ASE - Auto Maintenance and Light Repair
Exam Questions with Answers
Technician A says that when pressure testing a radiator cap, a special
adapter is needed. Technician B says the best way to check thermostat
operation is while it is in the engine. Who is right? - -Tech A
-A technician is checking resistance in an engine's spark plug wires using an
ohmmeter. A general rule is to replace a wire if resistance is over: - -30,000
ohms
-Technician A says that in an ignition system, the voltage supplied to the coil
during starting is battery voltage. Technician B says the coil uses
electromagnetic induction to create high voltage. Who is right? - -Both techs
-A front wheel drive vehicle with an automatic transaxle has excessive
vibration. Technician A says that the vibration could be caused by worn
engine/transaxle mounts. Technician B says that the vibration could be
caused by a misaligned engine/transaxle subframe. Who is right? - -Both
techs
-A technician suspects that a faulty camshaft sensor causes a driveability
complaint. The sensor is equipped with a three-wire connector. What type of
sensor is this? - -a Hall effect type
-All of the following can cause a problem in the Hydro-boost system EXCEPT:
A. loose power steering pump belt
B. leaking power steering hoses
C. low power steering pump pressure
D. leaking check valve - -D
-Technician A says that if a wire is getting too hot, it's a sign of higher-than-
normal current flowing through. Technician B says the wire would heat up if
some of the individual strands are broken inside the wire insulation. Who is
right? - -Both techs
-Technician A says electrical connectors can be disconnected with the
ignition switch ON, as long as the technician is using a ground strap.
Technician B says when welding on a vehicle, the technician needs to use a
static wrist strap. Who is right? - -Neither
-Technician A says the thermostat maintains maximum engine operating
temperature. Technician B says if the engine continuously runs hot, install a
cooler thermostat. Who is right? - -Neither
, -A vehicle equipped with a MacPherson strut suspension is in the repair shop
for new tires and an alignment. The technician noticed that the vehicle has
some play in the lift-side inner tie-rod. What should the technician tell the
customer?
A. It is not a problem that will affect alignment.
B. He can align the front end, but the tie-rod should be replaced soon
C. The inner tie-rod needs to be replaced before an alignment can be
performed
D. He can set the vehicle alignment to compensate for the play in the inner
tie-rod - -C.
-An engine is losing coolant, yet has no external leaks. Technician A says to
run the engine and see if there is white smoke out of the exhaust. Technician
B says to find out if the engine's emission system uses a catalytic converter
before running the test above. Who is right? - -both
-LED bulbs can remain effective for up to how long depending on the size of
the bulb and the conditions to which the bulb is exposed? - -15000 hours
-All of the following should be performed during a preliminary transmission
inspection EXCEPT:
A. check transmission fluid level
B. visually check wiring and electrical connections
C. check the condition of the filter
D. check for fluid leaks - -C
-A smeary film on the windshield is an indication of:
A. evaporator core leak
B. water valve leak
C. heater core leak
D. restricted drain hose - -C
-Technician A says that all power should be removed from a circuit before
testing the circuit with an ammeter. Technician B says that all power should
be removed from a circuit before testing the circuit with an ohmmeter. Who
is right? - -Tech B
-A rear wheel drive vehicle with a one-piece driveshaft has excessive
driveshaft vibration during low speed acceleration. Which of the following is
the MOST likely cause?
A. binding U-joints
B. excessive driveshaft runout
C. driveshaft out of balance
D. improper driveshaft angle - -D
Exam Questions with Answers
Technician A says that when pressure testing a radiator cap, a special
adapter is needed. Technician B says the best way to check thermostat
operation is while it is in the engine. Who is right? - -Tech A
-A technician is checking resistance in an engine's spark plug wires using an
ohmmeter. A general rule is to replace a wire if resistance is over: - -30,000
ohms
-Technician A says that in an ignition system, the voltage supplied to the coil
during starting is battery voltage. Technician B says the coil uses
electromagnetic induction to create high voltage. Who is right? - -Both techs
-A front wheel drive vehicle with an automatic transaxle has excessive
vibration. Technician A says that the vibration could be caused by worn
engine/transaxle mounts. Technician B says that the vibration could be
caused by a misaligned engine/transaxle subframe. Who is right? - -Both
techs
-A technician suspects that a faulty camshaft sensor causes a driveability
complaint. The sensor is equipped with a three-wire connector. What type of
sensor is this? - -a Hall effect type
-All of the following can cause a problem in the Hydro-boost system EXCEPT:
A. loose power steering pump belt
B. leaking power steering hoses
C. low power steering pump pressure
D. leaking check valve - -D
-Technician A says that if a wire is getting too hot, it's a sign of higher-than-
normal current flowing through. Technician B says the wire would heat up if
some of the individual strands are broken inside the wire insulation. Who is
right? - -Both techs
-Technician A says electrical connectors can be disconnected with the
ignition switch ON, as long as the technician is using a ground strap.
Technician B says when welding on a vehicle, the technician needs to use a
static wrist strap. Who is right? - -Neither
-Technician A says the thermostat maintains maximum engine operating
temperature. Technician B says if the engine continuously runs hot, install a
cooler thermostat. Who is right? - -Neither
, -A vehicle equipped with a MacPherson strut suspension is in the repair shop
for new tires and an alignment. The technician noticed that the vehicle has
some play in the lift-side inner tie-rod. What should the technician tell the
customer?
A. It is not a problem that will affect alignment.
B. He can align the front end, but the tie-rod should be replaced soon
C. The inner tie-rod needs to be replaced before an alignment can be
performed
D. He can set the vehicle alignment to compensate for the play in the inner
tie-rod - -C.
-An engine is losing coolant, yet has no external leaks. Technician A says to
run the engine and see if there is white smoke out of the exhaust. Technician
B says to find out if the engine's emission system uses a catalytic converter
before running the test above. Who is right? - -both
-LED bulbs can remain effective for up to how long depending on the size of
the bulb and the conditions to which the bulb is exposed? - -15000 hours
-All of the following should be performed during a preliminary transmission
inspection EXCEPT:
A. check transmission fluid level
B. visually check wiring and electrical connections
C. check the condition of the filter
D. check for fluid leaks - -C
-A smeary film on the windshield is an indication of:
A. evaporator core leak
B. water valve leak
C. heater core leak
D. restricted drain hose - -C
-Technician A says that all power should be removed from a circuit before
testing the circuit with an ammeter. Technician B says that all power should
be removed from a circuit before testing the circuit with an ohmmeter. Who
is right? - -Tech B
-A rear wheel drive vehicle with a one-piece driveshaft has excessive
driveshaft vibration during low speed acceleration. Which of the following is
the MOST likely cause?
A. binding U-joints
B. excessive driveshaft runout
C. driveshaft out of balance
D. improper driveshaft angle - -D
