ASE A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems Certification Test Exam Guide
At a glance
- Questions
- 50
- Time limit
- 1h 30m
- Exam fee
- $62
- Governing body
- National Institute for Automotive Service…
The ASE A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems test certifies automotive technicians in diagnosing and repairing vehicle electrical components. It's administered by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and is one of the core A-series certifications shops look for when hiring or promoting repair technicians.
Overview
The A6 knowledge test doesn't use a road-signs or diagram section like a driver's license exam. Instead, it draws its questions from five weighted content areas covering the electrical systems a technician works on daily:
- General Electrical/Electronic System Diagnosis — 13 questions
- Battery and Starting System Diagnosis and Repair — 9 questions
- Charging System Diagnosis and Repair — 5 questions
- Lighting Systems Diagnosis and Repair — 6 questions
- Body Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair — 17 questions
Body electrical systems carries the heaviest weight, so it's worth prioritizing in study time.
Cost and registration
ASE charges a $62 per-test fee for A6, plus a separate $34 registration fee per order. Confirm current pricing and any bundled-test discounts on the official ASE fee schedule before you register, since fees are set by ASE and can change.
Exam format
The full A6 test has 60 total questions, but only 50 are scored — the other 10 are unscored research questions mixed in to trial future content. You have 90 minutes to finish. Technicians recertifying every five years take a shorter version: 25 questions in 45 minutes. ASE does not publish a fixed passing percentage for this test; check the official ASE study guide for how scoring and pass/fail determinations work.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are on the ASE A6 exam and how long do I get?
The ASE A6 Electrical/Electronic Systems test has 60 total questions, 50 of which are scored, and you're given 90 minutes to finish.
What content areas does the A6 test cover?
The test draws from five content areas: General Electrical/Electronic System Diagnosis (13 questions), Battery and Starting System Diagnosis and Repair (9 questions), Charging System Diagnosis and Repair (5 questions), Lighting Systems Diagnosis and Repair (6 questions), and Body Electrical Systems Diagnosis and Repair (17 questions).
What does the ASE A6 test cost?
ASE charges a $62 test fee per test, plus a separate $34 registration fee per order. The registration fee applies once to your order even if you register for multiple tests at the same time.
What work experience do I need to become ASE A6 certified?
You must pass the ASE test and have full-time, hands-on work experience, or a combination of formal training and experience, before ASE will issue certification. For repair technician tests like A6, that requirement runs 1, 2, or 3 years.
How often do I need to retest to keep my A6 certification?
ASE certifications aren't permanent; technicians must retest every five years to retain certification. The recertification version of the A6 test is shorter, with 25 questions and a 45-minute time limit.
What happens if I don't pass the ASE A6 test on my first attempt?
You can register and pay the test fee again to retake the A6 test; ASE does not limit how many times you can retest. Check the official ASE registration page for current fees and any waiting-period details before you rebook.
Sources
- 1.The Official ASE Study Guide - ASE Automobile Tests (2026) — National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) (accessed Aug 9, 2026)
- 2.Automobile & Light Truck Certification Tests, A Series: A1-A9 | ASE — National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) (accessed Aug 9, 2026)
- 3.ASE Test Registration and Fees — National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) (accessed Aug 9, 2026)
- 4.Work Experience Requirements - ASE — National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) (accessed Aug 9, 2026)
Official sources
Every exam fact on this page traces to a primary document published by the body that administers the exam.
- The Official ASE Study Guide - ASE Automobile Tests (2026)National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)ase.com
- ASE Test Registration and FeesNational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)ase.com
- Automobile & Light Truck Certification Tests, A Series: A1-A9 | ASENational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)ase.com
- Work Experience Requirements - ASENational Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)ase.com
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