PA APPRAISERS LATEST 2026 STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS MARKED A+
✔✔What zones are on a Unibody frame? - ✔✔Crush zones
✔✔What does the PCV Valve do? - ✔✔It is a passage for gases to escape in a
controlled manner from the crankcase
✔✔C Pillar is also known as the - ✔✔Lock Pillar
✔✔What is the A Pillar - ✔✔Hinge Pillar
✔✔What connects to the A Pillar? - ✔✔The front door hinges, windshield, cowl, and the
front corner of the roof
✔✔B Pillar - ✔✔Center Pillar
✔✔2 door car has - ✔✔A & C Pillar
✔✔4 Door car has - ✔✔A, B, & C Pillars
✔✔What device starts the spark plug firing sequence? - ✔✔Camshaft Sensor
✔✔What is a solenoid value/ starter solenoid? - ✔✔The park of a car which switches a
large electrical current to the starter motor
✔✔What is a MacPherson Strut? - ✔✔- Front suspension system in newer vehicles
- Single control arm-connects to body directly
- Pros - cheap, simple, lighter
- Cons - only used on unibody vehicles; Taller, no camber gain.
- 3 of the multiple choice answers say 2 arms. Choose the option with 1 arm.
✔✔On the picture of the flares with the truck, why don't you refinish the flares? - ✔✔The
flares come in the color that they are made in.
✔✔If there is possible frame damage, what should you write on the estimate? -
✔✔Setup and measure
✔✔What is the part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel? - ✔✔Bead
✔✔How do hood assemblies come? - ✔✔Welded together, sometimes hinges come
with it.
✔✔Where is the heater core located? - ✔✔Under the cowl
,✔✔How do you repair the tiny holes on the white car's rear bumper? - ✔✔Lord fuser,
plastic welder
✔✔What does the photo of the BMW SUV with the independent suspension need? -
✔✔needs a 4 wheel alignment
✔✔What dives the floor pan strength? - ✔✔The Inner rocker panel
✔✔What is the EGR Valve? - ✔✔Exhaust Gas Recirculation- regulates the flow of
exhaust gas into the intake
✔✔The voltage goes from the distributor to the cylinder by - ✔✔The spark plugs
✔✔If you have to remove tail light, what is removed first? - ✔✔The interior trim
✔✔What kind of suspension is on the Toyota pick-up truck? - ✔✔Leaf spring
✔✔What tool fixes tailpipe damage? - ✔✔The tailpipe expander
✔✔What can commisioner impose administrative penalties for? - ✔✔Violating rules
✔✔If only the dog leg is damaged, what do you allow for? - ✔✔Sectioning
✔✔What must you consider to finish a bumper with minor scratches (gray car)? -
✔✔Blend into quarter panel
✔✔How do you repair a headlight with scratches? - ✔✔Sand paper and buffering
✔✔If replacing a door with tint...? - ✔✔LKQ Door could be marked up in price
✔✔What comes with the floor? - ✔✔Rails
✔✔What is the max fine for violating insurance law? - ✔✔$500
✔✔How old to be an appraiser? - ✔✔18
✔✔Why dpm't you finish the quarter panel and bumper the same? - ✔✔Because the are
made of different materials
✔✔What is a serpentine belt? - ✔✔continuous belt that drives multiple devices in the
engine (alternator, power steering, water pump, and AC compressor)
, ✔✔Why is it important to check the firewall? - ✔✔To minimize electrical issues
✔✔On the picture with the car with the damaged hood - ✔✔damage is in the crumple
zones
✔✔How many days do you have to inspect a vehicle? - ✔✔5 working days
✔✔What is the controlled explosion in the engine that provides power to the vehicle? -
✔✔Internal combustion
✔✔What is the term for a worn rotor? - ✔✔Scoring
✔✔What can you adjust on wheel alignment? - ✔✔Camber, Caster, Toe
✔✔Can you use abbreviations on estimates? - ✔✔Yes if an explanation is included
✔✔Car is hit from behind the exhaust pipe? - ✔✔Kink in the exhaust pipe
✔✔The Worn gear connects to the - ✔✔Sector Gear
✔✔What holds the sides of the dashboard together? - ✔✔Cowl Side Panel
✔✔What are two main components on a door shell? - ✔✔Inner and outer door panels
✔✔Who has the first right to salvage - ✔✔The insurer
✔✔What is a timing belt? - ✔✔Part of the internal combustion engine that handles the
rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft
✔✔What makes airbags deploy? - ✔✔Crash OR impact sensors. Answer is not crash
detection sensor.
