| ASE A8 Engine Performance Certification Practice Test
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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. 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. |


