Question 1

A(n) ____________________ transmits motion from the starter to the flywheel, but not from the flywheel to the starter.

Accepted Answer

overrunning clutch

Question 2

Because like charges repel each other and unlike charges attract, magnetic fields can be used to cause motion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

While having a discussion, Technician A says that most solenoids are mounted on the top of the starter motor. Technician B says some solenoids are mounted in a remote location. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) A only 
B) B only 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B 
A) A only 
B) B only 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B C

Question 4

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely a starter driver part?

Accepted Answer

A) Drive pinion gear 
B) Flywheel 
C) Crankshaft 
D) Capacitor 
A) Drive pinion gear 
B) Flywheel 
C) Crankshaft 
D) Capacitor

Question 5

Some starter motors used since the mid-1980s have no field coils but have permanent magnets instead.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is the purpose of brushes on the commutator?

Accepted Answer

Brushes supply elect

Question 7

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) power is sent to the starter relay when the key is turned to the spring-loaded "start" position. 
B) some cars use the relay by itself; others use a relay to reduce the load on the neutral safety and ignition switches. 
C) late-model vehicles with manual transmissions have a starter/clutch interlock switch that requires the clutch to be depressed to the floor. 
D) some British cars still had Bendix drives until the late 1980s. 
A) power is sent to the starter relay when the key is turned to the spring-loaded "start" position. 
B) some cars use the relay by itself; others use a relay to reduce the load on the neutral safety and ignition switches. 
C) late-model vehicles with manual transmissions have a starter/clutch interlock switch that requires the clutch to be depressed to the floor. 
D) some British cars still had Bendix drives until the late 1980s.

Question 8

What is the purpose of the starter's relay?

Accepted Answer

Starter circuits use a relay t

Question 9

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely one of the basic parts of a motor?

Accepted Answer

A) Pole shoe 
B) Crankshaft 
C) Brush 
D) Split ring commutator 
A) Pole shoe 
B) Crankshaft 
C) Brush 
D) Split ring commutator

Question 10

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A) a permanent magnet starter is simpler than a conventional field coil starter. 
B) a permanent magnet starter weighs more than a conventional field coil starter. 
C) with no field coils, current goes directly to the armature through the commutator and brushes. 
D) a permanent magnet starter creates less heat than a conventional field coil starter. 
A) a permanent magnet starter is simpler than a conventional field coil starter. 
B) a permanent magnet starter weighs more than a conventional field coil starter. 
C) with no field coils, current goes directly to the armature through the commutator and brushes. 
D) a permanent magnet starter creates less heat than a conventional field coil starter.

Question 11

The teeth on the starter drive gear are tapered to allow for smooth engagement with the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The teeth on the starter drive gear...

Question 12

If the starter is forced to rotate at speeds above 1,000 rpm, it could be destroyed by centrifugal force.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Multiple loops make up an armature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Cars built before the early 1960s that were equipped with a remote starter relay MOST-Likely had:

Accepted Answer

A) inertia starter drive units 
B) permanent magnets 
C) brushless motors 
D) a positive engagement starter 
A) inertia starter drive units 
B) permanent magnets 
C) brushless motors 
D) a positive engagement starter

Question 15

What is the relationship between loops and the armature?

Accepted Answer

Multiple loops make up an arma

Question 16

The armature core is wrapped with many loops of heavy insulated copper wire called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The armature core is wrapped with many...

Question 17

Starters MOST-Likely have a part that combines a relay with a mechanical device that engages the starter drive pinion with the flywheel ring gear, called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) armature 
B) field coil 
C) solenoid 
D) pole shoe 
A) armature 
B) field coil 
C) solenoid 
D) pole shoe

Question 18

The ratio between the pinion and ring gears is about 8:1.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

While having a discussion, Technician A says that a solenoid has contact points, whereas a relay uses a movable iron piston attached to a contact disc. Technician B says that a relay has contact points, whereas a solenoid uses a steel piston moved against a contact disc by magnetism. Who is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) A only 
B) B only 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B 
A) A only 
B) B only 
C) Both A and B 
D) Neither A nor B

Question 20

The starter motor must spin at ____ rpm in order to turn the engine at normal cranking speed to start the engine, which is about 200-250 rpm.

Accepted Answer

A) 1,200 
B) 3,600 
C) 4,000 
D) 4,500 
A) 1,200 
B) 3,600 
C) 4,000 
D) 4,500

Exam 28: Starting System Fundamentals

A(n) ____________________ transmits motion from the starter to the flywheel, but not from the flywheel to the starter.

Because like charges repel each other and unlike charges attract, magnetic fields can be used to cause motion.

While having a discussion, Technician A says that most solenoids are mounted on the top of the starter motor. Technician B says some solenoids are mounted in a remote location. Who is correct?

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely a starter driver part?

Some starter motors used since the mid-1980s have no field coils but have permanent magnets instead.

What is the purpose of brushes on the commutator?

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

What is the purpose of the starter's relay?

Which of the following is LEAST-Likely one of the basic parts of a motor?

All of the following statements are true EXCEPT:

The teeth on the starter drive gear are tapered to allow for smooth engagement with the ____________________.

If the starter is forced to rotate at speeds above 1,000 rpm, it could be destroyed by centrifugal force.

Multiple loops make up an armature.

Cars built before the early 1960s that were equipped with a remote starter relay MOST-Likely had:

What is the relationship between loops and the armature?

The armature core is wrapped with many loops of heavy insulated copper wire called ____________________.

Starters MOST-Likely have a part that combines a relay with a mechanical device that engages the starter drive pinion with the flywheel ring gear, called a(n):

The ratio between the pinion and ring gears is about 8:1.

The starter motor must spin at ____ rpm in order to turn the engine at normal cranking speed to start the engine, which is about 200-250 rpm.

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