{"id":718,"date":"2021-10-06T14:44:26","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T14:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost:10008\/?p=718"},"modified":"2024-03-15T15:26:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T15:26:40","slug":"what-is-the-easiest-ase-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learndiesels.com\/what-is-the-easiest-ase-test\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is the Easiest ASE Test?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This is a great question. Some people would accuse you of being lazy, but the truth is you need to start somewhere, and having a couple of wins early on<\/strong> will give you the encouragement you need to keep going and trying until you get that master certification! Even if you work for a place that only pays for a couple, they are great to have and make you more likely to land a better wrenching gig.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the easiest ASE test? According to a survey of over 100 ASE certified mechanics T4\/A4: Brakes are the easiest tests to pass. Followed closely by and T7\/A7: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning. They have the highest amount of common sense questions compared to the others.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ASE tests are no walk-in-the-park overall and you need a good understanding of the ones I have mentioned. So where should you start? I wanted to be sure so I conducted a survey of 100 ASE master certified Mechanics<\/strong>, and these tests were the easiest to pass. Let\u2019s have a look at these tests and let me show you why they choose these particular tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the survey results and sample questions below. Results are Listed hardest to easiest<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

(50 scored questions) means there may be more but they will only score 50<\/em> ASE will often include questions that are experimental. They will not count against you if you get them wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Knowing which tests were most difficult for me, I set out to ask other certified mechanics which ones caused a struggle with them as well. I surveyed 100 different master certified guys and there was a tie. T1 and A2 were the most mentioned tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a table of tests listed by difficulty<\/strong> per the survey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TEST #<\/th>TEST TITLE<\/th>NUMBER OF QUESTIONS<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
1. T1<\/td>Gasoline Engines (Most difficult ????)<\/td>(50 scored questions)<\/td><\/tr>
2. A9<\/td>Light Vehicle Diesel Engines<\/td>(50)<\/td><\/tr>
3. A2<\/td>Automatic Transmission\/Transaxle<\/td>(50)<\/td><\/tr>
4. T3<\/td>Drive Train<\/td>(40)<\/td><\/tr>
5. A4<\/td>Suspension & Steering<\/td>(40)<\/td><\/tr>
6. T5<\/td>Suspension & Steering<\/td>(50)<\/td><\/tr>
7. T6<\/td>Electrical\/ Electronic Systems<\/td>(50)<\/td><\/tr>
8. A6<\/td>Electrical\/ Electronic Systems<\/td>(50)<\/td><\/tr>
9. A8<\/td>Engine Performance<\/td>(50)<\/td><\/tr>
10. T2<\/td>Diesel Engines<\/td>(55)<\/td><\/tr>
11. A3<\/td>Manual Drive Train & Axles<\/td>(40)<\/td><\/tr>
12. A8<\/td>Engine Performance<\/td>(50)<\/td><\/tr>
13. A1<\/td>Engine Repair<\/td>(50 scored questions)<\/td><\/tr>
14. T8<\/td>Preventive Maintenance Inspection<\/td>(50)<\/td><\/tr>
15. A7<\/td>Heating & Air Conditioning (HVAC) (Easier ????)<\/td>(50)<\/td><\/tr>
16. T7<\/td>Heating & Air Conditioning (HVAC) (Easier ????)<\/td>(40)<\/td><\/tr>
17. T4<\/td>Brakes (Easiest ????)<\/td>(50)<\/td><\/tr>
18. A5<\/td>Brakes (Easiest ????)<\/td>(45)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why are T4 or A5: Brakes tests easiest?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With 45 questions on the A5 brakes and 50 questions on T4, these tests come in at my number 18 easiest tests to pass<\/strong>. I really lean toward A4 being the easiest test overall but, they were a tie in the results. If you have been around cars, (which if you are taking an ASE test there is a good chance) then you should be fairly familiar with hydraulic brake systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you primarily work on air-brakes<\/a> you still should have a decent amount of knowledge about them. Expect questions about the proportioning valve and brake balance.<\/strong> Also, expect questions about calipers and other normal brake components and their functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Truck brakes are fairly simple as well. It is typical for a new guy to do most of the brake jobs in a shop. So if you have done a lot of brake work this test will be a breeze. They ask simple and most straightforward questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expect questions about usual components for air brakes and larger hydraulic systems. Read up on brake booster issues, Quick release valves, anti-compounding valves, abs modulators, tractor protection valves, and other typical parts in an air brake system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hate reading? ????<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can actually listen to the study guides now with Audible<\/a> Click Here<\/a> to listen to the study guide for free! Courtesy of Amazon. You can literally sign up, study, pass, and then cancel before the free trial ends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is a link to the ASE Audio Study Guide Audible Audible Audiobook<\/a> if you already have an Audible account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which test should you take first?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a general rule, you should take T4 or A4 Brakes first. Not only will this get you started on your way to your master certification it is likely what you know best as a newer mechanic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If it is your first time taking these tests, also note that they do require study. Not many mechanics can walk in and just pass the test. You may need to brush up on things you don’t normally work on what terms you don’t fully understand before sitting for the exam. There’s a link above to the study material. Check it out<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What score do I need to get to pass?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

70% is needed to pass each exam. On 50 question tests, you can get 15 answers wrong and on 60 question tests, you can get 18 wrong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want some practice? Have a look at some sample questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A5 – Brakes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brakes are going to be an easy place to start. Chances are you know how they operate. Remember though, they will try to tip you up using terms that don\u2019t match. So, make sure you understand the question before moving through it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sample question<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A rear-wheel-drive car is pulling to the left when the brakes are applied. Technician A says that the left front brake lines could be restricted. Technician B says you can replace a broken brake line with copper tubing. Who is correct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n