Shogun Institute Of Technology Business And
Technical Training
ZIMBABWE
MINISTRY OF HIGHER AND TERTIARY EDUCATION
INNOVATION, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
HIGHER EDUCATION EXAMINATIONS COUNCIL
(HEXCO)
END OF TERM EXAMINATION
Date: 27 July 2023
Duration 3Hrs
Car Maintenance :Paper 1
Instruction To Candidates
Section A: Answer all questions 20 marks
Section B: Answer all questions 20 marks
Section C: Answer 6 questions from the 8 questions each question carries 10 marks
Section A
1. What is the difference between a Lockheed master cylinder and tandem master
cylinder? [1]
2. The purpose of the slip joint in a drive line is to-. [1]
3. The distributor of a cylinder engine rotate at what speed of an Otto cycle engine.
[1]
4. Before working on a vehicle which has been raised by a jack what precaution
should be observed by the mechanic? [1]
5. Give one gas liberated during the charging process of a lead acid battery. [1]
6. What precaution should be observed when charging a battery? [1]
7. Give the purpose of the capacitor in a coil ignition system. [1]
8. The front wheels of a vehicle have excessive thread wear inside of each thread.
What can be the cause of this effect? [1]
9. The speedometer is driven by which shaft. [1]
10. What is purpose of suspension damper? [1]
11. Give the advantage of rubber spring. [1]
12. What causes over steer. [1]
13. The heat range of a spark plug is determined by-. [1]
14. What is the relative density of a fully charged battery? [1]
15. Name the joint found on drive shafts. [1]
16. What is the function of a check valve on the hydraulic braking system? [1]
17. State one way of identifying battery terminal post when there is no positive and
negative sign. [1]
18. What is the function of the idle gear in a gearbox? [1]
19. What is dwell angle? [1]
20. What is an over square engine. [1]
Section B
1. I.F.S. stands for- [1]
2. What is disadvantage sliding mesh gearbox? [1]
3. What is the alternative name for the drop arm? [1]
4. What controls end float at crankshaft. [1]
5. Give one type of engine sleeve that you know. [1]
6. Give one type of cylinder head gasket. [1]
7. Torque specifications are set by the- [1]
8. Crown wheel and pinion are called- [1]
9. What causes spongy brakes? [1]
10. Name the tool used to tighten bolts to the same torque. [1]
11. State one function of the clutch system. [1]
12. Name the injector nozzle that is found on a direct injection engine. [1]
13. What is uncorrected carburetor? [1]
14. Explain clutch slip. [1]
15. What controls end float of the crankshaft. [1]
16. Explain bearing preload. [1]
17. What is a delay period? [1]
18. What is a stroke on an engine? [1]
19. Describe turbulence on an engine. [1]
20. What is the purpose of a spark plug on an engine? [1]
Section C
5. a) Draw a wet liner sleeve and label all the parts. [1]
b) Explain the advantages of this type of sleeve. [1]
6. Define the following terms.
a. Detonation
b. Clutch drag
c. Ferrous metal
d. Compression ratio
e. Thermal efficiency. [10]
7. Name the equipment or instrument you would use measure the following-.
a. Crankshaft ovality
b. Main bearing nip or crush
c. Electrical resistance
d. Engine compression
e. Valve clearance. [10]
8. Draw a duo server braking system and label all the parts. [10]
9 a) Draw a crankshaft and label all the parts.
b) Explain the function of a crankshaft on an engine. [10]
10. Draw a coil ignition layout and label all the pats. [10]
11. Draw a center plate and label all parts. [10]
12. list five rechecks you would carry out before doing wheel alignment. [10]
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