ASE Test Prep and Study Guide

by James Halderman

Overview

This text is designed to be a supplement to all courses in Automotive Technology.
This text is part of the Pearson Automotive Series.
Preparing today’s automotive students for career success!
Market-leading ASE Test Prep and Study Guide has been fully updated and expanded to address the latest technology and automotive systems. Written to current ASE tasks and standards, the guide covers ASE areas A1-A9, G1, and L1 with hundreds of test questions that use similar wording to the actual ASE certification tests. The new third edition includes a list of the task that ASE states will be covered in the certification tests as well as the time allocated for each test. The study guide also includes a complete explanation for why the right answer is correct as well as why the wrong answers are not correct. The 3rd edition reflects changes to the ASE certification tests since the last revision. It includes many new questions, some with electrical schematics, as well as new test prep features.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780135232866
Publisher:	Pearson Education
Publication date:	01/25/2019
Series:	Pearson Automotive Series
Edition description:	3rd ed.
Pages:	528
Product dimensions:	8.40(w) x 10.70(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Jim Halderman brings a world of experience, knowledge, and talent to his work. His automotive service experience includes working as a flat-rate technician, a business owner, and a professor of automotive technology.
He has a bachelor of science degree from Ohio Northern University and a master’s degree from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Jim also holds a US patent for an electronic transmission control device. He is an ASE-certified master automotive technician (A1-A9) plus G1, L1, and L3.
Jim is the author of 18 automotive textbooks, all published by Pearson. Jim has presented numerous technical seminars to national audiences, including the California Automotive Teachers (CAT) and the Illinois College Automotive Instructor Association (ICAIA). He is also a member of and presenter at the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT). Jim was named Regional Teacher of the Year by General Motors Corporation and a member of the advisory board for the technological studies department of Ohio Northern University.
Jim and his wife, Michelle, live in Dayton, Ohio. You can reach Jim at [e-mail].

