Question five

(a) State three advantages of light emitting diode (LED) bulbs as compared to conventional incandescent
filament lamp bulbs. (03 marks)
(b) Give the reason why modern vehicles are fitted with auxiliary driving lamps. (02 marks)
(c) A client brought a vehicle in a workshop complaining that when he switches on the directional indicator,
the front lamp does not flash. As a technician to work on this vehicle;
(i) Suggest four steps to be taken in an effort to rectify the problem. (04 marks)
(ii) Using a well labeled line diagram, draw a complete indicator/hazard lamp circuit for the above
client’s car. (09 marks)
(iii)Suppose the filament of only one bulb in the directional indicator system above shows, suggest how
the system will respond. (02 marks)

Question six
Electronic petrol injection systems replaced carburetors to deliver correct quantity of fuel and to meter air
according to speed, load and road conditions.
(a) Suggest four other advantages of this system apart from those stated above. (04 marks)
(b) In light of the statement above, explain the two systems that are used to:
(i) Deliver correct quantity of fuel. (04 marks)
(ii) Meter correct air due to engine load. (04 marks)
(c) Illustrate using a well labeled line diagram the layout of one of the two systems mentioned in 6 b) (i).
(08 marks)

Question seven
Advancement in automotive industry encourages designs of vehicle with modern technology and
management system. These vehicles are equipped with sensor devices and all the systems are fully
integrated and managed as one unit.
(a) Outline five benefits of the above technology. (05 marks)
(b) Explain the response of the above devices to changes in the following:
(i) Temperature and pressure (03 marks)
(ii) Engine cylinder vibration (03 marks)
(iii)Level of oxygen (03 marks)
(c) State three effects of the following;
(i) A defective crankshaft position sensor. (03 marks)
(ii) A defective camshaft position sensor. (03 marks)