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ASE B6 Test - Damage Analysis & Estimating
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What is the difference between a unitized frame and a uni-body?
Ans: 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?
Ans: Replaced. Exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide and leaks
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could create dangerous conditions for passengers.
Exampromax - Stuvia US
The "Inside Out" sequence refers to...
Ans: Calculating Labor times
SAI refers to...
Ans: 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.
Ans: "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?
Ans: 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....
Ans: Remove the oil and grease from the parts. The painting is a separate billable
expense.
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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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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.
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"Set up and measure" refers to what?
Exampromax - Stuvia US
Ans: 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?
Ans: Mechanical items. Mechanical operations are generally those bolted items
inward of the radiator.
Would an alternator be classified as a "betterment" item?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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...
Ans: 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...
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Ans: 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...
Ans: 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.
Ans: form and function.
Another term often used to describe "damage" is____________.
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Ans: Nonconformity.
Exampromax - Stuvia US
When checking beneath a vehicle, you divide the under-body into three
parts. What are those parts?
Ans: Front, middle/center and rear.
The centerline of a vehicle is....
Ans: 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 ________.
Ans: 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:
Ans: 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.
ASE B6 Test - Damage Analysis & Estimating
Questions and Answers (100% Correct
Answers) Already Graded A+
What is the difference between a unitized frame and a uni-body?
Ans: 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?
Ans: Replaced. Exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide and leaks
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could create dangerous conditions for passengers.
Exampromax - Stuvia US
The "Inside Out" sequence refers to...
Ans: Calculating Labor times
SAI refers to...
Ans: 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.
Ans: "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?
Ans: 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....
Ans: Remove the oil and grease from the parts. The painting is a separate billable
expense.
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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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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.
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"Set up and measure" refers to what?
Exampromax - Stuvia US
Ans: 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?
Ans: Mechanical items. Mechanical operations are generally those bolted items
inward of the radiator.
Would an alternator be classified as a "betterment" item?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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...
Ans: 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...
, 3 Exampromax - Stuvia US 2025/2026
Ans: 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...
Ans: 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.
Ans: form and function.
Another term often used to describe "damage" is____________.
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Ans: Nonconformity.
Exampromax - Stuvia US
When checking beneath a vehicle, you divide the under-body into three
parts. What are those parts?
Ans: Front, middle/center and rear.
The centerline of a vehicle is....
Ans: 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 ________.
Ans: 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:
Ans: 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.