Table of Contents

(A1) ENGINE REPAIR
(A1) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart
(A1) Questions
A. General Engine Diagnosis
B. Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair
C. Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair
D. Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair
E. Fuel, Electrical, Ignition, and Exhaust Systems Inspection and Service
(A1) Answers
A. General Engine Diagnosis
B. Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair
C. Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair
D. Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair
E. Fuel, Electrical, Ignition, and Exhaust Systems Inspection and Service
(A2) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE
(A2) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart
(A2) Questions
A. General Transmission and Transaxle Diagnosis
B. In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance and Repair
C. Off-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair
(A2) Answers
A. General Transmission/Transaxle
B. In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance and Repair
C. Off-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair
(A3) MANUAL DRIVE TRAIN AND AXLES
(A3) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart
(A3) Questions
A. Clutch Diagnosis and Repair
B. Transmission Diagnosis and Repair
C. Transaxle Diagnosis and Repair
D. Drive Shaft/Half Shaft and Universal Joint/CV Joint Diagnosis and Repair
E. Rear Axle Diagnosis and Repair
F. Four-Wheel Drive/All-Wheel Drive Component Diagnosis and Repair
(A3) Answers
A. Clutch Diagnosis and Repair
B. Transmission Diagnosis and Repair
C. Transaxle Diagnosis and Repair
D. Drive Shaft/Half Shaft and Universal Joint/CV Joint Diagnosis and Repair
E. Rear Axle Diagnosis and Repair
F. Four-Wheel Drive/All-Wheel Drive Component Diagnosis and Repair
(A4) SUSPENSION AND STEERING
(A4) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart
(A4) Questions
A. Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair
B. Suspension Systems Diagnosis and Repair
C. Related Suspension and Steering Service
D. Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment, and Repair
E. Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Service
(A4) Answers
A. Steering Systems Diagnosis and Repair
B. Suspension Systems Diagnosis and Repair
C. Related Suspension and Steering Service
D. Wheel Alignment Diagnosis, Adjustment, and Repair
E. Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and Repair
(A5) BRAKES
(A5) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart
(A5) Questions
A. Hydraulic System Diagnosis and Repair
B. Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair
C. Disc Brake Diagnosis and Repair
D. Power Assist Units Diagnosis and Repair
E. Miscellaneous Systems Diagnosis and Repair
F. Electronic Brake Control Systems - ABS and TCS Diagnosis and Repair
(A5) Answers
A. Hydraulic System Diagnosis and Repair
B. Drum Brake Diagnosis and Repair
C. Disc Brake Diagnosis and Repair
D. Power Assist Units Diagnosis and Repair
E. Miscellaneous Systems Diagnosis and Repair
F. Electronic Brake Control Systems - ABS and TCS Diagnosis and Repair
(A6) ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
(A6) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart
(A6) Questions
A. General Electrical/Electronic System Diagnosis
B. Battery and Starting System Diagnosis and Repair
C. Starting System Diagnosis and Repair
D. Charging System Diagnosis and Repair
E. Lighting Systems Diagnosis and Repair
F. Instrument Cluster and Driver Information Systems Diagnosis and Repair
G. Body Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair
(A6) Answers
A. General Electrical/Electronic System Diagnosis
B. Battery and Starting System Diagnosis and Repair
C. Starting System Diagnosis and Repair
D. Charging System Diagnosis and Repair
E. Lighting Systems Diagnosis and Repair
F. Instrument Cluster and Driver Information Systems Diagnosis and Repair
G. Body Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair
(A7) HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
(A7) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart
(A7) Questions
A. Air Conditioning System Diagnosis and Repair
B. Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis and Repair
C. Heating and Engine Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair
D. Operating Systems and Related Controls Diagnosis and Repair
(A7) Answers
A. Air Conditioning System Diagnosis and Repair
B. Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis and Repair
C. Heating and Engine Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair
D. Operating Systems and Related Controls Diagnosis and Repair
(A8) ENGINE PERFORMANCE
(A8) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart
(A8) Questions
A. General Engine Diagnosis
B. Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair
C. Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair
D. Emission Control Systems Diagnosis and Repair
E. Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair
(A8) Answers
A. General Engine Diagnosis
B. Ignition System Diagnosis and Repair
C. Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair
D. Emissions Control Systems Diagnosis
E. Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis and Repair
(A9) LIGHT VEHICLE DIESEL ENGINES
(A9) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart
(A9) Questions
A. General Engine Diagnosis
B. Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair
C. Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair
D. Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair
E. Air Induction and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair
F. Fuel System Diagnosis and Repair
(A9) Answers
A. General Engine Diagnosis
B. Cylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair
C. Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair
D. Lubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair
E. Air Induction and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Repair
F. Fuel System Diagnosis and Repair
(G1) AUTO MAINTENANCE AND LIGHT REPAIR
(G1) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart
(G1) Questions
A. Engine Systems
B. Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
C. Manual Drive Train and Axles
D. Suspension and Steering
E. Brakes
F. Electrical
G. Heating and Air Conditioning
(G1) Answers
A. Engine Systems
B. Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
C. Manual Drive Train and Axles
D. Suspension and Steering
E. Brakes
F. Electrical
G. Heating and Air Conditioning
(L1) ADVANCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE SPECIALIST
(L1) Study Guide and ASE Test Correlation Chart
(L1) Questions
A. General Powertrain Diagnosis
B. Computerized Powertrain Controls Diagnosis
C. Ignition System Diagnosis
D. Fuel Systems and Air Induction Systems Diagnosis
E. Emission Control Systems Diagnosis
F. I/M Failure Diagnosis
(L1) Answers
A. General Powertrain Diagnosis
B. Computerized Powertrain Controls Diagnosis
C. Ignition System Diagnosis
D. Fuel Systems and Air Induction Systems Diagnosis
E. Emission Control Systems Diagnosis
F. I/M Failure Diagnosis