ASE G1 Test Prep (General Automobile Maintenance)

True

Toe can cause tire wear if not within manufacturer's specifications

(True or False)

True

Camber can cause tire wear if not within manufacturer's specifications

(True or False)

False

Caster can cause tire wear if not within manufacturer's specifications

(True or False)

Technician A only

Technician A says that a PAX run-flat tire uses a special wheel.

Technician B says that a standard tire can be used to replace a PAX run-flat tire.

Which technician is correct ?

Rear spacing

Wheel back spacing is also called ?

Load rating

A tire is labeled 215/60R15 92T ; the 92 indicates what ?

The shape of the flange area

What do the letter "J J" mean in a wheel designation size labeled 14 x 7JJ

Speed rating

A tire is labeled 215/60R15 92T ; the T indicates what ?

10 mm

When purchasing replacement tires, do not change tire width from the stock size by more than ?

Fixed disc brake caliper

Which type of disc brake caliper may leak brake fluid more often ?

A Boiling Point Tester

Brake fluid boiling point can be measured using ?

Electromagnetic induction

What principle is used to create high voltage from low voltage?

The ratio of height to width

The Aspect Ratio of a tire means what ?

Ignition Module

The pickup coil or trigger is usually electrically connected to the ?

Sintering

Semi-metallic brake pads are made by a process called ?

Soot is being burned

Which of these takes place during regeneration in a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)?

Coefficient of Friction Rating

The brake pad edge code letters "FF" mean what ?

With the vehicle parked on level ground

Engine oil level should be checked ....

Low-Drag caliper

A quick-take-up master cylinder is required when what type of caliper design is used on a vehicle ?

Glow plug or injector

What part should be removed to test cylinder compression on a diesel engine?

Technician B only

Technician A says that maintenance-free batteries use a large amount of water.

Technician B says that maintenance-free batteries use materials that reduce the amount of water used by the battery.

Which technician is correct?

The Square-Cut O-ring

What part causes the disc brake caliper piston to retract when the brakes are released ?

Embittered

Adding a chemical to make ethylene glycol bitter to the taste is called ?

ANSI (American National Standards Institute)

All safety glasses should meet standards set by ?

Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)

A potentiometer, a three-wire variable resistor, is used in which type of sensor?

Technician B only

Technician A says that galvanic activity is the result of a poor ground connection.

Technician B says that electrolysis can occur with a poor ground connection.

Which technician is correct?

At the outlet of the fuel rail

Where is the fuel-pressure regulator located on a vacuum-biased port fuel-injection system?

Tendency of oil to resist flowing

Oil viscosity indicates what ?

Technician A only

Technician A says that with self-adjusting clutch systems, the release bearing constantly rotates.

Technician B says the ball bearing portion of the release bearing should be lubricated with high temperature grease during routine maintenance.

Which technician is correct?

30 mph

Hydroplaning can occur at speeds as low as ?

Vibration

Battery hold-down clamps or brackets help reduce ____________ , which can greatly reduce the capacity and life of any battery.

Gear reduction

A starter can be constructed in a smaller size due to the use of ________________ and permanent magnets.

Both Technicians A and B

Two technician are discussing the need for history of the vehicle. Technician A says that an accident could cause faults due to hidden damage.

Technician B says that some faults could be related to a previous repair.

Which technician is correct?

Both Technicians A and B

Technician A says the gear reduction occurs when the drive gear turns faster than the driven gear.

Technician B says that overdrive occurs when the driven gear turns faster than the drive gear.

Which technician is correct?

Neither Technician A nor B

Technician A says that the cooling system should be tested for leaks using a pressure-operated pressure pump.

Technician B says that the freezing and boiling point of the coolant can be tested using a thermometer.

Which technician is correct?

Technician B only

Technician A says that a wye-wound stator produces more maximum output than the same alternator equipped with a delta-wound stator.

Technician B says than an alternator equipped with a delta-wound stator produces more maximum output than a wye-wound stator. Which technician is correct?

Technician B only

Technician A says that adjustable wrenches should be used when torquing fasteners.

Technician B says that adjustable wrenches can round the edges of fasteners.

Which technician is correct?

clear/amber

Polyglycol brake fluid is what color ?

Neither Technician A nor B

Technician A says that the ASE tests are based mainly on General Motors Products.

Technician B says that the ASE exam has an essay portion that is graded by a panel of experts.

Which technician is correct?

0 RPM

Series wound electric motors produce maximum power at ?

False

The Environmental Protection Agency does not include corrosive materials in its hazardous waste list published in the Code of Federal Regulation.

(True or False)

10

There are ________ millimeters in one centimeter.

Five (5) years

ASE certification are valid for how long ?

Red

What is the color of the warning light that indicates hydraulic system failure?

6

An alternator stator with three windings usually has how many diodes?

Locking Pliers

The proper term for Vise Grips is ?

Interlocks

When one synchronizer is shifted into gear, the movement of the other shifter forks is blocked by the ?

Short to ground

If an insulated wire rubbed through a part of the insulation and the wire conductor touched the steel body of a vehicle, this type of failure would be called ?

Both Technicians A and B

Technician A says that two U-joints are used on a driveshaft to prevent vibration.

