Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

1st Summative Test in Automotive 9

(Third Quarter)

Direction: Identify the following signs and symbols. Choose your answers from the box below. Write the letter of the
correct answer.

Test I. MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. Which system is responsible for providing high voltage surge to the spark plugs at the correct time?

A. Ignition System B. Transmission System C. Lubricating System D. Injection System

2. Which of the following are major functions of the ignition system?

I. It must supply an electric spark with sufficient heat in order to ignite the air fuel mixture in the combustion chamber
of the engine.

II. It must maintain the spark long enough to permit the combustion of all fuel charges in the cylinder of the engine.

III. It must draw the spark to each cylinder combustion can begin at specific time during the stroke of compression for
every cylinder engine.

A. I, II B. I, III C. II, III D. I, II, III

3. Which parts belong to the breakerpoint type ignition system?

A. pick up coil lead and vacuum advance unit

B. bracket, permanent magnet, reluctor teeth, cap clip, connector,

C. pick-up coil assembly, reluctor, pick-up coil, pole piece, mounting

D. contact point, condenser, cam lobes, springs breaker plate

4. Which parts belong to the breakerless type of ignition system?

A. vacuum advance unit and primary lead.

B. contact point, condenser, cam lobes, springs breaker plate

C. contact set attaching screw, breaker plate, dwell-angle adjusting slot,

A. pick up coil lead,vacuum advance unit, pick-up coil assembly, reluctor,

5. Which part of the ignition system responsible for supplying current to starter in order to crank

the engine for operation?

A. Battery B. Ballast Resistor C. Ignition Switch D. Ignition Coil

6. What component works like a transformer that increases the battery voltage into thousands of volts?

A.Battery B. Ballast Resistor C. Ignition Switch D. Ignition Coil

7. Which part of the ignition system responsible for reducing the battery voltage to the coil during engine
 operation?

A. Battery B. Ballast Resistor C. Ignition Switch D. Ignition Coil

8.Which of the following belongs to the primary circuit?

I. Battery, Ignition Switch III. Sparkplug, Secondary Coil Windings, Rotor

II. Condenser, Ballast Resistor IV.High Tension Wire, Distributor Cap

A. I, II B. II, III C. III, IV D. I, IV

9.Refer to the choices inside the box on item number 7, which of the following belongs to the secondary

circuit?

A. I, II B. II, III C. III, IV D. I, IV

10.Which of the following are safety measures in checking the ignition system?

A. Do not used ordinary pliers for checking the spark plug lead shorting to ground (earth) in order to

sparking.

B. Disconnect first the negative cable of the battery when checking resistance of coil, cut all wires connected

from it to ensure the correct reading of ohms.

C. Do not used jumper wire in checking the ignition system for continuity.
D. All of the above.

11. Why it is strictly avoided to use spark test on common lead wire to earth when there is leak gasoline to any

part of fuel line?

A. The result of the spark test will be affected.

B. There will be difficulty in conducting a spark test.

C. The presence of spark and fuel will cause an explosion.

D. The presence of spark and fuel will cause unreliable result.

12.What should be the first step of the technician before proceeding to servicing procedures in the ignition

system components?

A. Gather information, regarding the problem to be serviced. If possible ask the driver or the owner of the

vehicle.

B. Apply visual view to inspect thoroughly the troubles.

C. List all parts or items that has been checked and detected by the used of the appropriate instrument for

diagnosing the troubles

D. If possible used service repair manual being your guide for the maintenance and servicing of contact

point type of ignition system.

13.Which of the following are the safety measures in conducting a spark test or triggering test?
 I. Do not use conductive pliers with only insulated handle. In high energy ignition system the spark will

jump even more than one inch or (25.4mm).

II. It will jump around or through the insulation and give a dangerous shock

III.See to it that there is no fuel or fuel vapor near where the spark will occur. The spark will ignite the fuel

causing a fire or explosion

III. Do not allow spark to short onto dipstick, cam/rocker cover or battery as this can cause an explosion of

oil or hydrogen fumes.

A. I, II B. I, II, III C. I, II, IV D. I, II, III, IV

14.In conducting a spark test, what is the first procedure that the technician should follow?

