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An ASE Study Guide for the Automotive Technician
A1-Engine Repair
Practice Test
22.  Which tool is least-likely to be
used when measuring an engines
main bearing bore:

    A. Inside micrometer

    B. Feeler gauge

    C. Telescoping gauge

    D. Dial bore gauge
23.  A compression test is being
performed on a vehicle. The #1
cylinder is 30lbs. lower than the rest.
The pressure increases after
injecting oil into the cylinder.
Technician A says that excessive
carbon buildup is the cause of this
condition. Technician B says this test
indicates one of the cylinders valves
may be defective. Who is correct?

    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both Technician A and B

    D. Neither Technician A or B
24.  Technician A says that
connecting rods and the rod caps
are matched and can not be mixed.
Technician B says it may be
necessary to mark these parts for
reassembly. Who is correct?

    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both Technician A and B

    D. Neither Technician A or B
25.  During a cylinder leakage test air
bubbles appear coming from the
radiator neck. Technician A says this
may be caused by a leaking intake
valve. Technician B says the engine
may have a crack in the engine
block. Who is correct?

    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both Technician A and B

    D. Neither Technician A or B
26. An engine suffers from
detonation. Technician A this may be
caused from a defective EGR valve.
Technician B says advanced ignition
timing can cause this condition.
Who is correct?

    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both Technician A and B

    D. Neither Technician A or B
29. An engines crankshaft seal is
leaking fluid. Technician A says this
may be caused by a defective
serpentine belt tensioner. Technician
B says this may be caused by a
restricted PCV hose. Who is correct?

    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both Technician A and B

    D. Neither Technician A or B
27. A technician is checking for
piston ring groove clearance. The
proper technique includes.

    A. The old ring and a feeler
    gauge

    B. The new ring and a feeler
    gauge

    C. Only a feeler gauge

    D. No feeler gauge is required
28. Two technicians are discussing a
viscous fan. Technician A says this
type of fan should be checked for
leakage. Technician B says a
defective relay may cause this type of
fan to be inoperative.
Who is correct?

    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both Technician A and B

    D. Neither Technician A or B
30. A strong sulfur smell is coming
from the tailpipe of a vehicle. The
most-likely cause of this condition is:

    A. A lean fuel condition

    B. Leaking head gasket

    C. Worn piston rings

    D. A rich fuel condition
21.  Two technicians are discussing
engine sealants and form in place
gaskets. Technician A says sealants
such as RTV are aerobic. Technician
B says some sensors may be
damaged if an unapproved sealant is
used. Who is correct?

    A. Technician A

    B. Technician B

    C. Both Technician A and B

    D. Neither Technician A or B
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