CAADE Vehicle Damage Identification 2

Question 1

Which term describes damage that is visible only after disassembly of a component or panel?

Accepted Answer

Hidden damage

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Primary damage

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Induced damage

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Residual damage

Question 2

A vehicle's unibody frame shows a 'diamond' distortion. What does this indicate?

Accepted Answer

A twisting force applied diagonally across the structure

Answer

A minor side impact

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A frontal offset collision

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Thermal expansion from fire damage

Question 3

When appraising hail damage, which tool is most appropriate for measuring individual dent depth?

Accepted Answer

Depth gauge (PDR dent gauge)

Answer

Tram gauge

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Ultrasonic thickness gauge

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Laser measuring system

Question 4

What type of damage occurs in body panels adjacent to the primary impact zone due to transferred energy?

Accepted Answer

Secondary damage

Answer

Crush damage

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Cosmetic damage

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Subsurface damage

Question 5

A door gap that is wider at the top than at the bottom on one side is most indicative of which structural condition?

Accepted Answer

Sag damage

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Twist damage

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Mash damage

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Sidesway damage

Question 6

Which of the following paint defects is most commonly associated with collision repair that used improper heat during curing?

Accepted Answer

Blistering

Answer

Orange peel

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Fisheyes

Answer

Solvent popping

Question 7

Corrosion found between two overlapping metal panels is known as:

Accepted Answer

Crevice corrosion

Answer

Galvanic corrosion

Answer

Pitting corrosion

Answer

Filiform corrosion