Take the A6 practice quizzes to see if you are prepared to take the ASE A6.

#1 – General Electrical/Electronic
Your goal: 70%
Average score: 65%

This quiz covers the tools and procedures used to test the electrical system, common problems, electrical components, circuit protection devices, data communications bus and electrical schematics.  Also included are the different types of voltage drop tests and the recommended tools and procedures to test for circuit problems and battery drain problems.

#2 – Battery System Diagnosis
Your goal: 70%
Average score: 70%

This quiz covers battery state-of-charge and capacity testing, battery inspection and service, battery charging, battery cable service and jump starting.  It also covers the tools and procedures used to test and charge vehicle batteries and some of the problems that occur.

#3 – Starting System Repair
Your goal: 70%
Average score: 74.1%

This quiz covers the components of the system, different testing procedures, starter relays, solenoids and safety switches, starter motor removal and replacement and starting system diagnosis.  It also covers symptoms, probable causes and cures for common problems.

#4 – Charging System Diagnosis
Your goal: 70%
Average score: 71.1%

Covers the four basic electrical failures that the charging system is subject to.  Also covers basic diagnosis, system inspection, system testing, oscilloscope testing, voltage regulator service and generator service.

#5 – Lighting System Diagnosis
Your goal: 70%
Average score: 80.8%

Standard test meters are required for diagnosing the four basic electrical failures of the lighting system.  This quiz covers the diagnosis of this system, headlamp switch, relay and circuit service, daytime running lamps, retractable or concealed headlamps, bulb and socket design replacement, parking, tail, side, dash and courtesy lamp service and stop lamps, turn signals, hazard lamps, and backup lights.

#6 – Gauges and Warning Devices
Your goal: 70%
Average score: 68.9%

On late model vehicles, gauges indicating various vehicle conditions are operated by an on-board computer and are usually linked to the engine management system.  This quiz covers analog gauge problems and diagnosis, analog gauge circuit voltage, analog gauge and sending unit service, warning lamps, electronic instrument clusters, driver information centers and audible warning devices.

#7 – Horn and Wiper Diagnosis
Your goal: 70%
Average score: 63.3%

Diagnosing horn, windshield wiper and washer circuits require the use of standard electrical equipment and test procedures.  This quiz covers symptoms, common failures and service of horn systems, windshield wiper systems and windshield washer symptoms.

#8 – Accessory Diagnosis and Repair
Your goal: 70%
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To make today’s vehicles comfortable and convenient they are equipped with numerous electronic accessories.  This quiz covers testing and service of the most popular electrical accessories including: power windows, power seats, rear window defroster, electric door and trunk lock, keyless entry, power sunroof and convertible tops, power sliding door and liftgates, heated rear view mirrors and windshields, audio systems, cigarette lighters, clocks, cruise control, anti-theft systems, motorized seatbelts and airbag systems.