CAADE Automotive Industry Standards & Practices 5

Question 1

What does the 'SEMA Garage' provide to the automotive industry?

Accepted Answer

Technical and testing resources for measuring and documenting vehicle specifications for the aftermarket industry

Answer

The SEMA Garage is a technical facility that measures, tests, and documents vehicle data to help the aftermarket parts industry develop properly fitting products.

Question 2

Under the Green Automotive standard, what is the primary requirement for a repair facility to achieve certification?

Accepted Answer

Adopting environmentally responsible practices including waste reduction, energy efficiency, and proper hazardous material handling

Answer

Green certification programs require shops to implement a broad range of sustainable practices across waste management, energy consumption, water use, and chemical handling — not just paint systems.

Question 3

What is a 'supplement' in the context of a collision repair claim?

Accepted Answer

A revised estimate issued when additional damage or repair needs are discovered beyond the original estimate

Answer

A supplement is an updated estimate issued when hidden damage, additional parts needs, or other unforeseen repair requirements are uncovered after the original estimate was written.

Question 4

Which estimating system concept describes the practice of not charging labor to remove and reinstall a part when the adjacent damaged part is already removed?

Accepted Answer

Overlap (or included overlap)

Answer

Overlap (sometimes called included overlap) is the reduction in labor time applied when the removal of one part eliminates or reduces the labor needed to access adjacent parts.

Question 5

What is the function of a 'salvage title' on a vehicle that has been declared a total loss?

Accepted Answer

It legally marks the vehicle as a total loss and prevents it from being re-registered without a rebuilding inspection

Answer

A salvage title brands the vehicle record to indicate a total loss declaration, and most states require a rebuilt/reconstructed title and inspection before the vehicle can return to the road.

(CAADE) Certified Automotive Appraisal and Damage Estimator Practice Test

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CAADE Automotive Industry Standards & Practices 5