Technician B says that the more equal the U-joint angles, the less chance of driveshaft vibration.

Which technician is correct ?

A3/B3

Which rating is the ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers Association) rating specified for use by many European vehicle manufacturers ?

Both Technicians A and B

Two technicians are discussing torsion bars.

Technician A says that many torsion bars are adjustable to allow for ride height adjustment.

Technician B says that torsion bars are usually marked left and right and should not be switched side to side.

Which technician is correct ?

Voltage

Electromotive force is another term for ?

Carbon Monoxide (CO)

Exhaust hoses should be used because one of the exhaust gasses can be deadly in high concentrations. This gas is ?

Push Rod

Which component is NOT needed in a typical overhead cam engine?

Both Technicians A and B

Technician A says that leather shoes offer more protection than canvas shoes.

Technician B says that steel toed boots are essential to protecting your feet from injury.

Which technician is correct ?

Four (4)

Semiconductors have how many electrons in their valance rings ?

Brake pedal

On a vehicle equipped with a stop/start system, the engine stops when the vehicle is stopped at a traffic light and then restarts when the driver releases the ?

Emissions

Vehicles with a bin number of 3 create more of what, than vehicles with a bin number of 1 ?

Electrical System

Which component is not part of the chassis system ?

Technician B only

Technician A says that automotive air-conditioning refrigerants can be vented into the air if a recovery machine is not available. Technician B says that used automotive air-conditioning oils are considered hazardous.

Which technician is correct ?

Vent port (forward hole)

If the brake pedal linkage is not adjusted correctly, brake fluid may not be able to expand back into the reservoir through the _____________ of the master cylinder when the brakes get hot.

The vehicle service records

A vehicle is brought in to have an unusual problem repaired. A valuable source of information that may help the technician repair the problem is ?

Technician A only

Technician A says to always push heavy objects.

Technician B says to always pull heavy objects.

Which technician is correct ?

Technician A only

Technician A says that fuel tank accident and rollover protection devices include check valves and inertia switches.

Technician B says that most fuel lines are made of ABS plastic.

Which technician is correct ?

4WD

Which vehicles use a transfer case ?

Counter person

Who is responsible for finding the correct part needed by the service technician ?

12 hours

An oil filter should be hot drained for how long before disposing of the filter ?

Technician A only

Technician A says that vehicles with less unsprung weight have better handling.

Technician B says that the wheel and tire assembly are considered sprung weight.

Which technician is correct ?

Engine block

When jump-starting a vehicle, which of these connections is the last connection to be made ?

Curb weight

What term describes the weight of the vehicle with all fluids filled but no passengers or cargo ?

Service Writer

A service advisor is also called a ?

Customer's mother's maiden name

What is not included on a work order ?

All of the above

New vehicle preparation is usually an entry-level vehicle service position and usually involves what duties ?

1. Installing dealer-installed options

2. Correcting tire pressures

3. Removal of all protective coverings and plastics

4. All of the above

Water Pump Replacement

All of the following are usual duties of a lube technician EXCEPT

Technician A only

Two technicians are discussing the duties of a shop foreman and a service manager.

Technician A says that the shop foreman diagnoses vehicle problems.

Technician B says that the service manager usually repairs vehicles.

Which technician is right ?

Service Advisor / Service Writer

Who is the person that greets the customer completes the work order ?

Have the Customer sign the work order

What is NOT a duty of a general service technician ?

Service Foreman

Which person would be concerned with the maintenance of shop equipment ?

A customer service representative

Which description best fits the role of the service advisor ?

Service Manager

Which person would be concerned with assigning work hours and pay ?

One (1)

A resume should be how many pages long ?

Age

What personal information should NOT be included on the resume?

Lowers insurance costs

Why is having a good driving record, good for the shop ?

Jeans

What should you not wear to a job interview ?

Enthusiasm

During an interview, try to show what ?

$20,000

Ten dollars per hour is about how much income per year ?

FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act)

One of the deductions from a paycheck is for Social Security. This item is usually shown on the pay stub as ?

Technician B only

Technician A says that the net pay amount is usually higher than the gross pay amount.

Technician B says that the gross pay amount is usually higher than the net pay.

Which Technician is right ?

$400

A beginning service technician earns $400 per week. How much should the technician spend on a vehicle payment ?

Job shadowing

Which activity does not allow a person to perform any work while at the shop ?

1885

The first self-propelled vehicle that used an OTTO cycle four stroke gasoline engine was produced when ?

Steel

Early vehicles were constructed mostly of what material ?

Used valves beside the chamber

Early engines were called Flat Head design because they did what?

Thermostat

What component regulates the temperature of the coolant in an engine ?

Check Engine

A malfunction indicator light (MIL) on the dash may be labelled what else ?

Scan Tool

To retrieve stored DTC's (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) , a service technician needs to use what ?

Eight (8)

Automotive service systems are generally separated into how many content areas ?

Class A

Fire-extinguishers designed for use on general combustibles, such as cloth, paper and wood are what classification ?

Class B

Fire-extinguishers designed for use on flammable liquids and greases, including gasoline, oil, thinners and solvents are what classification ?

Class C

Fire-extinguishers designed for use on electrical fires are what classification ?