ASE Computer Based Tests
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Certification Tests
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Recertification Tests
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Test
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Name
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Number of questions*
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Testing time
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Number of questions
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Testing time
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Automobile / Light Truck Tests
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A1
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Engine Repair
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60
|
1¼ hours
|
25
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30 min.
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A2
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Automatic Transmission / Transaxle
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60
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1¼ hours
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25
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30 min.
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A3
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Manual Drive Train and Axles
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50
|
1 hour
|
20
|
30 min.
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A4
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Suspension and Steering
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50
|
1 hour
|
20
|
30 min.
|
A5
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Brakes
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55
|
1¼ hours
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23
|
30 min.
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A6
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Electrical / Electronic Systems
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60
|
1½ hours
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25
|
45 min.
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A7
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Heating and Air Conditioning
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60
|
1¼ hours
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25
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30 min.
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A8
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Engine Performance
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60
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1¼ hours
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25
|
45 min.
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A9
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Light Vehicle Diesel Engines
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60
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1¼ hours
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25
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30 min.
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Collision & Refinishing Tests
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B2
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Painting and Refinishing
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65
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1½ hours
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28
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45 min.
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B3
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Non-structural Analysis & Damage Repair
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65
|
1½ hours
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28
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45 min.
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B4
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Structural Analysis & Damage Repair
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60
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1¼ hours
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25
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30 min.
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B5
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Mechanical / Electrical Components
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60
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1¼ hours
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25
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30 min.
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B6
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Damage Analysis and Estimating
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60
|
1¼ hours
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25
|
30 min.
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Service Consultant Test
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C1
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Automobile Service Consultant
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60
|
1¼ hours
|
25
|
30 min
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Truck Equipment Tests
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E1
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Truck Equipment Installation & Repair
|
55
|
1¼ hours
|
23
|
30 min.
|
E2
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Electrical / Electronic Systems
|
60
|
1¼ hours
|
25
|
30 min.
|
E3
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Auxiliary Power Systems
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55
|
1¼ hours
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23
|
30 min.
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Alternate Fuels Test
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F1
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Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles
|
65
|
1½ hours
|
28
|
45 min
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Maintenance and Light Repair Test
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G1
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Auto Maintenance and Light Repair
|
65
|
1½ hours
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n/a
|
n/a
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Transit Bus Tests
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H1
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Compressed Natural Gas Engines
|
60
|
1¼ hours
|
25
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30 min.
|
H2
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Diesel Engines
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60
|
1¼ hours
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25
|
30 min.
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H3
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Drive Train
|
50
|
1 hour
|
20
|
30 min.
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H4
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Brakes
|
60
|
1¼ hours
|
25
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30 min.
|
H5
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Suspension and Steering
|
55
|
1¼ hours
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23
|
30 min.
|
H6
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Electrical / Electronic Systems
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60
|
1½ hours
|
25
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45 min.
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H7
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Heating, Ventilation, & A/C
|
50
|
1¼ hours
|
20
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45 min.
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H8
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Preventive Maintenance & Inspection
|
60
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1¼ hours
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25
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30 min.
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Advanced Level Tests
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L1
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Advanced Engine Performance
|
60
|
2¼ hours
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50
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2 hours
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L2
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Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis
|
55
|
2 hours
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45
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2 hours
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L3
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Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle
|
55
|
2 hours
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n/a
|
n/a
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Parts Specialist Tests
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P1
|
M/H Truck Parts Specialist
|
80
|
1½ hours
|
36
|
45 min.
|
P2
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Automobile Parts Specialist
|
85
|
1½ hours
|
38
|
45 min.
|
P4
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General Motors Parts Consultant
|
75
|
1 ½ hours
|
33
|
45 min.
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School Bus Tests
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S1
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Body Systems & Special Equipment
|
60
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1¼ hours
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25
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30 min.
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S2
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Diesel Engines
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65
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1½ hours
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28
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45 min.
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S3
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Drive Train
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50
|
1 hours
|
20
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30 min.
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S4
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Brakes
|
60
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1¼ hours
|
25
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30 min.
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S5
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Suspension and Steering
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60
|
1¼ hours
|
25
|
30 min.
|
S6
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Electrical / Electronic Systems
|
55
|
1½ hours
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23
|
45 min.
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S7
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A/C Systems and Controls
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50
|
1 hours
|
20
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30 min
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Medium/Heavy Truck Tests
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T1
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Gasoline Engines
|
60
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1¼ hours
|
25
|
30 min.
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T2
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Diesel Engines
|
65
|
1½ hours
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28
|
45 min.
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T3
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Drive Train
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50
|
1 hour
|
20
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30 min.
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T4
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Brakes
|
60
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1¼ hours
|
25
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30 min.
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T5
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Suspension and Steering
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60
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1¼ hours
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25
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30 min.
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T6
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Electrical / Electronic Systems
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60
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1½ hours
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25
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45 min.
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T7
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Heating, Ventilation, and A/C
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50
|
1 hour
|
20
|
30 min.
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T8
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Preventive Maintenance Inspection
|
60
|
1¼ hours
|
25
|
30 min.
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Specialty Tests
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X1
|
Exhaust Systems
|
50
|
1 hour
|
20
|
30 min
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