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WorksheetsASE Maintenance and Light Repair Full Review
Total questions: 42
Worksheet time: 21mins
One of the vehicle's brake lights is inoperative. All other lights are functioning normally. Which of the following should be checked first?
The battery
The break switch
The bulb
The circuit's fuse
A hydroboost brake system has a hard brake pedal and reduced braking performance. Which of the following would result in this condition?
Aerated brake fluid
A leaking vaccum check valve
A faulty vaccum pump
Aerated power steering fluid
The TPMS warning light goes out after driving the vehicle for several miles. The MOST likely cause of this condition is:
An out of round tire
Low tire air pressue
A weak TPMS sensor battery
A faulty wheel speed sensor
A rear-wheeel-drive vehicle with an automatic transmission has a vibration that increases with vehicle speed. There is a loud clunk when the transmission is shifted from park to drive or reverse. Which of the following is causing this condition?
An out of round tire
An unbalanced driveshaft
Loose and worn universal joints
Loose flywheel bolts
An oil filter has ballooned on a four-cylinder engine. Technician A says a stuck closed oil filter bypass valve would cause this swelling. Technician B says a stuck open oil pressure valve would cause this swollen filter. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both A and B
Neither A or B
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 runout. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both A or B
Neither A or B
The brake fluid in an ABS system has become aerated, resulting in a spongy brake pedal. Which of the following has caused this condition?
Dot 2 brake fluid
Dot 3 brake fluid
Dot 4 brake fluid
Dot 5 brake fluid
Technician A says a stuck open thermostat will affect the engine's performace. Technician B says the thermostat controls the engine's operating temperature. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both A and B
Neither A or B
a halogen bulb is being replaced and a headlight system. Technician a says to handle the bulb added space during installation. Technician be says to wear gloves or use a piece of paper when handling the glass portion of these bulbs. Who is correct?
Technician A
Technician B
Both A and B
Neither A or B
All of the following are true about testing engine coolant EXCEPT:
An antifreeze hydrometer indicate's the boiling point
An antifreeze refractometer displays the percentage of coolant to water
An antifreeze test strip indicates the coolant's PH balance
The engine must be brought to operating temperature before testing the coolant's boiling point
A FWD vehicle has four new tires installed. The left front wheel has a growling sound that increases with vehicle speed. Which of the following is MOST likely causing this condition?
A cupped tire tread
A feather tire tread
A worn CV-joint
A faulty wheel bearing
A vehicle pulls to the left only while braking. Which of the following is causing this pull?
A restricted left front brake line
A frozen right front caliper
Both A and B
Neither A or B
A vehicle's air conditioner blows warm while sitting at rest. It returns to normal at crusing speeds. All of the following will result in this condition EXCEPT:
A faulty fan clutch
A weak electric cooling fan motor
A weak blower motor
Debris on the condenser fins
An engine is a emitting blue-gray exhaust from its tailpipe only when it's first started. The exhaust smoke goes away after the engine has run for a few minutes. Which of the following is most likely causing the blue-gray exhaust?
A blown head gasket
A leaking intake manifold
A leaking fuel injector
Leaking valve seals
The battery is overheating, and the headlights shine brighter with the engine is reved to 2500 RPM. Which of the following will result in this condition?
A high capacity battery
A faulty voltage regulator
A loose accessory belt
Halogen headlight bulbs
Which of the following is LEAST likely to cause a vehicle with a power rack and pinion steering system to burn while turning corners?
Bad strut mount bearings
Worn tie rod ends
A faulty rack and pinion gear
The lower ball joint
While bleeding air from a hydraulic power steering system, the technician should perform each of the following steps, EXCEPT:
Raise both front tires in the air
Turn the steering wheel from stop to stop to bleed air from the system
Hold the wheel for at least 10 seconds at each steering stop
Flush the system with the manufacturer's recommended power steering fluid
While performing an initial inspection, the technician notices a red-colored fluid leaking between the transmission and the engine. Which of the following is correct?
This fluid is the result of a leaking rear main seal
This fluid is the result of a leaking transmission pump seal
This fluid is the result of a leaking camshaft seal
This fluid is the result of a leaking crankshaft seal
The electrical symbol shown above is a:
Splice
Variable resistor
Fuse
Diode
A vehicle's engine is slow cranking. The 12-volt battery passes all tests and is in good condition. Which of the following should the technician test next?
The starter motor
The starter circuit
The battery state of charge
The charging system
View the illustration above and choose the correct answer below.
The item in the illustration protects suspension components from metal to metal contact
The Items in the illustration fit over strut inserts
Both A and B
Neither A or B
A technician is unable to balance a tire on a vehicle that vibrates at speeds above 40mph. Each time the tire is spun, a weight must be added to a different location on the rim. Which of the following is MOST likely causing this condition.
