Hankering for a change of venue" Hungry for a diet of fine Italian cuisine" Like to work for one of the world?s most prestigious carmakers" You?re in luck because Ferrari is recruiting. But before throwing your graduation cap into this big-time ring, bone up with this quiz, which we understand is given to prospective hires by the Maranello-based automaker. And no fair peeking prematurely at the answers.
Comment on one of the below:
A) What are the advantages and disadvantages of gasoline direct injection versus port fuel injection"
B) What are the advantages and disadvantages of a dry-sump versus wet-sump lubrication system"
Select the one correct answer for the following:
1. What oil-pump architecture is most common"
a. rotary

b. centrifugal

c. vane

d. membrane
2. Where are blow-by gases directed" a. intake manifold

b. exhaust manifold

c. atmosphere

d. crankcase
3. What is a typical mean piston speed for a racing engine"
a. 10 meters/second

b. 20 m/s

c. 40 m/s

d. no limit
4. What function does a secondary air system serve"
a. cool the exhaust stream

b. regulate the lambda sensor

c. increase the catalyst light-off time

d. decrease the catalyst light-off time
5. Which of the following spins at the highest rpm"
a. alternator

b. crankshaft

c. power-steering pump

d. air-conditioning compressor
6. Which treatment or coating is used to reduce friction in critical engine parts"
a. metal smoothing

b. hardening

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