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Test Specifications


Specifications for the Automobile Tests
Content Areas / Number of Questions

 A1 Engine Repair
60 questions

A5 Brakes
50 questions

 A. General Engine Diagnosis - 17
 B. Cylinder Head & Valve Train Diagnosis
     and Repair - 14
 C. Engine Block Diagnosis and Repair - 14
 D. Lubrication & Cooling Systems Diagnosis
     and Repair - 8
 E. Fuel, Electrical, Ignition, & Exhaust
     Systems Inspection & Service - 7

 A. Hydraulic System Diagnosis and Repair - 14
     1. Master Cylinder (4)
     2. Lines and Hoses (3)
     3. Valves and Switches (3)
     4. Bleeding, Flushing, and Leak Testing (4)
 B. Drum Brake Diagnosis & Repair - 6
 C. Disc Brake Diagnosis & Repair - 12
 D. Power Assist Units Diagnosis & Repair - 4
 E. Miscellaneous Systems Diagnosis
     and Repair - 7
 F. Antilock Brake System (ABS) Diagnosis
     and Repair - 7

 

 A2 Automatic Transmission/Transaxle
50 questions 

A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems
50 questions
 

 A. General Transmission/Transaxle
     Diagnosis - 25
     1. Mechanical/Hydraulic Systems (11)
     2. Electronic Systems (14)
 B. Transmission/Transaxle Maintenance
     and Adjustment - 4
 C. In-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle
     Repair - 8
 D. Off-Vehicle Transmission/Transaxle
     Repair - 13
     1. Removal, Disassembly, & Assembly (4)
     2. Gear Train, Shafts, Bushings, Pump
         and Case (5)
     3. Friction and Reaction Units (4)

 A. General Electrical/Electronic System
     Diagnosis - 13
 B. Battery Diagnosis and Service - 4
 C. Starting System Diagnosis and Repair - 5
 D. Charging System Diagnosis and Repair - 5
 E. Lighting Systems Diagnosis and Repair - 6
     1. Headlights, Parking Lights, Taillights,
         Dash Lights, & Courtesy Lights (3)
     2. Stoplights, Turn Signals, Hazard Lights,
         and Back-up Lights (3)
 F. Gauges, Warning Devices, & Driver
     Information Systems Diagnosis
     and Repair - 6
 G. Horn and Wiper/Washer Diagnosis
     and Repair - 3
 H. Accessories Diagnosis & Repair - 8
     1. Body (4)
     2. Miscellaneous (4)

 

 A3 Manual Drive Train & Axles
40 questions

A7 Heating and Air Conditioning
50 questions
 

 A. Clutch Diagnosis and Repair - 6
 B. Transmission Diagnosis and Repair - 6
 C. Transaxle Diagnosis and Repair -  8
 D. Drive Shaft, Half Shaft & Universal Joint/
     Constant Velocity (CV) Joint Diagnosis and
     Repair (Front and Rear Wheel Drive) -  6
 E. Rear Axle Diagnosis and Repair - 7
     1. Ring and Pinion Gears (3)
     2. Differential Case Assembly (2)
     3. Limited Slip Differential (1)
     4. Axle Shafts (1)
 F. Four-Wheel Drive/All-Wheel Drive
     Component Diagnosis & Repair - 7

 

 A. A/C System Diagnosis and Repair - 12
 B. Refrigeration System Component Diagnosis
     and Repair - 10
     1. Compressor and Clutch (5)
     2. Evaporator, Condenser, & Related
         Components (5)
 C. Heating & Engine Cooling Systems
     Diagnosis and Repair - 5
 D. Operating Systems & Related Controls
     Diagnosis and Repair - 17
     1. Electrical (9)
     2. Vacuum/Mechanical (3)
     3. Automatic & Semi-Automatic HVAC
         Systems (5)
 E. Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, Handling,
     and Retrofit - 7

 

 A4 Suspension and Steering
40 questions

 A8 Engine Performance
60 questions

 A. Steering Systems Diagnosis and
     Repair - 10
     1. Steering Columns & Manual Steering
         Gears (3)
     2. Power-Assisted Steering Units (4)
     3. Steering Linkage (3)
 B. Suspension Systems Diagnosis and
     Repair - 11
     1. Front Suspensions (6)
     2. Rear Suspensions (5)
 C. Related Suspension and Steering
     Service - 2
 D. Wheel Alignment Diagnosis,
     Adjustment and Repair - 12
 E. Wheel and Tire Diagnosis and
     Repair - 5

 A. General Engine Diagnosis - 10
 B. Ignition System Diagnosis and
     Repair - 10
 C. Fuel, Air Induction, and Exhaust Systems
     Diagnosis and Repair - 11
 D. Emissions Control Systems Diagnosis
     and Repair (Including OBDII) - 9
     1. Positive Crankcase Ventilation (1)
     2. Exhaust Gas Recirculation (3)
     3. Air Injection (AIR) & Catalytic
         Converter (2)
     4. Evaporative Emissions Controls (3)
 E. Computerized Engine Controls Diagnosis
     and Repair (including OBDII) - 16
 F. Engine Electrical Systems Diagnosis
     and Repair - 4
     1. Battery (1)
     2. Starting System (1)
     3. Charging System (2)

 

Specifications for the L1 Automobile Advanced Level Test
& P2 Automobile Parts Test
Content Areas / Number of Questions

L1 Advanced Engine Performance
50 questions

P2 Automobile Parts
75 questions

 A. General Powertrain Diagnosis - 5
 B. Computerized Powertrain Controls
     Diagnosis (including OBDII) - 13
 C. Ignition System Diagnosis - 7
 D. Fuel Systems & Air Induction Systems
     Diagnosis - 7
 E. Emissions Control Systems Diagnosis - 10 
 F. I/M Failure Diagnosis - 8
 A General Operations - 10
 B. Customer Relations and Sales Skills - 11 
 C. Vehicle Systems Knowledge - 40
     1. Engine Mechanical Parts (3)
     2. Cooling Systems (2)
     3. Fuel Systems (3)
     4. Ignition Systems (3)
     5. Exhaust Systems (2)
     6. Emissions Control Systems (3)
     7. Manual Transmission/Transaxle (2)
     8. Automatic Transmission/Transaxle (2)
     9. Drive Train Components (2)
     10. Brakes (3)
     11. Suspension and Steering (3)
     12. Heating and Air Conditioning (3)
     13. Electrical Systems (3)
     14. Battery, Charging, and Starting 
          Systems (3)
     15. Miscellaneous (3)
 D. Vehicle Identification - 3
 E. Cataloging Skills - 7
 F. Inventory Management - 2
 G. Merchandising - 2

Recertification Test Specifications
Recertification tests for A1 – A8 and P2 are about half as long as the regular tests, but cover the same content areas. The recertification test for L1 is the same length and covers the same content as the regular test.


 

 

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