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Unit Six Assignment


        Use the information from this Unit and chapters 14 and 15, Auto Fundamentals,
Stockel, Stockel and Johanson, to answer the following questions.  You may also need to refer
back to the OBD2 link.  Use information from the library or the Internet when necessary.


 1.  The combustion chamber in modern cylinder heads is designed to reduce
        the amount of _______ in the exhaust.

                                        a.  CO
                                        b.  NOx
                                        c.  HC
                                        d.  O2

 2.  All of the following statements about lower engine compression ratios are
        true EXCEPT

                                        a.  lower compression ratios allow use of lower octane fuel
                                        b.  NOx formation is greater with low compression ratios
                                        c.  lower compression allows the engine to operate on unleaded fuel
                                        d.  detonation is less likely to occur with lower compression ratios

 3.  Dieseling is caused by hot spots in the

                                        a.  block
                                        b.  intake manifold
                                        c.  combustion chamber
                                        d.  exhaust manifold

 4.  Technician A says that carburetor icing is reduced by the use of a thermostatic
        air cleaner.  Technician B says that carburetor icing is reduced by the use of
        early fuel evaporative systems.  Who is right?

                                        a.  A only
                                        b.  B only
                                        c.  both A and B
                                        d.  neither A nor B

 5.  Lowering the combustion flame termperature reduces the formation of

                                        a.  HC
                                        b.  NOx
                                        c.  CO
                                        d.  O2

 6.  Technician A says that the EGR valve admits exhaust gases to the intake
        manifold at all times.  Technician B says that the PCV valve admits crankcase
        fumes into the intake manifold at all times.  Who is right?

                                        a.  A only
                                        b.  B only
                                        c.  both A and B
                                        d.  neither A nor B

 7.  The air injection (thermactor air pump) system forces air into the

                                        a.  intake manifold near the intake valve
                                        b.  exhaust manifold near the exhaust valve
                                        c.  catalytic convertor
                                        d.  all of the above depending on the system

 8.  What unit provides air for the air injection system?

                                        a.  fan
                                        b.  air pump
                                        c.  air cleaner snorkel ram pressure
                                        d.  intake system back pressure

 9.  All of the following statements about air switching valves are true
        EXCEPT for

                                        a.  the switching valve can channel pump air
                                                to the intake manifold, exhaust manifold
                                                or the catalytic convertor
                                        b.  the switching valve can be used to perform
                                                the normal diverter valve functions
                                        c.  some switching valves channel pump air
                                                between the exhaust port area and the
                                                catalytic convertor
                                        d.  the switching valve reduces the efficiency
                                                of the catalytic convertor

10.  Technician A says that the thermostatically controlled air cleaner admits
        cool air to the engine during engine warmup.  Technician B says that the
        thermostatically controlled air cleaner allows a leaner air/fuel mixture
        during the warmup period.  Who is right?

                                        a.  A only
                                        b.  B only
                                        c.  both A and B
                                        d.  neither A nor B

11.  The pellet-type convertor catalyst bed is being replaced because it creates
            more ________ than the monolith type.

                                        a.  heat
                                        b.  back pressure
                                        c.  noise
                                        d.  vibration

12.  A reducing catalyst can lower _________ emissions.

                                        a.  HC
                                        b.  NOx
                                        c.  CO
                                        d.  all of the above

13.  The operation of the three-way air-injected catalytic convertor requires all
        of the following EXCEPT

                                        a.  a rhodium catalyst
                                        b.  an air injection pump
                                        c.  an oxidizing catalyst
                                        d.  a vacuum operated EGR valve

14.  Many vehicles with emission controls reduce ignition timing advance by placing
        a restrictor on the ___________ advance mechanism.

                                        a.  vacuum
                                        b.  centrifugal
                                        c.  electronic
                                        d.  none of the above

15.  To prevent carnkcase fumes from escaping to the atmosphere, all modern
        engines are equipped with a(n) ________ system.

                                        a.  EGR
                                        b.  PCV
                                        c.  diverter valve
                                        d.  thermostatic air cleaner

16.  Technician A says that crankcase gases are allowed to flow freely into the
        intake manifold during engine idle.  Technician B says that the vapour
        canister is filled with fiberglass.  Who is right?

                                        a.  A only
                                        b.  B only
                                        c.  both A and B
                                        d.  neither A nor B

17.  In the closed (ECS) fuel system, liquid fuel must NOT enter the

                                        a.  fuel lines
                                        b.  fuel return lines
                                        c.  carbon canister
                                        d.  all of the above

18.  The pressure-vacuum cap used on a sealed fuel tank has a
        ___________ valve.

                                        a.  pressure relief
                                        b.  vacuum relief
                                        c.  rollover
                                        d.  both A and B

19.  The conventional convertor changes HC and CO into

                                        a.  NOx
                                        b.  NOx and H2O
                                        c.  HC and CO2
                                        d.  CO2 and H2O

20.  The purpose of the PCV system is to

                                        a.  remove blowby gases from the crankcase
                                        b.  regulate the flow of fresh air to the intake
                                        c.  increase fuel economy
                                        d.  provide fresh air to the convertor

21.  Technician A says leaner air/fuel ratios reduce hydrocarbons but
        increase NOx.  Technician B says that additional pollution controls are
        required to reduce NOx.  Who is right?

                                        a.  A only
                                        b.  B only
                                        c.  both A and B
                                        d.  neither A nor B

22.  As combustion efficiency increases to reduce HC and CO emissions,
        what happens to NOx?

                                        a.  NOx is eliminated
                                        b.  NOx increases
                                        c.  NOx decreases
                                        d.  there is no effect on NOx

23.  A four-gas analyzer is being used on an engine.  Technician A says that
        CO and HC can be tested.  Technician B says that CO2 and O2 can be
        tested.  Who is right?

                                        a.  A only
                                        b.  B only
                                        c.  both A and B
                                        d.  neither A nor B

24.  OBD2 requires manufacturers to use

                                        a.  a standard DLC connector
                                        b.  standard codes
                                        c.  two oxygen sensors
                                        d.  all of the above

25.  Evaporative emission leaks from the fuel system are monitored in
        OBD2 by using a

                                        a.  second O2 sensor
                                        b.  pressure sensor in the vapour recovery system
                                        c.  HC sensor in the engine compartment
                                        d.  fan assembly in the fuel tank



KEY - UNIT 6
 
  1. C
  2. B
  3. C
  4. C
  5. B
  6. D
  7. D
  8. B
  9. C
  10. B
  11. B
  12. D
  13. D
  14. A
  15. B
  16. D
  17. C
  18. D
  19. D
  20. A
  21. C
  22. B
  23. C
  24. D
  25. B



 Quiz Six

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