ASE Certification Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct

ASE Certification Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct Technician A says that oil should be squirted into all the cylinders before taking a compression test. Technician B says that if the compression greatly increases when some oil is squirted in the cylinders, it indicates defective or worn piston rings. Technician A Technician B Both technicians Neither technician - Answer- Technician B During a cylinder leakage (leak-down) test, air is noticed coming out of the oil fill opening. Technician A says that the oil filter my be logged. Technician B says that the piston rings may be worn or defective. Which technician is correct? Technician A Technician B Both A and B Neither A nor B - Answer- Technician B Leaking antifreeze can be what color? Green Orange Red Any of the above - Answer- Any of the above Coolant should be tested for ________. Proper color Freezing point (temperature) Specific Gravity Both b and c - Answer- Both b and c Two technicians are discussing a compression test. Technician A says that the engine should be cranked over with the pressure gauge installed for "4 puffs." Technician B says that the maximum difference between the highest reading cylinder and the lowest reading cylinder should be 20%. Which technician is correct? Technician A only Technician b only Both Technician A and B Neither technician a nor b - Answer- Both technician a and b What precautions are needed to be performed to help prevent air from getting trapped in the cooling system when replacing coolant? Use the proper antifreeze as specified Open bleeder valves during filling Use premixed coolant Wear protective gloves - Answer- Open bleeder valves during filling When replacing a water pump, be sure to _____________ Torque all fasteners to factory specifications Use a new gasket/seal Check that the accessory drive belt is properly aligned and adjusted to the proper tension All of the above - Answer- All of the above When using a scan tool to retrieve diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) the technician should also _________ Check monitor status Check freeze frame data Record any stored DTCs All of the above - Answer- All of the above When replacing an external fuel filter, best practices include ________________ Use the same brand as the original as the replacement filter Reuse the filter after cleaning Relieve fuel system pressure before removing the fuel line connections Tighten fasteners as tight as possible - Answer- Relieve fuel system pressure before removing the fuel line connections Before road testing a vehicle to determine if the automatic transmission is performing normally, which should be performed? Check for any stored diagnostic trouble codes Check the fluid level Check the fluid condition and color All of the above - Answer- Check for any stored diagnostic trouble codes Automatic transmission cooling lines are located ___________ Between the transmission and the radiator Between the transmission and the rear axle Inside the transmission or transaxle Inside the HVAC module - Answer- Between the transmission and the radiator Why is a scan tool needed when checking the level of automatic transmission fluid? To determine the fluid temperature To check for any stored diagnostic trouble codes To check which solenoids inside the transmission/transaxle are active To determine the fluid capacity - Answer- To determine the fluid temperature Before replacing the filter in an automatic transmission/transaxle, why should service information be checked first? The filter may not be replaceable unless the unit is disassembled The filter may be a spin-on type filter The pan may be required to be removed Any of the above - Answer- Any of the above To flush a hydraulic clutch system, what should be used? DOT 3 brake fluid or clutch fluid DOT 5 brake fluid Solvent Brake clean - Answer- DOT 3 brake fluid or clutch fluid Service information should be Che led before replacing/adding manual transmission/transaxle fluid because it can be ____________. Automatic transmission fluid Engine oil Gear lube Any of the above - Answer- Any of the above CV joint boots should be carefully inspected during routine service because they are made from _________ and can be torn or ripped allowing the grease to escape Steel Rubber or flexible plastic Aluminum Vinyl - Answer- Rubber or flexible plastic Drive axle (differential case) fluid is usually ________ Engine oil (usually SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30) ATF Gear lube (usually SAE 80W-90) Any of the above - Answer- Gear lube (usually SAE 80W-90) Transfer case fluid is ______. Engine oil (usually SAE 5W-30 or SAE 10W-30) ATF Gear lube (usually SAE 80W-90) Any of the above are possible - Answer- Any of the above are possible The tires on an all-wheel-drive vehicle should all be _____________ Same brand and size Same inflation pressure Within 1/16 inch of the same tread depth All of the above - Answer- All of the above Which step is NOT usually done when disarming an airbag system? Removing airbag modules from the vehicle Removing the airbag fuse Disconnecting the electrical connector to the airbag Disconnecting the battery - Answer- Removing the airbag modules from the vehicle Where can the type of power steering fluid be found? On the reservoir fill cap In the owner's manual In service information Any of the above - Answer- Any of the above Accessory drive belts are checked for all except. Cracks Wear Length Alignment - Answer- Length