Which Automotive System Uses Fuses And An Alternator?

What should you do if your temperature gauge on your car indicates that the car is overheating (in the red zone)?

Pull over and let the car cool down

You should immediately pull over and let the car cool down.

Which of the following systems connects directly to the internal combustion engine in an automobile?

the cooling system

The cooling system circulates water around the engine to prevent it from overheating. None of the other systems is connected directly to the engine.

Which of the following can cause water sludge in engine crankcase oil?

water condensation in the crankcase

Water condensation in the crankcase is a leading cause of oil sludge. Changing your oil frequently and using synthetic oil can help eliminate sludge.

In the typical workshop, a plane is used for what purpose?

removing thin strips of wood

A plane is a hand tool that has a sharp blade extending slightly below the bottom surface of the tool. The plane is pushed across the surface of a piece of wood and the blade removes a thin layer of wood from the surface.

Which system is required to start an automobile?

Electrical

A car’s electrical system controls lighting, starting, charging, and accessories.

Which type of bolt has a square section that grips into the part being fixed (typically wood) to prevent the bolt from turning when the nut is tightened?

Carriage bolt

A carriage bolt has a domed or countersunk head and a shank that is topped by a short square section under the head.

When you try and start an engine, you hear a clicking sound but nothing happens. What is the potential problem?

All of the above

If you hear clicking but nothing happens, the problem could be the battery, solenoid or starter.

Which system on an automobile uses shock absorbers?

the suspension system

The shock absorbers are the components in the suspension that dampen the vibrations in the system.

If your car has a fuel injection system, which of the following will it not need?

Carburetor

A carburetor does not need a fuel injection system since the fuel injection system forces the gas/air mixture into each of the cylinders.

On a woodworking plane, the "frog" refers to the

the sliding iron wedge that holds the plane iron at the proper angle

The frog is the sliding iron wedge that holds the plane iron at the proper angle

The function of a catalytic converter is primarily to

change pollutants into substances that are less harmful

The catalytic converter converts pollutants into less harmful substances.

To make a wide groove in a board with a table saw, what type of blade would you use?

dado

A dado head blade is used for making wide grooves.

Brake systems are hydraulically operated, meaning that they are operated by ____.

Fluid

A car's braking system is controlled by the movement of pressurized liquids.

What tool is used by electricians to route new wiring through walls?

Fish tape

Fish tape (or draw wire/draw tape) is used to route wiring through walls and conduit

Which automotive system uses fuses and an alternator?