ASE X1 Domain 5: Exhaust System Repair Regulations Welcome to your ASE X1 Domain 5: Exhaust System Repair Regulations 1. ASE X1: Exhaust System Repair Regulations When replacing a catalytic converter under warranty, federal regulations require: A. The use of OEM parts only. B. Documentation proving the failure of the original converter. C. Re-programming of the vehicle's ECU. D. An extended warranty on the replacement part. None 2. ASE X1: Exhaust System Repair Regulations Federal law prohibits the removal of a properly functioning: A. Muffler. B. Resonator. C. Catalytic converter. D. Tailpipe. None 3. ASE X1: Exhaust System Repair Regulations According to the Clean Air Act, it is illegal to: A. Modify the exhaust system for louder noise. B. Replace the muffler with a higher performance one. C. Render inoperative any device or design element that controls emissions. D. Change the exhaust tips for cosmetic reasons. None 4. ASE X1: Exhaust System Repair Regulations What documentation must be retained by a repair shop when a catalytic converter is replaced? A. The vehicle's registration and insurance information. B. Records of the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) that prompted the replacement. C. A copy of the invoice for the sale and installation of the converter. D. Customer consent forms for all performed exhaust system services. None 5. ASE X1: Exhaust System Repair Regulations Which agency sets forth regulations regarding the handling and disposal of asbestos brake and clutch materials during repairs? A. Federal Trade Commission FTC. B. Environmental Protection Agency EPA. C. Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA. D. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA. None 6. ASE X1: Exhaust System Repair Regulations In which case can a certified aftermarket catalytic converter be legally installed? A. When the vehicle's original converter is stolen. B. Only if the vehicle is out of its warranty period. C. If the vehicle is over five years old or has more than 50,000 miles. D. When the vehicle manufacturer has issued a recall for the original converter. None 7. ASE X1: Exhaust System Repair Regulations What must be provided to the customer upon completion of an emissions-related repair? A. A performance report of the vehicle's exhaust system. B. The old parts that were replaced. C. A detailed explanation of the vehicle's current emissions status. D. A written warranty for the repairs. None 8. ASE X1: Exhaust System Repair Regulations Which regulation restricts the use of certain high-GWP (Global Warming Potential) refrigerants in motor vehicle air conditioning systems to protect the environment? A. The Kyoto Protocol. B. The Clean Air Act. C. The Montreal Protocol. D. The Paris Agreement. None 9. ASE X1: Exhaust System Repair Regulations When can the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) be legally disabled or removed from a vehicle's dashboard? A. When the vehicle is more than 10 years old. B. Never, as it is illegal under all circumstances. C. If the customer requests it. D. After a vehicle passes its emissions test. None 10. ASE X1: Exhaust System Repair Regulations A technician who knowingly installs a "defeat device" to bypass an emissions control system can face: A. Mandatory retraining. B. A warning and a fine. C. Federal penalties including fines and imprisonment. D. Revocation of ASE certification only. None 1 out of 10 Time is Up! Time's up
