STATE FARM ESTIMATICS EXAM 2026
PRACTICE QUESTION SET ONE
◉ After Market Parts. Answer: Parts produced by a 3rd party for use
on automobiles.
◉ Betterment. Answer: An improvement made to and automobile
that increases its value, rather than a repair that simply maintains
its current value
◉ BL. Answer: Blend
◉ Blend. Answer: This operation is equal to half the RF time on a
panel. Blend would be necessary if an adjacent panel required some
paint so the color would match. If damage is within 18" of an
adjacent panel then blend. Allow 36" if it is a metallic or gold paint,
because the paints are hard to match.
◉ Bridge. Answer: Bridging occurs between 2 surfaces painted at
the same time. A good example would be seen between a molding
and the panel Eventually the bridge will crack between the two and
the integrity of the paint will deteriorate. Bridging is most often
related to R&I. If a shoes does not strip a panel naked then bridging
will most likely occur.
, ◉ CEG. Answer: Collision Estimating Guide
◉ Collision Estimating Guide. Answer: A reference for how much
time the average mechanic or painter will require performing a
specific task.
◉ Clean and Retape. Answer: When an adhesive molding, nameplate,
or emblem is removed and reinstalled. The painter must clean the
glue off and apply a new coat.
◉ Clear Coat. Answer: is used to seal in the color pigment on a panel.
Most vehicles have two stage paint which is first coat color, second
coat clear.
◉ Corrosion Protection. Answer: This material is applied to the
underside of a panel to prevent corrosion. This protection needs to
be considered when when estimating damage repair.
◉ Deductible. Answer: An amount, stated on the policy , for which
the policy holder is responsible. Deductibles are assessed on a per
incident basis.
◉ Depreciation. Answer: The decrease in the market value of a
vehicle over time. The amount of yearly depreciation is affected by
PRACTICE QUESTION SET ONE
◉ After Market Parts. Answer: Parts produced by a 3rd party for use
on automobiles.
◉ Betterment. Answer: An improvement made to and automobile
that increases its value, rather than a repair that simply maintains
its current value
◉ BL. Answer: Blend
◉ Blend. Answer: This operation is equal to half the RF time on a
panel. Blend would be necessary if an adjacent panel required some
paint so the color would match. If damage is within 18" of an
adjacent panel then blend. Allow 36" if it is a metallic or gold paint,
because the paints are hard to match.
◉ Bridge. Answer: Bridging occurs between 2 surfaces painted at
the same time. A good example would be seen between a molding
and the panel Eventually the bridge will crack between the two and
the integrity of the paint will deteriorate. Bridging is most often
related to R&I. If a shoes does not strip a panel naked then bridging
will most likely occur.
, ◉ CEG. Answer: Collision Estimating Guide
◉ Collision Estimating Guide. Answer: A reference for how much
time the average mechanic or painter will require performing a
specific task.
◉ Clean and Retape. Answer: When an adhesive molding, nameplate,
or emblem is removed and reinstalled. The painter must clean the
glue off and apply a new coat.
◉ Clear Coat. Answer: is used to seal in the color pigment on a panel.
Most vehicles have two stage paint which is first coat color, second
coat clear.
◉ Corrosion Protection. Answer: This material is applied to the
underside of a panel to prevent corrosion. This protection needs to
be considered when when estimating damage repair.
◉ Deductible. Answer: An amount, stated on the policy , for which
the policy holder is responsible. Deductibles are assessed on a per
incident basis.
◉ Depreciation. Answer: The decrease in the market value of a
vehicle over time. The amount of yearly depreciation is affected by
