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ASE B6 Test - Damage Analysis & Estimating
Practice Questions and Answers
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
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B? - 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.... -
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.
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What are air conditioning components generally classified as? -
Answer✔️✔️-Mechanical items. Mechanical operations are generally
those bolted items inward of the radiator.
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).
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ASE B6 Test - Damage Analysis & Estimating
Practice Questions and Answers
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
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B? - 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.... -
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.
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What are air conditioning components generally classified as? -
Answer✔️✔️-Mechanical items. Mechanical operations are generally
those bolted items inward of the radiator.
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).
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