ASE A5 Practice Test Questions and Correct
Answers
Question 1
With foot pressure applied, the brake pedal on a vehicle
with vacuum assisted power brakes moves down slightly
when the engine is started. Technician A says that this
condition can be caused by a leaking power brake booster
diaphragm. Technician B says that the cause could be a
faulty power brake booster check valve. Who is right?
A. Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B
Correct Answer
D
Question 2
All of the following can cause a vehicle to pull to one
side when the brakes are applied EXCEPT:
A. seized caliper piston
B. worn strut rod bushings
C. blocked master cylinder compensating port
D. brake fluid soaked linings
Correct Answer
C
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,Question 3
The purpose of an anti-lock brake system is to maintain
tire (wheel) slip at what level?
A. a level between 50-75%
B. 100%
C. 0%
D. a level between 10-20%
Correct Answer
D
Question 4
All of the following can cause disc brake squeal
EXCEPT:
A. loose or missing anti-rattle springs
B. grease on the linings
C. glazed linings
D. dirt embedded in the linings
Correct Answer
B
Question 5
Technician A says that an integral ABS system is an
add-on system. Technician B says that a non-integral ABS
system is a high-pressure system. Who is right?
A. Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B
Correct Answer
D
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,Question 6
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
Correct Answer
D
Question 7
All of the following can be used to apply a nondirectional
finish to a disc brake rotor EXCEPT:
A. sanding block
B. fine file
C. lathe attachment
D. sanding disc
Correct Answer
B
Question 8
A customer complains that the brake warning light
comes on whenever the brake pedal is depressed while
driving. All of the following could cause this to occur
EXCEPT:
A. a leak in the rear half of the hydraulic system
B. a short to ground in the warning light circuit
C. a leak in the front half of the hydraulic circuit
D. a leaking pressure differential switch
Correct Answer
B
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, Question 9
Technician A says that surge bleeding is used in
conjunction with manual or pressure bleeding. Technician
B says that surge bleeding is used to remove air that is
trapped in the brake hydraulic system. Who is right?
A. Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B
Correct Answer
C
Question 10
Two technicians are discussing Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) systems. Technician A says the ESC control
module uses inputs from the steering wheel rotation sensor
and wheel speed sensors to calculate the driver's intended
path. Technician B says the ESC control module uses
inputs from the lateral acceleration and yaw rate sensors to
calculate the vehicle's actual path. Who is right?
A. Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B
Correct Answer
C
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Answers
Question 1
With foot pressure applied, the brake pedal on a vehicle
with vacuum assisted power brakes moves down slightly
when the engine is started. Technician A says that this
condition can be caused by a leaking power brake booster
diaphragm. Technician B says that the cause could be a
faulty power brake booster check valve. Who is right?
A. Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B
Correct Answer
D
Question 2
All of the following can cause a vehicle to pull to one
side when the brakes are applied EXCEPT:
A. seized caliper piston
B. worn strut rod bushings
C. blocked master cylinder compensating port
D. brake fluid soaked linings
Correct Answer
C
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,Question 3
The purpose of an anti-lock brake system is to maintain
tire (wheel) slip at what level?
A. a level between 50-75%
B. 100%
C. 0%
D. a level between 10-20%
Correct Answer
D
Question 4
All of the following can cause disc brake squeal
EXCEPT:
A. loose or missing anti-rattle springs
B. grease on the linings
C. glazed linings
D. dirt embedded in the linings
Correct Answer
B
Question 5
Technician A says that an integral ABS system is an
add-on system. Technician B says that a non-integral ABS
system is a high-pressure system. Who is right?
A. Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B
Correct Answer
D
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,Question 6
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
Correct Answer
D
Question 7
All of the following can be used to apply a nondirectional
finish to a disc brake rotor EXCEPT:
A. sanding block
B. fine file
C. lathe attachment
D. sanding disc
Correct Answer
B
Question 8
A customer complains that the brake warning light
comes on whenever the brake pedal is depressed while
driving. All of the following could cause this to occur
EXCEPT:
A. a leak in the rear half of the hydraulic system
B. a short to ground in the warning light circuit
C. a leak in the front half of the hydraulic circuit
D. a leaking pressure differential switch
Correct Answer
B
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, Question 9
Technician A says that surge bleeding is used in
conjunction with manual or pressure bleeding. Technician
B says that surge bleeding is used to remove air that is
trapped in the brake hydraulic system. Who is right?
A. Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B
Correct Answer
C
Question 10
Two technicians are discussing Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) systems. Technician A says the ESC control
module uses inputs from the steering wheel rotation sensor
and wheel speed sensors to calculate the driver's intended
path. Technician B says the ESC control module uses
inputs from the lateral acceleration and yaw rate sensors to
calculate the vehicle's actual path. Who is right?
A. Technician A only
B. Technician B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A or B
Correct Answer
C
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