ASE B6 Test - Damage Analysis &
Estimating
What is the difference between a unitized frame and a uni-body? - ✔✔ correct 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? - ✔✔ correct
answer Replaced. Exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide and leaks could create
dangerous conditions for passengers.
The "Inside Out" sequence refers to... - ✔✔ correct answer Calculating Labor times
SAI refers to... - ✔✔ correct 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. - ✔✔ correct 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? - ✔✔ correct answer 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.... - ✔✔ correct 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? - ✔✔
correct 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? - ✔✔ correct 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.
, ASE B6 Test - Damage Analysis &
Estimating
"Set up and measure" refers to what? - ✔✔ correct 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? - ✔✔ correct answer Mechanical
items. Mechanical operations are generally those bolted items inward of the radiator.
Would an alternator be classified as a "betterment" item? - ✔✔ correct 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? - ✔✔ correct 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... - ✔✔ correct 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... - ✔✔ correct 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... - ✔✔ correct 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. - ✔✔ correct answer form and function.
Another term often used to describe "damage" is____________. - ✔✔ correct answer
Nonconformity.
When checking beneath a vehicle, you divide the under-body into three parts. What are those parts?
- ✔✔ correct answer Front, middle/center and rear.
Estimating
What is the difference between a unitized frame and a uni-body? - ✔✔ correct 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? - ✔✔ correct
answer Replaced. Exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide and leaks could create
dangerous conditions for passengers.
The "Inside Out" sequence refers to... - ✔✔ correct answer Calculating Labor times
SAI refers to... - ✔✔ correct 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. - ✔✔ correct 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? - ✔✔ correct answer 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.... - ✔✔ correct 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? - ✔✔
correct 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? - ✔✔ correct 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.
, ASE B6 Test - Damage Analysis &
Estimating
"Set up and measure" refers to what? - ✔✔ correct 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? - ✔✔ correct answer Mechanical
items. Mechanical operations are generally those bolted items inward of the radiator.
Would an alternator be classified as a "betterment" item? - ✔✔ correct 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? - ✔✔ correct 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... - ✔✔ correct 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... - ✔✔ correct 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... - ✔✔ correct 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. - ✔✔ correct answer form and function.
Another term often used to describe "damage" is____________. - ✔✔ correct answer
Nonconformity.
When checking beneath a vehicle, you divide the under-body into three parts. What are those parts?
- ✔✔ correct answer Front, middle/center and rear.
