ASE A8 Engine Performance Practice Test

41.Technician A says a turbocharger boost pressure sensor provides the intake manifold's boost pressure to the ECM. Technician B says a faulty boost pressure sensor will affect vehicle acceleration. Who is correct?

  • A. Technician A
  • B. Technician B
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Neither A or B

41.

Answer A is wrong. The boost pressure sensor provides the intake manifold's boost pressure to the ECM.

Answer B is wrong. The engine management system uses this signal to adjust the air-fuel mixture; a faulty BPS results in poor acceleration and low fuel mileage.

Answer C is correct. Both technicians are correct.

Answer D is wrong. Both technicians are correct.

Diagram of automotive PCM engine control system.

42. The vehicle in the diagram above contains:

  • A. A (COP) coil on plug ignition system.
  • B. A wastespark ignition system.
  • C. A sequential port electronic fuel injection system.
  • D. A (TBI) throttle body fuel injection system.

42.

Answer A is wrong. Answer B is correct.

Answer B is correct. This is a diagram of a wastespark ignition system.

Answer C is wrong. This is a multiport fuel injection system. The PCM actuates two injectors at once

Answer D is wrong. Answer B is correct.

43. An engine with a viscous fan clutch overheats while the engine idles. Technician A says fluid could be leaking from the clutch assembly. Technician B says the system's relay may be sticking open. Who is correct?

  • A. Technician A
  • B. Technician B
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Neither A or B

43.

Answer A is correct. This type of fan operates with a silicon-type fluid. Fluid leaking from the assembly limits the operation of the viscous fan clutch.

Answer B is wrong. The ECM uses a relay to control the motor in an electric radiator fan circuit.

Answer C is wrong. Technician A is correct.

Answer D is wrong. Technician A is correct.

44. A fuel pressure test performed at the fuel rail of an SFI sequential fuel injection engine indicates lower than specified fuel pressure. All of the following cause low fuel pressure EXCEPT:

  • A. A poor ground in the pump circuit.
  • B. A kink in the fuel return line.
  • C. A restricted fuel filter.
  • D. A faulty fuel pump.

44.

Answer A is wrong. A poor ground or power condition would result in low fuel pressure.

Answer B is correct. This is an EXCEPT-type question. A restricted fuel return line would increase fuel pressure at the rail.

Answer C is wrong. A restricted or clogged fuel filter would result in low fuel pressure at the rail.

Answer D is wrong. A defective fuel pump would result in low fuel pressure at the rail. It is the most common cause of low fuel pressure.

45. A vehicle has OBDII code P0302. Technician A says this could be caused by a faulty fuel injector. Technician B says this OBD II code indicates a cylinder 2 misfire. Who is correct?

  • A. Technician A
  • B. Technician B
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Neither A or B

45.

Answer A is wrong. This could be caused by a clogged fuel injector or an open or shorted ignition or injector coil.

Answer B is wrong. Code P0302 indicates a cylinder 2 misfire, Code P0303 indicates a cylinder 3 misfire.

Answer C is correct. Both technicians are correct.

Answer D is wrong. Both technicians are correct.