PA APPRAISERS LICENSE ACTUAL SCRIPT
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 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
2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS 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
