Ase A2 practice test comprehensive
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Question 1:
A vehicle is brought in with an automatic transmission that won't
downshift from cruising speed (forced downshift). Technician A says that
the throttle valve (TV) cable may be out of adjustment. Technician B says
that the kickdown switch may be open. Who is right? A. A only B. B only
C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B
Answer:
C Answer A is wrong. Even though the throttle valve (TV) may be out of
adjustment, Technician Bis also correct. Answer B is wrong. Even though
the kickdown switch may be open,
Question 2:
All of the following statements about bushing inspection and
measurement are true EXCEPT: A. a scored shaft in the bushing contact
area may indicate a lack of lubrication. B. the shaft to bushing clearance
may be measured with a wire type feeler gauge. C. the shaft to bushing
clearance may be measured with a vernier caliper and a micrometer. D.
normal bushing clearance is 0.015 to 0.025 inch (0.381 to 0.635 mm).
Answer:
D Answer A is wrong. Scoring occurs when there is a lack of lubrication.
Answer B is wrong. Wire-type feeler gauges can be used to check
shaft-to-bushing clearance. Answer C is wrong. Shaft-to-bushing
clearance can also be checked with a vernier caliper and a micrometer.
,Question 3:
A customer with an automatic transaxle in a vehicle has a complaint of
harsh 3-4 upshifts. All the other shifts are normal. Technician A says the
fourth accumulator piston may be stuck. Technician B says the pressure
regulator valve is sticking. Who is right?
Answer:
3 Answer B is wrong. A sticking pressure regulator would cause all shifts
to be harsh, not just one. Answer C is wrong. Answer D is wrong.
Question 4:
When removing a transmission on a rear-wheel drive (RWD) vehicle,
remove all of the following components EXCEPT: A. transmission cooler
lines. B. flexplate. C. torque converter inspection cover. D. driveshaft
Answer:
B Answer A is wrong. Transmission cooler lines are removed before the
transmission. Answer C is wrong. The inspection cover is removed before
the transmission. Answer D is wrong. The driveshaft is removed before
the transmission.
Question 5:
While checking clutch discs, Technician A says the steel plates should be
replaced if they are worn flat. Technician B says the friction discs should
be squeezed to see if they can hold fluid. Who is right? A. A only B. B
only C. Both A and B
Answer:
B Answer A is wrong. Steel plates should be worn flat, but should be
checked for thickness; plates that are too thin should be replaced.
,Question 6:
All of the following problems could result in clutch disc burning EXCEPT:
A. a sticking clutch drum check ball. B. a reduced clutch pack clearance.
C. a damaged clutch piston seal. D. a higher-than-specified line pressure.
Answer:
D Answer A is wrong. A sticking clutch drum check ball can cause the
clutch discs to slip. Answer B is wrong. A reduced clutch pack clearance
can cause excessive friction on the clutch discs. Answer C is wrong. A
damaged clutch piston seal can cause a fluid leak and a pressure drop.
Question 7:
A planetary gearset is being inspected. Technician A says that all splined
shaft mounted gears must have the splines inspected for shifting of the
splines. Technician B says that blackened gears or pinion shafts indicate
overheating and should be replaced. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C.
Both A and B D. Neither A nor B
Answer:
A Answer B is wrong. Blackened gears are indications of overloading and
the carrier should be replaced.
Question 8:
A transmission experiences repeated pump seal failure, and there are no
other transmission complaints. Technician A says the pressure regulator
valve may be sticking. Technician B says the drainback hole behind the
seal may be plugged. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer:
C Answer B is wrong. If the drainback hole behind the seal is plugged, the
pressure would blow the seal out, not just leak.
, Question 9:
A computer-controlled transaxle does not shift into fourth gear.
Technician A says to begin diagnosis with a basic inspection of wires and
hoses. Technician B says that battery voltage should be tested. Who is
right? A. A only B. B only
Answer:
C Answer A is wrong. Even though the inspection of wires and hoses is
basic diagnosis, Technician B is also correct. Answer B is wrong. Even
though the battery voltage should be tested, Technician A is also correct
Question 10:
Technician A says that if transmission bands are squeezed and fluid
appears, the band is still useable. Technician B says that the clutch drum
should be inspected with the bands. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C.
Both A and B D. Neither A nor B
Answer:
C Answer A is wrong. Even though if transmission bands are squeezed
and fluid appears, the bands are still useable, Technician B is also
correct. Answer B is wrong. Even though the clutch drums should be
inspected with the bands, Technician A is also correct.
Question 11:
A customer complains about fluid usage in an automatic transmission,
and there are no visible signs of fluid leaks. Technician A says the
transmission vent may be plugged or restricted. Technician B says the
vacuum modulator diaphragm may be leaking. Who is right? A. A only B.
B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B
Answer:
B Answer A is wrong. A plugged or restricted transmission vent would
cause excessive pressures and an external oil leak.
