ASE Damage Analysis & Estimating Certification (B6) Practice Test

The airbag system is primarily composed of the airbag module and the control unit. The airbag module contains the airbag itself, which is designed to deploy in the event of a collision to provide protection to the vehicle occupants. The control unit, often referred to as the airbag control module (ACM), is responsible for monitoring crash sensors, analyzing data, and determining whether to deploy the airbags in the event of an impact. Understanding the components of an airbag system is crucial for anyone involved in vehicle damage analysis and estimating repairs, as these systems are integral to passenger safety. Other components like spark plugs, batteries, brake pads, rotors, fuel injectors, and filters serve entirely different functions in a vehicle and are not part of the airbag system.