Auto mechanics Test Questions verified with correct answers 2026/2027
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What organization certifies automotive technicians?
A ASE
B AYES
C NATEF
D OSHA- correct answer>>>A
Carquest, NAPA, and Jiffy Lube are examples of:
A fleets.
B franchises.
C dealerships.
D specialty shops.- correct answer>>>B
ASE tests and certifies automotive:
A dealerships.
B independent garages.
C professionals.
D training programs.- correct answer>>>C
Which is an ASE certification?
A general maintenance
B brakes
C tire and wheel
D service- correct answer>>>B
What organization accredits automotive programs?
A ASE
B EPA
C NATEF
D OSHA- correct answer>>>C
Which engine oil has the best lubricating properties?
A conventional oil
B crude oil
C plain oil
D synthetic oil- correct answer>>>D
Which color is the primary brake warning light on the dash of cars and trucks?
A blue
B green
C red
D yellow- correct answer>>>C
,When torquing lug nuts on a vehicle, which pattern should one use?
A side-to-side pattern
B up-and-down pattern
C star pattern
D circular pattern- correct answer>>>C
Where is a fire evacuation route located?
A beside classroom door
B main office
C EPA guidelines
D SDS book- correct answer>>>A
Technician A says an ABS will pulsate the brakes during hard stops. Technician B says
ABS brakes are found only on vehicles that have been imported. Who is right?
A A only
B B only
C Both A and B
D Neither A nor B- correct answer>>>A
In case of a fire, where would a student find out where to go?
A call a parent for directions
B check the owner's manual found in the shop
C look for a map posted by the door
D refer to the back page of the student handbook- correct answer>>>C
What does the term ANSI stand for?
A Automotive National Safety Institute
B American National Standards Institute
C American National Subjects Institute
D Automotive National Standards Index- correct answer>>>B
What is the risk of wearing a ring on one's hand while working on a vehicle?
A It causes a distraction.
B It causes an electrical burn.
C It causes a chemical burn.
D It causes carpal tunnel syndrome.- correct answer>>>B
Before servicing the supplemental restraint system, what should a technician do as a
safety precaution?
A cut the wires
B disarm the system
C probe wires with a test light
D remove the airbag- correct answer>>>B
,Technician A says wearing a long necklace in the shop is a good safety practice.
Technician B says long hair is acceptable while working around moving engine parts.
Who is right?
A A only
B B only
C Both A and B
D Neither A nor B- correct answer>>>D
Who is allowed to read safety data sheets?
A everyone
B staff only
C students only
D teachers- correct answer>>>A
What poisonous gas comes from the exhaust of a vehicle?
A argon
B carbon dioxide
C carbon monoxide
D nitrogen- correct answer>>>C
NATEF certifies automotive:
A dealerships.
B independent garages.
C technicians.
D training programs.- correct answer>>>D
All of these are ASE certifications except:
A automatic transmission/transaxle.
B engine repair.
C service and maintenance.
D suspension and steering.- correct answer>>>C
Which part is most likely the problem if a light does not come on during an instrument
panel bulb check?
A bulb
B fuse
C sender
D switch- correct answer>>>A
Jack stands should be placed under lifted vehicles to prevent the vehicles from:
A falling.
B leaning.
C raising.
D rolling.- correct answer>>>A
, A chemical has spilled on a student in the shop. What is the name of the document that
outlines the first aid action needed?
A ASE
B RSD
C SDS
D UPS- correct answer>>>C
What is the first step when one gets a foreign object in one's eye at school?
A have a friend try to remove the object
B flush the eye immediately
C have the teacher try to remove the object
D flush the eye when one gets home- correct answer>>>B
An SRS warning light is displayed on the vehicle instrument cluster. What does this light
represent?
A bad airbag
B bad oxygen sensor
C blown light bulb
D low air pressure- correct answer>>>A
Technician A says mopping up a spill is a good safety practice to use in the shop.
Technician B says leaving one's workstation a mess is a good safety practice to use in
the shop. Who is right?
A A only
B B only
C Both A and B
D Neither A nor B- correct answer>>>A
What do the yellow-painted areas on a shop floor represent?
A caution areas
B eyewash station locations
C areas with a first aid kit
D eye protection not required- correct answer>>>A
Which part of a vehicle is an acceptable lifting point?
A floorboard
B oil pan
C pinch weld
D transmission pan- correct answer>>>C
Long hair and jewelry in the shop/lab should be:
A encouraged.
B exposed.
C secured.
