ASE B6 TEST - DAMAGE ANALYSIS &
ESTIMATING / NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 129 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
UPDATE 2025.
Terms in this set (129)
What is the difference There is no difference. In a uni-body or unitized vehicle,
between a unitized frame the frame and body are incorporated into a single welded
and a uni-body? structure.
Should exhaust damagedReplaced. Exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon
systems be welded andmonoxide and leaks could create dangerous repaired, or
replaced allconditions for passengers. together?
The "Inside Out" sequence Calculating Labor times
refers to...
SAI refers to... An angle in the suspension system - the steering axis
inclination. This can be measured using wheel alignment
equipment. Incorrect SAI contributes to poor handling.
Using a tram gauge an "Sway". With a tram gauge, it is easy to take linear
appraiser can easily detect measurements, such as point-to-point measurements
a ________ condition. across the front cage of a car.
,Appraiser A says all brake Appraiser B only. Although brake fluid does become
fluid should be drained and contaminated with moisture over time, this is not likely on a 6
replaced when replacing a month old car.
caliper on the left front of a
six-month old car. Appraiser
B saya all that is required is
refilling the brake fluid and
bleeding the system. Who is
right? A, B, Both A & B,
Neither A or B?
Clean up time in reference to Remove the oil and grease from the parts. The painting is a
salvage parts means to.... separate billable expense.
Appraiser A says storage Appraiser B only. The shop in possession of the vehicle can
charges are calculated per charge whatever they want, although most insurance
day at the prevailing market companies will only pay for charges that correspond to
rate. Appraiser B says they reasonable market prices.
are calculated at the shop's
posted rate. Who is right? A,
B, A & B, neither A or B?
Both A & B. The factory E-coat must always be replaced
when damaged and it must be done to a level equivalent
with the factory work.
Appraiser A Says the factory
E-coat corrosion protection
must be replaced anytime it
is damaged in a collision.
Appraiser B says the Ecoat
must be restored to a level
equivalent to that created at
the factory. Who is right? A,
B, A & B, neither A or B?
, "Set up and measure" refers The dollar allowance for the time a technician needs to
to what? mount a vehicle on a repair system to measure length,
width from center-line and height from the datum plane.
What are air conditioning Mechanical items. Mechanical operations are generally
components generally those bolted items inward of the radiator.
classified as?
Would an alternator be No. Betterment applies to normal wear & tear items that
classified as a a vehicle owner should expect to replace in the life of a
vehicle. Example: Battery, shocks, brake linings, tires, etc.
"betterment" item?
Would aftermarket paint No. Example of things that could cause a problem with a
sealant cause a problem with vehicle warranty are: repaired wiring harness, wire
a vehicle warranty? splicing, etc.
A hybrid vehicles electric 650 volts. While some components may run on 12 volts,
traction motors operate some Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries contain as
on... much as 650 volts
TTY (torque to yield) refers The strength of a fastener, its allowable reuse and the fact
to... that a fastener deforms upon application of torque. It is a
one time use fastener that is used on critical applications.
When it is torqued, the threads deform. locking it in to
place.
UPCR stands for... Uniform Procedures for Collision Repair (by I-CAR).
To be considered form and function.
"damaged", its _____ and
_________ must be unequal
with that before the accident
in terms of the way
something looks and
operates.
Nonconformity.
Another term often used to
describe "damage"
is____________.
ESTIMATING / NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 129 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
UPDATE 2025.
Terms in this set (129)
What is the difference There is no difference. In a uni-body or unitized vehicle,
between a unitized frame the frame and body are incorporated into a single welded
and a uni-body? structure.
Should exhaust damagedReplaced. Exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon
systems be welded andmonoxide and leaks could create dangerous repaired, or
replaced allconditions for passengers. together?
The "Inside Out" sequence Calculating Labor times
refers to...
SAI refers to... An angle in the suspension system - the steering axis
inclination. This can be measured using wheel alignment
equipment. Incorrect SAI contributes to poor handling.
Using a tram gauge an "Sway". With a tram gauge, it is easy to take linear
appraiser can easily detect measurements, such as point-to-point measurements
a ________ condition. across the front cage of a car.
,Appraiser A says all brake Appraiser B only. Although brake fluid does become
fluid should be drained and contaminated with moisture over time, this is not likely on a 6
replaced when replacing a month old car.
caliper on the left front of a
six-month old car. Appraiser
B saya all that is required is
refilling the brake fluid and
bleeding the system. Who is
right? A, B, Both A & B,
Neither A or B?
Clean up time in reference to Remove the oil and grease from the parts. The painting is a
salvage parts means to.... separate billable expense.
Appraiser A says storage Appraiser B only. The shop in possession of the vehicle can
charges are calculated per charge whatever they want, although most insurance
day at the prevailing market companies will only pay for charges that correspond to
rate. Appraiser B says they reasonable market prices.
are calculated at the shop's
posted rate. Who is right? A,
B, A & B, neither A or B?
Both A & B. The factory E-coat must always be replaced
when damaged and it must be done to a level equivalent
with the factory work.
Appraiser A Says the factory
E-coat corrosion protection
must be replaced anytime it
is damaged in a collision.
Appraiser B says the Ecoat
must be restored to a level
equivalent to that created at
the factory. Who is right? A,
B, A & B, neither A or B?
, "Set up and measure" refers The dollar allowance for the time a technician needs to
to what? mount a vehicle on a repair system to measure length,
width from center-line and height from the datum plane.
What are air conditioning Mechanical items. Mechanical operations are generally
components generally those bolted items inward of the radiator.
classified as?
Would an alternator be No. Betterment applies to normal wear & tear items that
classified as a a vehicle owner should expect to replace in the life of a
vehicle. Example: Battery, shocks, brake linings, tires, etc.
"betterment" item?
Would aftermarket paint No. Example of things that could cause a problem with a
sealant cause a problem with vehicle warranty are: repaired wiring harness, wire
a vehicle warranty? splicing, etc.
A hybrid vehicles electric 650 volts. While some components may run on 12 volts,
traction motors operate some Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries contain as
on... much as 650 volts
TTY (torque to yield) refers The strength of a fastener, its allowable reuse and the fact
to... that a fastener deforms upon application of torque. It is a
one time use fastener that is used on critical applications.
When it is torqued, the threads deform. locking it in to
place.
UPCR stands for... Uniform Procedures for Collision Repair (by I-CAR).
To be considered form and function.
"damaged", its _____ and
_________ must be unequal
with that before the accident
in terms of the way
something looks and
operates.
Nonconformity.
Another term often used to
describe "damage"
is____________.
