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ASE B6 Test - Damage Analysis &
Estimating Exam Questions With Verified
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 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.
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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.
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).
To be considered "damaged", its _____ and _________ must be unequal with that before the
accident in terms of the way something looks and operates. - answer✔form and function.
Another term often used to describe "damage" is____________. - answer✔Nonconformity.
When checking beneath a vehicle, you divide the under-body into three parts. What are those
parts? - answer✔Front, middle/center and rear.
The centerline of a vehicle is.... - answer✔an imaginary plane that divides the vehicle in half
from front to rear.
When inspection a vehicle, the surface you are inspection it on should be ______, ____, and free
of ________. - answer✔Level, dry and free of debris. (level will help determine structural
damage, dry for leaks, etc).
ASE B6 Test - Damage Analysis &
Estimating Exam Questions With Verified
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 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.
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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.
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).
To be considered "damaged", its _____ and _________ must be unequal with that before the
accident in terms of the way something looks and operates. - answer✔form and function.
Another term often used to describe "damage" is____________. - answer✔Nonconformity.
When checking beneath a vehicle, you divide the under-body into three parts. What are those
parts? - answer✔Front, middle/center and rear.
The centerline of a vehicle is.... - answer✔an imaginary plane that divides the vehicle in half
from front to rear.
When inspection a vehicle, the surface you are inspection it on should be ______, ____, and free
of ________. - answer✔Level, dry and free of debris. (level will help determine structural
damage, dry for leaks, etc).
