ASE A5 Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the ASE A5 Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the ASE A5 exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 18 exam terms across 4 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the ASE A5 Vocabulary Game
Base brake systems
Expanding brakes
Disc brakes
Electronic brake control
Sources for these terms (7)
- ASE Automobile Study Guide 2026 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 49 CFR 571.135 - Standard No. 135; Light vehicle brake systems · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 49 CFR 571.126 - Standard No. 126; Electronic stability control systems for light vehicles · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 49 CFR 571.106 - Standard No. 106; Brake hoses · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 49 CFR 571.116 - Standard No. 116; Motor vehicle brake fluids · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 49 CFR 570.5 - Service brake system · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 40 CFR 86.010-2 - Definitions · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the ASE A5 Exam
The ASE A5 Brakes certification tests knowledge of hydraulic system diagnosis and repair, power assist units diagnosis and repair, parking brake systems, drum brake diagnosis and repair, disc brake diagnosis and repair, and electronic brake control systems (ABS, TCS, ESC). Passing this exam earns you the A5 certification, part of the ASE Master Automobile Technician credential.
Exam sponsor: National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
55 questions
Time Limit
75 minutes
Passing Score
Pass/fail; ASE does not publish a fixed A5 cut score
Exam / Certification Fees
$62 test fee + $34 registration fee, plus applicable tax
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: Not published by ASE. No official A5 first-time pass-rate percentage is published Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ASE A5 vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the ASE A5 vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 18 ASE A5 terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the ASE A5 terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
How hard is the ASE A5 Brakes exam?
The A5 tests applied brake-system diagnosis and service knowledge across hydraulic, drum, disc, and electronic brake controls. ASE does not publish an official A5 first-time pass rate, so use the task list and timed practice results—not an unofficial percentage—to judge readiness.
How many questions are on the ASE A5 exam?
The current ASE A5 exam has 55 questions: 45 scored questions plus 10 unscored research questions. The testing time is 75 minutes. ASE reports results as pass/fail and does not publish a fixed A5 cut score.