Measuring Test

Which of the following is not a reason why we measure the vehicle?

• a. To provide documentation of the repair.
• b. For guidelines when straightening a dent.
• c. For guidelines when straightening a B pillar.
• d. For proper location of safety systems.

Which of the following is not a reason why we would need to measure?

• a. Panel body lines or gaps are misaligned.
• b. Wheel out of position.
• c. Restraint system deployment.
• d. Damage to an outer panel of the vehicle.

Technician A says that build tolerance is the variation in specific measurements during assembly at the manufactures plant. Technician B says that repair tolerance is usually within 1-3 millimeters of the original location. Who is correct?

• a. Tech A
• b. Tech B
• c. Both
• d. Neither

Choose all of the following that are used to make point to point measurments.

• a. electronic measuring system.
• b. tram gauge
• c. tape measure
• d. center line gauges.

Which vehicle section is generally considered the foundation of measuring?

• a. Front section
• b. Underhood section
• c. Rear section
• d. Center section

What is the letter A referring to in the photo above?

• a. Height Plane
• b. Datum Plane
• c. Zero Plane
• d. Centerline

What is the letter B in the photo referring to?

• a. Centerline
• b. Zero Plane
• c. Datum Plane
• d. Length Plane

Which vehicle section is generally considered the foundation of measuring?

• a. Front section
• b. Underhood section
• c. Rear section
• d. Center section

An imaginary surface or plane parallel to the vehicle underbody that is used to measure height is the:

• a. datum plane
• b. centerline
• c. zero plane
• d. width plane

Technician A says that self centering gauges can be used to measure the length of a vehicle. Technician B says that self centering gauges are compared to the alignment rack when measuring for height. Who is correct?

• a. Tech A
• b. Tech B
• c. Both
• d. Neither