ASE Certification Exam Questions and
Updated Answers
Question 1
A technician wants to check the current flow (amperes) in a circuit. What needs to be
done?
The circuit has to be disconnected and the meter leads connected in series with the
circuit being tested
An inductive meter could be used to measure the current if attached to a wire in the
circuit
Set the meter to read DCA and then connect the meter leads to the positive and
negative terminals of the battery
Either A or B
Correct Answer
Either A or B
Question 2
Which statement is/are true?
A. If the red brake warning light is on, this could indicate a fault with the hydraulic
system
B. If the amber ABS warning light is on this indicates a fault with the ABS system
C. If the red brake warning light is on, the vehicle should not be test driven
D. Both a and c
Correct Answer
Both a and c
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,Question 3
They type of brake fluid recommended for use in the master cylinder is ____________
DOT 3
DOT 4
DOT 4 + or LV
Any of the above depending on the vehicle
Correct Answer
Any of the above depending on the vehicle
Question 4
Two technicians are discussing a compression test. Technician A says that the engine
should be cranked over with the pressure gauge installed for "4 puffs." Technician B
says that the maximum difference between the highest reading cylinder and the
lowest reading cylinder should be 20%. Which technician is correct?
Technician A only
Technician b only
Both Technician A and B
Neither technician a nor b
Correct Answer
Both technician a and b
Question 5
A disc brake caliper does not move and one of the pads is worn more than the other.
Normal for disc brakes
The caliper piston is likely to be stuck
The caliper slides are likely to be stuck
The caliper dust shield could be leaking and causing this condition
Correct Answer
The caliper slides are likely to be stuck
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,Question 6
A TPMS relearn procedure involves performing the procedure starting with which tire?
Right front
Right rear
Left front
Left rear
Correct Answer
Left front
Question 7
Two technicians are discussing how to check a vacuum brake booster for proper
operation. Technician A says that the brake pedal should be depressed and then the
engine started. Technician B says that the vacuum booster is working normally if the
booster is able to supply 2 or 3 assisted brake applications before becoming hard to
depress brake pedal. Which technician is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and B
Neither Technician A or B
Correct Answer
Technician A
Question 8
Service information should be Che led before replacing/adding manual
transmission/transaxle fluid because it can be ____________.
Automatic transmission fluid
Engine oil
Gear lube
Any of the above
Correct Answer
Any of the above
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, Question 9
Where can the type of power steering fluid be found?
On the reservoir fill cap
In the owner's manual
In service information
Any of the above
Correct Answer
Any of the above
Question 10
Which is the preferred method to bleed air from a power steering system?
Raise the front wheel off the ground and turn the steering wheel lock to lock
Start the engine and allow to idle
Use a vacuum pump attached to the reservoir cap
Use a bleeding tool
Correct Answer
Raise the front wheel off the ground and turn the steering wheel lock to lock
Question 11
Cabin filters _______
May be accessed from inside the vehicle on the passenger side behind the glove
compartment
Under the hood on the passenger side
Should be replaced as part of regular maintenance
All of the above
Correct Answer
All of the above
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Updated Answers
Question 1
A technician wants to check the current flow (amperes) in a circuit. What needs to be
done?
The circuit has to be disconnected and the meter leads connected in series with the
circuit being tested
An inductive meter could be used to measure the current if attached to a wire in the
circuit
Set the meter to read DCA and then connect the meter leads to the positive and
negative terminals of the battery
Either A or B
Correct Answer
Either A or B
Question 2
Which statement is/are true?
A. If the red brake warning light is on, this could indicate a fault with the hydraulic
system
B. If the amber ABS warning light is on this indicates a fault with the ABS system
C. If the red brake warning light is on, the vehicle should not be test driven
D. Both a and c
Correct Answer
Both a and c
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,Question 3
They type of brake fluid recommended for use in the master cylinder is ____________
DOT 3
DOT 4
DOT 4 + or LV
Any of the above depending on the vehicle
Correct Answer
Any of the above depending on the vehicle
Question 4
Two technicians are discussing a compression test. Technician A says that the engine
should be cranked over with the pressure gauge installed for "4 puffs." Technician B
says that the maximum difference between the highest reading cylinder and the
lowest reading cylinder should be 20%. Which technician is correct?
Technician A only
Technician b only
Both Technician A and B
Neither technician a nor b
Correct Answer
Both technician a and b
Question 5
A disc brake caliper does not move and one of the pads is worn more than the other.
Normal for disc brakes
The caliper piston is likely to be stuck
The caliper slides are likely to be stuck
The caliper dust shield could be leaking and causing this condition
Correct Answer
The caliper slides are likely to be stuck
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,Question 6
A TPMS relearn procedure involves performing the procedure starting with which tire?
Right front
Right rear
Left front
Left rear
Correct Answer
Left front
Question 7
Two technicians are discussing how to check a vacuum brake booster for proper
operation. Technician A says that the brake pedal should be depressed and then the
engine started. Technician B says that the vacuum booster is working normally if the
booster is able to supply 2 or 3 assisted brake applications before becoming hard to
depress brake pedal. Which technician is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both Technician A and B
Neither Technician A or B
Correct Answer
Technician A
Question 8
Service information should be Che led before replacing/adding manual
transmission/transaxle fluid because it can be ____________.
Automatic transmission fluid
Engine oil
Gear lube
Any of the above
Correct Answer
Any of the above
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, Question 9
Where can the type of power steering fluid be found?
On the reservoir fill cap
In the owner's manual
In service information
Any of the above
Correct Answer
Any of the above
Question 10
Which is the preferred method to bleed air from a power steering system?
Raise the front wheel off the ground and turn the steering wheel lock to lock
Start the engine and allow to idle
Use a vacuum pump attached to the reservoir cap
Use a bleeding tool
Correct Answer
Raise the front wheel off the ground and turn the steering wheel lock to lock
Question 11
Cabin filters _______
May be accessed from inside the vehicle on the passenger side behind the glove
compartment
Under the hood on the passenger side
Should be replaced as part of regular maintenance
All of the above
Correct Answer
All of the above
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