Funny ASE pictures...?

[yasha32]

Anyone else notice some of the ASE test pictures couldn't exist (and function) in real life?

For example, my last test showed a vane type pump ask me what it was but the vanes had no way to move against the shell it was in, funniest part to me was the pump was a variable displacement type.

It was pretty much this but with the vanes attached as one unit.

 

[Bruce Amacker]

Remember that in most ASE regular tests include "demonstrator" questions that are there for evaluation. These questions are not scored, only used for developing later tests. Did you fill out a comment sheet about the discrepancy in the drawing? Usually the test proctor will invite comments, but if they skipped over it you can always ask for a comment sheet. The comment sheets are IMPORTANT, it's the only way that the ASE people will know about the problem, and if there is a glaring error or typo (yes, it happens) they will not score the question. Sometimes a question passes through the writing process and the ASE editors make a small change because the original diagram wouldn't print properly. I've been a part of ASE test writing workshops several times over the years developing both HD Truck and automotive tests.