ASE B6 TEST - DAMAGE ANALYSIS &
ESTIMATING EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What are the three spatial planes when measuring a vehicles dimensions? - Answer-
Height from datum, width from centerline and length.
This occurs when the front cage of a uni-body is distorted from its former symmetrical
configuration to that of a parallelogram. - Answer-A sway condition.
R&R - Answer-Remove and Replace
R&I - Answer-Remove and reinstall
What's a simple field test to determine if the vehicle has a clearcoat? - Answer-Take a
piece of fine grit sandpaper and scuff the top coat. If the material on the sandpaper
appears white, as opposed to a darker base-coat color, there is a clear-coat on the
finish. (this test is not useful when testing white or light colored vehicles).
BC/CC stands for... - Answer-Base coat/ Clear coat
What does a Tri-coat finish consist of? - Answer-Color coat, a pearl or mica coat and a
clear coat.
Wiring harnesses are the vehicles... - Answer-Nervous system.
When welding on a vehicle, it is standard practice to first.... - Answer-Disconnect the
negative cable from the battery to prevent back feed of the weld current and potential
damage.
When replacing air bag modules, they should be... - Answer-New, factory units.
Most air bag systems consist of... - Answer-air bag module, the clock spring or coil,
diagnostic control module, impact sensors, dash indicator light and knee bolster.
The SRS wiring harness is usually replaced, but some manufacturers are now allowing
it to be repaired. True or false. - Answer-True.
Other than crashing the car, is there another test or way of knowing the airbag will
deploy when in an accident? - Answer-Nope.
ETRs stands for.... - Answer-Emergency Tensioning Retractors (seatbelt tensioners)
, An example of a one time, single use component is... - Answer-airbag
What must always appear on your estimate documents, because it is a primary
measure of the vehicles use and value? - Answer-Mileage.
What is the most obvious and common of all repairs to safety systems? - Answer-Air
bag service.
O/H stands for.... - Answer-overhaul
"LS B/S mldg" is nomenclature for... - Answer-left side body side molding
When looking at labor R&R times, remember to look at the _________ and __________
for additional additions and subtractions in to the labor times. - Answer-Headnotes and
footnotes.
What are the four labor time category's for the estimating guide? - Answer-Structural,
non-structural, mechanical or refinish.
Salvage dealer's prices are usually considered wholesale and are subject to a
__________ by the body shop. - Answer-Markup.
What are P-Pages used for? - Answer-Determining the time/cost of procedures that are
and are "not included" in a specific operation (gets rid of overlap and adds time for
needed tasks).
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 center line 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-
ESTIMATING EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
What are the three spatial planes when measuring a vehicles dimensions? - Answer-
Height from datum, width from centerline and length.
This occurs when the front cage of a uni-body is distorted from its former symmetrical
configuration to that of a parallelogram. - Answer-A sway condition.
R&R - Answer-Remove and Replace
R&I - Answer-Remove and reinstall
What's a simple field test to determine if the vehicle has a clearcoat? - Answer-Take a
piece of fine grit sandpaper and scuff the top coat. If the material on the sandpaper
appears white, as opposed to a darker base-coat color, there is a clear-coat on the
finish. (this test is not useful when testing white or light colored vehicles).
BC/CC stands for... - Answer-Base coat/ Clear coat
What does a Tri-coat finish consist of? - Answer-Color coat, a pearl or mica coat and a
clear coat.
Wiring harnesses are the vehicles... - Answer-Nervous system.
When welding on a vehicle, it is standard practice to first.... - Answer-Disconnect the
negative cable from the battery to prevent back feed of the weld current and potential
damage.
When replacing air bag modules, they should be... - Answer-New, factory units.
Most air bag systems consist of... - Answer-air bag module, the clock spring or coil,
diagnostic control module, impact sensors, dash indicator light and knee bolster.
The SRS wiring harness is usually replaced, but some manufacturers are now allowing
it to be repaired. True or false. - Answer-True.
Other than crashing the car, is there another test or way of knowing the airbag will
deploy when in an accident? - Answer-Nope.
ETRs stands for.... - Answer-Emergency Tensioning Retractors (seatbelt tensioners)
, An example of a one time, single use component is... - Answer-airbag
What must always appear on your estimate documents, because it is a primary
measure of the vehicles use and value? - Answer-Mileage.
What is the most obvious and common of all repairs to safety systems? - Answer-Air
bag service.
O/H stands for.... - Answer-overhaul
"LS B/S mldg" is nomenclature for... - Answer-left side body side molding
When looking at labor R&R times, remember to look at the _________ and __________
for additional additions and subtractions in to the labor times. - Answer-Headnotes and
footnotes.
What are the four labor time category's for the estimating guide? - Answer-Structural,
non-structural, mechanical or refinish.
Salvage dealer's prices are usually considered wholesale and are subject to a
__________ by the body shop. - Answer-Markup.
What are P-Pages used for? - Answer-Determining the time/cost of procedures that are
and are "not included" in a specific operation (gets rid of overlap and adds time for
needed tasks).
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 center line 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-
