MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SCOPE OF TEST CODE # 2 AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR AND REFINISHING
PERCENT OF TEST:
31 % Non-Structural
- Preparation for repairs
- Preparing outer panels
- Metal frameworks
- Plasters and adhesives
- Mechanical and electrical components
17 % Structural Analysis and Damage Repair
- Line, muse and measure structural damage
- Proper use of measuring equipment
- Proper set up and anchoring
- Proper alignment technique
- Panel replacement
29 % Refinishing
- Proper surface preparation
- Proper use of spray equipment
- Preparation of under coats and application
- Proper preparation of top coats and application
- Color sanding
- Paint defects
8 % Estimating
- Analyze damage
- Proper use and understanding of crash books
- Organize and write a formal damage report
- Complete list of parts and materials needed
- Detailed list of labor operations
10 % Welding
- Proper safety and equipment set up
- Select proper welding technique for task
- Understanding of courses of weld factures
- Proper use of metal cutting equipment
- Structural and non structural
5% Automotive Collision Mathematics
- Knowledge of English and metric systems
- Knowledge of decimals and whole numbers
- Knowledge of ratios
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SCOPE OF TEST CODE # 2 AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR AND REFINISHING
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THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION IS ALIGNED WITH THE MATCHING MASSACHUSETTS VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATOR FRAMEWORKS. SOME QUESTIONS REQUIRE A SYNTHESIS OF KNOWLEDGE BASED ON VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL WORK EXPERIENCE AND MAY NOT BE FOUND IN ANY BOOK. HOWEVER, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO STUDY FOR THEIR EXAMS BY REVIEWING CURRENT TEXTBOOKS AND REFERENCE MATERIAL WHICH CAN USUALLY BE FOUND IN THE LIBRARIES OF MOST VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS WHICH OFFER CHAPTER 74 PROGRAMS.
*You may refer to www.mccte.org for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.
THE FOLLOWING LIST OF REFERENCE MATERIALS WAS DEVELOPED AS A GUIDE
FOR WRITTEN EXAM CANDIDATES:
AUTO BODY REPAIR, 4th EDITION by Robert Scharff
Delmar Publishing Inc. for MOTORS
MOTORS ESTIMATING CRASH GUIDES
CIMC Curriculum Materials
TOTAL AUTO BODY by L. C. Rhone
ESTIMATING FOR COLLISION REPAIR by Michael Crandell
Delmar Publisher
YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY FOR OBTAINING THESE RESOURCES THROUGH THE INTERLIBRARY LOAN PROGRAM.
The written exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions. Each question consists of one incomplete sentence or a questions followed by four choices. Listed below are several sample items:
When installing a deck/trunk lid technician A aligns the sides first and technician B aligns the front edge first. Which technician is correct?
a. Technician A
* b. Technician B
c. Both Technician A and B
d. Neither Technician A or B
Technician A uses a supplied air respirator when spraying activated products. Technician B used an organic vapor respirator to spray non activated products. Which technician is correct?
* a. Technician A
b. Technician B
c. Both Technician A and B
d. Neither Technician A or B
THE TEACHER TESTING PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE NON-PROGRAMMABLE CALCULATORS FOR USE IN COMPLETING THE WRITTEN EXAM. DOCUMENTATION REGARDING THESE CALCULATORS WILL BE INCLUDED IN YOUR ADMISSION PACKAGE.
UPDATED: 11/2007
SCOPE OF TEST CODE # 2 AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR AND REFINISHING
PERCENT OF TEST:
15 % AUTO DAMAGE APPRAISAL REPORT
-Analyze damage
-Use crash book
-Write a formal damage report
-Complete list of parts and materials needed
-Compile detailed list of labor operations
25 %REPAIRING DAMAGED PANEL
-Preparation of damaged panel
-Perform metal bumping and finishing on damaged panels
-Finish the damaged area to it's original contour(s)
-Use body tools and equipment
-Use body filler
25 % REFINISHING
-Properly prepare surface
-Prepare panel for under coat application
-Apply under coats
-Prepare under coats for top coat application
-Apply top coats
20 % FRAME GAUGING
-Use frame manuals
-Use measuring equipment
-Install centering gauges
-Determine and explain readings
15 % WELDING
-Set up of steel panels to be welded
-Set up and use of MIG welding equipment
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CANDIDATE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
Safety Glasses
Appropriate Working Attire
Appropriate Work Shoes - No Sneakers
Spray Respirator
Spray Gun
Pen and/or pencil
Calculator
Due to unforeseen problems extra time, not to exceed ½ hour, will be allotted.
Candidate may leave if test is completed prior to 4 hours.
A break will be allowed.
Safety rules are expected to be industrial standards.
IF SAFETY RULES ARE NOT OBSERVED,
EXAMINER WILL STOP THE TEST AT THAT AREA OF TESTING.
CANDIDATES ARE REMINDED THAT THE USE OF A CALCULATOR IS
ALLOWED FOR THE PERFORMANCE EXAM PROVIDING YOU BRING YOUR OWN.
UPDATED: 11/2007