom is caused as a result of brake disc run out ?
• 1. Ineffectiveness of the brakes
• 2. Judder during braking
• 3. Localized wearing of the brake pads
• 4. Rapid wearing of the brake pads
13. Incorrect steering axis inclination (S.A.I.) causes
• 1. the vehicle to pull to the side of lesser inclination
• 2. generation of a braking effect at tight corners
• 3. tendency to assume toe-out orientation
• 4. poor recovery of the steering wheel after making a turn
14. What type of bearing is used for main bearings and connecting rod bearings ?
• 1. Ballbearings
• 2. Needle roller bearing
• 3. Plain bearings
• 4. Taper roller bearing
15The vehicle ride will be comfortable if
• 1. sprang mass is kept minimum
• 2. unsprung mass is kept minimum
• 3. vehicle mass is kept minimum
• 4. all of these

16. In radial tyres

• 1. one ply layer runs diagonally one way and another layer runs diagonally the other way
• 2. all plies run parallel to one another and vertical to tyre bead
• 3. inner tubes are always used
• 4. none of these
17. The firing order for an in-line four cylinder I.C. engine is
• 1. 1-2-3-4
• 2. 1-2-4-3
• 3. 1-3-4-2
• 4. 1-3-2-4
18. In automobiles G.V.W. refers to
 • 1. gross vehicle width
• 2. gross vehicle wheel base
• 3. gross vehicle weight
• 4. gross vehicle wheel track
19. The effect of having excess camber is
• 1. hard steering
• 2. too much traction
• 3. excessive steering alignment torque
• 4. uneven tyre wear

20. In a ventilated disc brake,

• 1. disc contains many small holes for optimum cooling performance
• 2. caliper is covered with cooling fins
• 3. a duct directs air towards the caliper for cooling while the vehicle is moving
• 4. disc contains radial vanes between its rubbing surfaces for optimum cooling performance