ASE MLR Certification Test UPDATED
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Both A and B - CORRECT ANSWER - Technician observes that the brake fluid level is at
the "Min" mark in the master cylinder reservoir. Tech A says that worn front pads could be the
cause. Tech B says that a leak in the brake hydraulic system could be the cause. Who is right?
A only - CORRECT ANSWER - The tires of a vehicle are being rotated and balanced.
Tech A says that the wheel weight retaining clips must be matched to the rim profile. Tech B
says that directional tires are rotated in a criss-cross pattern. Who is right?
Safely exit the building - CORRECT ANSWER - When a shop fire cannot be immediately
contained, the best thing to do is warn others in the area, and:
300 amps for 15 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER - A fully charged battery rated at 600
CCA, the ambient temperature is 70 degrees which of these current and time periods should be
used?
B only - CORRECT ANSWER - A vehicle's halogen headlamp bulbs are being replaced.
Technician A says the glass part of the bulb can only be handled with bare hands. Technician B
says the headlamp may need to be removed. Who is right?
0.728 - CORRECT ANSWER - On a Metric Micrometer upper sleeve reading 5.0mm with
lower sleeve reading 0.50mm and a thimble reading of 0.01mm what is the overall reading?
A only - CORRECT ANSWER - The fuel filter on a fuel-injected vehicle is being
replaced. Tech A says the fuel pressure should be relieved before removing the filter. Tech B
says that the arrow on the fuel filter should point towards the fuel tank. Who is right?
The brake pedal feels low and spongy - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of these is an
indication of air in the brake hydraulic system?
, Anaerobic - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of these cures in the absence of air?
Fluid contaminated brake linings - CORRECT ANSWER - A grabbing brake condition
can be caused by any of these EXCEPT:
Visually verify that the oil filter gasket is properly installed - CORRECT ANSWER -
When performing an oil filter change on a vehicle with a spin on oil filter, the technician must:
Voltage regulation - CORRECT ANSWER - A vehicle's battery prematurely fails. A
charging system output test shows the generator (alternator) is producing a constant 16.0 volts.
This could indicate a failed:
Seal should be lubricated with transmission fluid - CORRECT ANSWER - A transmission
equipped with a filter is being serviced. When installing the new filter, the:
Both A and B - CORRECT ANSWER - While inspecting the rear axle wheel studs on a
rear-wheel drive vehicle, the technician observed that one stud is damaged. Technician A says
that all the wheel studs on the hub assembly should be replaced. Technician B says that the
thread pitch and diameter of the replacement stud must be the same as the original. Who is right?
Neither A nor B - CORRECT ANSWER - The three C's (concern, cause, and correction)
are being reviewed on the repair order. Technician A says that the customer's statement that the
steering wheel shakes is the "correction". Technician B says that a customer's statement about a
puddle on the floor of the customer's garage is the "cause".
Pump the brake pedal until firm - CORRECT ANSWER - A technician installs new brake
pads on the front of a vehicle. Before the vehicle is removed from the lift the technician should:
Determine rotor minimum "machine to" thickness - CORRECT ANSWER - When
measuring parallelism of a disc brake rotor, a technician measures 0.002" variation beyond
specifications. The next step is to:
ACTUAL Questions and CORRECT
Answers
Both A and B - CORRECT ANSWER - Technician observes that the brake fluid level is at
the "Min" mark in the master cylinder reservoir. Tech A says that worn front pads could be the
cause. Tech B says that a leak in the brake hydraulic system could be the cause. Who is right?
A only - CORRECT ANSWER - The tires of a vehicle are being rotated and balanced.
Tech A says that the wheel weight retaining clips must be matched to the rim profile. Tech B
says that directional tires are rotated in a criss-cross pattern. Who is right?
Safely exit the building - CORRECT ANSWER - When a shop fire cannot be immediately
contained, the best thing to do is warn others in the area, and:
300 amps for 15 seconds - CORRECT ANSWER - A fully charged battery rated at 600
CCA, the ambient temperature is 70 degrees which of these current and time periods should be
used?
B only - CORRECT ANSWER - A vehicle's halogen headlamp bulbs are being replaced.
Technician A says the glass part of the bulb can only be handled with bare hands. Technician B
says the headlamp may need to be removed. Who is right?
0.728 - CORRECT ANSWER - On a Metric Micrometer upper sleeve reading 5.0mm with
lower sleeve reading 0.50mm and a thimble reading of 0.01mm what is the overall reading?
A only - CORRECT ANSWER - The fuel filter on a fuel-injected vehicle is being
replaced. Tech A says the fuel pressure should be relieved before removing the filter. Tech B
says that the arrow on the fuel filter should point towards the fuel tank. Who is right?
The brake pedal feels low and spongy - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of these is an
indication of air in the brake hydraulic system?
, Anaerobic - CORRECT ANSWER - Which of these cures in the absence of air?
Fluid contaminated brake linings - CORRECT ANSWER - A grabbing brake condition
can be caused by any of these EXCEPT:
Visually verify that the oil filter gasket is properly installed - CORRECT ANSWER -
When performing an oil filter change on a vehicle with a spin on oil filter, the technician must:
Voltage regulation - CORRECT ANSWER - A vehicle's battery prematurely fails. A
charging system output test shows the generator (alternator) is producing a constant 16.0 volts.
This could indicate a failed:
Seal should be lubricated with transmission fluid - CORRECT ANSWER - A transmission
equipped with a filter is being serviced. When installing the new filter, the:
Both A and B - CORRECT ANSWER - While inspecting the rear axle wheel studs on a
rear-wheel drive vehicle, the technician observed that one stud is damaged. Technician A says
that all the wheel studs on the hub assembly should be replaced. Technician B says that the
thread pitch and diameter of the replacement stud must be the same as the original. Who is right?
Neither A nor B - CORRECT ANSWER - The three C's (concern, cause, and correction)
are being reviewed on the repair order. Technician A says that the customer's statement that the
steering wheel shakes is the "correction". Technician B says that a customer's statement about a
puddle on the floor of the customer's garage is the "cause".
Pump the brake pedal until firm - CORRECT ANSWER - A technician installs new brake
pads on the front of a vehicle. Before the vehicle is removed from the lift the technician should:
Determine rotor minimum "machine to" thickness - CORRECT ANSWER - When
measuring parallelism of a disc brake rotor, a technician measures 0.002" variation beyond
specifications. The next step is to:
