Auto information · Difficulty 2
Try this ASVAB-style question.
Choose your answer before opening the explanation. This original practice item is for preparation and does not reproduce an official test question.
Which term matches this description: a belt-driven generator that supplies electrical power while the engine runs?
- catalytic converter
- alternator
- radiator
- fuel injector
Reveal answer and explanation
alternator
alternator is a belt-driven generator that supplies electrical power while the engine runs. The charging system replenishes the battery during operation.