This ASE A2 Practice Test covers both transmissions and transaxles that involve the drive train, which is a series of components that transfer power from the engine to the wheels. The following subjects are covered:
 

- General Transmission/Transaxle Diagnosis
- In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance and Repair
- Off-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle Repair

ASE A2 Automatic Transmission Test

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14 Questions

1. Using the chart below to diagnose a 4-speed automatic transaxle, which of the following is the MOST likely cause of no engine braking in manual second?
 

Third clutchInput SpragForward clutch2-4 Band

2. Technician A says engine, suspension and driveline problems may appear to be caused by the transmission or transaxle. Technician B says you start with the simple inspections first to ensure that you have not overlooked something and you can use the scan tool for further clarification. Who is right?

NeitherA onlyBothB only

3. When removing an engine from a vehicle equipped with an automatic transmission, the torque converter does which of the following?

Stays with engineStays with transmissionMust be drainedMust be flushed

4. An automatic transmission pressure test will identify which of the following?

Defective Engine Shutoff (ESO) solenoidDirty transmission filterShift solenoidDefective torque converter

5. You are using a diagnostic symptom chart to diagnose an electronically controlled 5-speed automatic RWD (rear wheel drive) transmission with a strange noise in drive. Technician A says the control valve could be the cause and is an OFF-vehicle procedure. Technician B says the oil pump assembly could be the cause and is an OFF-vehicle procedure. Who is right?

B onlyBothA onlyNeither

6. You are checking fluid color on an automatic transmission/transaxle. Which of the following will cause the fluid to be varnished with a light to dark brown color?

Oxidation from overfillingWater contaminationEngine coolant contaminationWear from friction material

7. Technician A says low line pressure on an electronically controlled line pressure can cause the transmission to slip and operate sluggishly. Technician B says line pressure varies with engine speed. Who is right?

A onlyNeitherB onlyBoth

8. Using the chart below to diagnose a 4-speed automatic transaxle, which of the following is the MOST likely cause of no engine braking in manual second?
 

Forward clutchInput SpragThird clutch2-4 Band

9. On an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transaxle, you experience a "shock" when shifting from "N" to "D." Which of the following will require an OFF-vehicle repair?

A/T fluid temperature sensorControl valve assemblyLine pressure testForward clutch

10. You are using a diagnostic symptom chart to diagnose an electronically controlled 5-speed automatic RWD (rear wheel drive) transmission with a strange noise in drive. Technician A says the control valve could be the cause and is an OFF-vehicle procedure. Technician B says the oil pump assembly could be the cause and is an OFF-vehicle procedure. Who is right?

B onlyA onlyBothNeither

11. On an electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transaxle, you experience a "shock" when shifting from "N" to "D." Which of the following will require an OFF-vehicle repair?

Line pressure testForward clutchA/T fluid temperature sensorControl valve assembly

12. This question has the word EXCEPT. For this question, look for the choice that could NOT fit the described situation. Read the entire question carefully before choosing your answer.

When inspecting the flex plate shown in the photo below, you should check it for all of the following, EXCEPT:
 

Cracks.Damaged starter ring teeth.Elongated bolt holes.Crankshaft pilot bearing

13. Technician A says engine, suspension and driveline problems may appear to be caused by the transmission or transaxle. Technician B says you start with the simple inspections first to ensure that you have not overlooked something and you can use the scan tool for further clarification. Who is right?

A onlyBothNeitherB only

14. This question has the word EXCEPT. For this question, look for the choice that could NOT fit the described situation. Read the entire question carefully before choosing your answer.

All of the following are industry-standard methods used to reprogram the EEPROM, EXCEPT:

Direct programmingRemote programmingOff-board programmingIndirect programming