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What should a technician use to prevent the vehicle they are working on from being moved or started?

Technician A says a repair order should not include any recommended service that is found while repairing the vehicle. Technician B says a repair order should include the vehicle identification number (VIN). Who is correct?

Why is possessing an ASE certification important to one’s future as a technician?

Technician A says that specialization of skills can take place in the areas of engine and fuel systems. Technician B says that specialization of skills can take place in the areas of transmission and driveline. Who is correct?

All of the following are tasks that are part of the typical workday for a commercial vehicle technician, EXCEPT:

Technician A says the name semi-trailer comes from the coupling method by which some of the trailer’s load is actually carried by the tractor through a connection known as a “fifth wheel.” Technician B says a “fifth wheel” is a hitching device located behind its drive wheels. Who is correct?

An engine identification label contains all of the following information, EXCEPT:

A set-back axle __________ the vehicle’s turning radius.

Technician A says most cabs include some type of aerodynamic fairings and wind deflectors to improve fuel economy. Technician B says aerodynamic enhancements are another consideration when developing vehicle specifications. Who is correct?

Technician A says on-highway conditions means that vehicles operate on intermittent grades of 12%. Technician B says off-highway vehicles must operate within legal weight and dimensional limitations. Who is correct?