Automotive Engineering Project MCQs

Automotive Engineering Project MCQs

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1: What is the A/C compressor?

A.   A device that heats the air

B.   The part of the car that blows air

C.   A device that cools the air

D.   The central element of the air conditioning system in a motor vehicle.

2: What is the A/C drain hose used for?

A.   To remove the water released when the A/C unit converts refrigerant from a liquid to a gas.

B.   To add water to the A/C unit.

C.   To convert the refrigerant from a liquid to a gas.

D.   To remove the refrigerant from the A/C unit.

3: What is the A-Pillar?

A.   The A-Pillar holds the windshield in place.

B.   The A-Pillar is the air conditioning system in a vehicle.

C.   The A-Pillar is the navigation system in a vehicle.

D.   The A-Pillar is the entertainment system in a vehicle.

4: What does the accelerator pedal linkage do?

A.   Turn the headlights on and off

B.   Connects the accelerator pedal to the throttle body or carburetor throttle valve

C.   Connect the brake pedal to the brake light switch

D.   Allow the engine to run

5: What is an acquisition fee?

A.   A fee charged by the lender to the borrower at the time of loan origination.

B.   A periodic fee charged by the lender to the borrower for maintaining the loan account.

C.   A fee that the borrower pays to the lender for closing the loan.

D.   A fee that lending companies charge to draw the lease.

6: What does an active pedestrian protection system do?

A.   Add water to the windshield wipers

B.   Warn drivers of impending pedestrian traffic

C.   Change the oil in the car

D.   Fill up the gas tank

7: What is ATTS?

A.   Active torque transfer system

B.   Automatic torque transfer system

C.   Advanced torque transfer system

D.   Active target transmission system

8: What is actual cash value?

A.   The lowest price a car has ever been sold for.

B.   The amount of money your car is worth, whether at buy date or sale date.

C.   The amount of money it costs to replace your car with a new one.

D.   The highest price a car has ever been sold for.

9: What does a cruise control system do?

A.   Adjust speed to maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead.

B.   Sets the speed of the vehicle

C.   Maintains a safe distance from vehicles behind

D.   Adjusts the speed of the vehicle to the speed limit.

10: What does the feature, adaptive headlights, do?

A.   Increases visibility around curves and hills while driving at night.

B.   Decreases visibility around curves and hills while driving at night.

C.   Only turns on the high beams

D.   Turns off the headlights

11: What do adjustable pedals do?

A.   Include the brake, accelerator, and clutch pedals

B.   Move forward or backward to the driver

C.   Provide an improved position with the steering wheel

D.   Improve position with the steering wheel

12: What does adjustable suspension mean?

A.   Adjusting the ride height of the car

B.   Adjusting the tires

C.   Changing the handling characteristics

D.   Adjusting the ride height of the car or changing the handling characteristics

13: What is an administration fee?

A.   A performance car

B.   A type of electric car

C.   A luxury car

D.   Fees that detail the paperwork handling at a dealership when purchasing or leasing a car.

14: What is aerodynamic drag?

A.   A force that is not affected by the airflow.

B.   A force that acts parallel and in the same direction as the airflow.

C.   A force that acts perpendicular to the airflow.

D.   A force that act in the reverse direction of the airflow

15: Aftermarket accessories are made by ______?

A.   The vehicle manufacturer

B.   The car owner

C.   The dealership

D.   Third-party manufacturers

16: What is the purpose of an airbag?

A.   To protect passengers from being flung against the vehicle's structure

B.   To inflate in the event of a collision

C.   To cushion the impact of a collision

D.   To keep the vehicle's structure from being damaged in a collision

17: What is the main purpose of a car's air conditioning system?

A.   To take the heat and moisture out of the air already in your car.

B.   To add heat to the air in your car.

C.   To cool the engine of your car.

D.   To add moisture to the air in your car.

18: What does an air filter do?

A.   Prevents the engine from over heating.

B.   Filters incoming air fed to the engine.

C.   Cleans the engine of dirt and debris.

D.   Adds horsepower to the engine.

19: What does an air filter restriction indicator do?

A.   Decreases air flow

B.   Increases air flow

C.   Indicates an obstruction to the air filter system

D.   Regulates air flow

20: What does an air filtration system do?

A.   Air freshen the car

B.   Add perfume to the air

C.   Remove dust, pollen, mold and bacteria from vehicle cabin air

D.   Make the air cold

21: What is an air pump filter?

A.   A device that circulates air around the engine

B.   A device that pulls air into the engine

C.   A device that releases air from the engine

D.   A device that filters impurities from the air supply fed to the air injection system.

22: What is the system that determines whether to activate the front passenger seat's airbag called?

A.   Airbag monitor

B.   Airbag control

C.   Airbag sensor

D.   Airbag deactivation

23: What is APR?

A.   Average Percentage Rate

B.   Annual Payments Required

C.   Annual Percentage Rate

D.   Average Payment Ratio

24: What are the different types of vehicle antennas?

A.   Rabbit ears, rooftop

B.   Indoor, Outdoor, TV

C.   FM, Shortwave, CB

D.   Mast, power telescoping, element, and diversity.

25: When were anti-lock brakes made mandatory on all vehicles sold in the United States?

