Performance And Testing Of Engines — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
Practice high-yield Automobile Engineering MCQs on Performance And Testing Of Engines — Part 1 with worked academic solutions for PPSC, FPSC, Transport Dept.
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Question 1 of 40
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Engine cranks do no start during winter because of 1. Battery discharge 2. Weak spark 3. Worn out engine 4. Lean mixture
Correct Answer: Option D — 4, 1 and 2 are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Engine cranks may not start during winter due to several factors that affect engine performance in cold conditions. Battery Discharge: Cold weather can lead to the discharge of the battery, making it difficult for the engine to crank properly as the battery loses power more quickly in lower temperatures. Weak Spark: A weak spark occurs when the spark plugs fail to generate enough energy to ignite the fuel mixture in cold conditions, preventing the engine from starting. Lean Mixture: In cold weather, the air-fuel mixture may become lean (more air, less fuel), which makes it difficult for the engine to start since more fuel is required to ignite in cold conditions. Thus, the correct answer is 4, 1 and 2 are correct .
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Question 2 of 40
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The percentage of the energy in the petrol burnt in the engine which is actually utilized in propelling the car is as little as
Correct Answer: Option A — 25%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
25% is the correct answer to “The percentage of the energy in the petrol burnt in the engine which is actually utilized in propelling the car is as little as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 3 of 40
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Mechanical efficiency of an automobile engine usually varies in the range:
Correct Answer: Option C — 70% - 90%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
70% - 90% is the correct answer to “Mechanical efficiency of an automobile engine usually varies in the range:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 4 of 40
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The thermal efficiency of an air standard diesel cycle having fixed compression ratio, with increase in cut-off will:
Correct Answer: Option B — Decrease
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Decrease is the correct answer to “The thermal efficiency of an air standard diesel cycle having fixed compression ratio, with increase in cut-off will:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 5 of 40
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How many times in a minute does each valve on a 4-stroke engine running at 2000 rpm open and close?
Correct Answer: Option A — 1000
Detailed Academic Explanation:
1000 is the correct answer to “How many times in a minute does each valve on a 4-stroke engine running at 2000 rpm open and close”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 6 of 40
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If the fuel consumption of 4-stroke IC engine is 0.1 kg/min and calorific value of fuel used is 40,000 kJ/kg, then the amount of energy supplied per minute is . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — 4,000 kJ
Detailed Academic Explanation:
4,000 kJ is the correct answer to “If the fuel consumption of 4-stroke IC engine is 0.1 kg/min and calorific value of fuel used is 40,000 kJ/kg, then the amount of energy supplied per minute is . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 7 of 40
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Which of the following is under performance test?
Correct Answer: Option D — All are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All are correct is the correct answer to “Which of the following is under performance test”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 8 of 40
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A Laboratory test bed consists of-
Correct Answer: Option C — Both are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both are correct is the correct answer to “A Laboratory test bed consists of-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 9 of 40
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The tractive effort of an automobile is the force required to move the
Correct Answer: Option C — Driving wheels
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Driving wheels is the correct answer to “The tractive effort of an automobile is the force required to move the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 10 of 40
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In a four stroke engine, we get one power stroke in
Correct Answer: Option D — 720° of crank rotation
Detailed Academic Explanation:
720° of crank rotation is the correct answer to “In a four stroke engine, we get one power stroke in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 11 of 40
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Stalling of S. I. engine after high speed driving can be caused by
Correct Answer: Option A — Vapour lock
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vapour lock is the correct answer to “Stalling of S. I. engine after high speed driving can be caused by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 12 of 40
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Valve overlap is the number of degrees of crankshaft rotation during which:
Correct Answer: Option B — Both intake and exhaust valve are open
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both intake and exhaust valve are open is the correct answer to “Valve overlap is the number of degrees of crankshaft rotation during which:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 13 of 40
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Volumetric efficiency is a measure of
Correct Answer: Option C — Breathing capacity of the engine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Breathing capacity of the engine is the correct answer to “Volumetric efficiency is a measure of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 14 of 40
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The total vehicle resistance is the sum of air resistance, rolling resistance and gradient resistance.
Correct Answer: Option A — True
Detailed Academic Explanation:
True is the correct answer to “The total vehicle resistance is the sum of air resistance, rolling resistance and gradient resistance.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 15 of 40
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The mean effective pressure of diesel cycle having fixed compression ratio will increase if cut-off ratio
Correct Answer: Option A — Increases
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Increases is the correct answer to “The mean effective pressure of diesel cycle having fixed compression ratio will increase if cut-off ratio”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 16 of 40
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The tractive effort is . . . . . . . . proportional to speed of the vehicle, when the power is constant.
Correct Answer: Option B — Inversely
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Inversely is the correct answer to “The tractive effort is . . . . . . . . proportional to speed of the vehicle, when the power is constant.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 17 of 40
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Torqueproduced by the Auto Engine at 4000 r.p.m. is 4 N-m. Torque that can be produced by the same engine at 6000 r.p.m. is
Correct Answer: Option B — 3 N-m
Detailed Academic Explanation:
3 N-m is the correct answer to “Torqueproduced by the Auto Engine at 4000 r.p.m. is 4 N-m. Torque that can be produced by the same engine at 6000 r.p.m. is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 18 of 40
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The net work per cycle done by the piston on the cylinder gases during the inlet and exhaust stroke is called as
Correct Answer: Option A — Pumping work
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pumping work is the correct answer to “The net work per cycle done by the piston on the cylinder gases during the inlet and exhaust stroke is called as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 19 of 40
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To measure Brake Power of the Auto Engines following device is used.
