CAADE Damage Analysis and Inspection 4

Question 1

An appraiser notices that a vehicle's airbag warning light is illuminated. In the context of damage inspection, this most commonly suggests:

Accepted Answer

A prior deployment or triggered SRS event that was not properly repaired

Answer

An illuminated SRS warning light after a collision typically indicates that the airbag system was triggered or damaged and has not been properly reset or repaired.

Question 2

Which of the following best describes 'induced damage' in a collision repair context?

Accepted Answer

Secondary damage caused by force transmitted through the vehicle's structure away from the impact point

Answer

Induced damage is secondary damage that occurs away from the direct impact zone as collision forces travel through the vehicle's structure.

Question 3

A paint film thickness gauge reads significantly higher on a door panel compared to adjacent panels. The threshold typically indicating a repaint or filler repair is above:

Accepted Answer

6–8 mils

Answer

Factory paint is typically 3–6 mils; readings of 6–8 mils or higher on a single panel suggest a repaint or the presence of body filler beneath.

Question 4

When inspecting the engine compartment for evidence of prior repair, finding mismatched overspray on hoses, wires, and brackets most directly indicates:

Accepted Answer

In-vehicle panel refinishing after collision repair

Answer

Overspray on engine bay components like hoses and brackets is a telltale sign that adjacent panels were refinished while the engine was in place.

Question 5

During a damage inspection, a crease or sharp fold in a body panel is distinguished from a dent because it:

Accepted Answer

Represents a stress riser where metal work-hardening has occurred, making repair more difficult

Answer

A crease involves significant metal work-hardening at the fold line, creating a stress riser that requires more extensive metalworking to repair than a simple dent.

(CAADE) Certified Automotive Appraisal and Damage Estimator Practice Test

(CAADE) Certified Automotive Appraisal and Damage Estimator Practice Test

CAADE Damage Analysis and Inspection 4