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ASE B6 TEST – (DAMAGE ANALYSIS &
ESTIMATING) TEST LATEST 2025 COMPLETE
EXAM| QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
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
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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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.).
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.
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.
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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 dimension?
- ANSWER - Height from datum, width from centerline and length.
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.)
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ASE B6 TEST – (DAMAGE ANALYSIS &
ESTIMATING) TEST LATEST 2025 COMPLETE
EXAM| QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
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
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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,2|Page
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.).
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.
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.
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, 3|Page
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 dimension?
- ANSWER - Height from datum, width from centerline and length.
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.)
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