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  1. Which of the following is a 'not-included' operation that must be added separately when replacing a bumper cover?

    Answer: Color sanding and polishing the refinished surface

    Color sanding and polishing are typically not included in standard refinish times and must be added as separate line items when required.

  2. An estimate shows R&I (Remove and Install) for a door glass. What does this operation entail?

    Answer: Removing the glass temporarily to access components behind it, then reinstalling the same glass

    R&I means the existing undamaged component is removed to facilitate adjacent repairs and then reinstalled on the same vehicle.

  3. When performing a structural repair estimate on a unibody vehicle, which dimension is most critical to verify?

    Answer: Datum plane, centerline, and height dimensions

    Datum, centerline, and height measurements together confirm that the unibody structure is within factory tolerances in all three planes.

  4. What is the primary purpose of including 'hazardous waste disposal' fees in a damage estimate?

    Answer: To account for regulated disposal of fluids, filters, and materials generated during repair

    Hazardous waste fees cover the legal disposal of regulated materials such as used coolant, oil, paint waste, and airbag chemicals.

  5. A rear-end collision damages the trunk lid, rear bumper, and quarter panels. An appraiser should check for damage to which underlying system?

    Answer: The rear frame rails and trunk floor structure

    Rear impacts commonly transfer force to the rear frame rails and trunk floor, requiring structural inspection beyond visible panel damage.

  6. In a damage estimate, what does the acronym 'LKQ' stand for, and when is it used?

    Answer: Like Kind and Quality — used for recycled OEM parts from salvage

    LKQ (Like Kind and Quality) refers to recycled OEM parts sourced from salvage yards and used when approved as an alternative to new OEM parts.

  7. Why must an estimator perform a pre-repair scan of a modern vehicle's electronic systems?

    Answer: To identify pre-existing fault codes that could be confused with collision-related damage

    A pre-repair scan documents existing DTCs (diagnostic trouble codes) so they are not incorrectly attributed to the collision being estimated.