ASE MLR Certification Test Questions with
Complete Solutions.
Technician observes that the brake fluid level is at the "Min" mark in the master cylinder
reservoir. Tech A says that worn front pads could be the cause. Tech B says that a leak in
the brake hydraulic system could be the cause. Who is right? - Correct answer-Both A and
B
The tires of a vehicle are being rotated and balanced. Tech A says that the wheel weight
retaining clips must be matched to the rim profile. Tech B says that directional tires are
rotated in a criss-cross pattern. Who is right? - Correct answer-A only
When a shop fire cannot be immediately contained, the best thing to do is warn others in
the area, and: - Correct answer-Safely exit the building
A fully charged battery rated at 600 CCA, the ambient temperature is 70 degrees which of
these current and time periods should be used? - Correct answer-300 amps for 15
seconds
A vehicle's halogen headlamp bulbs are being replaced. Technician A says the glass part
of the bulb can only be handled with bare hands. Technician B says the headlamp may
need to be removed. Who is right? - Correct answer-B only
On a Metric Micrometer upper sleeve reading 5.0mm with lower sleeve reading 0.50mm
and a thimble reading of 0.01mm what is the overall reading? - Correct answer-0.728
The fuel filter on a fuel-injected vehicle is being replaced. Tech A says the fuel pressure
should be relieved before removing the filter. Tech B says that the arrow on the fuel filter
should point towards the fuel tank. Who is right? - Correct answer-A only
Which of these is an indication of air in the brake hydraulic system? - Correct answer-The
brake pedal feels low and spongy
Which of these cures in the absence of air? - Correct answer-Anaerobic
, A grabbing brake condition can be caused by any of these EXCEPT: - Correct answer-
Fluid contaminated brake linings
When performing an oil filter change on a vehicle with a spin on oil filter, the technician
must: - Correct answer-Visually verify that the oil filter gasket is properly installed
A vehicle's battery prematurely fails. A charging system output test shows the generator
(alternator) is producing a constant 16.0 volts. This could indicate a failed: - Correct
answer-Voltage regulation
A transmission equipped with a filter is being serviced. When installing the new filter, the: -
Correct answer-Seal should be lubricated with transmission fluid
While inspecting the rear axle wheel studs on a rear-wheel drive vehicle, the technician
observed that one stud is damaged. Technician A says that all the wheel studs on the hub
assembly should be replaced. Technician B says that the thread pitch and diameter of the
replacement stud must be the same as the original. Who is right? - Correct answer-Both A
and B
The three C's (concern, cause, and correction) are being reviewed on the repair order.
Technician A says that the customer's statement that the steering wheel shakes is the
"correction". Technician B says that a customer's statement about a puddle on the floor of
the customer's garage is the "cause". - Correct answer-Neither A nor B
A technician installs new brake pads on the front of a vehicle. Before the vehicle is
removed from the lift the technician should: - Correct answer-Pump the brake pedal until
firm
When measuring parallelism of a disc brake rotor, a technician measures 0.002" variation
beyond specifications. The next step is to: - Correct answer-Determine rotor minimum
"machine to" thickness
Technician A says that overfilling an automatic transmission can cause the transmission
to leak. Technician B says that under filling an automatic transmission can cause shifting
problems. Who is right? - Correct answer-Both A and B
While checking the fluid level in the front differential of a four-wheel drive vehicle, the
lubricant is found to be milky and overfull. Which of these could be the cause? - Correct
answer-Water in the lubricant
Complete Solutions.
Technician observes that the brake fluid level is at the "Min" mark in the master cylinder
reservoir. Tech A says that worn front pads could be the cause. Tech B says that a leak in
the brake hydraulic system could be the cause. Who is right? - Correct answer-Both A and
B
The tires of a vehicle are being rotated and balanced. Tech A says that the wheel weight
retaining clips must be matched to the rim profile. Tech B says that directional tires are
rotated in a criss-cross pattern. Who is right? - Correct answer-A only
When a shop fire cannot be immediately contained, the best thing to do is warn others in
the area, and: - Correct answer-Safely exit the building
A fully charged battery rated at 600 CCA, the ambient temperature is 70 degrees which of
these current and time periods should be used? - Correct answer-300 amps for 15
seconds
A vehicle's halogen headlamp bulbs are being replaced. Technician A says the glass part
of the bulb can only be handled with bare hands. Technician B says the headlamp may
need to be removed. Who is right? - Correct answer-B only
On a Metric Micrometer upper sleeve reading 5.0mm with lower sleeve reading 0.50mm
and a thimble reading of 0.01mm what is the overall reading? - Correct answer-0.728
The fuel filter on a fuel-injected vehicle is being replaced. Tech A says the fuel pressure
should be relieved before removing the filter. Tech B says that the arrow on the fuel filter
should point towards the fuel tank. Who is right? - Correct answer-A only
Which of these is an indication of air in the brake hydraulic system? - Correct answer-The
brake pedal feels low and spongy
Which of these cures in the absence of air? - Correct answer-Anaerobic
, A grabbing brake condition can be caused by any of these EXCEPT: - Correct answer-
Fluid contaminated brake linings
When performing an oil filter change on a vehicle with a spin on oil filter, the technician
must: - Correct answer-Visually verify that the oil filter gasket is properly installed
A vehicle's battery prematurely fails. A charging system output test shows the generator
(alternator) is producing a constant 16.0 volts. This could indicate a failed: - Correct
answer-Voltage regulation
A transmission equipped with a filter is being serviced. When installing the new filter, the: -
Correct answer-Seal should be lubricated with transmission fluid
While inspecting the rear axle wheel studs on a rear-wheel drive vehicle, the technician
observed that one stud is damaged. Technician A says that all the wheel studs on the hub
assembly should be replaced. Technician B says that the thread pitch and diameter of the
replacement stud must be the same as the original. Who is right? - Correct answer-Both A
and B
The three C's (concern, cause, and correction) are being reviewed on the repair order.
Technician A says that the customer's statement that the steering wheel shakes is the
"correction". Technician B says that a customer's statement about a puddle on the floor of
the customer's garage is the "cause". - Correct answer-Neither A nor B
A technician installs new brake pads on the front of a vehicle. Before the vehicle is
removed from the lift the technician should: - Correct answer-Pump the brake pedal until
firm
When measuring parallelism of a disc brake rotor, a technician measures 0.002" variation
beyond specifications. The next step is to: - Correct answer-Determine rotor minimum
"machine to" thickness
Technician A says that overfilling an automatic transmission can cause the transmission
to leak. Technician B says that under filling an automatic transmission can cause shifting
problems. Who is right? - Correct answer-Both A and B
While checking the fluid level in the front differential of a four-wheel drive vehicle, the
lubricant is found to be milky and overfull. Which of these could be the cause? - Correct
answer-Water in the lubricant
