ASE B6 Test - Damage Analysis & Estimating Questions and Answers (100% Pass)
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What is the difference between a unitized frame and a uni-body?
→ 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?
→ Replaced. Ex...
ASE B6 Test - Damage Analysis &
Estimating Questions and Answers
(100% Pass)
What is the difference between a unitized frame and a uni-body?
→ 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?
→ Replaced. Exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide and
leaks could create dangerous conditions for passengers.
The "Inside Out" sequence refers to...
→ Calculating Labor times
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 appraiser can easily detect a ________ condition.
→ "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?
→ 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....
→ 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?
→ 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?
→ 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.
"Set up and measure" refers to what?
→ 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?
→ Mechanical items. Mechanical operations are generally those bolted
items inward of the radiator.
Would an alternator be classified as a "betterment" item?
→ 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?
→ 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...
→ 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...
→ 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...
→ 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.
→ form and function.
Another term often used to describe "damage" is____________.
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