ASE A8 Engine Performance Practice Test

51. A vehicle with an EFI engine frequently stalls while stopping and turning. Sometimes, it takes several tries to restart. Technician A says a loose connection at the crankshaft position sensor would result in this condition. Technician B says an open in the crankshaft position sensor circuit could be the cause. Who is correct?

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

51.

Answer A is correct. A loose connection in an electrical circuit will result in intermittent operation.

Answer B is wrong. The engine will not start if there's an open in the crankshaft position sensor's circuit.

Answer C is wrong. Technician A is correct.

Answer D is wrong. Technician A is correct.

52. A vehicle has a fault code indicating a small evaporative emissions leak has been detected. Technician A says a small crack in the gas cap will result in this code. Technician B says this system contains a sensor that senses low tank pressure. Who is correct?

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

52.

Answer A is wrong. The manufacturer calibrates the gas cap to maintain a certain pressure in the fuel tank. Therefore, a crack in the cap will cause a leak and alter system pressure.

Answer B is wrong. Today's enhanced EVAP systems use a fuel tank pressure sensor that measures the pressure in the tank. The ECM will set a code and illuminate the check engine light if the fuel tank has a leak or a faulty, loose, or damaged gas cap.

Answer C is correct. Both technicians are correct.

Answer D is wrong. Both technicians are correct.

53. A vehicle has poor acceleration. A vacuum gauge is connected to the engine's intake manifold. While steadily increasing the engine speed to 2500 RPM, the needle on the gauge drops slowly to 10 "hg. Which of these could be the cause?

  • A. A clogged catalytic converter.
  • B. Late valve timing.
  • C. A faulty head gasket.
  • D. Burned exhaust valve.

53.

Answer A is correct. If the needle drops steadily during acceleration, there is a restriction in the exhaust, most likely a clogged catalytic converter.

Answer B is wrong. Late ignition timing causes a low vacuum reading between 10 "hg and 15 "hg.

Answer C is wrong. A blown head gasket allows coolant to enter the combustion chamber and causes the engine to overheat. It also results in white/gray exhaust at the tailpipe.

Answer D is wrong. A bad exhaust valve causes the needle on the vacuum gauge to fluctuate.

Automotive engine sensor.

54. The sensor illustrated above is a:

  • A. Thermistor
  • B. Permanent Magnet
  • C. Potentiometer
  • D. Pressure Switch
Automotive engine sensor.

54.

Answer A is wrong. Thermistors measure temperature.

Answer B is correct. The sensor above is a permanent magnet sensor. Crankshaft and camshaft position sensors are used by engine manufacturers as position sensors.

Answer C is wrong. The Throttle Position (TP) sensor is located on the throttle body of a fuel-injected engine.

Answer D is wrong. An oil pressure switch sends a signal directly to the driver’s instrument panel or the engine control module.

55. Technician A says a (TPI) throttle position sensor is a potentiometer that indicates throttle angle. Technician B says an ohmmeter can test a throttle position sensor for resistance. Who is correct?

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

55.

Answer A is wrong. The TPI, TPS, or throttle position sensor is a potentiometer that varies voltage signals to the PCM according to throttle angle. Both technicians are correct.

Answer B is wrong. This sensor is best tested with a scanner but can be tested for proper resistance and sweep with an ohmmeter.

Answer C is correct. Both technicians are correct.

Answer D is wrong. Both technicians are correct.

ASE A8 Engine Performance Quiz
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