Take the quizzes to find out if you are ready to ace the L1.

You are expected to be certified in A8 engine performance and have skill diagnosing problems or failures in the following areas:

#1 – Powertrain Controls
Your goal to pass: 70%
Average Score: 65.3%

Diagnosing a power train drivability or emission problem requires the knowledge of several vehicle systems including: engine mechanical, ignition, fuel injection, emission controls and transmission. This quiz covers the diagnostic path and thought process and explains the steps that must be taken, a review of the electrical system, common problems, testing procedures and exhaust gas analyzers.

#2 - Computerized Powertrain
Your goal to pass: 70%
Average Score: 59.2%

This quiz covers the operation and diagnosis of computerized powertrain control systems and introduces you to the Composite Vehicle Type 3. This quiz covers SFI operation and component functions, OBDII system operation, OBDII system diagnostics, common symptoms and test procedures of the various systems and immobilizer anti-theft system diagnosis.

#3 – Ignition System Diagnosis
Your goal to pass: 70%
Average Score: 60.4%

This quiz covers the different types of ignition systems and explains how to test, repair and replace the different components of the ignition system. IT covers common symptoms and probable causes, recommended testing procedures and equipment, secondary circuit diagnosis and repair and spark plug and ignition cable service.

#4 – Fuel System Diagnosis
Your goal to pass: 70%
Average Score: 61.4%

Covers common symptoms, tests and repair of the different subsystems of the fuel system and air induction system. It covers fuel quality, fuel pump and pressure controls, fuel injection control systems, fuel injector service, throttle body fuel injection, electronic throttle control systems, air induction system and air intake system service.

#5 – Emission Control Failures
Your goal to pass: 70%
Average Score: 69.2%

Engine performance and emissions problems are often a result of emission control system failures and due to regulations, increasing pressure is being placed on technicians to maintain and repair this system. This quiz covers failures and testing of the PCV system, EVAP system, intake air temperature controls, throttle body warmer, idle speed controls, deceleration emission controls, ignition timing control, secondary air injection systems.

#6 – IM Failure Diagnosis
Your goal to pass: 70%
Average Score: 83.3%

This quiz covers the topic of emission control systems and failures with much more detail. It begins with a thorough explanation of inspection and maintenance programs and tail pipe tests. It also covers the chemistry of combustion, operating conditions, air-fuel ratios and common combustion problems, five-gas analysis, diagnosis of emission test failures, functional testing and I/M OBD diagnosis.

Take the practice quizzes today to see if you are ready to ace the ASE C1.

#1 - Communications
Your goal to pass: 70%
Average Score: 87.4%

As an automobile service consultant, your primary job will be to listen to and understand the customer’s complaint of a problem, take the vehicle on a road test, make a judgment about the repairs that are necessary and communicate the problem to the technician. This quiz covers customer relations (on the phone and face-to-face) and internal relations (communicating with others in your shop).

#2 - Product Knowledge
Your goal to pass: 70%
Average Score: 77.8%

This quiz will test your knowledge of the various vehicle systems: engine, drive train, chassis and body, heating and air conditioning, safety restraints, accessories and the electrical system. It will also cover scheduled maintenance, warranty, service contracts, recalls and technical service bulletins (TSBs). This quiz will also evaluate your sales skills and the importance of using information printed or stamped in various places of the vehicle to expedite repairs and recommend vehicle maintenance.

#3 – Sales Skills
Your goal to pass: 70%
Average Score: 81.3%

This quiz takes communication skills to the next level. This quiz will cover prioritizing service needs of a vehicle, addressing all customer needs and concerns, clearly communicating with customers, overcoming objections and customer disputes and the importance of “asking for the job.”

#4 – Shop Operations
Your goal to pass: 70%
Average Score: 71.4%

With your on the job experience, you probably have a great deal of knowledge about shop operations. This quiz deals with some of the things you might not know such as work flow, shop management programs, follow up calls to customers and comeback and repeat repair policies.

Take the quizzes to find out if you are ready to ace the A2.

#1 – General Transmission Diagnosis
Your goal to pass: 70%
Average score: 78.9%

Covers some of the symptoms that indicate a transmission problem such as slippage, shift timing issues, noise, and vibration, harshness and shift quality. Also covering electronic control systems, electronic systems, diagnostic trouble code checks and TCM replacement.

#1 – In Vehicle Transmission Maintenance
Your Goal to pass: 70%
Average score: 74.3%

Routine maintenance and many repair procedures can be done while the transmission is in the vehicle. This quiz covers these procedures, which include: linkage adjustment, case service, driveline service, valve body service, servo and accumulator service, governor service, speedometer drive gear service, transmission mount inspection and service, fluid and filter service, band adjustment and electronic component service.

