#1
Which component is responsible for initiating the starting sequence in an electrical starting system?
Ignition switch
Starter motor
Battery
Alternator
#2
What is the primary function of a starter motor in an electrical starting system?
Generating electrical power
Igniting the fuel
Cranking the engine
Charging the battery
#3
In an electrical starting system, what does the solenoid do?
Controls the flow of current to the starter motor
Stores electrical energy
Filters the electrical signals
Regulates engine temperature
#4
What safety feature is commonly integrated into modern electrical starting systems to prevent the starter motor from engaging when the engine is already running?
Overdrive
Overrun clutch
Overheat protection
Overcurrent protection
#5
What is the purpose of a starter relay in an electrical starting system?
To control the speed of the starter motor
To switch between battery and alternator power
To reduce voltage drop during cranking
To amplify the current to the starter motor
#6
In a keyless ignition system, what technology is commonly used to enable engine starting without a physical key?
RFID (Radio Frequency Identification)
Bluetooth
NFC (Near Field Communication)
Wi-Fi
#7
What safety feature is designed to prevent the starter motor from engaging unless the transmission is in the 'Park' or 'Neutral' position in an automatic transmission vehicle?
Neutral safety switch
Transmission control module
Clutch interlock switch
Ignition control module
#8
Which type of electrical starting system is known for its reliability and is commonly used in aviation applications?
Direct cranking system
Pre-engaged starter system
Air turbine starter system
Inertia starter system
#9
What is the purpose of the Bendix drive in a starter motor assembly?
To engage and disengage the starter motor from the engine flywheel
To increase the cranking speed
To regulate the voltage to the starter motor
To act as a backup power source
#10
In an electric vehicle (EV), what component serves a similar function to the starter motor in traditional internal combustion engine vehicles?
Power inverter
DC-DC converter
Electric motor
Battery management system
#11
What role does the flywheel play in the electrical starting system of an internal combustion engine?
To store excess electrical energy
To balance the engine
To engage the starter motor
To store rotational energy for smooth engine operation
#12
Which type of electrical starting system is commonly used in diesel engines due to its ability to handle high compression ratios?
Inertia starter system
Direct cranking system
Pre-engaged starter system
Gear reduction starter system