CAADE Damage Analysis and Inspection 2

Question 1

When inspecting a vehicle for hidden structural damage after a frontal collision, which area requires the most careful measurement?

Accepted Answer

Strut tower-to-strut tower width

Answer

Roof panel alignment

Answer

Door gap uniformity

Answer

Trunk lid fitment

Question 2

A vehicle exhibits paint cracking in a starburst pattern on a body panel. This most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Improper panel straightening without removing the paint

Answer

Age-related weathering

Answer

Factory paint defect

Answer

Chemical etching from bird droppings

Question 3

Which tool is specifically used to measure and compare diagonal distances across a vehicle's body structure?

Accepted Answer

Trammel bar

Answer

Feeler gauge

Answer

Slide hammer

Answer

Depth micrometer

Question 4

During a damage inspection, 'cow-catcher' deformation refers to damage occurring at the:

Accepted Answer

Front lower rail tips folding outward

Answer

Rear bumper reinforcement

Answer

Rocker panel lower edge

Answer

A-pillar base

Question 5

An appraiser finds that a vehicle's headlamp-to-fender gap is wider on the driver side than the passenger side. This finding most directly suggests:

Accepted Answer

Driver-side front-end misalignment or structural shift

Answer

Factory assembly variance

Answer

Aftermarket headlamp installation

Answer

Normal suspension settling

Question 6

Which type of damage is characterized by a vehicle's frame being higher on one corner relative to the others?

Accepted Answer

Twist damage

Answer

Sway damage

Answer

Diamond damage

Answer

Mash damage

Question 7

When inspecting a unibody vehicle after a side impact, the inspector should pay particular attention to:

Accepted Answer

Rocker panel crush and floor pan buckling

Answer

Engine mount integrity

Answer

Transmission crossmember alignment

Answer

Trunk floor seam welds