#1 – Off Vehicle Transmission Repair
Your goal to pass: 70%
Average score: 66.1%

If internal transmission or torque converter damage is revealed through testing, the transmission will need to be removed from the vehicle for service. Covering such things as how to remove the transmission and service of the internal transmission components, torque converter service, transmission disassembly and inspection and final assembly and installation.

Take the quizzes to find out if you are ready to ace the A5.

You are expected to have skills diagnosing problems or failures in the following areas:

Your goal to pass: 70%
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Hydraulic brake system service includes diagnosing and correcting problems that relate to brake fluid condition and level, master cylinder operation, brake warning lamp circuit, brake fluid lines and hoses, and the hydraulic control valves that regulate system pressure. These services, as well as bleeding air from the hydraulic system, are discussed in this chapter.

Your goal to pass: 70%
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Proper diagnosis and repair of these systems begins with a road test. Diagnostics of poor stopping, pulling, dragging, or incorrect pedal travel caused by drum brake hydraulic problems; determine needed repairs are all covered in this section.

Your goal to pass: 70%
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There are three main categories of disc brake service: pad replacement, caliper overhaul, and rotor machining or replacement. Technicians should be able to diagnose poor stopping, pulling, dragging, or incorrect pedal travel caused by disc brake hydraulic problems and determine needed repairs.

Your goal to pass: 70%
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Most late-model vehicles use a vacuum booster to help apply the brakes. Technicians will be expected to be competent in testing pedal free travel with and without engine running to check power booster operation, inspecting the vacuum‑type power booster unit for vacuum leaks and proper operation, inspection of the check valve for proper operation and repair, adjust, or replace parts as necessary. Inspection and testing of the hydro‑boost system and accumulator for leaks and proper operation and the repair or replacement of parts as necessary are also covered in this section.

Your goal to pass: 70%
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When diagnosing brake problems or servicing brakes, it is important to consider all the components that can contribute to brake performance deficiencies. Technicians should be able to diagnose wheel bearing noises, wheel shim and vibration problems in order to perform needed repairs. Checking the parking brake system; inspect cables and parts for wear, rust, and corrosion; clean or replace parts as necessary; lubricate assembly is also covered in this section.

Your goal to pass: 70%
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Troubleshooting antilock brake problems can sometimes be done without referring to service literature, more often, it requires detailed diagnostic charts and or a scan tool to access the onboard diagnostic programs, as well as for performing service procedures such as system bleeding. wiring diagrams found in shop manuals.Technicians are expected to be able to diagnose poor stopping, wheel lock up, false activation, pedal feel and travel, pedal pulsation, and noise concerns associated with the electronic brake control system in order to determine needed repairs.

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.

Complete the A8 practice quizzes to see if you are ready to take on the test.

General Engine Diagnosis
#1 - Your goal: 70%
Average score: 67.9%

Covering the steps required to diagnose engine performance issues beginning with the customer interview and proceeding with a preliminary inspection, obtaining vehicle service information, comprehensive engine testing, diagnosis and repair.  Also covers diagnosing engine performance problems, symptoms, common failures, testing procedures and diagnosis and repair of the internal engine, ignition system, fuel system, electrical system, emission control system, and cooling system.

Ignition System Diagnosis
#2 – Your goal: 70%
Average score: 64.6%

This quiz covers the different types of ignition systems, different testing procedures and repair of the various components of the ignition system.  It covers the secondary circuit, spark plug and ignition cable service, position sensors, magnetic pickup sensor and common problems associated with the ignition system.

Fuel, Air, & Exhaust
#3 – Your goal: 70%
Average score: 70.2%

This quiz covers the components, common symptoms, testing and repair of the fuel, air induction and exhaust systems.  It covers fuel system service (fuel line and fuel filter replacement, fuel pump and fuel injection control systems), oxygen sensor service, fuel injector service, air intake system service, exhaust system service, turbocharger systems and supercharger service.

Emission Control Systems
#4 - Your goal: 70%
Average score: 76.2%

Each vehicle is equipped with different emission control systems with different subsystems.  This quiz covers the inspection, testing procedures and service of some of these subsystems including: positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) systems, exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems, exhaust gas treatment, catalytic converter systems, inlet air temperature control, intake manifold temperature control, fuel vapor control.  It also covers evaporative emission controls and EVAP system leak detection.

Computer Engine Controls
#5 – Your goal: 70%
Average score: 73.2%

All OBDII vehicles are equipped with an electrical control system and malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) that monitors various systems of the vehicle and records a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) in the event of a communicated failure.  This quiz covers DTC’s, OBDII system operation, system monitors, operating modes, tests, diagnosis of emissions and drivability problems, sensors, output actuators, diagnostic tools and PCM/ECM replacement.