AUTOBODY

The recommended welding rod size for airless welding is

1/8 inch diameter

Paint buildup should be limited to no more than

12 mils

What grit of sandpaper should be used to remove paint down to bare metal quickly?

36 grit

Which of these trim pieces would be next to the windshield?

A-pillar trim

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

All automotive plastics can be welded.

Which of the following mechanical components are commonly found on newer unitized constructed vehicles?

All of the these

Technician A says that aluminum has a lower melting point than steel. Technician B says that you should use a temperature-sensitive crayon when heating aluminum since it does not glow cherry-red right before it melts. Who is correct?

Both A and B

When tack welding plastic parts, Technician A does not use welding filler rod. Technician B says that the tack welds will hold the sides of the part being welded in alignment. Who is correct?

Both A and B

Once a ding has been properly filled and leveled, Technician A uses a dual action sander to featheredge the surrounding paint edges. Technician B uses a block sander. Who is correct?

Both a and b

Which of the following is not an advantage of unitized vehicle design?

Localized collision damage to components

Which type of vehicle construction uses a frame only in areas requiring extra support and a strong attachment point?

Semi-unitized stub rail construction

Technician A says to use soapy water and an air nozzle to find leaks. Technician B says you could use blows from a rubber mallet to find air leaks. Who is correct?

Technician A

Which of the following items is used in the full cutout windshield replacement method?

all of the above

Metal conditioner is

all of the above.

Lightweight fillers have improved

all of the pacific

A hood is being removed for replacement. Technician A says to check for bent hinges. Technician B says to use a hood prop tool as you remove the hood shocks. Who is correct?

both A and B

A vehicle has an air leak somewhere around the door. Technician A says to use a stethoscope as an air leak listening device. Technician B says to use air pressure to blow through potential leak points. Who is correct?

both A and B

Technician A says if the hood will be reused, the hinge alignment should be marked before removal. Technician B says this is not necessary with major front end damage because the hood will be replaced. Who is correct?

both A and B

Technician A says that 20 percent of sheet metal damage is direct damage. Technician B says that bent metal is not necessarily buckled metal. Who is correct?

both A and B

Technician A says that collision repair guides give instructions, safety warnings, and technical illustrations for the make and model of vehicle being worked on. Technician B says that refinishing guides explain paint codes, types of paints, how to apply paints, buff paints, and other paint-related information. Who is correct?

both A and B

Technician A says that most damage to the interior of a vehicle is due to air bag deployment. Technician B says that passengers or unsecured items can also damage interior parts in a collision. Who is correct?

both A and B

Technician A says that panel welding illustrations give the factory-recommended weld count and weld type. Technician B says that they also give weld locations for replacing structural panels. Who is correct?

both A and B

Technician A says that salvage parts software provides easy access to a database of recycled parts and suppliers. Technician B says that this type of computer program often supports an accessible online parts database from a growing network of thousands of recyclers. Who is correct?

both A and B

When Technician A grinds the base material, it melts and smears, so he or she uses an adhesion promoter to make the repair. Technician B says that if the plastic material gives off dust when sanded, it can be repaired with a standard structural adhesive system.

both A and B

When starting work on a damaged vehicle, Technician A says to refer to the estimate or work order. Technician B says to refer to factory service information for detailed instructions when in doubt. Who is correct?

both A and B

Technician A says that you have to go to the service manual to decipher VIN information. Technician B says that VIN decode software will automatically look up and convert the vehicle identification number into year, make, model, body style, engine, transmission, restraint system, and other vehicle-specific information. Who is correct?

both a and b

Which of the following are designed to stiffen a unibody structure?

cross members and bracing

Which parts of a unibody vehicle structure help to keep passengers safe in the event of a collision?

crush zones

The first step in repairing nicks is

dewaxing

This tool is used to measure part movement and out-of-round in thousandths of an inch (hundredths of a millimeter).

dial indicator

Windshield wiper arms should be adjusted in this position.

down

This type of manual provides information for calculating the cost of collision repairs.

estimating manual

Where do the majority of passenger compartment water leaks occur?

glass to metal joints

Which type of steel is most often used in new vehicle structural components?

high strength steel

Which of the following frame designs are no longer used in automobile manufacturing?

ladder

In front-engine, rear-wheel drive unitized vehicles, the engine is mounted

longitudinally

Gasket glass installation is more common in ___.

older vehicles

What is the most common method of attaching passenger compartment trim pieces?

plastic clips

What allows plastic bumper covers and other plastic parts to be straightened with heat?

plastic memory

If a rear seat is held by spring clips, what is the most common way to remove the bottom seat cushion?

push down and back before lifting

The ___ are the large, side body sections that extend from the side doors back to the rear bumper. They are welded in place and form a vital part of the rear body structure.

quarter panels

What is a common name for exterior moldings?

reveal molding

Which type of welding tip is ideal for working in hard-to-reach places?