D worn.- correct answer>>>C
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What organization certifies automotive technicians?
A ASE
B AYES
C NATEF
D OSHA- correct answer>>>A
Carquest, NAPA, and Jiffy Lube are examples of:
A fleets.
B franchises.
C dealerships.
D specialty shops.- correct answer>>>B
ASE tests and certifies automotive:
A dealerships.
B independent garages.
C professionals.
D training programs.- correct answer>>>C
Which is an ASE certification?
A general maintenance
B brakes
C tire and wheel
D service- correct answer>>>B
What organization accredits automotive programs?
A ASE
B EPA
C NATEF
D OSHA- correct answer>>>C
Which engine oil has the best lubricating properties?
A conventional oil
B crude oil
C plain oil
D synthetic oil- correct answer>>>D
Which color is the primary brake warning light on the dash of cars and trucks?
A blue
B green
C red
D yellow- correct answer>>>C
,When torquing lug nuts on a vehicle, which pattern should one use?
A side-to-side pattern
B up-and-down pattern
C star pattern
D circular pattern- correct answer>>>C
Where is a fire evacuation route located?
A beside classroom door
B main office
C EPA guidelines
D SDS book- correct answer>>>A
Technician A says an ABS will pulsate the brakes during hard stops. Technician B says
ABS brakes are found only on vehicles that have been imported. Who is right?
A A only
B B only
C Both A and B
D Neither A nor B- correct answer>>>A
In case of a fire, where would a student find out where to go?
A call a parent for directions
B check the owner's manual found in the shop
C look for a map posted by the door
D refer to the back page of the student handbook- correct answer>>>C
What does the term ANSI stand for?
A Automotive National Safety Institute
B American National Standards Institute
C American National Subjects Institute
D Automotive National Standards Index- correct answer>>>B
What is the risk of wearing a ring on one's hand while working on a vehicle?
A It causes a distraction.
B It causes an electrical burn.
C It causes a chemical burn.
D It causes carpal tunnel syndrome.- correct answer>>>B
Before servicing the supplemental restraint system, what should a technician do as a
safety precaution?
A cut the wires
B disarm the system
C probe wires with a test light
D remove the airbag- correct answer>>>B
,Technician A says wearing a long necklace in the shop is a good safety practice.
Technician B says long hair is acceptable while working around moving engine parts.
Who is right?
A A only
B B only
C Both A and B
D Neither A nor B- correct answer>>>D
Who is allowed to read safety data sheets?
A everyone
B staff only
C students only
D teachers- correct answer>>>A
What poisonous gas comes from the exhaust of a vehicle?
A argon
B carbon dioxide
C carbon monoxide
D nitrogen- correct answer>>>C
NATEF certifies automotive:
A dealerships.
B independent garages.
C technicians.
D training programs.- correct answer>>>D
All of these are ASE certifications except:
A automatic transmission/transaxle.
B engine repair.
C service and maintenance.
D suspension and steering.- correct answer>>>C
Which part is most likely the problem if a light does not come on during an instrument
panel bulb check?
A bulb
B fuse
C sender
D switch- correct answer>>>A
Jack stands should be placed under lifted vehicles to prevent the vehicles from:
A falling.
B leaning.
C raising.
D rolling.- correct answer>>>A
, A chemical has spilled on a student in the shop. What is the name of the document that
outlines the first aid action needed?
A ASE
B RSD
C SDS
D UPS- correct answer>>>C
What is the first step when one gets a foreign object in one's eye at school?
A have a friend try to remove the object
B flush the eye immediately
C have the teacher try to remove the object
D flush the eye when one gets home- correct answer>>>B
An SRS warning light is displayed on the vehicle instrument cluster. What does this light
represent?
A bad airbag
B bad oxygen sensor
C blown light bulb
D low air pressure- correct answer>>>A
Technician A says mopping up a spill is a good safety practice to use in the shop.
Technician B says leaving one's workstation a mess is a good safety practice to use in
the shop. Who is right?
A A only
B B only
C Both A and B
D Neither A nor B- correct answer>>>A
What do the yellow-painted areas on a shop floor represent?
A caution areas
B eyewash station locations
C areas with a first aid kit
D eye protection not required- correct answer>>>A
Which part of a vehicle is an acceptable lifting point?
A floorboard
B oil pan
C pinch weld
D transmission pan- correct answer>>>C
Long hair and jewelry in the shop/lab should be:
A encouraged.
B exposed.
C secured.
D worn.- correct answer>>>C
