PA APPRAISERS LICENSE COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Diamond Condition. Answer: Fixed by pulling the damage for length;
a length condition.
◉ Unibody Vehicle Measurement. Answer: Left front rail 111mm from
spec in width indicates sway to the right and in toward centerline.
◉ Collision Damage. Answer: Opposite end of center section down in
height indicates twist condition.
◉ Frame Assembly Diagnosis. Answer: Higher left side frame rail
indicates sway condition.
◉ Metal Fillers. Answer: Contain different ingredients providing special
properties; fiberglass offers more moisture resistance.
◉ HSLA. Answer: High Strength Low Alloy.
, ◉ Floor Pan Replacement. Answer: Use overlap joint to join new pan to
existing floor.
◉ Acoustical Foam Repair. Answer: Must be replaced when removed
during repair.
◉ Three-Dimensional Measuring System Setup. Answer: Should be set
up on an undamaged area, starting in the center section.
◉ Plastic Black Box. Answer: Vapor Canister located in the rear of the
car.
◉ Wheel Grinding or Squeaking. Answer: Sign of bad bearings.
◉ Insurance Commissioner Responsibility. Answer: Responsible for
everything except endorsing an insurance company.
◉ Ball Joint Diagnosis. Answer: Measure fixed points from knuckle to
rotor to determine if it's bad.
◉ Window Regulator. Answer: Device that makes the windows go up
and down.
STUDY GUIDE 2026 SOLVED QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ Diamond Condition. Answer: Fixed by pulling the damage for length;
a length condition.
◉ Unibody Vehicle Measurement. Answer: Left front rail 111mm from
spec in width indicates sway to the right and in toward centerline.
◉ Collision Damage. Answer: Opposite end of center section down in
height indicates twist condition.
◉ Frame Assembly Diagnosis. Answer: Higher left side frame rail
indicates sway condition.
◉ Metal Fillers. Answer: Contain different ingredients providing special
properties; fiberglass offers more moisture resistance.
◉ HSLA. Answer: High Strength Low Alloy.
, ◉ Floor Pan Replacement. Answer: Use overlap joint to join new pan to
existing floor.
◉ Acoustical Foam Repair. Answer: Must be replaced when removed
during repair.
◉ Three-Dimensional Measuring System Setup. Answer: Should be set
up on an undamaged area, starting in the center section.
◉ Plastic Black Box. Answer: Vapor Canister located in the rear of the
car.
◉ Wheel Grinding or Squeaking. Answer: Sign of bad bearings.
◉ Insurance Commissioner Responsibility. Answer: Responsible for
everything except endorsing an insurance company.
◉ Ball Joint Diagnosis. Answer: Measure fixed points from knuckle to
rotor to determine if it's bad.
◉ Window Regulator. Answer: Device that makes the windows go up
and down.
