CAADE Damage Analysis and Inspection 3

Question 1

A vehicle has been repaired and repainted, but the appraiser notices the new paint has a slightly different texture (orange peel) compared to adjacent panels. This most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

A previous collision repair using non-OEM refinishing standards

Answer

Texture differences between adjacent panels typically indicate a refinish repair, as factory paint application produces consistent orange peel across the entire vehicle.

Question 2

Which condition describes inward buckling of the firewall or front floor pan caused by a severe frontal collision?

Accepted Answer

Mash

Answer

Mash damage refers to a shortening or crushing of the front structure, often accompanied by firewall intrusion and floor pan buckling.

Question 3

An appraiser using a UV light source during inspection is primarily looking for:

Accepted Answer

Repainted areas or body filler repairs

Answer

UV light can reveal overspray, repainted panels, and body filler repairs that are not visible under normal lighting conditions.

Question 4

When a vehicle sustains a rear-end collision, which structural component is most critical to inspect for hidden damage in a unibody design?

Accepted Answer

Rear frame rails and spare tire well

Answer

The rear frame rails and spare tire well absorb and transfer crash energy in a unibody vehicle, making them prone to hidden crush and buckling.

Question 5

A vehicle's door opens and closes properly but shows uneven gaps at the top versus the bottom of the door aperture. This condition most likely indicates:

Accepted Answer

Hinge pillar or rocker panel distortion

Answer

Parallelogram-shaped door apertures (tapered gaps top vs. bottom) indicate distortion in the surrounding structure, such as the hinge pillar or rocker.

(CAADE) Certified Automotive Appraisal and Damage Estimator Practice Test

(CAADE) Certified Automotive Appraisal and Damage Estimator Practice Test

CAADE Damage Analysis and Inspection 3