AUDI Training Standards 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which Audi training platform hosts the majority of e-learning modules for US dealer technicians?
- Audi Academy Online (AAO) (Correct answer)
- Volkswagen Group Learning (VGL)
- TechConnect Portal
- DealerSocket LMS
Correct answer: Audi Academy Online (AAO)
Audi Academy Online (AAO) is the primary e-learning platform where US technicians access required training modules.
Question 2: When a technician fails a certification assessment, what is the standard minimum waiting period before retaking it?
- 24 hours (Correct answer)
- 48 hours
- 7 days
- 30 days
Correct answer: 24 hours
Audi's standard policy requires a 24-hour waiting period before a technician may retake a failed assessment.
Question 3: Which designation specifically covers Audi high-voltage and EV safety training in the US program?
- AUDI e-tron Certified Technician (ECT) (Correct answer)
- Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Specialist (HEVS)
- Audi EV Safety Endorsement (ESE)
- High-Voltage Awareness Certificate (HVAC)
Correct answer: AUDI e-tron Certified Technician (ECT)
The AUDI e-tron Certified Technician (ECT) track covers EV-specific safety and repair procedures for high-voltage systems.
Question 4: In the Audi training hierarchy, what must a technician complete before enrolling in Master Technician-level courses?
- Achieve Certified Technician (CT) status (Correct answer)
- Complete 5 years of Audi dealer experience
- Pass a factory inspection audit
- Obtain ASE Master Automobile Technician certification
Correct answer: Achieve Certified Technician (CT) status
Technicians must hold Certified Technician (CT) status before they are eligible to enroll in Master-level curriculum.
Question 5: Audi training credits earned through SFTC (Shop Floor Training and Coaching) sessions are typically logged by whom?
- The Audi Field Technical Trainer (FTT) (Correct answer)
- The service advisor
- The dealer principal
- The technician themselves via self-reporting
Correct answer: The Audi Field Technical Trainer (FTT)
Field Technical Trainers document and log SFTC credits on behalf of technicians who participate in on-site coaching sessions.
Question 6: What is the consequence for a dealership that allows a required certification to lapse for more than 90 days without renewal?
- Loss of authorized repair status for that vehicle system (Correct answer)
- Mandatory dealer audit
- Automatic enrollment in remedial training
- Fine assessed to the dealer's Audi account
Correct answer: Loss of authorized repair status for that vehicle system
A lapsed certification beyond 90 days can result in the dealership losing authorized repair status for the related vehicle system.
Question 7: Which document outlines the minimum number of certified technicians required per franchise point in the US Audi dealer network?
- Audi Dealer Operating Standards (DOS) (Correct answer)
- VW Group Technician Charter
- Audi Service Excellence Agreement (SEA)
- National Dealer Sales and Service Agreement (NDSSA)
Correct answer: Audi Dealer Operating Standards (DOS)
The Dealer Operating Standards (DOS) specifies staffing and certification minimums that each US Audi franchise point must maintain.
Which Audi training platform hosts the majority of e-learning modules for US dealer technicians?