ASE B6 TEST - DAMAGE ANALYSIS &
ESTIMATING EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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 center line 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).
Generally, these two types of vehicles are NOT great candidates for repairable vehicles:
- Answer-Flood vehicles and vehicles that have had fires. Also, vehicles that have had
major driveline damage (engine or transmission crushed).
Bent seat attaching hardware, broken motor mounts, cracked transmission cases or
damaged electronic components are all examples of _________ damage. - Answer-
Indirect. You must trace the energy into the vehicle structure and looks closely for kinks,
buckles and other signs of distortion.
PUD stands for... - Answer-Prior unrelated damage (PUD). It is the role of the appraiser
to attempt to identify pre-existing damage on the vehicle.
The most obvious way to determine pre-existing damage (PUD), is to __________ the
_________. - Answer-Interview the customer.
Some telltale signs of detecting prior collision work are.... - Answer-Over-spray, paint
tape edges, tool marks on fasteners, misaligned panels and missing Federal Anti-Theft
Standard labels (FATS).
Another sign of prior repairs is inconsistent _____ ______ thickness. - Answer-" paint
film" . This can be measured with paint film thickness or mil gauges. OEM paint will
measure in the range of 3.5 to 5.5 mils (refinished panels can double that and a blended
panel can be as much as 50% greater in thickness.)
What is it called when a part folds onto itself like an accordion? - Answer-Convolution. A
convoluted structural component should be replaced.
, What three things should be considered in any repair? - Answer-Safety, retained value
and the vehicle owners best interest.
When inspecting a vehicle, should your inspection be localized into one specific area? -
Answer-No, kinetic energy has a tendency to travel through a vehicle and cause
damages elsewhere.
What are some measuring tools used to identify structural damage? - Answer-
computerized measuring systems, universal three-dimensional measuring systems,
laser systems and the tram gauge.
What are the three spatial planes when measuring a vehicles dimensions? - Answer-
Height from datum, width from centerline and length.
This occurs when the front cage of a uni-body is distorted from its former symmetrical
configuration to that of a parallelogram. - Answer-A sway condition.
R&R - Answer-Remove and Replace
R&I - Answer-Remove and reinstall
What's a simple field test to determine if the vehicle has a clearcoat? - Answer-Take a
piece of fine grit sandpaper and scuff the top coat. If the material on the sandpaper
appears white, as opposed to a darker base-coat color, there is a clear-coat on the
finish. (this test is not useful when testing white or light colored vehicles).
BC/CC stands for... - Answer-Base coat/ Clear coat
What does a Tri-coat finish consist of? - Answer-Color coat, a pearl or mica coat and a
clear coat.
Wiring harnesses are the vehicles... - Answer-Nervous system.
When welding on a vehicle, it is standard practice to first.... - Answer-Disconnect the
negative cable from the battery to prevent back feed of the weld current and potential
damage.
When replacing air bag modules, they should be... - Answer-New, factory units.
Most air bag systems consist of... - Answer-air bag module, the clock spring or coil,
diagnostic control module, impact sensors, dash indicator light and knee bolster.
The SRS wiring harness is usually replaced, but some manufacturers are now allowing
it to be repaired. True or false. - Answer-True.
ESTIMATING EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
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 center line 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).
Generally, these two types of vehicles are NOT great candidates for repairable vehicles:
- Answer-Flood vehicles and vehicles that have had fires. Also, vehicles that have had
major driveline damage (engine or transmission crushed).
Bent seat attaching hardware, broken motor mounts, cracked transmission cases or
damaged electronic components are all examples of _________ damage. - Answer-
Indirect. You must trace the energy into the vehicle structure and looks closely for kinks,
buckles and other signs of distortion.
PUD stands for... - Answer-Prior unrelated damage (PUD). It is the role of the appraiser
to attempt to identify pre-existing damage on the vehicle.
The most obvious way to determine pre-existing damage (PUD), is to __________ the
_________. - Answer-Interview the customer.
Some telltale signs of detecting prior collision work are.... - Answer-Over-spray, paint
tape edges, tool marks on fasteners, misaligned panels and missing Federal Anti-Theft
Standard labels (FATS).
Another sign of prior repairs is inconsistent _____ ______ thickness. - Answer-" paint
film" . This can be measured with paint film thickness or mil gauges. OEM paint will
measure in the range of 3.5 to 5.5 mils (refinished panels can double that and a blended
panel can be as much as 50% greater in thickness.)
What is it called when a part folds onto itself like an accordion? - Answer-Convolution. A
convoluted structural component should be replaced.
, What three things should be considered in any repair? - Answer-Safety, retained value
and the vehicle owners best interest.
When inspecting a vehicle, should your inspection be localized into one specific area? -
Answer-No, kinetic energy has a tendency to travel through a vehicle and cause
damages elsewhere.
What are some measuring tools used to identify structural damage? - Answer-
computerized measuring systems, universal three-dimensional measuring systems,
laser systems and the tram gauge.
What are the three spatial planes when measuring a vehicles dimensions? - Answer-
Height from datum, width from centerline and length.
This occurs when the front cage of a uni-body is distorted from its former symmetrical
configuration to that of a parallelogram. - Answer-A sway condition.
R&R - Answer-Remove and Replace
R&I - Answer-Remove and reinstall
What's a simple field test to determine if the vehicle has a clearcoat? - Answer-Take a
piece of fine grit sandpaper and scuff the top coat. If the material on the sandpaper
appears white, as opposed to a darker base-coat color, there is a clear-coat on the
finish. (this test is not useful when testing white or light colored vehicles).
BC/CC stands for... - Answer-Base coat/ Clear coat
What does a Tri-coat finish consist of? - Answer-Color coat, a pearl or mica coat and a
clear coat.
Wiring harnesses are the vehicles... - Answer-Nervous system.
When welding on a vehicle, it is standard practice to first.... - Answer-Disconnect the
negative cable from the battery to prevent back feed of the weld current and potential
damage.
When replacing air bag modules, they should be... - Answer-New, factory units.
Most air bag systems consist of... - Answer-air bag module, the clock spring or coil,
diagnostic control module, impact sensors, dash indicator light and knee bolster.
The SRS wiring harness is usually replaced, but some manufacturers are now allowing
it to be repaired. True or false. - Answer-True.
