PA APPRAISERS LICENSE EXAM 3 PRACTICE
ASSESSMENT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS COMPLETE
REVISION GUIDE
◉ When measuring a unibody vehicle, it is discovered that the left
front rail is 111mm from spec in width. What condition is this?
Answer: Width is calculated from the center out, so a value of -
111mm on the left rail shows sway to the right and in toward
centerline
◉ A collision-damaged vehicle is discovered to be down in height at
the opposite end of the center section. What condition is this frame
in?
Answer: Twist condition
◉ When diagnosing the damage to a full frame assembly on a sport
utility vehicle, it is determined that the left side frame rail is higher
than the right side frame rail. Technician A says the damaged state is
known as a twist condition. Technician B says a sway condition
exists. Who is right?
Answer: Tech A. When a frame rail's relationship to the vehicle
centerline is changed, such as pushed either to the left or
,right, the condition is known as sway. "Twist" refers to the condition
of the frame when entire sections are driven higher or lower than
the opposite side.
◉ Metal fillers contain different ingredients that provide fillers with
special properties. What benefit does fiberglass provide?
Answer: Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
◉ What does HSLA stand for?
Answer: High Strength Low Alloy
◉ When replacing the floor pan in the trunk area, what joint should
be used to join the new pan to the existing floor?
Answer: Overlap joint
◉ When acoustical foam is removed during the repair, what must
happen afterwards?
Answer: Replace the acoustical foam
◉ When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should
be setup on an undamaged area, and start with what section?
Answer: Starting in the center section
,◉ What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car?
Answer: Vapor Canister
◉ Grinding or squeaking from a wheel is a sign of what?
Answer: Bad bearings
◉ The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except?
Answer: Endorsing an Insurance Company
◉ How do you tell when a ball joint is bad?
Answer: Measure fixed points from knuckle to rotor
◉ What makes the windows go up and down?
Answer: Window regulator
◉ What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the
quarter panel?
Answer: The taillight & bumper
◉ What is an actuator?
Answer: Tells something to do something
, ◉ Sensor
Answer: Takes a reading and tells when something is wrong
◉ What is Urethane Paint?
Answer: Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and resists chipping;
easier to apply
◉ What makes up the body of the vehicle?
Answer: Anything that is welded together
◉ Who has the first right to salvage?
Answer: The insurer
◉ What needs to be on an appraisal?
Answer: A license number
◉ What needs to be done on the photo of the Buick sedan with a
rear fixed axle?
Answer: Two Wheel alignment
◉ What are the two most common types of engines?
Answer: V and inline
ASSESSMENT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS COMPLETE
REVISION GUIDE
◉ When measuring a unibody vehicle, it is discovered that the left
front rail is 111mm from spec in width. What condition is this?
Answer: Width is calculated from the center out, so a value of -
111mm on the left rail shows sway to the right and in toward
centerline
◉ A collision-damaged vehicle is discovered to be down in height at
the opposite end of the center section. What condition is this frame
in?
Answer: Twist condition
◉ When diagnosing the damage to a full frame assembly on a sport
utility vehicle, it is determined that the left side frame rail is higher
than the right side frame rail. Technician A says the damaged state is
known as a twist condition. Technician B says a sway condition
exists. Who is right?
Answer: Tech A. When a frame rail's relationship to the vehicle
centerline is changed, such as pushed either to the left or
,right, the condition is known as sway. "Twist" refers to the condition
of the frame when entire sections are driven higher or lower than
the opposite side.
◉ Metal fillers contain different ingredients that provide fillers with
special properties. What benefit does fiberglass provide?
Answer: Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
◉ What does HSLA stand for?
Answer: High Strength Low Alloy
◉ When replacing the floor pan in the trunk area, what joint should
be used to join the new pan to the existing floor?
Answer: Overlap joint
◉ When acoustical foam is removed during the repair, what must
happen afterwards?
Answer: Replace the acoustical foam
◉ When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should
be setup on an undamaged area, and start with what section?
Answer: Starting in the center section
,◉ What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car?
Answer: Vapor Canister
◉ Grinding or squeaking from a wheel is a sign of what?
Answer: Bad bearings
◉ The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except?
Answer: Endorsing an Insurance Company
◉ How do you tell when a ball joint is bad?
Answer: Measure fixed points from knuckle to rotor
◉ What makes the windows go up and down?
Answer: Window regulator
◉ What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the
quarter panel?
Answer: The taillight & bumper
◉ What is an actuator?
Answer: Tells something to do something
, ◉ Sensor
Answer: Takes a reading and tells when something is wrong
◉ What is Urethane Paint?
Answer: Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and resists chipping;
easier to apply
◉ What makes up the body of the vehicle?
Answer: Anything that is welded together
◉ Who has the first right to salvage?
Answer: The insurer
◉ What needs to be on an appraisal?
Answer: A license number
◉ What needs to be done on the photo of the Buick sedan with a
rear fixed axle?
Answer: Two Wheel alignment
◉ What are the two most common types of engines?
Answer: V and inline
