ASE A-8 Engine Performance Certification Practice Answers

11.

Answer A is wrong. The PCM will retard the timing when it receives a signal from the knock sensor.

Answer B is correct. The sensor creates and sends an A/C voltage signal to the PCM.

Answer C is wrong. Technician B is correct.

Answer D is wrong. Technician B is correct.

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12.

Answer A is wrong. The wastegate is a valve that releases excess pressure back to the exhaust stream.

Answer B is wrong. Some PCMs use engine speed.

Answer C is correct. Both technicians are correct.

Answer D is wrong. Both technicians are correct.

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13.

Answer A is wrong. This actuator would not likely cause this condition.

Answer B is wrong. This sensor would not likely cause this condition.

Answer C is wrong. This valve would not likely cause this condition.

Answer D is correct. A faulty TP sensor would cause this condition.

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14.

Answer A is correct. A five gas analyzer checks HC, CO, CO2, O2, and NOx.

Answer B is wrong. A four gas analyzer checks only HC, CO, CO2, AND O2. NOx is considered the fifth gas.

Answer C is wrong. Technician A is correct.

Answer D is wrong. Technician A is correct.

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15.

Answer A is wrong. Burning coolant emits white smoke from the tailpipe.

Answer B is correct. Burning oil emits blue gray smoke from the tailpipe.

Answer C is wrong. Technician B is correct.

Answer D is wrong. Technician B is correct.

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