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Key Facts: Red Seal Automotive Exam
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Red Seal
70%
Passing Score
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4 hours
Time Allowed
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8 activities
Current Blueprint
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310S
Ontario Trade Code
Skilled Trades Ontario
The current national Automotive Service Technician Red Seal exam has 125 four-option multiple-choice questions in four hours and requires 70%. Its eight major work activities carry 9/22/12/17/23/23/10/9 questions, including separate vehicle-module-communications and hybrid/EV activities. The national title is Automotive Service Technician; 310S is Ontario's trade code. Apply jurisdiction-specific rules only through the responsible provincial or territorial authority.
Sample Red Seal Automotive Practice Questions
Try these sample questions to review concepts for the Red Seal Automotive exam. Each question includes a detailed explanation. Start the interactive quiz above for the full 142+ question experience with AI tutoring.
1When working under a vehicle raised on a hoist, what is the correct procedure before going underneath?
2A Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for a solvent used in the shop primarily provides what information under WHMIS 2015?
3Which personal protective equipment is required when servicing a high-voltage battery system on an electric vehicle?
4A torque-to-yield (TTY) cylinder head bolt should be:
5What is the correct way to dispose of used engine oil and oil filters in a Canadian shop?
6When reading a wiring diagram, a heavy solid line connected to a ground symbol most likely represents:
7A four-stroke gasoline engine completes its power cycle in how many crankshaft revolutions?
8During a cylinder compression test, one cylinder reads low but the reading rises significantly after a small amount of oil is added (wet test). This indicates:
9On a port fuel-injected engine, a stuck-open fuel pressure regulator (excess vacuum reference) would most likely cause:
10A diagnostic trouble code P0301 indicates:
About the Red Seal Automotive Exam
The national Red Seal Automotive Service Technician exam uses the current 2023-RSOS eight-activity blueprint: 9, 22, 12, 17, 23, 23, 10, and 9 questions. The 310S code is specific to Ontario, while eligibility, fees, scheduling, and rewrite rules are controlled by each jurisdiction.
Exam sponsor: Employment and Social Development Canada / Red Seal Program (delivered by provincial apprenticeship authorities). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
125 four-option multiple-choice questions across eight current major work activities, with one correct answer per item and a 70% passing mark. This free bank provides 100 selected-response practice items.
Time Limit
4 hours
Passing Score
70%
Exam / Certification Fees
Set by the responsible provincial or territorial apprenticeship authority
Exam sponsor websiteFees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
A - Common Occupational Skills
9 questions: safety-related functions plus tools, equipment, and documentation.
B - Engine and Engine-Support Systems
22 questions: diagnosis and repair of engine, gasoline support, and diesel support systems.
C - Vehicle-Module Communications
12 questions: eight diagnosis and four repair questions for vehicle networking systems.
D - Driveline Systems
17 questions: ten diagnosis and seven repair questions for driveline systems.
E - Electrical and Comfort Controls
23 questions: electrical and HVAC or comfort-control diagnosis and repair.
F - Steering, Suspension, Braking, Controls, Tires, Hubs and Bearings
23 questions: 13 diagnosis and 10 repair questions across chassis and control systems.
G - Restraints, Body, Accessories and Trim
10 questions: six diagnosis and four repair questions.
H - Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Systems
9 questions: five diagnosis and four repair questions, including current high-voltage work.
Preparing for the Red Seal Automotive Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70%
- Assessment: 125 four-option multiple-choice questions across eight current major work activities, with one correct answer per item and a 70% passing mark. This free bank provides 100 selected-response practice items.
- Time limit: 4 hours
- Exam / certification fees: Set by the responsible provincial or territorial apprenticeship authority Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 142 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
Red Seal Automotive: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Red Seal Automotive Service Technician exam?
The current national exam has 125 four-option multiple-choice questions across eight major work activities and allows four hours. You need 70% to pass.
What score do I need to pass the Automotive Service Technician Red Seal exam?
You need at least 70%. The current official mix emphasizes procedural/application and critical-thinking questions, so preparation should include diagnostic reasoning rather than fact recall alone.
How much does the Automotive Service Technician Red Seal exam cost?
The candidate's provincial or territorial authority sets the fee and any rewrite or equivalency charges. Confirm the current amount directly with that authority.
What topics does the current Red Seal Automotive exam cover?
It has eight official activities: common skills; engines; vehicle-module communications; driveline; electrical and comfort controls; chassis systems; restraints and body; and hybrid/EV systems.
Who is eligible to write the Automotive Service Technician Red Seal exam?
Each province or territory determines apprenticeship, trade-qualifier, and equivalency eligibility. Apply through the authority responsible for the jurisdiction where you will write.
Is this free 310S practice test as good as paid prep?
The free bank is a study aid mapped to the current eight-activity blueprint. Use official sample questions for format, and map each practice miss to a current RSOS task rather than memorizing answers.