UNITIZED STRUCTURAL BODY REPAIR TEST
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CORRECT SOLUTIONS 2026
◉What outer bodies are usually bolted on? . Answer: Fenders doors,
hoods and deck lids
◉What outer bodies are usually welded or bonded on? . Answer:
Quarter panels and door skins
◉Why is it important that the exterior panels be replaced properly? .
Answer: So that the consumer is satisfied, that the vehicle meets pre-loss
condiotnd so that the vehicle systems work properly
◉What is an advantage of bolted on panels? . Answer: They offer
technician room to make adjustments
◉What size the disadvantage of a tighter build tolerance? . Answer:
There is less room for adjustments
◉What is the downside to having less room for adjustments? . Answer:
There is less room for error
, ◉What is the build tolerance of many modern vehicles? . Answer: Less
than 1 millimeter
◉What is the purpose of applying multiple layers of 2 inch masking tape
to the undamaged panels? . Answer: To protect adjacent undamaged
panels
◉How is this tape applied? . Answer: It is applied in a way that it will
partially cover the gap between the two panels
◉What size the first decision made when assessing a repair? . Answer:
Determining the substrate of the outer body
◉What can you use to determine if the substrate is steel or aluminum? .
Answer: A magnet
◉Name 4 downsides of aluminum panels . Answer: 1)They are
expensive to purchase and replace.
2)They also don't lend themselves to straightening techniques.
3)They don't have "memory" and don't readily return to their former
shape.
4)They also crack more easily.
BANK FULLY SOLVED EDITION WITH 100%
CORRECT SOLUTIONS 2026
◉What outer bodies are usually bolted on? . Answer: Fenders doors,
hoods and deck lids
◉What outer bodies are usually welded or bonded on? . Answer:
Quarter panels and door skins
◉Why is it important that the exterior panels be replaced properly? .
Answer: So that the consumer is satisfied, that the vehicle meets pre-loss
condiotnd so that the vehicle systems work properly
◉What is an advantage of bolted on panels? . Answer: They offer
technician room to make adjustments
◉What size the disadvantage of a tighter build tolerance? . Answer:
There is less room for adjustments
◉What is the downside to having less room for adjustments? . Answer:
There is less room for error
, ◉What is the build tolerance of many modern vehicles? . Answer: Less
than 1 millimeter
◉What is the purpose of applying multiple layers of 2 inch masking tape
to the undamaged panels? . Answer: To protect adjacent undamaged
panels
◉How is this tape applied? . Answer: It is applied in a way that it will
partially cover the gap between the two panels
◉What size the first decision made when assessing a repair? . Answer:
Determining the substrate of the outer body
◉What can you use to determine if the substrate is steel or aluminum? .
Answer: A magnet
◉Name 4 downsides of aluminum panels . Answer: 1)They are
expensive to purchase and replace.
2)They also don't lend themselves to straightening techniques.
3)They don't have "memory" and don't readily return to their former
shape.
4)They also crack more easily.
