ASE Certification Exam 3 Questions With
Correct Answers!!
The headlights get brighter as the engine is revved. Technician A says this is caused by a
high capacity battery. Technician B says this is caused by a faulty voltage regulator. Who
is correct?
Faulty voltage regulator
A vehicle with a power rack and pinion steering system is binding only while turning
corners. Which of these are LEAST likely to cause this condition.
Worn rack bushings
A technician is unable to balance a tire on a vehicle that vibrates at speeds above 35 mph.
Technician A says to continue adding weights around the rim up to 10 ounces. Technician
B says to dismount the tire from the rim and inspect the inside for liquid or debris. Who
is correct
Dismount the tire from the rim and inspect the inside for liquid or debris
A red colored fluid is seen leaking between the transmission and the engine. Technician A
says this is caused by a leaking rear main seal. Technician B says this is caused by a
leaking transmission pump seal. Who is correct?
Leaking transmission pump seal
All the lights in a brake light circuit illuminate except one. The MOST likely cause is:
A burned bulb
A hydroboost brake system has reduced braking performance. Technician A says to check
the power steering system. Technician B says to check the vacuum chech valve. Who is
correct?
Check the power steering system
, The TPMS warning light remains illuminated on a direct tire pressure monitoring system,
even after driving the vehicle several miles. The LEAST likely cause of this condition is:
A faulty wheel speed sensor
A rear wheel drive vehicle has a loud clunk when the transmission is placed into gear and a
vibration that increases with vehicle speed. Technician A says this is caused by loose
universal joints. Technician B says this is caused by an unbalanced driveshaft. Who is
correct?
Loose universal joint
A technician notices a swollen oil filter while performing recommended maintenance on
a vehicle's engine. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this ballooned oil
filter?
Stuck closed oil pressure relief valve
A technician measures several spots around a brake rotor with an outside micrometer.
Technician A says the technician is checking the rotor for thickness variation. Technician
B says the technician is checking the rotor for lateral run out. Who is correct?
checking the rotor fir thickness variation
The brake fluid ABS brake system has become aerated causing a spongy pedal. Which
of these DOT brake fluid are MOST likely to cause this condition
DOT 5
A faulty thermostat is being replaced. Technician A says a stuck open thermostat will
affect engine performance. Technician B says the thermostat controls the engine's
operating temperature. Who is correct?
Both A and B
A halogen bulb is being replaced in a headlight system. Technician A says the bulb at
it;s base during installation. Technician B says to wear gloves or use a piece of paper
when handling the glass portion of the bulbs. Who is correct?
Correct Answers!!
The headlights get brighter as the engine is revved. Technician A says this is caused by a
high capacity battery. Technician B says this is caused by a faulty voltage regulator. Who
is correct?
Faulty voltage regulator
A vehicle with a power rack and pinion steering system is binding only while turning
corners. Which of these are LEAST likely to cause this condition.
Worn rack bushings
A technician is unable to balance a tire on a vehicle that vibrates at speeds above 35 mph.
Technician A says to continue adding weights around the rim up to 10 ounces. Technician
B says to dismount the tire from the rim and inspect the inside for liquid or debris. Who
is correct
Dismount the tire from the rim and inspect the inside for liquid or debris
A red colored fluid is seen leaking between the transmission and the engine. Technician A
says this is caused by a leaking rear main seal. Technician B says this is caused by a
leaking transmission pump seal. Who is correct?
Leaking transmission pump seal
All the lights in a brake light circuit illuminate except one. The MOST likely cause is:
A burned bulb
A hydroboost brake system has reduced braking performance. Technician A says to check
the power steering system. Technician B says to check the vacuum chech valve. Who is
correct?
Check the power steering system
, The TPMS warning light remains illuminated on a direct tire pressure monitoring system,
even after driving the vehicle several miles. The LEAST likely cause of this condition is:
A faulty wheel speed sensor
A rear wheel drive vehicle has a loud clunk when the transmission is placed into gear and a
vibration that increases with vehicle speed. Technician A says this is caused by loose
universal joints. Technician B says this is caused by an unbalanced driveshaft. Who is
correct?
Loose universal joint
A technician notices a swollen oil filter while performing recommended maintenance on
a vehicle's engine. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause of this ballooned oil
filter?
Stuck closed oil pressure relief valve
A technician measures several spots around a brake rotor with an outside micrometer.
Technician A says the technician is checking the rotor for thickness variation. Technician
B says the technician is checking the rotor for lateral run out. Who is correct?
checking the rotor fir thickness variation
The brake fluid ABS brake system has become aerated causing a spongy pedal. Which
of these DOT brake fluid are MOST likely to cause this condition
DOT 5
A faulty thermostat is being replaced. Technician A says a stuck open thermostat will
affect engine performance. Technician B says the thermostat controls the engine's
operating temperature. Who is correct?
Both A and B
A halogen bulb is being replaced in a headlight system. Technician A says the bulb at
it;s base during installation. Technician B says to wear gloves or use a piece of paper
when handling the glass portion of the bulbs. Who is correct?
