Deck 5: Technician Certification

Question 1

Which ASE certification test would cover experience in reading an electrical schematic?

A)A7
B)A8
C)A6
D)Any of these is possible

Answer 1

Any of these is possible

Question 2

How many ASE tests must be passed to become a master automotive technician?

A)8
B)4
C)6
D)2

Answer 2

8

Question 3

How many years of experience are required to achieve ASE certification?

A)4
B)8
C)2
D)6

Answer 3

2

Question 4

Credit for how many years of work experience may be substituted by attending automotive service training?

A)None-no substitution for work experience is permitted
B)1 year
C)2 years
D)3 years

Question 5

When taking an ASE certification test, ________.

A)Some hands-on activities may be required
B)Only one test can be taken
C)You can write on the test itself if you wish
D)No marks are allowed on the test

Question 6

A type of test question NOT asked on the ASE certification test is ________.

A)Most likely
B)Least likely
C)Multiple choice
D)Fill in the blank

Question 7

Which type of question is the same as two true and false type questions?

A)Least likely
B)Technician A/ Technician B
C)All except
D)Most likely

Question 8

Technician A says that you should guess if you do not know the correct answer. Technician B says that ASE will send you the correct answers to the questions you missed with your test results. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 9

The ASE tests are given every ________.

A)Three times a year
B)May and November
C)Summer and Winter
D)Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer

Question 10

A technician should do all of the following to prepare to take the ASE certification test EXCEPT ________.

A)Get a good nights sleep before the test
B)Try to keep work schedule light the day of the test
C)Have photo ID, entry ticket, and 2 pencils
D)Eat a big meal

Question 11

The ASE tests are offered ________.

A)In electronic form at different times throughout the year
B)In written form twice a year
C)Both A and B
D)Neither A nor B

Question 12

How can a technician register to take the ASE tests?

A)On the ASE website
B)By phone
C)By mail
D)Any of these

Question 13

Technician A says that temporary certificates are given to technicians that pass the exam but have not met the work requirement. Technician B says that the work experience form must be complete before ASE will issue a certificate. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 14

Technician A says that completing an entire four year apprenticeship program satisfies the ASE work requirement. Technician B says that a year of school equals an hour of work experience. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 15

Technician A says that the ASE tests are based mainly on General Motors products. Technician B says that the ASE exam has an essay portion that is graded by a panel of experts. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 16

What term describes a multiple choice answer designed to resemble the correct answer?

A)Incoherent
B)Fictitious
C)Distractor
D)Inoperative

Question 17

According to technicians that take the exam, which question type is the most difficult?

A)All of these EXCEPT questions
B)Technician A/Technician B
C)Most-likely type questions
D)Multiple choice single answer

Question 18

How long is each ASE test?

A)4 hours 15 minutes
B)2 hours
C)1/2 hour
D)From 1 to 2 hours

Question 19

Technician A says that you have to pay a registration fee for each test you take in a session. Technician B says that if you fail a test you have to wait a year before taking that test again. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 20

Technician A says that the response you receive for a failed test states "more preparation needed." Technician B says that test scores are available the next business day. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 21

Technician A says that ASE provides the question items you missed along with the correct answers to help you study. Technician B says that recertification tests must be taken every 3 years. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 22

What percentage of correct answers generally results in a passing score?

A)61%-69%
B)69%-75%
C)70%-74%
D)None of these

Question 23

Technician A says that you only have to pay for a test one time; if you fail you can take it again for free.Technician B says that a photo ID is needed to enter the test center. Which technician is correct?

A)Technician A only
B)Technician B only
C)Both technicians A and B
D)Neither technician A nor B

Question 24

According to the text, a large glass of water should be consumed how long before the test?

A)15 minutes
B)6 hours
C)Immediately
D)1-2 hours

Question 25

ASE certifications are valid for how long?

A)Five years
B)Ten years
C)Two years
D)They do not expire.

Question 26

The A7 test includes what subject material?

A)Electrical systems
B)Engine repair
C)Heating and air conditioning
D)Engine performance

Question 27

Experts recommend that technicians attend how much refresher training each year?

A)40 hours
B)8 hours
C)20 hours
D)None of these

Question 28

Which organizations offer updated training for technicians?

A)IATN
B)Aftermarket part suppliers
C)ASA
D)All of these