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ASE Certification Questions and Correct Answers/
Latest Update / Already Graded
Coolant should be tested for ________.
Proper color
Freezing point (temperature)
Specific Gravity
Both b and c
Ans: Both b and c
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
Ans: Both technician a and b
Technician A says that oil should be squirted into all the cylinders before taking a
compression test. Technician B says that if the compression greatly increases when
some oil is squirted in the cylinders, it indicates defective or worn piston rings.
Technician A
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Technician B
Both technicians
Neither technician
Ans: Technician B
During a cylinder leakage (leak-down) test, air is noticed coming out of the oil fill
opening. Technician A says that the oil filter my be logged. Technician B says that
the piston rings may be worn or defective. Which technician is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Ans: Technician B
Leaking antifreeze can be what color?
Green
Orange
Red
Any of the above
Ans: Any of the above
What precautions are needed to be performed to help prevent air from getting
trapped in the cooling system when replacing coolant?
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Use the proper antifreeze as specified
Open bleeder valves during filling
Use premixed coolant
Wear protective gloves
Ans: Open bleeder valves during filling
When replacing a water pump, be sure to _____________
Torque all fasteners to factory specifications
Use a new gasket/seal
Check that the accessory drive belt is properly aligned and adjusted to the proper
tension
All of the above
Ans: All of the above
When using a scan tool to retrieve diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) the technician
should also _________
Check monitor status
Check freeze frame data
Record any stored DTCs
All of the above
Ans: All of the above
ASE Certification Questions and Correct Answers/
Latest Update / Already Graded
Coolant should be tested for ________.
Proper color
Freezing point (temperature)
Specific Gravity
Both b and c
Ans: Both b and c
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
Ans: Both technician a and b
Technician A says that oil should be squirted into all the cylinders before taking a
compression test. Technician B says that if the compression greatly increases when
some oil is squirted in the cylinders, it indicates defective or worn piston rings.
Technician A
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Technician B
Both technicians
Neither technician
Ans: Technician B
During a cylinder leakage (leak-down) test, air is noticed coming out of the oil fill
opening. Technician A says that the oil filter my be logged. Technician B says that
the piston rings may be worn or defective. Which technician is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both A and B
Neither A nor B
Ans: Technician B
Leaking antifreeze can be what color?
Green
Orange
Red
Any of the above
Ans: Any of the above
What precautions are needed to be performed to help prevent air from getting
trapped in the cooling system when replacing coolant?
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Use the proper antifreeze as specified
Open bleeder valves during filling
Use premixed coolant
Wear protective gloves
Ans: Open bleeder valves during filling
When replacing a water pump, be sure to _____________
Torque all fasteners to factory specifications
Use a new gasket/seal
Check that the accessory drive belt is properly aligned and adjusted to the proper
tension
All of the above
Ans: All of the above
When using a scan tool to retrieve diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) the technician
should also _________
Check monitor status
Check freeze frame data
Record any stored DTCs
All of the above
Ans: All of the above
