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ASE B6 Test - Damage Analysis &
Estimating Exam 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
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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.
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.
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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.
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ASE B6 Test - Damage Analysis &
Estimating Exam 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
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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.
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.
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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.
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