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 THIS 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 http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks
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: 7/2008
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
(Continued)
SCOPE OF TEST CODE # 2 AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR AND REFINISHING
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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.
You may refer
to http://www.doe.mass.edu/cte/frameworks
for the Massachusetts Vocational Technical Educator Frameworks.
CANDIDATES ARE REMINDED
THAT THE USE OF A CALCULATOR IS
ALLOWED FOR THE
PERFORMANCE EXAM PROVIDING YOU BRING YOUR OWN.
UPDATED: 7/2008