Automotive Collision Ase Prep Test 2

AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION ASE PREP TEST 2
A dent in an aluminum panel is being repaired. technician A says that applying heat will
help the aluminum return to its undamaged state. technician B says that a non-contact
thermometer can be used to detect the temperature of the aluminum. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - Answers- C. Both A and B

A panel is being prepared for MIG welding. Technician A says to remove all coatings,
paints and primers from the weld area. Technician B says not to remove the galvanized
coating. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - Answers- C. Both A and B

When removing a door skin, Technician A says a cutting torch should be used to
separate the welded door skin from the door skin him flange. Technician B says a
grinder should be used to grind away the edge of the door skin. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - Answers- B. B only

A technician complains of seeing white spots after welding. Technician A says to
complete the weld using a skip weld technique by starting in the middle of the joint and
working outwards in both directions, alternating welds. technician B says to set the
machine on the pulse setting and complete the weld by welding on the pulse setting in a
single direction. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - Answers- B. B only

A long weld is to be made. After tackling the pieces together, technician A says to
complete the weld using a skip weld technique by starting in the middle of the joint and
working outwards in both directions, alternating welds. Technician B says to set the
machine on the pulse setting and complete the weld by welding on the pulse setting in a
single direction. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - Answers- C. Both A and B

, Technician A says that the burn test can be used to identify plastic. technician B says
that the burn test creates toxic fumes. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - Answers- B. B only

Technician A says that with the tack welding tip in place on the hot air welding, a welding
rod is not necessary to tack weld plastic parts. Technician B says that a plastic welding
rod may be required. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - Answers- A. A only

Technician A says that the hammer-off-dolly method will stretch the metal. technician B
says that the hammer-on-dolly method will stretch the metal. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - Answers- B. B only

Technician A says that because we cannot know where the HSS (High Strength Steel) is
located on the vehicle, all sheet metal should be treated as HSS. technician B says the
body repair manual will sometimes identify those parts that are made of HSS. Who is
right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - Answers- C. Both A and B

Technician A says that most thermosetting plastics can be fusion welded. technician B
says that thermoplastics can be fusion welded. Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor b - Answers- B. B only

When performing an adhesive plastic repair, technician A says an adhesion promoter is
necessary if the base plastic is ground and it melts and smears. Technician B says the
adhesion promoter is required on plastics that do not melt and smear when ground.
Who is right?
A. A only
B. B only
C. Both A and B
D. Neither A nor B - Answers- A. A only