Piston Engines - Ignition: DGCA Technical General questions

Question 1

In a complex engine as rpm increases the ignition timing may be:

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advanced

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retarded

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not altered

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only retarded

Question 2

To obtain a spark across the gap between two electrodes:

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the circuit must have high EMF

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the circuit must have high ohms

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the circuit must have high current flow

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the circuit must have an impulse union

Question 3

The purpose of an ignition switch is:

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to control the primary circuit of the magneto

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to prevent condensation

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to connect the secondary coil to the distributor

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to connect the battery to the magneto

Question 4

The engine is checked for dead cut at:

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slow running

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a power check

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cruising rpm

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full throttle

Question 5

The ignition switch is fitted in:

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the primary coil circuit

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the secondary coil circuit

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the engine starter motor circuit

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the battery circuit

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