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from the center out, so a value of -111mm on the left rail shows sway to the right
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and in toward centerline.
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the center section. - correct answer- Twist condition.
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says a sway condition exists. Who is right? - correct answer- Tech A. When a
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correct answer- Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
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HSLA - correct answer- High Strength Low Alloy
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When replacing the floor pan in the trunk area, what joint should be used to join the
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new pan to the existing floor? - correct answer- An overlap joint
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When acoustical foam is removed during the repair: - correct answer- It must be
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replaced with acoustical foam.
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method.
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Endorsing an insurance company
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How do you tell when a ball joint is bad? - correct answer- Measure fixed points
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from knuckle to rotor
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What makes the windows go up and down? - correct answer- Window regulator
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What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel? -
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correct answer- The taillight
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and resists chipping; easier to apply
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and Unibody/Unitized construction
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What does PCV stand for? - correct answer- Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
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What zones are on a Unibody frame? - correct answer- Crush zones
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What does the PCV Valve do? - correct answer- It is a passage for gases to
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escape in a controlled manner from the crankcase
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C Pillar is also known as the - correct answer- Lock Pillar
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What is the A Pillar - correct answer- Hinge Pillar
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What connects to the A Pillar? - correct answer- The front door hinges, windshield,
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cowl, and the front corner of the roof
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B Pillar - correct answer- Center Pillar
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2 door car has - correct answer- A & C Pillar
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4 Door car has - correct answer- A, B, & C Pillars
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length. Diamond is a length condition.
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from the center out, so a value of -111mm on the left rail shows sway to the right
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and in toward centerline.
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the center section. - correct answer- Twist condition.
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When diagnosing the damage to a full frame assembly on a sport utility vehicle, it is
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determined that the left side frame rail is higher than the right side frame rail.
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Technician A says the damaged state is known as a twist condition. Technician B
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says a sway condition exists. Who is right? - correct answer- Tech A. When a
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frame rail's relationship to the vehicle centerline is changed, such as pushed either
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to the left or right, the condition is known as sway. "Twist" is referred as the
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condition of the frame when entire sections are driven higher or lower than the
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opposite side.
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Metal fillers contain different ingredients that provide fillers with special properties. -
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correct answer- Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
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HSLA - correct answer- High Strength Low Alloy
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When replacing the floor pan in the trunk area, what joint should be used to join the
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new pan to the existing floor? - correct answer- An overlap joint
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When acoustical foam is removed during the repair: - correct answer- It must be
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replaced with acoustical foam.
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When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on an
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method.
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What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - correct answer- Vapor Canister
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Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what? - correct answer- Bad
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Bearings
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The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except? - correct answer-
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Endorsing an insurance company
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How do you tell when a ball joint is bad? - correct answer- Measure fixed points
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from knuckle to rotor
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What makes the windows go up and down? - correct answer- Window regulator
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What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel? -
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correct answer- The taillight
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Actuator - correct answer- Tells something to do something
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Sensor - correct answer- Take reading and tell when something is wrong
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, What is Urethane Paint? - correct answer- Better than acrylic, extremely durable,
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and resists chipping; easier to apply
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What makes up the body of the vehicle? - correct answer- Anything that is welded
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together
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Who has the first right to salvage? - correct answer- The insurer
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What components make up a unibody? - correct answer- Last answer, longest
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answer on exam question
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What needs to be on an appraisal? - correct answer- A license number
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The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle: - correct answer- Two wheel
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alignment
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What are the two most common types of engines? - correct answer- V and inline
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What are the two types of vehicle bodies? - correct answer- Conventional full frame
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and Unibody/Unitized construction
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What does PCV stand for? - correct answer- Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
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What zones are on a Unibody frame? - correct answer- Crush zones
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What does the PCV Valve do? - correct answer- It is a passage for gases to
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escape in a controlled manner from the crankcase
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C Pillar is also known as the - correct answer- Lock Pillar
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What is the A Pillar - correct answer- Hinge Pillar
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What connects to the A Pillar? - correct answer- The front door hinges, windshield,
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cowl, and the front corner of the roof
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B Pillar - correct answer- Center Pillar
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2 door car has - correct answer- A & C Pillar
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4 Door car has - correct answer- A, B, & C Pillars
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What device starts the spark plug firing sequence? - correct answer- Camshaft
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