PA APPRAISERS LICENSE CERTIFICATION
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 UPDATED
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 111mm sway to the right and in toward centerline on the left front rail
is what type of condition? Answer: Sway Condition
◉ Condition when a frame's opposite end of the center section is down
in height. Answer: Twist Condition
◉ A collision vehicle has this kind of condition when the frame rail's
relationship to the vehicle centerline is changed, pushed to the left or
right. Answer: Sway Condition
◉ HSLA means Answer: High Strength Low Alloy material.
◉ Metal Fillers Answer: Contain different ingredients providing special
properties, fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture.
◉ When replacing the floor pan in the trunk area, the _________ should
be used to join the new pan to the existing floor? Answer: Overlap Joint
,◉ When acoustical foam is removed during the repair: Answer: Must be
replaced with acoustical foam
◉ The Three-dimensional Measuring System should be set up on an
undamaged area, starting in what section? Answer: the Center Section
◉ Plastic black box in the rear of the car. Answer: Vapor Canister
◉ Grinding or squeaking from the wheel. Answer: Bad Bearings
◉ How do you tell when a Ball Joint is bad? Answer: Measure fixed
points from your knuckle to the rotor.
◉ Component that makes the windows go up and down. Answer:
Window Regulator
◉ Better than acrylic, extremely durable, resists chipping, and easier to
apply. Answer: Urethane Paint
◉ Unibody Components Answer: Absorbs impact, has crush zones,
routes energy around passengers, light weight, & fuel efficient
◉ A _________________ must be on an appraisal. Answer: License
Number
,◉ The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle needs a
_________________. Answer: Two Wheel Alignment
◉ V and inline are the two most common ____________________.
Answer: Engine Types
◉ What are the two vehicle body types? Answer: Conventional or Body-
on-Frame and Uni-body/Unitized
◉ PCV stands for Answer: Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
◉ Crush zones are on a _________. Answer: Unibody Frame
◉ PCV Valve function Answer: A passage for gases to escape in a
controlled manner from the crankcase.
◉ Also known as the Lock Pillar. Answer: C Pillar
◉ Also known as the Hinge Pillar. Answer: A Pillar
◉ Also known as the Center Pillar. Answer: B Pillar
, ◉ 2 Door Car has Answer: A & C Pillars
◉ 4 Door Car has Answer: A, B, & C Pillars
◉ Device that starts the spark plug firing sequence. Answer: Camshaft
Sensor
◉ Part of a car that switches a large electrical current to the starter
motor. Answer: Starter Solenoid
◉ Front suspension system in newer vehicles, single control arm, pros -
cheap, simple, lighter, cons - only used on unibody vehicles, taller, no
camber gain. Answer: MacPherson Strut
◉ Write _________________ on the estimate if there is possible frame
damage. Answer: Setup and Measure
◉ Part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel. Answer: Tire Bead
◉ Come welded together, sometimes hinges come with it. Answer:
Hood Assemblies
◉ Located under the cowl. Answer: Heater Core
EXAMINATION TEST 2026 UPDATED
QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ 111mm sway to the right and in toward centerline on the left front rail
is what type of condition? Answer: Sway Condition
◉ Condition when a frame's opposite end of the center section is down
in height. Answer: Twist Condition
◉ A collision vehicle has this kind of condition when the frame rail's
relationship to the vehicle centerline is changed, pushed to the left or
right. Answer: Sway Condition
◉ HSLA means Answer: High Strength Low Alloy material.
◉ Metal Fillers Answer: Contain different ingredients providing special
properties, fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture.
◉ When replacing the floor pan in the trunk area, the _________ should
be used to join the new pan to the existing floor? Answer: Overlap Joint
,◉ When acoustical foam is removed during the repair: Answer: Must be
replaced with acoustical foam
◉ The Three-dimensional Measuring System should be set up on an
undamaged area, starting in what section? Answer: the Center Section
◉ Plastic black box in the rear of the car. Answer: Vapor Canister
◉ Grinding or squeaking from the wheel. Answer: Bad Bearings
◉ How do you tell when a Ball Joint is bad? Answer: Measure fixed
points from your knuckle to the rotor.
◉ Component that makes the windows go up and down. Answer:
Window Regulator
◉ Better than acrylic, extremely durable, resists chipping, and easier to
apply. Answer: Urethane Paint
◉ Unibody Components Answer: Absorbs impact, has crush zones,
routes energy around passengers, light weight, & fuel efficient
◉ A _________________ must be on an appraisal. Answer: License
Number
,◉ The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle needs a
_________________. Answer: Two Wheel Alignment
◉ V and inline are the two most common ____________________.
Answer: Engine Types
◉ What are the two vehicle body types? Answer: Conventional or Body-
on-Frame and Uni-body/Unitized
◉ PCV stands for Answer: Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
◉ Crush zones are on a _________. Answer: Unibody Frame
◉ PCV Valve function Answer: A passage for gases to escape in a
controlled manner from the crankcase.
◉ Also known as the Lock Pillar. Answer: C Pillar
◉ Also known as the Hinge Pillar. Answer: A Pillar
◉ Also known as the Center Pillar. Answer: B Pillar
, ◉ 2 Door Car has Answer: A & C Pillars
◉ 4 Door Car has Answer: A, B, & C Pillars
◉ Device that starts the spark plug firing sequence. Answer: Camshaft
Sensor
◉ Part of a car that switches a large electrical current to the starter
motor. Answer: Starter Solenoid
◉ Front suspension system in newer vehicles, single control arm, pros -
cheap, simple, lighter, cons - only used on unibody vehicles, taller, no
camber gain. Answer: MacPherson Strut
◉ Write _________________ on the estimate if there is possible frame
damage. Answer: Setup and Measure
◉ Part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel. Answer: Tire Bead
◉ Come welded together, sometimes hinges come with it. Answer:
Hood Assemblies
◉ Located under the cowl. Answer: Heater Core
