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Real shops don’t want memorized torque values — they want: - Proper sequence - Correct fasteners - No broken parts Exams test procedure understanding, not trivia. If the question mentions “manufacturer procedure,” that’s your hint.

In the shop, electrical issues come down to: - Is power getting there? - Is ground returning properly? - Is the component doing what it’s told? Certification exams follow the same logic. You don’t need to love electrical — you just need to stop guessing and start reasoning.

A lot of wrong answers come from jumping steps. Red Seal expects: 1. Verify the concern 2. Check basics (power, ground, fluid, mechanical) 3. Test — don’t guess 4. Confirm the repair If an answer skips steps, it’s usually wrong This also applies to real world diagnosing in the shop.

The certification exams do not test memorization — it tests decision-making. Most questions boil down to: - Safety first - Correct diagnostic order - Manufacturer-acceptable repair - “Best” answer, not “possible” answer If two answers look right, one is usually more correct in a real shop scenario. Learn to think like that and your score jumps fast.