PA APPRAISERS LICENSE EXAM 3 FINAL PAPER
2026 COMPLETE SOLVED QUESTIONS
PRACTICE REVISION PACK EXPERT REVIEW
◉ 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.
◉ Urethane Paint.
Answer: Better than acrylic, extremely durable, resists chipping, and
easier to apply.
◉ Salvage Rights.
Answer: The insurer has the first right to salvage.
◉ Unibody Components.
Answer: Components that make up a unibody construction.
◉ Appraisal Requirements.
Answer: A license number must be on an appraisal.
◉ Two-Wheel Alignment.
2026 COMPLETE SOLVED QUESTIONS
PRACTICE REVISION PACK EXPERT REVIEW
◉ 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.
◉ Urethane Paint.
Answer: Better than acrylic, extremely durable, resists chipping, and
easier to apply.
◉ Salvage Rights.
Answer: The insurer has the first right to salvage.
◉ Unibody Components.
Answer: Components that make up a unibody construction.
◉ Appraisal Requirements.
Answer: A license number must be on an appraisal.
◉ Two-Wheel Alignment.
