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ASE B6 Test - Damage Analysis & Estimating
Practice Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
What 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.
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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.
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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.
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ASE B6 Test - Damage Analysis & Estimating
Practice Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
What 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.
Page 1 of 19
,©SOPHIABENNETT@2024-2025 Monday, August 19, 2024 12:35 AM
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.
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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.
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