Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The A6, A7, and A8 ASE certification tests all cover experience in reading an electrical schematic.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

To become a master automotive technician, one must pass 8 ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) tests, covering various areas of vehicle repair and maintenance.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

ASE certification requires two years of relevant work experience.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

1 year of work experience may be substituted by attending automotive service training.

Question 5

When taking an ASE certification test, ________.

Accepted Answer

ASE certification tests are typically multiple-choice exams, and candidates are allowed to write on the test booklet to make notes or calculations.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The ASE certification tests primarily use multiple-choice questions, including types that ask for the "most likely" or "least likely" answer, but they do not include "fill in the blank" questions.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A Technician A/Technician B type question essentially presents two statements (one attributed to Technician A and the other to Technician B) and asks the respondent to evaluate the truth of each statement independently, similar to answering two true/false questions.

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?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Technician A says that you should guess...

Question 9

The ASE tests are given every ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ASE tests are given every ________.
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Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Eating a big meal right before a test can make you feel sluggish and tired due to the body's energy being diverted towards digestion, which is not ideal when you need to be alert and focused for an exam. The other options (A, B, C) are practical preparations that can help ensure you are well-rested, not overburdened, and have all necessary items for the test day.

Question 11

The ASE tests are offered ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ASE tests are offered ________.
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Question 12

How can a technician register to take the ASE tests?

Accepted Answer

Technicians can register to take the ASE tests through multiple methods: on the ASE website, by phone, or by mail, making all the given options correct.

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?

Accepted Answer

Technician B is correct because the work experience form must be complete before ASE will issue a certificate.

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?

Accepted Answer

Completing a four-year apprenticeship program is recognized by ASE as satisfying the work experience requirement. Technician B's statement is incorrect as ASE does not equate a year of school to an hour of work experience.

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?

Accepted Answer

The ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) tests are not based mainly on any specific manufacturer's products, including General Motors. They are designed to be comprehensive and cover a wide range of general automotive knowledge applicable to all vehicles. Additionally, the ASE exams do not include an essay portion; they consist of multiple-choice questions.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Distractors are incorrect answers in multiple choice questions designed to be plausible enough to attract those who are unsure about the correct answer.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to technicians that take the exam,...

Question 18

How long is each ASE test?

Accepted Answer

ASE tests vary in length, but each one is designed to take from 1 to 2 hours to complete.

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?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Technician A says that you have to...

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?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Technician A says that the response you...

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