ASE Test Preparation: The Ultimate Resource for Practice Test Questions, 4th edition

James Halderman
, Curt Ward

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Market-leading ASE Test Preparation: The Ultimate Resource for Practice Test Questions will help you prepare for success on ASE exams covering content areas A1-A9, plus G1, L1-L4, C1, P2 and X1.

Written to current ASE tasks and standards, the guide has hundreds of test questions modeled after those on the actual ASE certification tests. It also provides answer rationales grounded in the latest automotive systems and technology.

The 4th Edition now covers six added tests and is available in print and interactive Pearson+ eTextbook formats. The Pearson+ eTextbook for this title features an interactive question-and-answer format that gives you instant feedback along the way.

ISBN-13: 9780138204204

Subject: Automotive Technology

Category: Automotive Principles

(A1) Engine Repair

(A1) Engine Repair Test Content Areas
(A1) Questions
Category: General Engine Diagnosis
Category: Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Fuel, Electrical, Ignition, and Exhaust Systems Inspection and Service
(A1) Answers
Category: General Engine Diagnosis
Category: Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Fuel, Electrical, Ignition, and Exhaust Systems Inspection and Service

(A2) Automatic Transmission/Transaxle

(A2) Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Content Area
(A2) Questions
Category: General Transmission and Transaxle Diagnosis
Category: In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance and Repair
Category: Off-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair
(A2) Answers
Category: General Transmission and Transaxle Diagnosis
Category: In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance and Repair
Category: Off-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair

(A3) Manual Drive Train and Axles

(A3) Manual Drive Train and Axles Content Area
(A3) Questions
Category: Clutch Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Transmission Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Transaxle Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Drive Shaft/Half Shaft and Universal Joint/CV Joint Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Drive Axle Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Four-Wheel Drive/All-Wheel Drive Component Diagnosis and Repair
(A3) Answers
Category: Clutch Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Transmission Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Transaxle Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Drive Shaft/Half Shaft and Universal Joint/CV Joint Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Drive Axle Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Four-Wheel Drive/All-Wheel Drive Component
Diagnosis and Repair

(A4) Suspension and Steering

(A4) Suspension and Steering Test Content Areas
(A4) Questions
Category: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Suspension Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Related Suspension and Steering Service
Category: Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment, and Repair
Category: Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service
(A4) Answers
Category: Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Suspension Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Related Suspension and Steering Service
Category: Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment, and Repair
Category: Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service

(A5) Brakes

(A5) Brakes Test Content Areas
(A5) Questions
Category: Hydraulic, Power Assist, and Parking Brake Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Disc Brake Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Electronic Brake Control Systems—ABS, TCS, ESC—Diagnosis and Repair
(A5) Answers
Category: Hydraulic, Power Assist, and Parking Brake Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Disc Brake Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Electronic Brake Control Systems—ABS, TCS, ESC—Diagnosis and Repair

(A6) Electrical/Electronic Systems

(A6) Electrical/Electronic Systems Content Areas
(A6) Questions
Category: General Electrical/Electronic System Diagnosis
Category: Battery and Starting System Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Charging System Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Lighting Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Instrument Cluster and Driver Information Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Body Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair
(A6) Answers
Category: General Electrical/Electronic System Diagnosis
Category: Battery and Starting System Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Charging System Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Lighting Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Instrument Cluster and Driver Information Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Body Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair

(A7) Heating and Air Conditioning

(A7) Heating and Air Conditioning Content Areas
(A7) Questions
Category: Heating, Ventilation, A/C (HVAC) and Engine Cooling System Service, Diagnosis, and Repair
Category: Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Operating Systems and Related Controls Diagnosis and Repair
(A7) Answers
Category: Heating, Ventilation, A/C (HVAC) and Engine Cooling System Service, Diagnosis, and Repair
Category: Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Operating Systems and Related Controls Diagnosis and Repair

(A8) Engine Performance

(A8) Engine Performance Test Content Areas
(A8) Questions
Category: General Engine Diagnosis
Category: Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Emissions Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair
(A8) Answers
Category: General Engine Diagnosis
Category: Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Emissions Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair

(A9) Light Vehicle Diesel Engines

(A9) Light Vehicle Diesel Engines Content Areas
(A9) Questions
Category: General Engine Diagnosis
Category: Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Air Induction and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Fuel System Diagnosis and Repair
(A9) Answers
Category: General Engine Diagnosis
Category: Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Air Induction and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair
Category: Fuel System Diagnosis and Repair

