CALA Automotive Damage Assessment & Estimation 3

Question 1

When calculating diminished value after a repair, which method considers the reduction in marketability due to the vehicle's accident history?

Accepted Answer

Inherent diminished value

Answer

Immediate diminished value

Answer

Repair-related diminished value

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Insured diminished value

Question 2

A hybrid vehicle is involved in a collision that damages the high-voltage battery pack. What additional safety step must an adjuster take before physical inspection?

Accepted Answer

Verify the high-voltage system has been properly de-energized

Answer

Remove all floor mats from the vehicle

Answer

Check the engine oil level

Answer

Inflate all tires to maximum pressure

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of conducting a 'test drive' during a vehicle damage assessment?

Accepted Answer

To identify mechanical or drivability issues not visible during static inspection

Answer

To confirm the mileage on the odometer

Answer

To verify the vehicle's top speed capability

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To check fuel economy after the collision

Question 4

When estimating frame damage on a unibody vehicle, which measurement system is used to verify structural integrity?

Accepted Answer

Laser alignment rack or frame measuring system

Answer

Standard carpenter's level

Answer

Tape measure with manual tolerance checks

Answer

Tire rotation equipment

Question 5

Which scenario would most likely result in a vehicle being declared a total loss?

Accepted Answer

Cost of repair equals 85% of the vehicle's actual cash value with additional hidden damage suspected

Answer

Minor door ding on a late-model luxury vehicle

Answer

Cracked windshield on a 2-year-old sedan

Answer

Worn tires discovered during inspection

Question 6

What does 'OEM' stand for in the context of parts selection for a repair estimate?

Accepted Answer

Original Equipment Manufacturer

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Optimal Equipment Modification

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Outsourced Engineering Materials

Answer

Overhauled Engine Module

Question 7

A vehicle with water intrusion damage shows rust on structural components discovered weeks after initial assessment. How should this supplemental damage be handled?

Accepted Answer

File a supplement to the original claim to cover newly discovered related damage

Answer

Deny coverage because it was not in the original estimate

Answer

Open a separate new claim for the rust damage

Answer

Charge the repair shop for missing the damage initially