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions
Question 1:
A vehicle is brought in with an automatic transmission that won't
downshift from cruising speed (forced downshift). Technician A says that
the throttle valve (TV) cable may be out of adjustment. Technician B says
that the kickdown switch may be open. Who is right? A. A only B. B only
C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B
Answer:
C Answer A is wrong. Even though the throttle valve (TV) may be out of
adjustment, Technician Bis also correct. Answer B is wrong. Even though
the kickdown switch may be open,
Question 2:
All of the following statements about bushing inspection and
measurement are true EXCEPT: A. a scored shaft in the bushing contact
area may indicate a lack of lubrication. B. the shaft to bushing clearance
may be measured with a wire type feeler gauge. C. the shaft to bushing
clearance may be measured with a vernier caliper and a micrometer. D.
normal bushing clearance is 0.015 to 0.025 inch (0.381 to 0.635 mm).
Answer:
D Answer A is wrong. Scoring occurs when there is a lack of lubrication.
Answer B is wrong. Wire-type feeler gauges can be used to check
shaft-to-bushing clearance. Answer C is wrong. Shaft-to-bushing
clearance can also be checked with a vernier caliper and a micrometer.
,Question 3:
A customer with an automatic transaxle in a vehicle has a complaint of
harsh 3-4 upshifts. All the other shifts are normal. Technician A says the
fourth accumulator piston may be stuck. Technician B says the pressure
regulator valve is sticking. Who is right?
Answer:
3 Answer B is wrong. A sticking pressure regulator would cause all shifts
to be harsh, not just one. Answer C is wrong. Answer D is wrong.
Question 4:
When removing a transmission on a rear-wheel drive (RWD) vehicle,
remove all of the following components EXCEPT: A. transmission cooler
lines. B. flexplate. C. torque converter inspection cover. D. driveshaft
Answer:
B Answer A is wrong. Transmission cooler lines are removed before the
transmission. Answer C is wrong. The inspection cover is removed before
the transmission. Answer D is wrong. The driveshaft is removed before
the transmission.
Question 5:
While checking clutch discs, Technician A says the steel plates should be
replaced if they are worn flat. Technician B says the friction discs should
be squeezed to see if they can hold fluid. Who is right? A. A only B. B
only C. Both A and B
Answer:
B Answer A is wrong. Steel plates should be worn flat, but should be
checked for thickness; plates that are too thin should be replaced.
,Question 6:
All of the following problems could result in clutch disc burning EXCEPT:
A. a sticking clutch drum check ball. B. a reduced clutch pack clearance.
C. a damaged clutch piston seal. D. a higher-than-specified line pressure.
Answer:
D Answer A is wrong. A sticking clutch drum check ball can cause the
clutch discs to slip. Answer B is wrong. A reduced clutch pack clearance
can cause excessive friction on the clutch discs. Answer C is wrong. A
damaged clutch piston seal can cause a fluid leak and a pressure drop.
Question 7:
A planetary gearset is being inspected. Technician A says that all splined
shaft mounted gears must have the splines inspected for shifting of the
splines. Technician B says that blackened gears or pinion shafts indicate
overheating and should be replaced. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C.
Both A and B D. Neither A nor B
Answer:
A Answer B is wrong. Blackened gears are indications of overloading and
the carrier should be replaced.
Question 8:
A transmission experiences repeated pump seal failure, and there are no
other transmission complaints. Technician A says the pressure regulator
valve may be sticking. Technician B says the drainback hole behind the
seal may be plugged. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B
Answer:
C Answer B is wrong. If the drainback hole behind the seal is plugged, the
pressure would blow the seal out, not just leak.
, Question 9:
A computer-controlled transaxle does not shift into fourth gear.
Technician A says to begin diagnosis with a basic inspection of wires and
hoses. Technician B says that battery voltage should be tested. Who is
right? A. A only B. B only
Answer:
C Answer A is wrong. Even though the inspection of wires and hoses is
basic diagnosis, Technician B is also correct. Answer B is wrong. Even
though the battery voltage should be tested, Technician A is also correct
Question 10:
Technician A says that if transmission bands are squeezed and fluid
appears, the band is still useable. Technician B says that the clutch drum
should be inspected with the bands. Who is right? A. A only B. B only C.
Both A and B D. Neither A nor B
Answer:
C Answer A is wrong. Even though if transmission bands are squeezed
and fluid appears, the bands are still useable, Technician B is also
correct. Answer B is wrong. Even though the clutch drums should be
inspected with the bands, Technician A is also correct.
Question 11:
A customer complains about fluid usage in an automatic transmission,
and there are no visible signs of fluid leaks. Technician A says the
transmission vent may be plugged or restricted. Technician B says the
vacuum modulator diaphragm may be leaking. Who is right? A. A only B.
B only C. Both A and B D. Neither A nor B
Answer:
B Answer A is wrong. A plugged or restricted transmission vent would
cause excessive pressures and an external oil leak.
