BMW MEMBER ASE STUDY GUIDE
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Whats the purpose of nozzle/jet on the bottom of the piston? - ANSWER-Spray oil on
the piston to cool + increase compression
What can affect crankshaft endplay - ANSWER-Thrust bearing
What can different diameter tires cause a drivetrain feel on all-wheel drive vehicle -
ANSWER-Binding feel
Are sensors and switches considered inputs or outputs in an electrical system -
ANSWER-input
What is most likely the cause if vehicle is losing brake fluid but there are no visible
leaks - ANSWER-Secondary seal
Brake pedal pulsation can be caused by rust build up between hub and rotor -
ANSWER-False
Diagram of the top of a piston with x and y axis what measurement - ANSWER-Out
of round
What's 0.003 in mila amps - ANSWER-3 amps
What causes rear diff fluid to be milky and over filled - ANSWER-Water mixed in thru
the vents or breather
Brake caliper is binding and when releasing the bleeder screw no fluid comes out,
cause - ANSWER-Seized piston
Can DSC strategy affect engine performance - ANSWER-Yes
What can cause camber to be out of alignment - ANSWER-Bent control arm
When performing a leak down test and hissing coming out of exhaust - ANSWER-
Burnt valve
Can a stuck open wastegate cause a loss of power under acceleration - ANSWER-
Yes, under boost
What does a dotted line for a wire in a wiring diagram indicate - ANSWER-More than
shown
What is determined when performing a compression test - ANSWER-Theoretical
power
WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
Whats the purpose of nozzle/jet on the bottom of the piston? - ANSWER-Spray oil on
the piston to cool + increase compression
What can affect crankshaft endplay - ANSWER-Thrust bearing
What can different diameter tires cause a drivetrain feel on all-wheel drive vehicle -
ANSWER-Binding feel
Are sensors and switches considered inputs or outputs in an electrical system -
ANSWER-input
What is most likely the cause if vehicle is losing brake fluid but there are no visible
leaks - ANSWER-Secondary seal
Brake pedal pulsation can be caused by rust build up between hub and rotor -
ANSWER-False
Diagram of the top of a piston with x and y axis what measurement - ANSWER-Out
of round
What's 0.003 in mila amps - ANSWER-3 amps
What causes rear diff fluid to be milky and over filled - ANSWER-Water mixed in thru
the vents or breather
Brake caliper is binding and when releasing the bleeder screw no fluid comes out,
cause - ANSWER-Seized piston
Can DSC strategy affect engine performance - ANSWER-Yes
What can cause camber to be out of alignment - ANSWER-Bent control arm
When performing a leak down test and hissing coming out of exhaust - ANSWER-
Burnt valve
Can a stuck open wastegate cause a loss of power under acceleration - ANSWER-
Yes, under boost
What does a dotted line for a wire in a wiring diagram indicate - ANSWER-More than
shown
What is determined when performing a compression test - ANSWER-Theoretical
power
