ASE B6 Test - Damage Analysis &
Estimating UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
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.
"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).
Estimating UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
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.
"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).
