FREE PDR Dent Identification & Assessment Questions and Answers

Question 1

What is the first step in assessing a dent for repair?

Accepted Answer

Perform a detailed visual inspection

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Start hammering the dent.

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Ignore dent depth.

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Spray water on the dent.

Question 2

Which tool helps illuminate dents for better visibility?

Accepted Answer

PDR light board

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Dent hammer.

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Screwdriver.

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Air compressor.

Question 3

Why is understanding the type of metal important in dent repair?

Accepted Answer

Metal type affects repair technique

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Metal type does not affect repair.

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Metal type determines paint color.

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Metal type affects the dent size.

Question 4

What is a 'high spot' in dent repair?

Accepted Answer

An area raised too far out

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A dent's deepest point.

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A scratch on the paint.

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An undamaged area.

Question 5

Which method is best for assessing dent depth?

Accepted Answer

Visual assessment with light reflection

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Using a ruler.

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Measuring paint thickness.

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Tapping with a hammer.

Question 6

Why is access to the backside of the dent important?

Accepted Answer

It enables tool application for repair

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It is not important.

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It determines paint color.

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It increases dent size.

Question 7

What does 'bridge dent' refer to?

Accepted Answer

Dents separated by undamaged metal

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A dent with sharp edges.

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A dent on the car roof.

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A dent caused by water.

Question 8

Which factor affects the difficulty of dent repair?

Accepted Answer

Dent size and accessibility

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Paint color only.

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Car model only.

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Weather conditions.

Question 9

What is the significance of metal memory in dent repair?

Accepted Answer

It helps metal return to shape

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It causes dents to get worse.

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It affects paint adhesion.

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It determines dent color.