Exam 1: Careers in the Automotive Industry

ASE certification is being discussed. Technician A says there are eight basic automobile technician certification areas. Technician B says you must pass all eight to become an ASE Master Technician. Who is correct?

ASE certification is mandatory in most states.

How does a service technician become certified?

Electronic components ______.

The most commonly sought advanced ASE certification for automotive technicians is the L1, which is the Advanced ____________________.

Technician A says some shops have technician teams, consisting of several technicians with different levels of expertise. Technician B says the lead tech is sort of the shop foreman of the team. Who is correct?

Repair shops are being discussed. Technician A says a franchise shop typically repairs all areas of the vehicle. Technician B says dealerships are typically owned by the car manufacturer. Who is correct?

What is the difference between a mechanic and an automotive technician?

NAPA service centers are franchised repair shops.

Technician A says a specialty shop works on only one brand of car. Technician B says specialty shops work on only one or two systems of the automobile. Who is correct?

The typical new car warranty covers repairs and replacement parts for ______.

Which of the following businesses perform work on only one or two automotive systems?

Technician A says fleet service and maintenance technicians only work on trucks. Technician B says fleet service technicians in some large fleets are authorized to do warranty work for the manufacturer who sold the vehicles to the fleet. Who is correct?

Repair work performed on vehicles still under the manufacturer's warranty is usually performed by ______.

A technician who passes all eight basic ASE automotive certification tests is certified as a(n)______.

Technician A says the shop foreman's primary job is to help technicians with difficult jobs. Technician B says the shop foreman is sometimes called the lead technician. Who is correct?

The ____________________ schedule lists the service and maintenance operations that keep the vehicle working efficiently; it may include oil and filter changes, coolant and lubrication services, and replacement of belts, hoses, and spark plugs.

An expert technician is one who guides, encourages, and counsels automotive students, explains things that may not be clear to them, and stays in contact with them during their training and entry into the workforce. This person is called a ______.

A local auto parts store that sells to shops and do-it-yourselfers is often called a(n)____________________.

Technician A says cooperative education programs are typically two years in length. Technician B says students in cooperative education programs spend the first year in the classroom and the second year working in the field. Who is correct?