Important Terms
Review Questions—Chapter 1
Please do not write in this text. Place your answers
on a separate sheet of paper.
1. What is an automotive system?
2. Automotive parts and systems can be grouped
into ten categories. Name them.
3. Which of the following is not part of an engine?
(A) Block.
(B) Piston.
(C) Muffler.
(D) Crankshaft.
4. Explain the engine’s four-stroke cycle.
5. Most car engines are multi-cylinder engines.
True or False?
6. List and describe the three common types of
fuel systems.
7. A diesel engine does not use spark plugs. True
or False?
8. The car’s electrical system consists of the:
(A) ignition, starting, lubrication, and lighting
systems.
(B) ignition, charging, lighting, and hydraulic
systems.
(C) lighting, charging, starting, and ignition
systems.
(D) None of the above.
9. The ______ ______ system reduces the amount of
toxic substances released by the vehicle.
10. What is the difference between a manual trans-
mission and an automatic transmission?
11. A one-piece drive shaft rotates the drive wheels
on most front-wheel drive cars. True or False?
12. A rear axle assembly contains two ______ and
a(n)______ .
13. Explain the term “transaxle.”
14. The suspension system mounts the car’s wheels
solidly on the frame. True or False?
15. List four accessory systems.
16–25. Identify the parts and systems illustrated
below. Write the numbers 16–25 on your paper.
Then write the correct letter and words next to
each number.
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Can you identify the following parts and systems? (A) Starting system. (B) Charging system. (C) Drive train. (D) Fuel system.
(E) Cooling system. (F) Engine. (G) Ignition system. (H) Lubrication system. (I) Exhaust system. (J) Intake manifold.
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Fuel tank
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Automobile
Technology
Part
Component
Assembly
System
Frame
Body
Chassis
Body-over-frame
construction
Unibody construction
Engine
Four-stroke cycle
Intake stroke
Compression stroke
Power stroke
Exhaust stroke
Multi-cylinder engines
Computer system
Fuel system
Air-fuel ratio
Gasoline injection
systems
Diesel fuel system
Carburetor fuel system
Ignition system
Starting system
Charging system
Lighting system
Cooling system
Lubrication system
Exhaust system
Emission control
systems
Drive train
Suspension system
Steering system
Brake system
Accessory systems
Safety systems
Hybrid vehicle
Regenerative braking