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ASE A8 Engine Performance Certification Practice Test

1.

  An EGR valves vacuum solenoid has 18 Hg as its vacuum source. The resistance checks out OK. Vacuum pressure is manually applied to the diaphragm with a pump and a slight stumble is noticed with little drop in RPM. The most-likely cause of this is:

A A faulty vacuum solenoid.

B Poor vacuum source.

C A restriction in the EGR passage.

D The EGR position sensor.

6.   

Cylinder power balance test.

After performing a cylinder compression test the results shown in the image stay the same after oil has been injected into the cylinders. Which of these is most-likely the cause?

A Worn piston rings.

B Low Manifold vacuum

C Burned exhaust valves.

D Retarded camshaft timing.

2.   A cylinder power balance test is being performed on a vehicle with sequential fuel infection. Two adjacent cylinders are under performing. Technician A says this could be due to a restriction in the fuel injectors. Technician B says this could be due to leaking secondary insulation. Who is correct?

A Technician A

B Technician B

C Both Technician A and B

D Neither Technician A or B

7.   A vacuum gauge is connected to the intake manifold of an engine. The needle fluctuates between (15 and 20 in Hg) at idle. This reading indicates:

A A normal condition.

B Late ignition or valve timing.

C A burned exhaust valve.

D A restricted exhaust.

3.   A COP ignition system has no spark coming from any of the coils. Which of these is most likely the cause?

A A faulty PCM driver.

B Excess resistance in the primary circuit.

C Excess resistance in the secondary circuit.

D No power to PCM BAT+.

8.   Technician A says a stuck closed EGR (exhaust gas recirculating) valve will cause an engine to stumble or stall. Technician B says a stuck open EGR valve will cause detonation. Who is correct?

A Technician A

B Technician B

C Both Technician A and B

D Neither Technician A or B

4.   Technician A says the MAF sensor is located on the intake manifold and informs the ECM of intake manifold pressure. Technician B says the MAF sensor senses air volume in the air tube. It's signal indicates engine load to the ECM. Who is correct?

A Technician A

B Technician B

C Both Technician A and B

D Neither Technician A or B

9.   A vehicle is emitting black smoke from its tailpipe at idle. The most likely cause of this condition is:

A A leaking fuel injector.

B Worn piston rings.

C A blown head gasket.

D Leaking valve seals.

5.   Technician A says a throttle position sensor is considered a potentiometer. Technician B says this sensor can be tested with an ohmmeter. Who is correct?

A Technician A

B Technician B

C Both Technician A and B

D Neither Technician A or B

10.   A vehicle has a lack of power while accelerating. A vacuum gauge reads 10Hg at 2500 RPM. The most-likey cause of this reading is:

A Burned exhaust valve.

B Late valve timing.

C A faulty head gasket.

D A clogged catalytic converter.

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