This 60-item test is intended for use with applicants and incumbents for jobs where knowledge and
skill in the area of automobile repair is a necessary part of job activities.
Categories tested include:
Electrical and Electronic Systems
Accessories
Mechanical Maintenance & Equipment Installation
Prints, Schematics & Diagrams
Welding, and Tools
Materials & Equipment
Power Transmission and Lubrication
Fuel Systems and Internal Combustion Engines
Cooling and Heating Systems
Inspection
Record Keeping
Mathematics & Environmental Concerns
Shop Machines
This test contains 60 items in a multiple-choice format. In a sample of 51 experienced auto
technicians, reliability was .90 with a mean score of 40.75, a standard deviation of 9.59, and a
standard error of measurement of 3.03.