A.   2014

B.   2012

C.   2013

D.   2015

26: What does the anti-lock brake system high pressure hose carry?

A.   Brake fluid

B.   High pressure hydraulic fluid

C.   Air

D.   Low pressure hydraulic fluid

27: What is an anti-roll bar?

A.   A device that aids in preventing a vehicle from being stolen.

B.   A device that helps keep a vehicle from sliding on a slippery surface.

C.   A device of no use.

D.   A device that helps keep a vehicle from rolling over.

28: What is the purpose of anti-squat?

A.   To make the suspension system harder

B.   To make the suspension system softer

C.   To make the car lower to the ground.

D.   To prevent the drive wheels from overly compressing during hard launched.

29: What is the main purpose of anti-theft?

A.   To make vehicles more expensive

B.   To make vehicles easier to sell

C.   To make vehicles faster

D.   To make vehicles more difficult to steal

30: What does an anti-theft alarm do?

A.   Uses a visual signal to alert of a potential vehicle theft or break-in.

B.   Disables the engine of a potential stolen vehicle.

C.   Informs the police of a potential vehicle theft or break-in.

D.   Uses an auditory signal to alert of a potential vehicle theft or break-in.

31: What does an anti-theft immobilizer do?

A.   It makes the vehicle harder to steal.

B.   It prevents the vehicle from being stolen.

C.   It prevents a vehicle engine from starting.

D.   It keeps the engine from shutting off.

32: What does an anti-theft remote control do?

A.   Shuts off the engine

B.   Unlocks the doors of a vehicle

C.   Starts the vehicle

D.   Activates the alarm

33: What is the "Apex" in a car turn?

A.   The part of the turn where drivers are farthest from the inside of the corner.

B.   The part of the turn where drivers have completed the turn.

C.   The part of the turn where drivers are closest to the inside of the corner.

D.   The part of the turn where drivers are closest to the outside of the corner.

34: What is the term used for the price asked by the dealer or other seller before negotiations?

A.   Qualifying price

B.   Base price

C.   Selling price

D.   Asking price

35: What is Honda's Automatic Torque Transfer System?

A.   A system that distributes torque output as needed between the driven axles

B.   A system that Honda uses to connect their vehicles wirelessly

C.   A system that helps transfer torque between the driven wheels

D.   A system that helps maintain traction on slippery surfaces

36: What is the name of the hydraulic fluid used in Honda's Automatic Torque Transfer System?

A.   ATTS unit fluid

B.   AUCTS fluid

C.   HATS fluid

D.   AUTS fluid

37: What is an audio format?

A.   Type of audio available in an audio system, such as MP3, WAV, SACD, or AAC.

B.   The study of the production, propagation, and reception of sound

C.   A sound or combination of sounds that has meaning in some culture

D.   A file format for storing digital audio data on a computer

38: What is the name of the safety feature where headlights remain on after a vehicle is shut off?

A.   Auto-delay headlights

B.   Delay-off headlights

C.   Daytime running lights

D.   Auto-on headlights

39: What is auto-leveling suspension?

A.   A type of engine

B.   A device that helps a driver park

C.   A suspension that adjusts the height of the vehicle to account for the weight of any cargo being carried.

D.   A feature that helps maintain tire pressure

40: What is a device that automatically unlocks vehicle doors after a collision called?

A.   Automatic car starter

B.   Automatic door lock

C.   Automatic transmission

D.   Automatic door unlock

41: What is an automatic transaxle?

A.   A type of car

B.   A combination transmission and differential/drive axle assembly.

C.   A transmission

D.   A type of wheel

42: What is the external filter on an automatic transmission called?

A.   Fuel filter

B.   Transmission fluid filter

C.   Automatic transaxle pressure filter

D.   Engine oil filter

43: What does an automatic transmission use in order to change gears?

A.   A torque converter, planetary gearset, and clutches or bands

B.   A button

C.   A lever

D.   The driver

44: What is an automatic transmission?

A.   A device that regulates speed

B.   A device that helps a car stop

C.   A device that helps a car start

D.   A transmission that automatically changes gears on a vehicle.

45: What are automatic transmission bands?

A.   Friction-lined metal straps that are used to stop rotating clutch drums.

B.   Used to change gears in an automatic transmission

C.   Made of plastic and used in transmissions

D.   A type of engine

46: What is the name of the device that automatic transmission cooler hoses carry transmission fluid to and from?

A.   Transmission

B.   Air conditioner

C.   Heat exchanger or oil cooler

D.   Alternator

47: What does an automatic transmission filter do?

A.   Improve transmission performance

B.   Prevent dirt and other particulates from getting into gears and other parts of the transmission system.

C.   Increase fuel efficiency

D.   Reduce engine noise

48: What is automatic transmission fluid used for?

A.   Change the brakes

B.   Fill the engine with oil

C.   Wash the car

D.   Lubricate and cool the transmission

49: What does ASE stand for?

A.   Airlines Service Excellence

B.   Automotive Service Excellence

C.   Automotive Service Establishment

D.   American Society of Engineers

50: What is the definition of an auxiliary feature?

A.   Optional parts that supplement existing systems.

B.   Standard features that come with all vehicles.

C.   Parts of the vehicle that are not essential.

D.   Unnecessary features that are not needed.