ASE Certification Practice Test - Auto Electrical Systems
(100% Correct answers)
1. Technician A says an automotive power mirror system's horizontal control motor operates the up-and-
down movement of the mirror glass.Technician B says an automotive power mirror system's gear
reduction decreases output torque.Who is right?
A only.
B only.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B. correct answers Neither A nor B.
2. A crimp connector must be replaced. Technician A twists the wire strands before inserting the wire into
the connector. Technician B fastens the new connector to the wire by squeezing the connector's plastic
cover. Who is right?
A only.
B only.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B. correct answers A only.
3. Technician A says the ground leg of a circuit is capable of producing enough current to activate a test
light. Technician B says the ground leg includes the circuit between the load and the negative terminal of
the battery. Who is right?
A only.
B only.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B. correct answers B only.
4. Technician A says an automotive engine's starting motor engages and turns the engine's pinion ring
gear. Technician B says an automotive engine's starting motor engages and turns the engine's flywheel
and crankshaft. Who is right?
A only.
B only.
Both A and B.
, Neither A nor B. correct answers B only.
5. The current flow in an automotive taillight circuit needs to be checked. Technician A connects a
conventional ammeter parallel with the circuit being tested. Technician B connects a conventional
voltmeter in series with the circuit being tested. Who is right?
A only.
B only.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B. correct answers Neither A nor B.
6. Technician A wants to check the condition of an antenna by plugging in a test antenna and noting any
changes in radio reception. Technician B wants to use an ohmmeter to check the antenna cable.Who is
right?
A only.
B only.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B. correct answers Both A and B.
7. Technician A says an automotive instrumentation computer receives information from vehicle sensors
to operate the digital dash displays. Technician B says an instrumentation computer receives information
from other computers to operate the digital dash displays. Who is right?
A only.
B only.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B. correct answers Both A and B.
8. Technician A says a voltmeter is sometimes used as a charge indicator. Technician B says an ammeter
is sometimes used as a charge indicator. Who is right?
A only.
B only.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B. correct answers Both A and B.
(100% Correct answers)
1. Technician A says an automotive power mirror system's horizontal control motor operates the up-and-
down movement of the mirror glass.Technician B says an automotive power mirror system's gear
reduction decreases output torque.Who is right?
A only.
B only.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B. correct answers Neither A nor B.
2. A crimp connector must be replaced. Technician A twists the wire strands before inserting the wire into
the connector. Technician B fastens the new connector to the wire by squeezing the connector's plastic
cover. Who is right?
A only.
B only.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B. correct answers A only.
3. Technician A says the ground leg of a circuit is capable of producing enough current to activate a test
light. Technician B says the ground leg includes the circuit between the load and the negative terminal of
the battery. Who is right?
A only.
B only.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B. correct answers B only.
4. Technician A says an automotive engine's starting motor engages and turns the engine's pinion ring
gear. Technician B says an automotive engine's starting motor engages and turns the engine's flywheel
and crankshaft. Who is right?
A only.
B only.
Both A and B.
, Neither A nor B. correct answers B only.
5. The current flow in an automotive taillight circuit needs to be checked. Technician A connects a
conventional ammeter parallel with the circuit being tested. Technician B connects a conventional
voltmeter in series with the circuit being tested. Who is right?
A only.
B only.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B. correct answers Neither A nor B.
6. Technician A wants to check the condition of an antenna by plugging in a test antenna and noting any
changes in radio reception. Technician B wants to use an ohmmeter to check the antenna cable.Who is
right?
A only.
B only.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B. correct answers Both A and B.
7. Technician A says an automotive instrumentation computer receives information from vehicle sensors
to operate the digital dash displays. Technician B says an instrumentation computer receives information
from other computers to operate the digital dash displays. Who is right?
A only.
B only.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B. correct answers Both A and B.
8. Technician A says a voltmeter is sometimes used as a charge indicator. Technician B says an ammeter
is sometimes used as a charge indicator. Who is right?
A only.
B only.
Both A and B.
Neither A nor B. correct answers Both A and B.
