ASE B6 Test - Damage Analysis & Estimating Exam Questions with Correct Answers Graded A+
What is the difference between a unitized frame and a uni-body? - Answers 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? - Answers Replaced.
Exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide and leaks could create dangerous conditions for
passengers.
The "Inside Out" sequence refers to... - Answers Calculating Labor times
SAI refers to... - Answers 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. - Answers "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? - Answers 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.... - Answers 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? - Answers
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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers Mechanical items. Mechanical
operations are generally those bolted items inward of the radiator.
Would an alternator be classified as a "betterment" item? - Answers 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? - Answers 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... - Answers 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... - Answers 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... - Answers 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. - Answers form and function.
Another term often used to describe "damage" is____________. - Answers Nonconformity.
When checking beneath a vehicle, you divide the under-body into three parts. What are those parts? -
Answers Front, middle/center and rear.
The centerline of a vehicle is.... - Answers 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
________. - Answers 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: - Answers 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. - Answers Indirect. You must trace the energy into
the vehicle structure and looks closely for kinks, buckles and other signs of distortion.
PUD stands for... - Answers Prior unrelated damage (PUD). It is the role of the appraiser to attempt to
identify pre-existing damage on the vehicle.
The most obvious way to determine pre-existing damage (PUD), is to __________ the _________. -
Answers Interview the customer.
Some telltale signs of detecting prior collision work are.... - Answers Over-spray, paint tape edges, tool
marks on fasteners, misaligned panels and missing Federal Anti-Theft Standard labels (FATS).
What is the difference between a unitized frame and a uni-body? - Answers 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? - Answers Replaced.
Exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide and leaks could create dangerous conditions for
passengers.
The "Inside Out" sequence refers to... - Answers Calculating Labor times
SAI refers to... - Answers 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. - Answers "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? - Answers 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.... - Answers 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? - Answers
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? - Answers 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? - Answers 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? - Answers Mechanical items. Mechanical
operations are generally those bolted items inward of the radiator.
Would an alternator be classified as a "betterment" item? - Answers 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? - Answers 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... - Answers 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... - Answers 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... - Answers 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. - Answers form and function.
Another term often used to describe "damage" is____________. - Answers Nonconformity.
When checking beneath a vehicle, you divide the under-body into three parts. What are those parts? -
Answers Front, middle/center and rear.
The centerline of a vehicle is.... - Answers 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
________. - Answers 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: - Answers 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. - Answers Indirect. You must trace the energy into
the vehicle structure and looks closely for kinks, buckles and other signs of distortion.
PUD stands for... - Answers Prior unrelated damage (PUD). It is the role of the appraiser to attempt to
identify pre-existing damage on the vehicle.
The most obvious way to determine pre-existing damage (PUD), is to __________ the _________. -
Answers Interview the customer.
Some telltale signs of detecting prior collision work are.... - Answers Over-spray, paint tape edges, tool
marks on fasteners, misaligned panels and missing Federal Anti-Theft Standard labels (FATS).
