Are these the real ASE A1 test questions?

No. ASE keeps its questions secret and publishes the A1 Task List for free — the public blueprint. Every question here is original, written to a specific task on that list, and validated. No one can sell you "the real questions."

How many questions is the ASE A1 test?

45 scored (55 total, incl. 10 unscored), 75-minute limit. Our simulator matches that format.

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ASE A1 Practice Test — Engine Repair

Free practice questions for the ASE A1 (Engine Repair) certification test — original, aligned to the ASE Task List, including the Technician A/B format. Drill below, then unlock full coverage and timed simulators.

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A DOHC engine with variable valve timing has a rattling/knocking noise for about 3 seconds at cold start that disappears once idle stabilizes. The scan tool shows a stored P0011 (Camshaft Position Actuator A – Timing Over-Advanced). The oil level is correct, but the oil is dark and has not been changed in over 12,000 miles.

Technician A says the noise and code could be caused by a sludge-clogged oil control valve (OCV) screen restricting oil flow to the phaser, and recommends checking oil condition, changing the oil, and inspecting/cleaning the OCV screen before condemning the phaser.

Technician B says the noise proves the phaser itself is mechanically worn, and the phaser should be replaced immediately without checking the OCV or oil condition.

Who is correct?

Published format · A1

The ASE A1 test

Scored questions: 45
Total questions: 55; incl. 10 unscored
Time limit: 75; minutes
Recert test: 23; 30 min

Source: ASE Study Guide — Automobile Tests (2026), A1 Test Specifications.

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What's on the A1 Task List

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A1 task list

A1 · 2026 task list

AGeneral Engine Diagnosis18Q · 40%

BCylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair6Q · 13%

CEngine Block Diagnosis and Repair4Q · 9%

DLubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair8Q · 18%

EFuel, Electrical, Ignition, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Service9Q · 20%

78 tasks · 5 areasOne cell = one task on the published Task List.

AGeneral Engine Diagnosis18Q · 40%
BCylinder Head and Valve Train Diagnosis and Repair6Q · 13%
CEngine Block Diagnosis and Repair4Q · 9%
DLubrication and Cooling Systems Diagnosis and Repair8Q · 18%
EFuel, Electrical, Ignition, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems Diagnosis and Service9Q · 20%

ASE A1 — FAQ

Are these the real ASE A1 test questions?: No. ASE keeps its questions secret and publishes the A1 Task List for free — the public blueprint. Every question here is original, written to a specific task on that list, and validated. No one can sell you "the real questions."
How many questions is the ASE A1 test?: 45 scored (55 total, incl. 10 unscored), 75-minute limit. Our simulator matches that format.
Do I need to pay to practice?: No — start free. Unlock full A1 coverage, timed simulators, and spaced review with one All-Access Pass (no subscription) that covers every series on your way to Master Technician.

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