MDE 21 End of Unit Quiz

MDE 21

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

D) The number of valves per cylinder

C) The engine's cooling system

A) The arrangement of the engine's cylinders

B) The type of fuel used

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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.

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

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

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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?

C) Crankshaft has a straight design without offsets

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

B) Crankshaft throws are arranged at 90-degree intervals

A) Crankshaft has a single plane arrangement

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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

D) Neither type is used in performance engines

A) Flat-plane crankshaft arrangement

C) Both types 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?

B) More complex maintenance

D) Simplicity in design and construction

A) Better fuel efficiency

C) More compact design

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Question 1:
What is the primary function of a simple hydraulic governor in an engine?

A) To regulate engine speed by adjusting the fuel flow

B) To control the engine temperature by adjusting coolant flow

D) To control the air intake to the engine

C) To manage the engine's ignition timing

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

D) Neither type of engine

B) V-type engine

C) Both types of engines

A) In-line engine

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Question 2:
How does a simple hydraulic governor detect changes in engine speed?

A) By measuring the oil pressure in the hydraulic system

D) By checking the temperature of the engine coolant

C) By monitoring the centrifugal force generated by a flyweight mechanism

B) By sensing the position of the throttle lever

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

C) Both arrangements have equal balance

B) Flat-plane crankshaft arrangement

D) Neither arrangement offers good balance

A) Cross-plane crankshaft arrangement

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

B) V-type engine

A) In-line engine

C) Both have the same compactness

D) Neither is compact

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Question 6:
What is the role of the hydraulic fluid in a simple hydraulic governor?

C) To cool the engine during operation

B) To transmit force from the flyweights to the throttle mechanism

A) To lubricate the engine components

D) To measure engine speed

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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?

B) V-type engine

C) Both are equally used

A) In-line engine

D) Neither is used for high performance

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