Student ASE certification test

The ride (curb) height on the rear of a vehicle is found to be too low. The best corrective action would be to:

• replace the rear shocks.

• install larger diameter rear tires.

• replace the rear springs.

• add helper springs.

The role of a stabilizer (sway) bar is to:

• prevent vibration.

• control body roll.

• prevent tire wear.

• absorb noise.

A vehicle with front disc brakes shudders when the brakes are applied. Which of these could be the cause?

• Worn disc pads

• A leaking grease seal

• Warped brake rotors

• A tight wheel bearing

How many amps will flow through a circuit with 3.3 ohms of resistance if 14.0 volts are applied?

• 0.23 amps

• 4.24 amps

• 14.0 amps

• 46.2 amps

The digital multimeter (DMM) shown in Diagram A is measuring:

• volts.

• amps.

• ohms.

• watts.

Blue exhaust smoke can be caused by:

• a clogged air filter.

• worn piston rings.

• worn main bearings.

• a blown head gasket.

CO 0.5%

HC 1800 ppm

O2 4.9%

C02 10.2%

Diagram B

7. The exhaust gas readings shown in Diagram B were obtained from a vehicle. Which of these could be ther cause?

• An open coil wire

• An open injector winding

• A leaking injector

• A bad plug wire

The torquing sequence for cylinder head bolts normally begins at the:

• middle of the head.

• front of the head.

• side of the head closest to the intake manifold.

• rear of the head.

Which of these could cause a manual transaxle to jump out of gear?

• A misadjusted clutch

• Worn CV joints

• A binding clutch release bearing

• Worn shifter forks

An air conditioning system is being charged.

Technician A says that R-12 and R-134a can be mixed in a vehicle's system.

Technician B says that it is acceptable to release R-134a into the atmosphere. Who is right?

• A only

• B only

• Both A and B

• Neither A nor B