ASVAB Automotive Information Practice Test 721833

Question 4 of 5
Distributor

The distributor is driven by the engine's camshaft and is responsible for timing the spark and distributing it to the correct cylinder. The distributor cap contains a rotor that connects the ignition coil (and its high voltage) to the proper cylinder at the proper point in the stroke cycle.

The distributor is responsible for:

distributing power to the correct drive wheels

utlizing battery power to start the engine

recharging the battery

timing the spark and distributing it to the correct cylinder