WorksheetsASE Lesson 2 – MCQ Test (Questions 1–14)
Total questions: 24
Worksheet time: 36mins
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: A vehicle makes a knocking noise when moving slowly across bumpy roads.
Broken engine mount → Worn sway bar bushings → Loose exhaust → Low engine oil level
Loose exhaust → Low engine oil level → Broken engine mount → Worn sway bar bushings
Worn sway bar bushings → Loose exhaust → Broken engine mount → Low engine oil level
Low engine oil level → Broken engine mount → Worn sway bar bushings → Loose exhaust
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: After a wheel alignment, the steering wheel sits slightly off-center while driving straight.
Steering wheel installed incorrectly → Weak power steering pump → Worn steering wheel → Improper toe centering
Worn steering wheel → Improper toe centering → Steering wheel installed incorrectly → Weak power steering pump
Improper toe centering → Steering wheel installed incorrectly → Weak power steering pump → Worn steering wheel
Weak power steering pump → Worn steering wheel → Improper toe centering → Steering wheel installed incorrectly
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: The battery warning light stays on during operation, but battery tests are normal.
Blown accessory fuse → Loose drive belt → Low tire pressure → Failed alternator
Loose drive belt → Failed alternator → Blown accessory fuse → Low tire pressure
Failed alternator → Loose Drive Belt→ Blown Fuse → Low tire pressure
Low tire pressure → Failed alternator → Loose drive belt → Blown accessory fuse
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: Vehicle gradually drifts to one side while traveling on a level road.
Seized brake caliper → Flat tire → Low coolant → Unequal tire pressure
Low coolant → Unequal tire pressure → Flat tire → Seized brake caliper
Unequal tire pressure → Seized brake caliper → Flat tire → Low coolant
Flat tire → Low coolant → Unequal tire pressure → Seized brake caliper
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: During a routine inspection, all the following checks are standard except for one.
Cylinder compression test → Air filter condition → Fluid levels → Leak inspection
Fluid levels → Leak inspection → Air filter condition → Cylinder compression test
Air filter condition → Cylinder compression test → Leak inspection → Fluid levels
Leak inspection → Fluid levels → Cylinder compression test → Air filter condition
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: Engine operates at higher-than-normal temperature during extended highway driving.
Low coolant level → Restricted Radiator → Stuck Thermostat→ Dirty air filter
Restricted radiator → Dirty air filter → Low coolant level → Stuck thermostat
Stuck thermostat → Low coolant level → Dirty air filter → Restricted radiator
Dirty air filter → Restricted radiator → Stuck thermostat → Low coolant level
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: The Brake pedal slowly sinks while the vehicle is stationary at a traffic light.
Internal master cylinder leak → Worn brake linings → ABS sensor failure → Low tire pressure
Worn brake linings → Low tire pressure → Internal master cylinder leak → ABS sensor failure
ABS sensor failure → Internal master cylinder leak → Worn brake linings → Low tire pressure
Low tire pressure → ABS sensor failure → Worn brake linings → Internal master cylinder leak
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: Strong fuel odor is detected near the rear of the vehicle.
Fuel line leak → Hole in the gas tank → Missing gas cap → Low coolant
Hole in the gas tank → Missing gas cap → Fuel line leak → Low coolant
Missing gas cap → Hole in the Gas tank → Fuel Line Leak→ Low coolant
Low coolant → Fuel line leak → Missing gas cap → Hole in the gas tank
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: A vehicle’s battery discharges overnight.
Old battery → Worn serpentine belt → Parasitic draw → Faulty alternator
Parasitic draw → Old Battery→ Faulty Alternator → Worn serpentine belt
Worn serpentine belt → Parasitic draw → Faulty alternator → Old battery
Faulty alternator → Old battery → Worn serpentine belt → Parasitic draw
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: A vehicle vibrates only at highway speeds.
Bent wheel → Tire imbalance → Warped brake rotor → Fuel restriction
Tire imbalance → Bent wheel → Fuel restriction → Warped brake rotor
Warped brake rotor → Fuel restriction → Tire imbalance → Bent wheel
Fuel restriction → Warped brake rotor → Bent wheel → Tire imbalance
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: Cabin heat output is poor during cold weather.
Restricted heater core → Faulty thermostat → Worn brake pad → Low coolant
Low Coolant → Restricted heater core → Faulty Thermostat → Worn brake pad
Low coolant → Worn brake pad → Faulty thermostat → Restricted heater core
Worn brake pad → Low coolant → Restricted heater core → Faulty thermostat
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: Engine will not crank, but dash lights operate normally.
Starter motor failure → Battery terminal corrosion → Burned or damaged wiring → Worn brake pads
Battery terminal corrosion → Burned or damaged wiring → Starter motor failure → Worn brake pads
Worn brake pads → Burned or damaged wiring → Battery terminal corrosion → Starter motor failure
Burned or damaged wiring → Worn brake pads → Starter motor failure → Battery terminal corrosion
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: Vehicle pulls to one side only during deceleration.
