Briggs and Stratton Basic Ignition Systems Quiz

The Briggs & Stratton Magnetron ignition armature is essentially the same as the point style armature with the addition of a ________ module and a ________ coil.

• A. Sensing, radio frequency

• B. Alignment, high frequency

• C. Charging, igniter

• D. Transistor, trigger

Electrical power is measured in ________.

• A. Volts

• B. Amps

• C. PSI

• D. Watts

Identify this component

• A. A standard conventional style Magnetron ignition system

• B. An advancing style Magnetron ignition system

• C. An advancing Magnetron ignition system from an opposed twin cylinder engine.

• D. The trigger module from a horizontal engine

Identify this component

• A. A standard conventional style Magnetron ignition system

• B. An advancing style Magnetron ignition system

• C. An advancing Magnetron ignition system from an opposed twin cylinder engine.

• D. The trigger module from a horizontal engine

A sine wave is a graphical representation of ________ electricity.

• A. AC

• B. DC

• C. Both AC & DC

• D. Amperes

A fairly common ignition system problem experienced with engines powering rotary lawnmowers is ________.

• A. A sheared flywheel key

• B. A cracked cylinder block

• C. Water in the oil.

• D. A stuck valve

In a contact type ignition system, the spark plug is part of which circuit?

• A. Low Voltage

• B. Primary

• C. Trigger

• D. Secondary

Conductors are materials that promote the free flow of electrons.

• A. TRUE

• B. FALSE

One volt is the pressure required to force one amp of current through a circuit that has 1 Ohm of resistance.

• A. TRUE

• B. FALSE

The actual energy being delivered through a circuit corresponds to amperage.

• A. TRUE

• B. FALSE