Correct Answer: Option B — Dynamometer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Dynamometer is the correct answer to “To measure Brake Power of the Auto Engines following device is used.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 20 of 40
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In Multi cylinderAuto Engines, heat converted into useful work is about
Correct Answer: Option B — 25% to 45%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
25% to 45% is the correct answer to “In Multi cylinderAuto Engines, heat converted into useful work is about”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 21 of 40
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The device for smoothing out the power impulses from the engine is called
Correct Answer: Option A — Flywheel
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Flywheel is the correct answer to “The device for smoothing out the power impulses from the engine is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 22 of 40
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The tractive effort increases if the wheel diameter is
Correct Answer: Option B — Decreased
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Decreased is the correct answer to “The tractive effort increases if the wheel diameter is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 23 of 40
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If BP of a four-stroke petrol engine is 28 kW and mechanical efficiency is 80%, then IP is . . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — 35 kW
Detailed Academic Explanation:
35 kW is the correct answer to “If BP of a four-stroke petrol engine is 28 kW and mechanical efficiency is 80%, then IP is . . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 24 of 40
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The main purpose of inspection is-
Correct Answer: Option D — All are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All are correct is the correct answer to “The main purpose of inspection is-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 25 of 40
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The testing equipment which gives a very close approximation of a road test in garage is called
Correct Answer: Option B — Chassis dynamometer
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Chassis dynamometer is the correct answer to “The testing equipment which gives a very close approximation of a road test in garage is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 26 of 40
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Morse test is carried out to determine the IP of a . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — Multi cylinder engine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Multi cylinder engine is the correct answer to “Morse test is carried out to determine the IP of a . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 27 of 40
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Which one of the following method for determination of engine friction is only applicable for diesel engines and also the gross fuel consumption is plotted against brake power and it is extended backwards to zero fuel consumption?
Correct Answer: Option D — William's line method
Detailed Academic Explanation:
William's line method is the correct answer to “Which one of the following method for determination of engine friction is only applicable for diesel engines and also the gross fuel consumption is plotted against brake power and it is extended backwards to zero fuel consumption”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 28 of 40
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High performance sports car with active exhaust system allows . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Larger flow area, reduces the restriction in the exhaust system
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Larger flow area, reduces the restriction in the exhaust system is the correct answer to “High performance sports car with active exhaust system allows . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 29 of 40
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The ratio of brake power to indicated power of an IC engine is called
Correct Answer: Option A — Mechanical efficiency
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Mechanical efficiency is the correct answer to “The ratio of brake power to indicated power of an IC engine is called”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 30 of 40
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Mean effective pressure at a given compression ratio is maximum when the air-fuel ratio is
Correct Answer: Option B — Lower than stoichiometric
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lower than stoichiometric is the correct answer to “Mean effective pressure at a given compression ratio is maximum when the air-fuel ratio is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 31 of 40
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The brake specific fuel consumption is expressed as the fuel consumed . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Per hour per unit brake horsepower
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Per hour per unit brake horsepower is the correct answer to “The brake specific fuel consumption is expressed as the fuel consumed . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 32 of 40
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Compression ratio of a petrol engine is
Correct Answer: Option B — Lower than that of diesel engine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lower than that of diesel engine is the correct answer to “Compression ratio of a petrol engine is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 33 of 40
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When two rubber blocks are inclined to each other to a 'V' mounting, the rubber will be loaded in . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Both compression and shear forces
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Both compression and shear forces is the correct answer to “When two rubber blocks are inclined to each other to a 'V' mounting, the rubber will be loaded in . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 34 of 40
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If the tractive effort of the vehicle at any point of time during motion is more than the resistance of vehicle, then the vehicle will be under
Correct Answer: Option A — Acceleration
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Acceleration is the correct answer to “If the tractive effort of the vehicle at any point of time during motion is more than the resistance of vehicle, then the vehicle will be under”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 35 of 40
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Relative efficiency is the ratio of
Correct Answer: Option D — Actual thermal efficiency to Air-standard efficiency
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Actual thermal efficiency to Air-standard efficiency is the correct answer to “Relative efficiency is the ratio of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 36 of 40
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For checking the performance of an automobile which of the following test is necessary?
Correct Answer: Option D — All are correct
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All are correct is the correct answer to “For checking the performance of an automobile which of the following test is necessary”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 37 of 40
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The ratio of mass of air (or mixture) retained to the mass of trapped cylinder charge is called as . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Scavenging efficiency
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Scavenging efficiency is the correct answer to “The ratio of mass of air (or mixture) retained to the mass of trapped cylinder charge is called as . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 38 of 40
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About how much percentage of heat energy equivalent is overcoming engine friction?
Correct Answer: Option D — 5% - 10%
Detailed Academic Explanation:
5% - 10% is the correct answer to “About how much percentage of heat energy equivalent is overcoming engine friction”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 39 of 40
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How do you get friction power for single cylinder constant speed diesel engine when only brake dynamometer and fuel measurement arrangements are available?
Correct Answer: Option B — By Motoring Test
Detailed Academic Explanation:
By Motoring Test is the correct answer to “How do you get friction power for single cylinder constant speed diesel engine when only brake dynamometer and fuel measurement arrangements are available”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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Question 40 of 40
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Increase in the compression ratio offers the following advantage:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Increase in the compression ratio offers the following advantage:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Performance And Testing Of Engines.
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