ASE A1 Engine Repair Practice Test
6. Technician A says to use a machinist rule to measure valve tip installed height. Technician B says to use an outside micrometer to measure valve spring squareness. Who is correct?
- A. Technician A
- B. Technician B
- C. Both A and B
- D. Neither A or B
7. Technician A says oil viscosity changes with engine temperature. Technician B says a faulty oil cooler could result in a coolant leak. Who is correct?
- A. Technician A
- B. Technician B
- C. Both A and B
- D. Neither A or B
8. A vehicle with an eight-cylinder engine and a manual transmission has a knocking sound at the back of the engine whenever the engine is running. Which of these could be the cause?
- A. A worn timing belt.
- B. A loose harmonic balancer.
- C. Loose flywheel bolts.
- D. A faulty power steering pump.
9. The oil pressure switch on an engine may be faulty. All of the following are true about oil pressure switches EXCEPT:
- A. Test this switch with a digital multimeter.
- B. The warning lamp turns off as oil pressure rises.
- C. This sensor is a variable resistor.
- D. Set the meter to Ohms to check for continuity.
10. During a cylinder leakage test, a hissing sound is heard coming from the throttle body. This sound indicates:
- A. The engine has a bad exhaust valve.
- B. The engine has worn piston rings.
- C. The engine has a bad intake valve.
- D.The engine has a leaking head gasket.