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AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

STAGE 2 DRAFT SAMPLE EXAMINATION


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examinations.
Further information about the WACE Examinations policy can be accessed from the Curriculum
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The purpose for providing a sample examination is to provide teachers with an example of how
the course will be examined. Further fine-tuning will be made to this sample in 2008 by the
examination panel following consultation with teachers, measurement specialists and advice
from the Assessment, Review and Moderation [ARM] panel.

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Copyright Curriculum Council 2008

Western Australian Certificate of Education, Draft Sample Examination


Question/answer booklet

AUTOMOTIVE
ENGINEERING AND
TECHNOLOGY

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STAGE 2

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Curriculum Council for this course.

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Structure of this paper


Section
ONE
PART A: Multiplechoice
ONE
PART B: Pictorial
questions
TWO
Extended answer
PART A:
TWO
Extended answer
PART B:

Suggested
working time

Number of
questions
available

Number of
questions to be
attempted

Marks

25 minutes

15

15

15

65 minutes

30

40 minutes

25

50 minutes

30

[Total marks]

100

Instructions to candidates
1.

2.

The rules for the conduct of Curriculum Council examinations are detailed in the
Student Information Handbook. Sitting this examination implies that you agree to abide
by these rules.
Write your answers in this Question/answer booklet.

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Section onePart A: Multiple-choice

[15 marks]

This section has fifteen (15) questions. Answer all questions.


Choose the alternative which most correctly answers the question or completes the statement.
Suggested working time: 25 minutes
1.

When buying petrol for your vehicle, you will notice that inside the filler cap there is a sticker
that says your car must be fuelled with ULP of minimum RON 95. The acronym ULP refers
to:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

2.

An over-rich fuel mixture could be diagnosed by:


(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

3.

compression ignition detonation


circumference internal diameter
cubic inch displacement
cubic internal displacement.

Which of the following are present in all exhaust emissions?


(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

5.

attaching a timing light and checking the timing


attaching a dwell angle meter and examining the dwell angle
seeing black smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe during acceleration
both (a) and (c).

CID is the acronym for:


(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

4.

unprocessed leaded petrol


under-processed leaded petrol
unleaded petrol
universal leaded petrol.

carbon monoxide
unburned hydrocarbons
sulphur dioxide
all of the above.

A compression test shows that cylinder no. 4 has 50% less pressure than the other cylinders.
A leakage test reveals that there is air escaping from the exhaust pipe. Which of the following
is the cause?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

broken inlet valve spring


blown head gasket
cracked piston crown
one or more exhaust valves not sealed properly.

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bottom edge of the piston skirt


top edge of the piston skirt
middle of the piston skirt at 90 to the gudgeon pin
on the piston land, above the top compression ring.

An engine has been diagnosed with dribbling fuel injection spray. Which of the following is
the cause?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

9.

both Jasper and Bob


Bob only
Jasper only
neither Jasper nor Bob.

On which surface of a piston would you measure piston to cylinder wall clearance?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

8.

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Jasper the mechanic describes the use of Plastigauge to check crankshaft bearing oil
clearance. Bob the mechanic says that you can use a feeler gauge. Which mechanic is
correct?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

7.

the common rail fuel return line is not connected


the fuel filter is full of sediment
the fuel pressure relief valve is stuck open
the fuel injector nozzle is corroded.

What is the cause of an excessive amount of tiny bubbles in the top radiator tank when the
engine is warm?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

cracked inlet manifold


a collapsed top radiator hose
clogged radiator cooling tubes
hairline crack in the combustion chamber.

10. If a steering wheel shakes violently while you are driving and gets worse as you accelerate,
which of the following is the most likely cause?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

excessive toe-in
bald front tyres
worn-out front shock absorbers
unbalanced front tyres.

11. If a water temperature reading rises dramatically and steam appears from the bonnet, what
should you do?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

inspect the engine for a punctured radiator


look for coolant pouring from the water pump
check top and bottom radiator hoses to see if they have split
all of the above.

12. A moving car starts to shake violently at high speed. What is the cause?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

worn-out wheel bearings


heavy gusts of wind
bent tail shaft
seized universal joints at the gearbox and differential.

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13. There is excessive blue grey smoke pouring out of the exhaust pipe as you accelerate away
hard. The least likely cause is:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

moisture in the exhaust pipe


over-rich fuel mixture
worn piston rings
dribbly fuel injectors.

14. The front tyres are worn through to the steel belt on the inside edge. What is the cause?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

leaking front shock absorbers


too much toe-in
too much toe-out
centre of gravity is too low.

15. You drive over a bump in the road. The wheel that went over the bump keeps bouncing for a
long while. When you stop the car, you notice that one tyre has bald patches on alternate
parts of the inner and outer sides. What is the likely cause?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

worn-out front wheel bearings


excessively hard driving
leaking shock absorber
seized shock absorber.

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Section onePart B: Pictorial questions

[30 marks]

This section has two questions. Answer both questions.


An answer sheet is provided for you to answer questions in this section. Use a pencil or pen for
all entries.
Suggested working time: 65 minutes
Use the diagram below to answer questions I and 2
ENGINE SYSTEM

Part A

Part B

Part C
Part D

Part D

Part D

[Crouse & Anglin, 1981]

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Question 1
Use the diagram of the engine system on the previous page to complete the table.
List and explain in detail two functions of the parts listed below.
[10 marks]
Name

Function

Camshaft

Timing chain

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Question 2
Parts A, B, C and D assist in the transfer of motion in an engine. In detail, explain the principle
associated with each part.
[20 marks]

END OF SECTION ONE: PART B

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Section Two: Extended answer

[55 marks]

Question 3 is compulsory and must be answered in the spaces provided below.


Suggested working time: 40 minutes

Part A: Compulsory question

[25 marks]

Question 3
Choose a significant automotive project that you have participated in during your studies in this
course this year.
(a) Explain in detail what the project was and describe your input into the project.
[10 marks]
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(b) Explain the reasons for developing the project.


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(c)

The school project was put into production. Briefly discuss one socioeconomic or
environmental impact the school project would have for future manufacturers and users.
[5 marks]

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Discuss the projects impact on global issues.


[5 marks]

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Section Two continued


Part B:

[30 marks]

Answer either Question 4 or Question 5 in the spaces provided below.


Suggested working time: 50 minutes
Question 4
Two views of an automotive item are shown in the photograph below:

[Silberwolf, 2006]

(a)

Name the automotive item shown in the photograph above and describe in detail the
common applications in a vehicle.
[9 marks]

(b)

Explain in detail the operation of this item in one application that you have listed. [9 marks]

(c)

Describe the procedure a mechanic would use to check for bearing clearance. [12 marks]

or
Question 5
(a) Minor damage has occurred to a rear quarter panel on a small car e.g. a small dent or
scratch. Explain, with the aid of labelled sketches, a suitable repair procedure, excluding
preparation and painting for this rear quarter panel. Indicate the tools to be used at each step
of the procedure.
[15 marks]
(b) Following repair, the rear quarter panel is to be painted. Outline the correct procedure for
preparing and painting the rear quarter panel.
[15 marks]

Answer the question on the following pages

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X
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the question you are answering.

Question 4
Question 5
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

SECTION ONE
Diagram from: Crouse, W.H, & Anglin, D.L (1981). Automotive engines (6th Ed.). New York:
McGraw Hill, p.53.
SECTION TWO
Question 4a: Silberwolf. (2006). Retrieved October, 2008, from Wikipedia

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