A. Prepare the supplies, materials, tools and equipment needed.

B. Connect battery both positive and negative terminal post, then, switch on ignition switch.

C. Remove the spark plugs from the engine by the use of spark plug wrench.

D. Connect the spark plug no. 1 to high tension. wire no. 1 then, attach ground electrode of the spark plug mm

the engine ground.

15.Which part of the ignition coil consisting of several thousand turns of very fine wire located inside or near

the primary windings approximately 22,000 turns of very fine wire?

A. Soft iron Core C. Positive Terminal

B. Negative Terminal D. Secondary Coil Windings

II. EXPLANATION

1. How does ignition system works? 10pts

2. Explain the 4-stroke cycle of the internal combustion engine. 10pts

3. Elaborate the steps in conducting spark test using sparkplug tester.10 pts
 Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

2nd Summative Test in Automotive 9

(Third Quarter)

Direction: Read and understand each question very carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer.

1. What component is located at the center of the ignition coil, a laminated soft iron or steel?

A. Soft iron Core C. Positive Terminal

B. Negative Terminal D. Secondary Coil Windings

2. After conducting a primary coil resistance test without resistor, the readings shows 2.6-4.0 ohms. What does the
result indicate?

A. The coil is in good condition.

B. The coil should be replaced.

C. The primary coil is burn out.

D. The condition of the coil is weak.

3. Ronaldo conducted a primary coil resistance test with the use of resistor. The result shows 1.9-2.2 ohms which is
higher than the required ohms or resistance. What is condition of the coil?

A. The coil is in good condition.

B. The coil should be replaced.

C. The primary coil is burn out.

D. The condition of the coil is weak.

4.Warren conducted a secondary coil resistance test without resistor, the reading shows 6.9-9.0 k ohms. What does the

result means?

A. The coil is in good condition.

B. The coil should be replaced.

C. The primary coil is burn out.

D. The condition of the coil is weak.

5.What should be the minimum and maximum requirement reading when conducting a secondary coil resistance test with

resistor?

A. 2.6-4.0 ohms C.6.9-9. k ohms

B. 1.9-2.2 ohms D.9.5-14.5 k ohms

II. SEQUENCING
For nos. 6-15, arrange the following procedure in a correct order of steps.
A. Spark Testing While Engine is Running (1-6)

____6. If there’s no spark, proceed to the triggering test of the primary circuit to determine if there will be

the opening and closing operation in the circuit.

_____7. Prepare the supplies, materials, tools and equipment needed.

_____8. Used non-conductive pliers /insulated pliers hold the extender about 3/8 inch (10mm) the distance allowed
directly to ground in the black head engine.

_____9. While the engine is running , observe the sparking across the gap.

_____10. Before operating the engine turn it to correct direction of rotation by hand with socket wrench and handle.

_____11. Disconnect the spark-plug cable from the spark plug one by one while the engine is running.

B. Checking Ignition Coil Resistance

____12. Inspect the ignition coil.

____13. Inspect / Check / Test the primary coil resistance.

____14. Inspect / Check / Test the secondary coil resistance.

____15. Prepare the supplies, materials, tools and equipment needed. 4. Turn the selector switch to R X 1 of the
ohmmeter.

III. ENUMERATION

16-19. What are the safety measures in conducting spark test?

20- 25. Give at least 6 parts of ignition coil.

IV. EXPLANATION

26-30. Why is it necessary to test the components of ignition system?

31-35. What should be done if the reading in the resistance test is not within the specified range?

36-40. Why ignition coil is considered the heart of ignition system?

III. PERFORMANCE TASKS

Direction: Make an illustration with explanation of how the primary and secondary circuit

works in an igntion coil.

Criteria 5 4 3 2 1
Correctness The illustration is The illustration is Some parts of the Some parts of the Most parts of the
of the correct, clear and correct and illustration is illustration is illustration is
Illustration understandable. understandable but incorrect and incorrect, difficult incorrect, difficult
not clear. difficult to to understand and to understand and
understand but not clear. not clear.
clear.
All parts of the The illustration The illustrations The illustrations The illustrations
Completeness primary and lacks atleast 2 lacks atleast 3-4 lacks atleast 5-6 lacks atleast 7-8
of the Label secondary circuit are labels. labels. labels. labels.
labeled.
Correctness of The explanation The explanation The explanation The explanation The explanation
the Expanation provides correct has atleast 2 has atleast 3-4 has atleast 5-6 has atleast 7-8
sequence of how the incorrect sequence incorrect sequence incorrect sequence incorrect sequence
primary and of how the of how the of how the of how the
 secondary circuit primary and primary and primary and primary and
works. secondary circuit secondary circuit secondary circuit secondary circuit
works. works. works. works.

