ASE MLR UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Tech 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? (1) - CORRECT ANSWER - Both A
and B (1)
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 the directional tires are rotated in a
criss-cross pattern. Who is right? (2) - CORRECT ANSWER - Tech A (2)
When a shop fire cannot be immediately contained, the best thing to do is warn others in the
area, and: - CORRECT ANSWER - Safely exit the building
A fully charged battery rated at 600CCA, the ambient temperature is 70 degrees. What method
should be used to diagnose? Which of these current in time periods should be used? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 150A for 30 seconds
A vehicle's halogen headlamp bulbs are being replaced. Tech A says that the glass portion of the
bulb can be handled with bare hands. Tech B says the headlamp assembly may need to be
removed to replace the bulb. (5) - CORRECT ANSWER - B only (5)
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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 0.728
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? (7) - CORRECT ANSWER - Tech A (7)
Which of these is an indication of air in the brake hydraulic system? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The brake pedal feels low and spongy
, Which of these cures in the absence of air? - CORRECT ANSWER - Anaerobic
A grabbing brake condition can be caused by any of these EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Fluid contaminated brake linings
When performing an oil filter change on a vehicle with a spin on oil filter, the tech must: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Visually verify that the oil filter gasket is properly installed
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: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Voltage Regulator
A transmission equipped with a filter is being serviced. When installing the new filter, the: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Seal should be lubricated with transmission fluid
While inspecting the rear axle wheel studs on a rear-wheel drive vehicle, the tech observed that
one stud is damaged. Tech A says that all the wheel studs on the hub assembly should be
replaced. Tech B says that the thread pitch and diameter of the replacement stud must be the
same as the original. Who is right? (14) - CORRECT ANSWER - Both A and B (14)
The three C's are being reviewed on the repair order. Tech A says that the customer's statement
that the steering wheel shakes is the correction. Tech B says that a customer's statement about a
puddle on the floor of the customer's garage is the cause. (15) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Neither A or B (15)
A tech installs new brake pads on the front of a vehicle. Before the vehicle is removed from the
lift the tech should: - CORRECT ANSWER - Pump the brake pedal until firm
When measuring parallelism of a disc brake rotor, a tech measures 0.002" variations beyond
specifications. The next step is to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Determine rotor minimum
"machine to" thickness
and CORRECT Answers
Tech 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? (1) - CORRECT ANSWER - Both A
and B (1)
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 the directional tires are rotated in a
criss-cross pattern. Who is right? (2) - CORRECT ANSWER - Tech A (2)
When a shop fire cannot be immediately contained, the best thing to do is warn others in the
area, and: - CORRECT ANSWER - Safely exit the building
A fully charged battery rated at 600CCA, the ambient temperature is 70 degrees. What method
should be used to diagnose? Which of these current in time periods should be used? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 150A for 30 seconds
A vehicle's halogen headlamp bulbs are being replaced. Tech A says that the glass portion of the
bulb can be handled with bare hands. Tech B says the headlamp assembly may need to be
removed to replace the bulb. (5) - CORRECT ANSWER - B only (5)
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? - CORRECT ANSWER - 0.728
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? (7) - CORRECT ANSWER - Tech A (7)
Which of these is an indication of air in the brake hydraulic system? - CORRECT
ANSWER - The brake pedal feels low and spongy
, Which of these cures in the absence of air? - CORRECT ANSWER - Anaerobic
A grabbing brake condition can be caused by any of these EXCEPT: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Fluid contaminated brake linings
When performing an oil filter change on a vehicle with a spin on oil filter, the tech must: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Visually verify that the oil filter gasket is properly installed
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: - CORRECT
ANSWER - Voltage Regulator
A transmission equipped with a filter is being serviced. When installing the new filter, the: -
CORRECT ANSWER - Seal should be lubricated with transmission fluid
While inspecting the rear axle wheel studs on a rear-wheel drive vehicle, the tech observed that
one stud is damaged. Tech A says that all the wheel studs on the hub assembly should be
replaced. Tech B says that the thread pitch and diameter of the replacement stud must be the
same as the original. Who is right? (14) - CORRECT ANSWER - Both A and B (14)
The three C's are being reviewed on the repair order. Tech A says that the customer's statement
that the steering wheel shakes is the correction. Tech B says that a customer's statement about a
puddle on the floor of the customer's garage is the cause. (15) - CORRECT ANSWER -
Neither A or B (15)
A tech installs new brake pads on the front of a vehicle. Before the vehicle is removed from the
lift the tech should: - CORRECT ANSWER - Pump the brake pedal until firm
When measuring parallelism of a disc brake rotor, a tech measures 0.002" variations beyond
specifications. The next step is to: - CORRECT ANSWER - Determine rotor minimum
"machine to" thickness
