Deck 11: Collision Damage Analysis

Question 1

Inertial forces are frequently the cause of the damage that occurs in a part of the vehicle away from the impact area.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Technician A says crush zones are built into the B-Pillar for added reinforcement. Technician B says the collision damage radiating throughout the vehicle many times can be traced or identified most easily by following the crush zones on the structural panels. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Technician A says inertia movement can cause damage to the engine and transmission mounts. Technician B says that many vehicle manufacturers use sacrificial structures to absorb and re-direct the effects of the impact forces. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Technician A says aluminum parts are sometimes used in vehicle manufacturing because they straighten more easily following a collision. Technician B says that anti-theft labels have the vehicles VIN on them. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 5

Technician A says the VIN is a 19-digit number which provides vehicle-specific information to the technician. Technician B says some vehicles have an inertial shut-off switch that automatically turns the fuel pump off when the vehicle stops abruptly such as in a collision. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 6

The large plastic covering over the front and rear area of the vehicle where the bumper is typically attached is called a ____________________.

Question 7

Technician A says all the sensitive warning and informational sensors placed at the front of the vehicle are encased in protective housings to protect them in a collision. Technician B says the damage sustained by a body over frame vehicle tends to spread more widely than on a unibody. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 8

Technician A says a hybrid vehicle may be either a partial hybrid or a full hybrid. Technician B says the direct damage area is very obvious and becomes less visible the further the damage moves away from and the point of impact. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 9

Technician A says the speed of the vehicle and the angle of impact have little affect on the damage report when it is written. Technician B says using a recycled part may include additional needed parts that would otherwise not be included if new OEM parts were used for the repairs. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 10

Technician A says a McPherson strut is a suspension system used on most unibody vehicles and includes among other things the shock absorber, spring and upper control arm. Technician B says that "back light" is a term sometimes used to describe the rear passenger compartment window. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 11

Inertial forces frequently cause the damage immediately around point of impact.

Question 12

A part attached to the fan which engages and disengages as needed, allowing the fan blade to 'freewheel' once the vehicle reaches a certain speed, is a ____________________.

Question 13

A ____________________ bar is straight line measuring device used to make various comparative measurements or by using the manufacturers printed specifications

Question 14

A vehicle skidding sideways during a collision will not affect the suspension parts.

Question 15

A label bearing the vehicle's VIN, attached to most of the exterior body panels on select vehicles and used for tracking and identification purposes, is called the anti-theft label.

Question 16

A method of attaching a replacement panel such as a roof, which incorporates the use of both adhesives and welding is called ____________________ bonding.

Question 17

The ____________________ damage is a result of the damaging forces moving through the vehicle and rarely show any visible signs of contact with the impact object.

Question 18

Technician A says that harsh noises and vibrations from the road and vibrations that may come from various rotating mechanical parts is referred to as NIV. Technician B says that oil or other fluids that leak into the cylinders from a rollover crash may cause "hydraulic lockup" of the engine. Who is correct?

A) A only
B) B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

Question 19

Which of the following would NOT normally be used to make comparative measures on the undercarriage when checking for damage?

A) Universal measuring system (UMS)
B) Tape measure
C) Self-centering gauges
D) Tram bar

Question 20

Reinforcement foam need not be replaced if some of it comes off when removing the damaged panel.

Question 21

Explain indirect damage

Question 22

Describe what a air conditioning condensers function and where it is placed.

Question 23

Compare and contrast bent vs. kinked parts.

Question 24

What is a twin I-Beam suspension?

Question 25

Describe direct damage.