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

2nd Summative Test in Automotive 9

(Third Quarter)
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Name: ___________________________________ Grade / Section: ________________
Date: ______________ Score:_____________

I. IDENTIFICATION

Direction: Identify and label the parts of the ignition system.

A. Primary Circuit of the Ignition System

For nos. 1-11

1.
2.

3.

4.

5. 6.
11.
7.
10.

8.

9.
B. Parts of Breakerless Type of Ignition System

For nos. 12-21

12. 13.

14.
21.

20.

19.

18. 15.

16.

17.

18.

II.

ENUMERATION

1. What are the parts of the ignition system? Give at least 4 and its uses. (2 pts each)

2. What are the safety measures in checking the ignition system? Give atleast 3. (1 pt each)

III. EXPLANATION

1.How does the ignition system works? (3 pts)

C. Procedure in Performing Triggering Test while Engine not Cranking or Running

____27. Prepare the supplies, materials, tools and equipment needed.

____28. If spark does not occur, check contact point, condenser, ignition coil, and insulator in the primary lead.

____29. Mark cut on crankshaft pulley align to the specified degrees of spark.

____30.Loosen the distributor assembly fixing adjusting bolt. Ignition switch turn on, turn the distributor assembly go against
rotor rotation, see to it that gap adjusted correctly, then, turn the assembly, by setting contact point gap about to open.

___31.Turn the crankshaft to correct direction of rotation in order to set piston no.1 at compression stroke, both values closed.
 Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

3rd Summative Test in Automotive 9

(Third Quarter)

Name: ___________________________________ Grade / Section: ________________

Date: ______________ Score:_____________

I. IDENTIFICATION
Direction: Identify and fill-in the blanks with the correct answer.
_______________1. It is the point in the distributor assembly that distributes high voltage from coil
center cable to different spark plug.
_______________2. It is a type of distributor assembly that consist of the following parts; contact
point, condenser, springs, lobes, contact set attaching screw, breaker plate, dwell-angle adjusting
slot, vacuum advance unit and primary lead.
_______________3. The rotating parts of the distributor assembly that distributes high voltage from
coil center cable to different spark plug.
_______________4. It is a key-operated main power switch that opens and closes the circuit that
supplies current to the ignition and other electrical system.
_______________5. It is device connected into the ignition primary circuit to reduce battery voltage to
the coil during engine operation.
_______________6. A device that distributes in the ignition system, the rotary switch that directs high
voltage surges to engine cylinders in the proper sequence.
_______________7. A type of distributor assembly composed of the following parts: pick-up coil
assembly, reluctor, pick-up coil, pole piece, mounting bracket, permanent magnet, reluctor teeth,
cap clip, connector, pick up coil lead and vacuum advance unit.
__ ____________8. It is the ignition system component that sets as a transformer to step-
up( increase) the battery voltage into many thousand of volts.
___ ___________9. It is connected across the contact point to prevent arcing and burning. It also
provides the storage of electricity when breaker point opens.
______________10. It is a device in the system that serves as lighter to produce spark on the gap.
____________11. It is a wire connected from the distributor assembly lead wire with insulated
terminal to the negative sign of coil.
____________12. It prevents heat and help to cool the coil.
____________13. It is the center of the ignition coil, a laminated soft iron or steel.
____________14.This winding is surrounded the secondary coil windings which is approximately 200
turn of 20-gauge wire.
____________15.It is winded in the core approximately 22,000 turns of very fine wire.

II. ENUMERATION

1. What are the materials needed in conducting a spark test? Give at least 5 (5pts)

2. What are the safety measures in conducting spark test? Give atleast 3 (3 pts)

III. EXPLANATION

1. Explain the operation of the primary circuit. ( 4pts )

2. Explain the operation of the secondary circuit. ( 3pts )