(G1) Auto Maintenance and Light Repair

(G1) Auto Maintenance and Light Repair Content Areas
(G1) Questions
Category: Engine Systems
Category: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Category: Manual Drive Train and Axles
Category: Suspension and Steering
Category: Brakes
Category: Electrical
Category: Heating and Air Conditioning
(G1) Answers
Category: Engine Systems
Category: Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
Category: Manual Drive Train and Axles
Category: Suspension and Steering
Category: Brakes
Category: Electrical
Category: Heating and Air Conditioning

(L1) Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Test

(L1) Advanced Engine Performance Specialist Content Areas
(L1) Questions
Category: General Powertrain Diagnosis
Category: Computerized Powertrain Controls Diagnosis
Category: Ignition System Diagnosis
Category: Fuel Systems and Air Induction Systems
Category: Emission Control Systems Diagnosis
Category: I/M Failure Diagnosis
(L1) Answers
Category: General Powertrain Diagnosis
Category: Computerized Powertrain Controls Diagnosis
Category: Ignition System Diagnosis
Category: Fuel Systems and Air Induction Systems
Category: Emission Control Systems Diagnosis
Category: I/M Failure Diagnosis

(L2) Medium/Heavy Vehicle Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist Test

(L2) Medium/Heavy Vehicle Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist Content Areas
(L2) Questions
Category: General Inspection and Diagnosis
Category: Electronic Engine Controls Diagnosis
Category: Air Induction Systems Diagnosis
Category: Fuel Systems Diagnosis
Category: Emissions Systems Diagnosis
(L2) Answers
Category: General Inspection and Diagnosis
Category: Electronic Engine Control Diagnosis
Category: Air Induction Systems Diagnosis
Category: Fuel Systems Diagnosis
Category: Emission Systems Diagnosis

(L3) Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist Test

(L3) Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist Content Areas
(L3) Questions
Category: Battery System
Category: Internal Combustion Engine
Category: Drive Systems
Category: Power Electronics
Category: Hybrid Supporting Systems
(L3) Answers
Category: Battery System
Category: Internal Combustion Engine
Category: Drive Systems
Category: Power Electronics
Category: Hybrid Supporting Systems

(L4) Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Specialist Test

(L4) Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) Specialist Content Areas
(L4) Questions
Category: General ADAS Service and Diagnosis
Category: Camera Based Systems Service and Diagnosis
Category: Radar Based Systems Service and Diagnosis
Category: Ultrasonic (Sonar) Systems Service and Diagnosis
(L4) Answers
Category: General ADAS Service and Diagnosis
Category: Camera Based Systems Service and Diagnosis
Category: Radar Based Systems Service and Diagnosis
Category: Ultrasonic (Sonar) Systems Service and Diagnosis

(C1) Automobile Service Consultant Test

(C1) Automobile Service Consultant Test Content Areas
(C1) Questions
Category: Communications
Category: Product Knowledge
Category: Shop Operations
(C1) Answers
Category: Communications
Category: Product Knowledge
Category: Shop Operations

(P2) Automobile Parts Specialist Test

(P2) Automobile Parts Specialist Test Content Areas
(P2) Questions
Category: General Operations
Category: Customer Relations and Sales Skills
Category: Vehicle Systems Knowledge
Category: Vehicle Identification
Category: Catalog and Information Systems Skills
Category: Inventory Management
Category: Merchandising
(P2) Answers
Category: General Operations
Category: Customer Relations and Sales Skills
Category: Vehicle Systems Knowledge
Category: Vehicle Identification
Category: Catalog and Information Systems Skills
Category: Inventory Management
Category: Merchandising

(X1) Exhaust Systems Test

(X1) Exhaust Systems Test Content Areas
(X1) Questions
Category: Exhaust System Inspection and Repair
Category: Emissions System Diagnosis
Category: Exhaust System Fabrication
Category: Exhaust System Installation
Category: Exhaust System Repair Regulations
(X1) Answers
Category: Exhaust System Inspection and Repair
Category: Emissions System Diagnosis
Category: Exhaust System Fabrication
Category: Exhaust System Installation
Category: Exhaust System Repair Regulations