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QUIZ 2

1. The magnetic field surrounding the pickup coil in a magnetic
   pulse generator moves when the
      a. reluctor tooth approaches the coil
      b. reluctor tooth moves away from the pickup coil
      c. reluctor is aligned with the pickup coil
      d. both A and B

2. Dwell is defined as
      a. The voltage in the Primary circuit
      b. The length of time in degrees the points are
            opened
      c. The length of time in degrees the points are
            closed
      d. Point gap in thousandths of an inch

3. The pickup coil does not produce a voltage when
      a. the coil is midway between two reluctor teeth
      b. a reluctor tooth is aligned with the coil
      c. a reluctor tooth moves away from the pickup coil
      d. a reluctor tooth approaches the coil

4. A magnetic field surrounds the coil when
        I the ignition switch is on and the points are open
       II the ignition switch is on and the points are closed
     Which is right?
      a. I only
      b. II only
      c. both I and II
      d. neither I nor II

5. Technician A says the contact points and condenser are part
   of the Secondary circuit. Technician B says all the
   components in the distributor are part of the Secondary
   circuit. Who is correct?
      a. A only
      b. B only
      c. Both A and B
      d. Neither A nor B

6. Voltage can be increased or decreased by the use of
       a. transformers
       b. circuit breakers
       c. motors
       d. solenoids

7. In solid state ignition sytems
      a. secondary voltage is lower that a conventional
            system
      b. no breaker points are used
      c. no coil is used
      d. breaker points carry low current

8. The Secondary circuit of the ignition system operates on
             volts.
        a.   5
        b.   7
        c.   12
        d.   20,000

9. Technician A says that ignition systems usually put out in
   excess of 40 kV. Technician B says the system will only put
     out enough voltage to jump the gap at the plug. Who is
     right?
         a. A only
         b. B only
         c. both A and B
         d. neither A nor B

10. Which of the following is not part of the Primary system?
          a. points
          b. condenser
          c. rotor
          d. ballast resistor

11. The ignition coil on a vehicle in good condition with all
    new ignition components will put out approximately
    volts during normal operation.
           a. 3-8 K
           b. 12
           c. 8-12 K
           d. 12-60 K

12. Which of the following components is not found in most
    electronic ignition systems?
           a. condenser
           b. distributor cap
           c. spark plugs
           d. rotor

13. Which of the following can amplify an electrical signal?
          a. resistor
          b. thermistor
          c. transistor
          d. diode

14. Which of the following is used to increase the timing as
    speed increases?
       a. contact point advance
       b. centrifugal advance
       c. vacuum advance
       d. ported advance

15. Which of the following is a function of both breaker point
    and electronic ignition systems?
      a. to vary the spark timing based on varying
             operating conditions
      b. to time the arrival of the spark to coincide with
             piston movement
      c. to generate sufficient voltage to jump the plug
             gaps
      d. all of the above

16. What happens when the low-voltage current flow in the coil
    primary winding is interrupted by the switching device?
      a. the magnetic field collapses
      b. a high voltage surge is induced in the secondary
      c. both A and B
      d. neither A nor B

17. Technician A says electronic ignition systems are better
    than point and condenser type because there are less moving
    parts to wear and change adjustments. Technician B says
    electronic ignition systems are better because they are
      capable of producing higher voltages. Who is correct?
          a. A only
          b. B only
          c. Both A and B
          d. Neither A nor B

18. Technician A says that the coil primary receives more
    voltage when the engine is running. Technician B says that
    the coil primary receives more voltage when the engine is
    cranking. Who is right?
          a. A only
          b. B only
          c. both A and B
          d. neither A nor B

19. The positive side of the coil should always be connected to
    the
          a. spark plugs
          b. negative side of the battery
          c. ignition switch
          d. frame

20. In a centrifugal advance mechanism the spark advance
    responds to
           a. distributor breaker points
           b. engine speed
           c. engine load
           d. calibrated weight springs

21. On a transistor, what is the "control" connection?
           a. base
           b. collector
           c. emitter
           d. none of the above

22. Technician A says the coil fires when the points open.
    Technician B says that the coil fires when the points close.
    Who is right?
          a. A only
          b. B only
          c. both A and B
          d. neither A nor B

23. What component is used to open and close the primary circuit
    on an electronic ignition system?
          a. points
          b. transistor
          c. diode
          d. condenser

24. The primary circuit of the ignition system works on ___
    volts.
          a.   5
          b.   7
          c.   12
          d.   20,000

25. In an electronic ignition system, which of the following
    actually controls the primary coil current?
          a. pickup coil
          b. transistor
          c. breaker points
          d. reluctor


KEY - QUIZ 2
 

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

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