MDE 21 Q1

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Question 1:
What is a key characteristic that differentiates a V-type engine from an in-line engine?

B) The type of fuel used

C) The engine's cooling system

D) The number of valves per cylinder

A) The arrangement of the engine's cylinders

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Question 3:
Which V-type engine bottom end arrangement is known for better engine balance and reduced vibration?

A) Cross-plane crankshaft arrangement

B) Flat-plane crankshaft arrangement

D) Neither arrangement offers good balance

C) Both arrangements have equal balance

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Question 2:
In a V-type engine with a "flat-plane" crankshaft arrangement, how is the crankshaft designed to achieve balance?

A) The crankshaft has evenly spaced throws to balance the engine.

C) The crankshaft is positioned at a 45-degree angle to the cylinder banks.

B) The crankshaft is equipped with counterweights to reduce vibration.

D) The crankshaft uses uneven spacing of throws to achieve balance.

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Question 5:
Which engine type is more commonly used in high-performance applications due to its ability to provide more power in a compact space?

D) Neither is used for high performance

B) V-type engine

A) In-line engine

C) Both are equally used

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Question 4:
Which of the following is a common advantage of an in-line engine over a V-type engine?

D) Simplicity in design and construction

A) Better fuel efficiency

C) More compact design

B) More complex maintenance

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Question 3:
Which engine configuration is more likely to have a smoother operation and reduced vibration?

C) Both have the same level of vibration

A) In-line engine

B) V-type engine

D) Neither is smooth

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Question 4:
What is a key advantage of a flat-plane crankshaft in a V-type engine?

B) Better engine smoothness at high RPMs

D) Increased fuel efficiency

A) Increased torque at low RPMs

C) Reduced engine weight

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Question 6:
In a V-type engine with a cross-plane crankshaft, which of the following is a notable design feature?

A) Crankshaft has a single plane arrangement

B) Crankshaft throws are arranged at 90-degree intervals

D) Crankshaft is positioned at a 90-degree angle to the cylinder banks

C) Crankshaft has a straight design without offsets

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Question 1:
What is a common characteristic of a V-type engine with a "cross-plane" crankshaft arrangement?

B) The crankshaft has offset throws to balance the engine.

C) The crankshaft is positioned perpendicular to the cylinder banks.

A) The crankshaft is placed parallel to the cylinder banks.

D) The engine has a single plane crankshaft.

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Question 6:
In which engine configuration would you typically find the crankshaft positioned between the two rows of cylinders?

B) V-type engine

C) Both types of engines

D) Neither type of engine

A) In-line engine

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Question 5:
Which type of V-type engine bottom end arrangement is typically used in performance-oriented engines?

B) Cross-plane crankshaft arrangement

A) Flat-plane crankshaft arrangement

D) Neither type is used in performance engines

C) Both types are equally used

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Question 2:
Which engine type typically offers a more compact design compared to the other?

C) Both have the same compactness

D) Neither is compact

A) In-line engine

B) V-type engine

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