✔✔What is the white box in the front of the car? - ✔✔Washer fluid reservoir
✔✔What is not covered on a commercial policy? - ✔✔Expected/intended injury
✔✔What is a CV joint? - ✔✔Constant Velocity Joint- located at either end of the axles
and transmits power while enabling suspension movement
✔✔What role does oil play in the engine? - ✔✔Lubrication to protect from friction
✔✔What do you allow more time for? - ✔✔Corrosion protection
AND ANSWERS MARKED A+
✔✔What zones are on a Unibody frame? - ✔✔Crush zones
✔✔What does the PCV Valve do? - ✔✔It is a passage for gases to escape in a
controlled manner from the crankcase
✔✔C Pillar is also known as the - ✔✔Lock Pillar
✔✔What is the A Pillar - ✔✔Hinge Pillar
✔✔What connects to the A Pillar? - ✔✔The front door hinges, windshield, cowl, and the
front corner of the roof
✔✔B Pillar - ✔✔Center Pillar
✔✔2 door car has - ✔✔A & C Pillar
✔✔4 Door car has - ✔✔A, B, & C Pillars
✔✔What device starts the spark plug firing sequence? - ✔✔Camshaft Sensor
✔✔What is a solenoid value/ starter solenoid? - ✔✔The park of a car which switches a
large electrical current to the starter motor
✔✔What is a MacPherson Strut? - ✔✔- Front suspension system in newer vehicles
- Single control arm-connects to body directly
- Pros - cheap, simple, lighter
- Cons - only used on unibody vehicles; Taller, no camber gain.
- 3 of the multiple choice answers say 2 arms. Choose the option with 1 arm.
✔✔On the picture of the flares with the truck, why don't you refinish the flares? - ✔✔The
flares come in the color that they are made in.
✔✔If there is possible frame damage, what should you write on the estimate? -
✔✔Setup and measure
✔✔What is the part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel? - ✔✔Bead
✔✔How do hood assemblies come? - ✔✔Welded together, sometimes hinges come
with it.
✔✔Where is the heater core located? - ✔✔Under the cowl
,✔✔How do you repair the tiny holes on the white car's rear bumper? - ✔✔Lord fuser,
plastic welder
✔✔What does the photo of the BMW SUV with the independent suspension need? -
✔✔needs a 4 wheel alignment
✔✔What dives the floor pan strength? - ✔✔The Inner rocker panel
✔✔What is the EGR Valve? - ✔✔Exhaust Gas Recirculation- regulates the flow of
exhaust gas into the intake
✔✔The voltage goes from the distributor to the cylinder by - ✔✔The spark plugs
✔✔If you have to remove tail light, what is removed first? - ✔✔The interior trim
✔✔What kind of suspension is on the Toyota pick-up truck? - ✔✔Leaf spring
✔✔What tool fixes tailpipe damage? - ✔✔The tailpipe expander
✔✔What can commisioner impose administrative penalties for? - ✔✔Violating rules
✔✔If only the dog leg is damaged, what do you allow for? - ✔✔Sectioning
✔✔What must you consider to finish a bumper with minor scratches (gray car)? -
✔✔Blend into quarter panel
✔✔How do you repair a headlight with scratches? - ✔✔Sand paper and buffering
✔✔If replacing a door with tint...? - ✔✔LKQ Door could be marked up in price
✔✔What comes with the floor? - ✔✔Rails
✔✔What is the max fine for violating insurance law? - ✔✔$500
✔✔How old to be an appraiser? - ✔✔18
✔✔Why dpm't you finish the quarter panel and bumper the same? - ✔✔Because the are
made of different materials
✔✔What is a serpentine belt? - ✔✔continuous belt that drives multiple devices in the
engine (alternator, power steering, water pump, and AC compressor)
, ✔✔Why is it important to check the firewall? - ✔✔To minimize electrical issues
✔✔On the picture with the car with the damaged hood - ✔✔damage is in the crumple
zones
✔✔How many days do you have to inspect a vehicle? - ✔✔5 working days
✔✔What is the controlled explosion in the engine that provides power to the vehicle? -
✔✔Internal combustion
✔✔What is the term for a worn rotor? - ✔✔Scoring
✔✔What can you adjust on wheel alignment? - ✔✔Camber, Caster, Toe
✔✔Can you use abbreviations on estimates? - ✔✔Yes if an explanation is included
✔✔Car is hit from behind the exhaust pipe? - ✔✔Kink in the exhaust pipe
✔✔The Worn gear connects to the - ✔✔Sector Gear
✔✔What holds the sides of the dashboard together? - ✔✔Cowl Side Panel
✔✔What are two main components on a door shell? - ✔✔Inner and outer door panels
✔✔Who has the first right to salvage - ✔✔The insurer
✔✔What is a timing belt? - ✔✔Part of the internal combustion engine that handles the
rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft
✔✔What makes airbags deploy? - ✔✔Crash OR impact sensors. Answer is not crash
detection sensor.
✔✔What is the white box in the front of the car? - ✔✔Washer fluid reservoir
✔✔What is not covered on a commercial policy? - ✔✔Expected/intended injury
✔✔What is a CV joint? - ✔✔Constant Velocity Joint- located at either end of the axles
and transmits power while enabling suspension movement
✔✔What role does oil play in the engine? - ✔✔Lubrication to protect from friction
✔✔What do you allow more time for? - ✔✔Corrosion protection
