Are these the real ASE A5 test questions?

No. ASE keeps its questions secret and publishes the A5 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 A5 test?

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

Do I need to pay to practice?

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ASE A5 · practice test

ASE A5 Practice Test — Brakes

Free practice questions for the ASE A5 (Brakes) 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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Try 3 real-format questions

A vehicle has a spongy brake pedal that slowly sinks to the floor when held under steady pressure.

Technician A says air trapped in the hydraulic system can cause a spongy pedal.

Technician B says a worn master cylinder that bypasses internally can cause the pedal to slowly sink.

Who is correct?

Published format · A5

The ASE A5 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), A5 Test Specifications p.27.

The blueprint

What's on the A5 Task List

The ASE Task List is what the real test is built from. Every question here binds to one task on it, so we can show you coverage task by task — no competitor does.

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A5 task list

A5 · 2026 task list

AHydraulic, Power Assist, and Parking Brake Systems Diagnosis and Repair19Q · 43%

BDrum Brake Diagnosis and Repair5Q · 11%

CDisc Brake Diagnosis and Repair11Q · 24%

DElectronic Brake Control Systems: Antilock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), and Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) Diagnosis and Repair10Q · 22%

68 tasks · 4 areasOne cell = one task on the published Task List.

AHydraulic, Power Assist, and Parking Brake Systems Diagnosis and Repair19Q · 43%
BDrum Brake Diagnosis and Repair5Q · 11%
CDisc Brake Diagnosis and Repair11Q · 24%
DElectronic Brake Control Systems: Antilock Brake System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), and Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) Diagnosis and Repair10Q · 22%

ASE A5 — FAQ

Are these the real ASE A5 test questions?: No. ASE keeps its questions secret and publishes the A5 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 A5 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 A5 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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