Non structural analysis and body repairs
ASE Exam Practice Questions and
Answers (100% Pass)
Outer bodies - Answer✔️✔️-Form the exterior panels
What outer bodies are usually bolted on? - Answer✔️✔️-Fenders
doors, hoods and deck lids
What outer bodies are usually welded or bonded on? - Answer✔️✔️-
Quarter panels and door skins
Why is it important that the exterior panels be replaced properly? -
Answer✔️✔️-So that the consumer is satisfied, that the vehicle meets
pre-loss condiotnd so that the vehicle systems work properly
What is an advantage of bolted on panels? - Answer✔️✔️-They offer
technician room to make adjustments
What size the disadvantage of a tighter build tolerance? -
Answer✔️✔️-There is less room for adjustments
What is the downside to having less room for adjustments? -
Answer✔️✔️-There is less room for error
What is the build tolerance of many modern vehicles? - Answer✔️✔️-
Less than 1 millimeter
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What is the purpose of applying multiple layers of 2 inch masking
tape to the undamaged panels? - Answer✔️✔️-To protect adjacent
undamaged panels
How is this tape applied? - Answer✔️✔️-It is applied in a way that it
will partially cover the gap between the two panels
What size the first decision made when assessing a repair? -
Answer✔️✔️-Determining the substrate of the outer body
What can you use to determine if the substrate is steel or
aluminum? - Answer✔️✔️-A magnet
Name 4 downsides of aluminum panels - Answer✔️✔️-1)They are
expensive to purchase and replace.
2)They also don't lend themselves to straightening techniques.
3)They don't have "memory" and don't readily return to their former
shape.
4)They also crack more easily.
What are doors skins made of? - Answer✔️✔️-Sheet metal or plastic
that is slightly larger than the door frame
What should be done if the door skin has been severely damaged? -
Answer✔️✔️-It should be replaced
Should a damaged door intrusion beam be straightened? -
Answer✔️✔️-No- under no circumstances
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