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ASE B6 TEST - DAMAGE ANALYSIS & ESTIMATING
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ASE B6 TEST - DAMAGE ANALYSIS & ESTIMATINGWhat is the difference between a unitized frame and a uni-body? - Answer- There is no
difference. In a uni-body or unitized vehicle, the frame and body are incorporated into a
single welded structure.
Should exhaust damaged systems be welded and repaired, or replaced all together? -
Answer- Replaced. Exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide and leaks could
create dangerous conditions for passengers.
The "Inside Out" sequence refers to... - Answer- Calculating Labor times
SAI refers to... - Answer- An angle in the suspension system - the steering axis
inclination. This can be measured using wheel alignment equipment. Incorrect SAI
contributes to poor handling.
Using a tram gauge an appraiser can easily detect a ________ condition. - Answer-
"Sway". With a tram gauge, it is easy to take linear measurements, such as point-to-
point measurements across the front cage of a car.
Appraiser A says all brake fluid should be drained and replaced when replacing a
caliper on the left front of a six-month old car. Appraiser B saya all that is required is
refilling the brake fluid and bleeding the system. Who is right? A, B, Both A & B, Neither
A or B? - Answer- Appraiser B only. Although brake fluid does become contaminated
with moisture over time, this is not likely on a 6 month old car.
Clean up time in reference to salvage parts means to.... - Answer- Remove the oil and
grease from the parts. The painting is a separate billable expense.
Appraiser A says storage charges are calculated per day at the prevailing market rate.
Appraiser B says they are calculated at the shop's posted rate. Who is right? A, B, A &
B, neither A or B? - Answer- Appraiser B only. The shop in possession of the vehicle
can charge whatever they want, although most insurance companies will only pay for
charges that correspond to reasonable market prices.
Appraiser A Says the factory E-coat corrosion protection must be replaced anytime it is
damaged in a collision. Appraiser B says the E-coat must be restored to a level
equivalent to that created at the factory. Who is right? A, B, A & B, neither A or B? -
Answer- Both A & B. The factory E-coat must always be replaced when damaged and it
must be done to a level equivalent with the factory work.
"Set up and measure" refers to what? - Answer- The dollar allowance for the time a
technician needs to mount a vehicle on a repair system to measure length, width from
center-line and height from the datum plane.
, What are air conditioning components generally classified as? - Answer- Mechanical
items. Mechanical operations are generally those bolted items inward of the radiator.
Would an alternator be classified as a "betterment" item? - Answer- No. Betterment
applies to normal wear & tear items that a vehicle owner should expect to replace in the
life of a vehicle. Example: Battery, shocks, brake linings, tires, etc.
Would aftermarket paint sealant cause a problem with a vehicle warranty? - Answer-
No. Example of things that could cause a problem with a vehicle warranty are: repaired
wiring harness, wire splicing, etc.
A hybrid vehicles electric traction motors operate on... - Answer- 650 volts. While some
components may run on 12 volts, some Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries contain
as much as 650 volts
TTY (torque to yield) refers to... - Answer- The strength of a fastener, its allowable reuse
and the fact that a fastener deforms upon application of torque. It is a one time use
fastener that is used on critical applications. When it is torqued, the threads deform.
locking it in to place.
UPCR stands for... - Answer- Uniform Procedures for Collision Repair (by I-CAR).
To be considered "damaged", its _____ and _________ must be unequal with that
before the accident in terms of the way something looks and operates. - Answer- form
and function.
Another term often used to describe "damage" is____________. - Answer-
Nonconformity.
When checking beneath a vehicle, you divide the under-body into three parts. What are
those parts? - Answer- Front, middle/center and rear.
The centerline of a vehicle is.... - Answer- an imaginary plane that divides the vehicle in
half from front to rear.
When inspection a vehicle, the surface you are inspection it on should be ______, ____,
and free of ________. - Answer- Level, dry and free of debris. (level will help determine
structural damage, dry for leaks, etc).
Generally, these two types of vehicles are NOT great candidates for repairable vehicles:
- Answer- Flood vehicles and vehicles that have had fires. Also, vehicles that have had
major driveline damage (engine or transmission crushed).
Bent seat attaching hardware, broken motor mounts, cracked transmission cases or
damaged electronic components are all examples of _________ damage. - Answer-
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