round

In a front-engine, front-wheel drive unibody structure, what panel supports the top of the MacPherson struts?

shock towers

This type of software is designed to enhance a collision repair facility's productivity, profitability, and customer service by coordinating all aspects of collision repair.

shop management software

Which kind of spoon can be used instead of a hammer?

slapping spoon

These publications explain mechanical and structural problems found on specific makes and models of vehicles.

technical service bulletins

A new hood is sticking up above the fenders. Technician A says to check the hood stops. Technician B says to check the radiator support. Who is correct?

technician A

Technician A gives a more thorough damage analysis to a unibody vehicle than to a conventional frame vehicle. Technician B says the conventional frame vehicle requires the more thorough inspection. Who is correct?

technician A

Technician A grinds welds in a patch panel nearly flush with the body panel surface before filler application. Technician B does not grind welds in the patch panel before filler application. Who is correct?

technician A

Technician A says it is best to check the opening and closing of automatic doors in manual mode. Technician B says that automatic doors do not need to be adjusted. Who is correct?

technician A

Technician A says that a personal computer is the most efficient way to look up and print the desired service-repair information. Technician B says it is more cost-effective to purchase service manuals from all auto manufacturers. Who is correct?

technician A

Technician A says that a unibody structure directly affects vehicle wheel alignment. Technician B says that a vehicle's unibody structure does not affect vehicle wheel alignment. Who is correct?

technician A

Technician A says that body filler is commonly used to final straighten sheet metal damage. Technician B says that lead is commonly used in place of body filler. Who is correct?

technician A

Technician A says that factory service manuals normally have a body repair section that explains and illustrates how body parts are serviced. Technician B disagrees. Who is correct?

technician A

Technician A says that hood adjustments are made at the hinges, at the adjustable stops, and at the hood latch. Technician B says that hood adjustments are made at the cowl. Who is correct?

technician A

Technician A says that many parts that were held with bolts and screws in the past now snap-fit into place. Technician B says that most parts now bond into place. Who is correct?

technician A

Technician A says that you must look up the paint code to find out what type and color of paint was used during vehicle manufacturing. Technician B says that the VIN always gives this information. Who is correct?

technician A

Technician A says that you must normally remove the seat to replace carpeting. Technician B says that you must normally remove the vehicle dash panel to replace carpeting. Who is correct?

technician A

Technician A says to torque roll bar mounting bolts to specifications. Technician B says it is acceptable to use lower-grade bolts to secure a roll bar. Who is correct

technician A

Technician A uses a body file to initially level high spots in body filler. Technician B says to use a high-speed grinder first. Who is correct?

technician A

Technician A uses a pneumatic adhesive applicator when repairing a reinforced plastic. Technician B says that the pneumatic applicator uses hydraulic fluid to force the materials out. Who is correct?

technician A

A dented panel cannot be accessed from the rear for straightening with a hammer and dolly. Technician A says to drill holes in the panel and use screws to pull out the damaged sheet metal. Technician B says to avoid drilling holes in panels, because this will damage the panel and its corrosion resistance. Who is correct?

technician B

An object has hit a fender and placed a dent in it. Technician A says to hit the center of the dent from the back with a dolly first to drive out the deepest part of the dent. Technician B says to use a dolly and hammer to work the dent out, starting at the perimeter and working inward to the deepest part of the dent last. Who is correct?

technician B

Technician A says that a broken windshield will usually shatter into tiny slivers of glass that fall out of the body. Technician B says that some vehicles have laminated side glass to prevent shattering. Who is correct?

technician B

Technician A says that all quarter panels are welded in place. Technician B says that a few makes of cars have bolt-on quarter panels. Who is correct?

technician B

Technician A says that he can remove a hood by himself. Technician B says it is wiser to have a helper when removing or installing a hood. Who is correct?

technician B

Technician A says that new vehicle bumpers are designed to withstand moderate impacts without damage. Technician B says that bumpers are designed to protect the front and rear of a vehicle from damage during a low speed collision. Who is correct?

technician B

Technician A says you cannot contract disease from coming in contact with wet blood. Technician B says you can. Who is correct?

technician B

Technician A uses body filler over rust holes in body panels. Technician B welds in a repair panel after cutting out the rust damage. Who is correct?

technician B

Technician A uses the same putty knife to mix and apply body filler. Technician B uses a separate knife for each step. Who is correct?

technician B

What type of glass has more resistance to impact than regular glass of the same thickness?

tempered

In the partial cutout windshield replacement method, what serves as the base for the new adhesive?

the old adhesive

What type of spot putty should be used to cure quickly and prevent shrinkage when drying time is limited?

two-part

What type of automobile structure is welded and/or bonded into one unit?

unibody

___ construction uses body parts welded together to form an integral frame.

unibody

Fiberglass fillers are

waterproof

If too little hardener is used, the filler

will not adhere to the metal.

Tempered glass is rarely used for ___.

windshields