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ASE A1 (Engine Repair) Practice Test – Cumulative
Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
an engine miss is being diagnosed using a cylinder leakage test.
Technician A says that any cylinder with over 20% leakage has excessive leakage. Tech
B says that air leaking from the tailpipe indicates a cracked cylinder.
A only,
B only,
A & B,
Neither . - ✔️✔️A only:
If cylinder leakage exceeds 20%, check for air escaping the tailpipe, the PCV valve
opening in the rocker arm cover, and the top of the throttle body or carburetor.
Air leaking from the tailpipe usually indicates an exhaust valve leak
during a compression test, a cylinder has 40% of the specified compression reading.
When the tech performs a wet test, the compression reading on this cylinder has 75% of
the specified reading. The cause of the low compression reading could be
worn piston rings,
a burned exhaust valve,
a bent intake valve,
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a worn camshaft lobe, - ✔️✔️worn piston rings
if compression increases during a wet test, this indicates worn piston rings.
Compression would not increase if an exhaust valve is burned, intake valve is bent, or
camshaft lobe is worn.
the customer complains that the engine cranks but does not start; the first thing to check
should be
valve train operation,
battery voltage,
compression,
engine vacuum, - ✔️✔️valve train operation:
if the engine cranks properly, the battery is not the problem. Compression would not be
the FIRST test, and because engine vacuum is low during a crank, a vacuum test would
not be conclusive.
during a cylinder balance test on an engine with fuel injection, one cylinder provides
very little rpm drop.
Tech A says the ignition system may be misfiring on that cylinder.
Tech B says the engine may have an intake manifold vacuum leak.
A only,
B only,
A & B,
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Neither , - ✔️✔️Both A&B
Both a misfiring ignition system and an intake manifold leak could cause a cylinder to
contribute too little power
while discussing basic diagnostic procedures,
Tech A says the most complicated diagnostic tests should be performed first. Tech B
says that you should first question the customer to obtain as much info as possible
about the problem
A,
B,
A & B,
Neither, - ✔️✔️B
Always attempt the more simple diagnosis first
with the engine idling, a vacuum gauge connected to the intake manifold fluctuates
(from 15 to 20). These fluctuations may be caused by
late ignition timing,
intake manifold vacuum leaks,
a restricted exhaust system,
sticky valve stems and guides, - ✔️✔️sticky valve stems and guides
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-late ignition timing would result in a low, steady reading
-intake manifold leaks would cause a very low, steady reading
-a restricted exhaust system would cause vacuum to slowly decrease after the engine
was accelerated and held steady
oil is leaking from the crankshaft rear main bearing seal on an engine. Tech A says the
oil seal could be faulty. Tech B says the PCV system may not be functioning.
A,
B,
A & B,
Neither, - ✔️✔️A&B
A high-pitched squealing noise is heard during hard acceleration. This may be the
cause of:
intake manifold leak,
the choke stuck closed
fuel system leak
small leak in exhaust manifold - ✔️✔️small leak in exhaust manifold
-intake manifold leak causes a high-pitched whistle at idle and low speeds
-carb choke stuck closed will not cause a high-pitched whistle
-fuel system leak normally would not cause a noise
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