State Farm Auto Adjuster Certification Exam
Questions And Answers(Completed)
ACV
actual cash value
After Market Parts
Parts produced by a 3rd party for use on automobiles.
Betterment
An improvement made to and automobile that increases its value, rather than a
repair that simply maintains its current value
BL
Blend
Blend
This operation is equal to half the RF time on a panel. Blend would be necessary if an
adjacent panel required some paint so the color would match. If damage is within
18" of an adjacent panel then blend. Allow 36" if it is a metallic or gold paint,
because the paints are hard to match.
Bridge
Bridging occurs between 2 surfaces painted at the same time. A good example would
be seen between a molding and the panel Eventually the bridge will crack between
, the two and the integrity of the paint will deteriorate. Bridging is most often related
to R&I. If a shoes does not strip a panel naked then bridging will most likely occur.
CEG
Collision Estimating Guide
Collision Estimating Guide
A reference for how much time the average mechanic or painter will require
performing a specific task.
Clean and Retape
When an adhesive molding, nameplate, or emblem is removed and reinstalled. The
painter must clean the glue off and apply a new coat.
Clear Coat
is used to seal in the color pigment on a panel. Most vehicles have two stage paint
which is first coat color, second coat clear.
Corrosion Protection
This material is applied to the underside of a panel to prevent corrosion. This
protection needs to be considered when when estimating damage repair.
Deductible
An amount, stated on the policy , for which the policy holder is responsible.
Deductibles are assessed on a per incident basis.
Questions And Answers(Completed)
ACV
actual cash value
After Market Parts
Parts produced by a 3rd party for use on automobiles.
Betterment
An improvement made to and automobile that increases its value, rather than a
repair that simply maintains its current value
BL
Blend
Blend
This operation is equal to half the RF time on a panel. Blend would be necessary if an
adjacent panel required some paint so the color would match. If damage is within
18" of an adjacent panel then blend. Allow 36" if it is a metallic or gold paint,
because the paints are hard to match.
Bridge
Bridging occurs between 2 surfaces painted at the same time. A good example would
be seen between a molding and the panel Eventually the bridge will crack between
, the two and the integrity of the paint will deteriorate. Bridging is most often related
to R&I. If a shoes does not strip a panel naked then bridging will most likely occur.
CEG
Collision Estimating Guide
Collision Estimating Guide
A reference for how much time the average mechanic or painter will require
performing a specific task.
Clean and Retape
When an adhesive molding, nameplate, or emblem is removed and reinstalled. The
painter must clean the glue off and apply a new coat.
Clear Coat
is used to seal in the color pigment on a panel. Most vehicles have two stage paint
which is first coat color, second coat clear.
Corrosion Protection
This material is applied to the underside of a panel to prevent corrosion. This
protection needs to be considered when when estimating damage repair.
Deductible
An amount, stated on the policy , for which the policy holder is responsible.
Deductibles are assessed on a per incident basis.
