ASE B6 Test - Damage Analysis &
Estimating Questions With Complete
Solutions(Guaranteed Success)
What is the difference between a unitized frame and a uni-body? - correct
answer...✔✔There is no difference. In a uni-body or unitized vehicle, the frame and
body are incorporated into a single welded structure.
Should exhaust damaged systems be welded and repaired, or replaced all together? -
correct answer...✔✔Replaced. Exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide and
leaks could create dangerous conditions for passengers.
The "Inside Out" sequence refers to... - correct answer...✔✔Calculating Labor times
SAI refers to... - correct answer...✔✔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 appraiser can easily detect a ________ condition. - correct
answer...✔✔"Sway". With a tram gauge, it is easy to take linear measurements, such
as point-to-point measurements across the front cage of a car.
Appraiser A says all brake fluid should be drained and replaced when replacing a
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? - correct answer...✔✔Appraiser B only. Although brake fluid does become
contaminated with moisture over time, this is not likely on a 6 month old car.
Clean up time in reference to salvage parts means to.... - correct answer...✔✔Remove
the oil and grease from the parts. The painting is a separate billable expense.
Appraiser A says storage charges are calculated per day at the prevailing market rate.
Appraiser B says they are calculated at the shop's posted rate. Who is right? A, B, A &
B, neither A or B? - correct answer...✔✔Appraiser B only. The shop in possession of
the vehicle can charge whatever they want, although most insurance companies will
only pay for charges that correspond to reasonable market prices.
Appraiser A Says the factory E-coat corrosion protection must be replaced anytime it is
damaged in a collision. Appraiser B says the E-coat must be restored to a level
equivalent to that created at the factory. Who is right? A, B, A & B, neither A or B? -
correct answer...✔✔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.
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, "Set up and measure" refers to what? - correct answer...✔✔The dollar allowance for
the time a technician needs to mount a vehicle on a repair system to measure length,
width from center-line and height from the datum plane.
What are air conditioning components generally classified as? - correct answer...✔✔
Mechanical items. Mechanical operations are generally those bolted items inward of the
radiator.
Would an alternator be classified as a "betterment" item? - correct 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? - correct
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... - correct answer...✔✔650 volts.
While some components may run on 12 volts, some Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
batteries contain as much as 650 volts
TTY (torque to yield) refers to... - correct answer...✔✔The strength of a fastener, its
allowable reuse and the fact 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... - correct answer...✔✔Uniform Procedures for Collision Repair (by I-
CAR).
To be considered "damaged", its _____ and _________ must be unequal with that
before the accident in terms of the way something looks and operates. - correct
answer...✔✔form and function.
Another term often used to describe "damage" is____________. - correct answer...✔✔
Nonconformity.
When checking beneath a vehicle, you divide the under-body into three parts. What are
those parts? - correct answer...✔✔Front, middle/center and rear.
The centerline of a vehicle is.... - correct 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 ________. - correct answer...✔✔Level, dry and free of debris. (level will
help determine structural damage, dry for leaks, etc).
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Estimating Questions With Complete
Solutions(Guaranteed Success)
What is the difference between a unitized frame and a uni-body? - correct
answer...✔✔There is no difference. In a uni-body or unitized vehicle, the frame and
body are incorporated into a single welded structure.
Should exhaust damaged systems be welded and repaired, or replaced all together? -
correct answer...✔✔Replaced. Exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide and
leaks could create dangerous conditions for passengers.
The "Inside Out" sequence refers to... - correct answer...✔✔Calculating Labor times
SAI refers to... - correct answer...✔✔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 appraiser can easily detect a ________ condition. - correct
answer...✔✔"Sway". With a tram gauge, it is easy to take linear measurements, such
as point-to-point measurements across the front cage of a car.
Appraiser A says all brake fluid should be drained and replaced when replacing a
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? - correct answer...✔✔Appraiser B only. Although brake fluid does become
contaminated with moisture over time, this is not likely on a 6 month old car.
Clean up time in reference to salvage parts means to.... - correct answer...✔✔Remove
the oil and grease from the parts. The painting is a separate billable expense.
Appraiser A says storage charges are calculated per day at the prevailing market rate.
Appraiser B says they are calculated at the shop's posted rate. Who is right? A, B, A &
B, neither A or B? - correct answer...✔✔Appraiser B only. The shop in possession of
the vehicle can charge whatever they want, although most insurance companies will
only pay for charges that correspond to reasonable market prices.
Appraiser A Says the factory E-coat corrosion protection must be replaced anytime it is
damaged in a collision. Appraiser B says the E-coat must be restored to a level
equivalent to that created at the factory. Who is right? A, B, A & B, neither A or B? -
correct answer...✔✔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.
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, "Set up and measure" refers to what? - correct answer...✔✔The dollar allowance for
the time a technician needs to mount a vehicle on a repair system to measure length,
width from center-line and height from the datum plane.
What are air conditioning components generally classified as? - correct answer...✔✔
Mechanical items. Mechanical operations are generally those bolted items inward of the
radiator.
Would an alternator be classified as a "betterment" item? - correct 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? - correct
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... - correct answer...✔✔650 volts.
While some components may run on 12 volts, some Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH)
batteries contain as much as 650 volts
TTY (torque to yield) refers to... - correct answer...✔✔The strength of a fastener, its
allowable reuse and the fact 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... - correct answer...✔✔Uniform Procedures for Collision Repair (by I-
CAR).
To be considered "damaged", its _____ and _________ must be unequal with that
before the accident in terms of the way something looks and operates. - correct
answer...✔✔form and function.
Another term often used to describe "damage" is____________. - correct answer...✔✔
Nonconformity.
When checking beneath a vehicle, you divide the under-body into three parts. What are
those parts? - correct answer...✔✔Front, middle/center and rear.
The centerline of a vehicle is.... - correct 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 ________. - correct answer...✔✔Level, dry and free of debris. (level will
help determine structural damage, dry for leaks, etc).
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