CAADE Estimating Principles and Software 2

Question 1

In estimating software, what does the term 'betterment' refer to?

Accepted Answer

A credit applied when a new part improves upon the pre-loss condition of a worn part

Answer

Betterment is a deduction applied when a replacement part (such as a new tire or battery) leaves the vehicle in better condition than it was before the loss.

Question 2

Which estimating method calculates damage costs by multiplying labor hours by a posted door rate?

Accepted Answer

Flat-rate estimating

Answer

Flat-rate estimating uses published labor time guides multiplied by the shop's door rate to calculate labor costs for each repair operation.

Question 3

What is the purpose of the 'not-included' operations list in estimating guides?

Accepted Answer

To identify operations that must be added separately because they are not built into the listed labor time

Answer

Not-included operations are separate labor procedures that must be added to the base labor time because they are not factored into the guide's standard time.

Question 4

When an estimator uses CCC ONE, what does the 'condition report' feature primarily assist with?

Accepted Answer

Documenting pre-existing damage and vehicle condition prior to the current loss

Answer

The condition report in CCC ONE allows estimators to document and photograph pre-existing damage so it is clearly separated from the current claim's damage.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes 'overlap' in the context of collision estimating?

Accepted Answer

A labor time reduction applied when two adjacent operations share common steps

Answer

Overlap is a deduction in labor time that acknowledges when two operations share the same steps, preventing double-charging for work done only once.

(CAADE) Certified Automotive Appraisal and Damage Estimator Practice Test

(CAADE) Certified Automotive Appraisal and Damage Estimator Practice Test

CAADE Estimating Principles and Software 2