The Tire's belt is seperated.
There is liquid inside the tire.
The TPMS sensor is shifting.
The tire's tread is cupped.
There is a clunking and popping sound coming from the front of the vehicle that only occurs when turning. Which of the following is causing this condition?
Loose rod ends.
A faulty power steering pump.
Weak coil springs.
Worn brake pads.
A FWD vehicle drifts to the left at all speeds. Technician A says a misaligned engine cradle results in this condition. Technician B says loose motor mounts result in this drift. Whos is correct?
Techninican A
Techninican B
Both A and B
Neither A or B
There is a white-colored exhaust emitting from the tailpipe of a vehicle. Which of these could be the cause?
It has worn piston rings.
It has a leaking head gasket
it has worn valve seals
it has a leaking fuel injector
An automatic transmission's fluid is pink and milky. Techninican A says this is the result of engine overheating. Techninican B says the transmission may be overfilled, and the fluid has become aerated. Who is correct?
Techninican A
Techninican B
Both A and B
Neither A or B
Techninican A says the fuel filters have an arrow that always points toward the fuel tank. Techninican B says a clogged fuel filter will reduce fuel pressure at the fuel rail. Who is correct?
Techninican A
Techninican B
Both A and B
Neither A or B
Which of the following is true about the tire in the illustration?
It is underinflated
It is overinflated
there is too much camber
the coil spring on that wheel is weak
A vehicle with power assist brakes has a hard brake pedal with little stopping power. Which of these is MOST liekly causing this condition?
The brake booster
The master cyclinder
Air in the system
Contaminated brake fluid
Maintenance-free batteries have a built-in hydrometer that indicates the battery's state of charge. Techninican A says to add distilled water to the battery if the charge indicator turns dark green or black. Techninican B says a fully charged battery has a light green charge indicator. Who is correct?
Techninican A
Techninican B
Both A and B
Neither A or B
Techninican A says to check the circuits fuse if the actuator is not receiving power. Techninican B says if a 15 amp fuse continues to blow to replace it with a 20 amp fuse for added protection. Who is correct?
Techninican A
Techninican B
Both A and B
Neither A or B
A front-wheel-drive vehicle makes a clicking noise that only occurs while cornering. The Techninican suspects a faulty front axle. Which of these is the cause?
The inner CV joint
The Outter CV joint
The Vibration damper
The half shaft is bent
The tread of a tire is worn in the center and not on the outer shoulders. Techninican A says this is caused by an improper wheel alignment angle. Techninican B says this is caused by overinflating the tire. Who is correct?
Techninican A
Techninican B
Both A and B
Neither A or B
All of the following are true about using a multimeter to test a circuit's continuity EXCEPT:
Set the multimeter to the Ohms setting
Turn the ignition on and power the circuit before testing
A reading of OL indicates an open circuit
A reading of 0.3 Ohms indicates continuity
A Techninican is performing an A/C inspection. The fan is on high, but there is little airflow through the vents. Techninican A says a clogged cabin air filter could cause this restricted flow. Techninican B says there could be an open in the blower motor's power circuit. Whos is correct?
Techninican A
Techninican B
Both A and B
Neither A or B
Two techninicans are discussing the evaporator's function in an automotive air conditioning system. All of these are true about the evaporatir EXCEPT:
It removes humidity from the air
The refridgerant flows from the bottom to the top
Regrigerant enters the evaporator as a liquid
The refreigerant changes from a vapor to a liquid as it receives heat from the cabin air
Techninican A says a stuck open PCV valve results in a lean air-fuel ratio. Techninican B says the PCV system removes blowby gases from the crankcase. Who is correct?
Techninican A
Techninican B
Both A and B
Neither A or B
A Techninican removes and replaces a worn lower radiator hose on a four-cylinder engine. The engine overheats after replacing the hose and adding coolant. Which of these is MOST likely cause of this condition?
A faulty ECT sensor
A stuck open thermostat
and air pocket in the system
electrolysis
The serpentine accessory drive belt of an engine squeaks but appears to be in good condition. Techninican A says a faulty idler bearing could cause this. Techninican B says to check the belt with a belt gauge. Who is correct?
Techninican A
Techninican B
Both A and B
Neither A or B
Which alignment angle is associated with an offset steering wheel?
caster
camber
toe
SAI
Name one symptom of a stuck open thermostat
heat not working in passenger compartment
vehicle overheating at idle
vehicle overheating at highway speeds
vehicle reaching operating temperature
Which alignment angle is typically NOT associated with tire wear?
Caster
Camber
Toe
Thrust Angle
