ASE Test Prep 1 UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A drum is chattering on the brake lathe. This could be the result of - CORRECT
ANSWER - Failure to install the dampening belt.
A vehicle equipped with a hydro-boost brake system has a hard pedal with little braking action.
Which of the following could be the cause? - CORRECT ANSWER - Low power steering
fluid
Which of the following could cause excessive noise while braking? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Missing Clips
A vehicle equipped with a "hill holding" option has an ABS code. Which tool would most likely
be used to check the wheel speed sensor? - CORRECT ANSWER - Scan Tool
The brake system has a soft, sinking pedal with the engine running. The brake fluid level is at the
correct height. Which of the following could be the cause? - CORRECT ANSWER -A
bypassing master cylinder
Refer to the figure below. Technician A says the pins should be driven in with a brass hammer.
Technician B says the pins should be lubricated with brake fluid. Who is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Neither
Technician A says a hydro-boost system can use the power steering pump to operate the booster.
Technician B says a hydro-boost system can use engine vacuum to operate the booster. Who is
correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Tech A
A disc brake caliper is dragging. All of the following could be the cause EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Worn Brake Pads
, Which operation is being performed in the illustration below? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Master cylinder bleeding
The rear wheels of a front wheel drive car lockup during heavy braking. Technician A says this
could be caused by a faulty proportioning valve. Technician B says this could be caused by a
faulty brake booster. Who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Tech A
There is a loud growling noise only when the vehicle is steered to the right while driving. Which
of the following could be the cause? - CORRECT ANSWER - Worn wheel bearing
A spongy pedal can be the result of: - CORRECT ANSWER - Leaking wheel cylinders.
A vehicle has a wheel speed sensor diagnostic trouble code. Which of the following is the
LEAST LIKELY cause? - CORRECT ANSWER - A tire with the incorrect height
A vehicle has a squeak only when applying the brakes. Which of the following could be the
cause? - CORRECT ANSWER - Worn brake pads
During a moderate brake pedal application, with the engine running, which of the following
would be considered a normal pressure reading on the inlet pressure gauge shown in the figure
above? - CORRECT ANSWER - 900psi
Which of the following would be the most normal end-play specification for a set of tapered
roller front wheel bearings? - CORRECT ANSWER - 0.0010-0.0050(0.0254mm-
0.127mm)
Brake chatter can be caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER - Seized wheel cylinder.
Technician A says an analog wheel speed sensor can detect which direction the wheel is turning.
Technician B says a digital wheel speed sensor can detect which direction the wheel is turning.
Who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Tech B
Questions and CORRECT Answers
A drum is chattering on the brake lathe. This could be the result of - CORRECT
ANSWER - Failure to install the dampening belt.
A vehicle equipped with a hydro-boost brake system has a hard pedal with little braking action.
Which of the following could be the cause? - CORRECT ANSWER - Low power steering
fluid
Which of the following could cause excessive noise while braking? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Missing Clips
A vehicle equipped with a "hill holding" option has an ABS code. Which tool would most likely
be used to check the wheel speed sensor? - CORRECT ANSWER - Scan Tool
The brake system has a soft, sinking pedal with the engine running. The brake fluid level is at the
correct height. Which of the following could be the cause? - CORRECT ANSWER -A
bypassing master cylinder
Refer to the figure below. Technician A says the pins should be driven in with a brass hammer.
Technician B says the pins should be lubricated with brake fluid. Who is correct? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Neither
Technician A says a hydro-boost system can use the power steering pump to operate the booster.
Technician B says a hydro-boost system can use engine vacuum to operate the booster. Who is
correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Tech A
A disc brake caliper is dragging. All of the following could be the cause EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Worn Brake Pads
, Which operation is being performed in the illustration below? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Master cylinder bleeding
The rear wheels of a front wheel drive car lockup during heavy braking. Technician A says this
could be caused by a faulty proportioning valve. Technician B says this could be caused by a
faulty brake booster. Who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Tech A
There is a loud growling noise only when the vehicle is steered to the right while driving. Which
of the following could be the cause? - CORRECT ANSWER - Worn wheel bearing
A spongy pedal can be the result of: - CORRECT ANSWER - Leaking wheel cylinders.
A vehicle has a wheel speed sensor diagnostic trouble code. Which of the following is the
LEAST LIKELY cause? - CORRECT ANSWER - A tire with the incorrect height
A vehicle has a squeak only when applying the brakes. Which of the following could be the
cause? - CORRECT ANSWER - Worn brake pads
During a moderate brake pedal application, with the engine running, which of the following
would be considered a normal pressure reading on the inlet pressure gauge shown in the figure
above? - CORRECT ANSWER - 900psi
Which of the following would be the most normal end-play specification for a set of tapered
roller front wheel bearings? - CORRECT ANSWER - 0.0010-0.0050(0.0254mm-
0.127mm)
Brake chatter can be caused by: - CORRECT ANSWER - Seized wheel cylinder.
Technician A says an analog wheel speed sensor can detect which direction the wheel is turning.
Technician B says a digital wheel speed sensor can detect which direction the wheel is turning.
Who is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER - Tech B