Collapsed brake hose → Worn suspension parts → Broken engine mount → Sticking caliper
Worn suspension parts → Collapsed Brake Hose→ Sticking Brake Caliper → Broken Engine Mount
Sticking caliper → Broken engine mount → Worn suspension parts → Collapsed brake hose
Broken engine mount → Sticking caliper → Collapsed brake hose → Worn suspension parts
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: Which condition is least likely to prevent engine starting?
Starter motor failure → Discharged battery → Low engine oil → Warped brake rotor
Discharged battery → Warped brake rotor → Starter motor failure → Low engine oil
Low engine oil → Starter motor failure → Discharged battery → Warped brake rotor
Warped brake rotor → Low engine oil → Starter Motor Failure → Discharged Battery
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: Heater blower operates, but temperature does not change.
A. Thermostat → Clogged cabin air filter → Worn brake pads → Battery failure
B. Clogged cabin air filter → Battery failure → Thermostat → Worn brake pads
C. Battery failure → Worn brake pads → Clogged cabin air filter → Thermostat
D. Worn brake pads → Thermostat → Battery failure → Clogged cabin air filter
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: Brake pedal feels soft and requires extra effort to press.
A. Air in brake lines → Leaking Brake Fluid→ Contaminated Brake fluid→ Low tire pressure
B. Contaminated brake fluid → Air in brake lines → Low tire pressure → Leaking brake fluid
C. Leaking brake fluid → Low tire pressure → Air in brake lines → Contaminated brake fluid
D. Low tire pressure → Leaking brake fluid → Contaminated brake fluid → Air in brake lines
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: Check engine light illuminates intermittently.
A. Loose gas cap → Oxygen sensor fault → Blown fuse → Faulty wiper motor
B. Oxygen sensor fault → Loose gas cap → Faulty wiper motor → Blown fuse
C. Blown fuse → Faulty wiper motor → Loose gas cap → Oxygen sensor fault
D. Faulty wiper motor → Blown fuse → Oxygen sensor fault → Loose gas cap
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: Headlights appear dim at idle.
A. Weak alternator → Corroded battery terminal → Dirty Headlights→ Low tire pressure
B. Corroded battery terminal → Weak alternator → Low tire pressure → Dirty headlights
C. Dirty headlights → Low tire pressure → Weak alternator → Corroded battery terminal
D. Low tire pressure → Dirty headlights → Corroded battery terminal → Weak alternator
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: Steering wanders side to side on a straight road.
A. Loose tie rod end → Damaged steering gear → Ball Joint → Clogged Fuel Injector
B. Damaged steering gear → Loose tie rod end → Clogged fuel injector → New ball joints
C. New ball joints → Clogged fuel injector → Damaged steering gear → Loose tie rod end
D. Clogged fuel injector → New ball joints → Loose tie rod end → Damaged steering gear
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: Transmission shifts roughly under light acceleration.
A. Low transmission fluid → Faulty transmission sensor → Dirty Air Filter → Recent oil Change
B. Faulty transmission sensor → Dirty air filter → Low transmission fluid → Recent oil change
C. Dirty air filter → Recent oil change → Faulty transmission sensor → Low transmission fluid
D. Recent oil change → Low transmission fluid → Dirty air filter → Faulty transmission sensor
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: Excessive engine vibration at idle.
A. Dirty Spark plugs → Faulty Fuel Injector → New engine mount → Low windshield washer fluid
B. Dirty spark plugs → New engine mount → Faulty fuel injector → Low windshield washer fluid
C. New engine mount → Low windshield washer fluid → Dirty spark plugs → Faulty fuel injector
D. Low windshield washer fluid → Faulty fuel injector → Dirty spark plugs → New engine mount
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: Engine misfires under load.
A. Faulty ignition coil → Clogged fuel injector → Bent rim → Full washer fluid
B. Clogged fuel injector → Bent rim → Full washer fluid → Faulty ignition coil
C. Bent rim → Full washer fluid → Faulty ignition coil → Clogged fuel injector
D. Full washer fluid → Faulty ignition coil → Clogged fuel injector → Bent rim
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: Excessive brake dust on wheels.
A. Driving Habits →Worn Brake Pads→ Rusted caliper hardware → Low engine oil
B. Driving habits → Rusted caliper hardware → Worn brake pads → Low engine oil
C. Rusted caliper hardware → Low engine oil → Driving habits → Worn brake pads
D. Low engine oil → Worn brake pads → Driving habits → Rusted caliper hardware
Choose the correct answer that shows the correct order from most likely to least likely.
Symptom: A pre-trip inspection of a commercial vehicle.
A. Tire condition → Mirrors → Glove box lights → Radio presets
B. Mirrors → Tire condition → Radio presets → Glove box lights
C. Glove box lights → Radio presets → Mirrors → Tire condition
D. Radio presets → Glove box lights → Tire condition → Mirrors
