PA APPRAISERS LICENSE EXAM 3 TEST PAPER
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED STUDY GUIDE FINAL PREP
◉ 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
Answer: A, B, & C Pillars
◉ Device that starts the spark plug firing sequence.
Answer: Camshaft Sensor
◉ Part of a car that switches a large electrical current to the starter
motor.
Answer: Starter Solenoid
◉ Front suspension system in newer vehicles, single control arm,
pros - cheap, simple, lighter, cons - only used on unibody vehicles,
taller, no camber gain.
Answer: MacPherson Strut
◉ Write _________________ on the estimate if there is possible frame
damage.
Answer: Setup and Measure
,◉ Part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel.
Answer: Tire Bead
◉ Come welded together, sometimes hinges come with it.
Answer: Hood Assemblies
◉ Located under the cowl.
Answer: Heater Core
◉ How to repair tiny holes on the white car's rear bumper?
Answer: Use lord fuser, plastic welder
◉ Needed for the photo of the BMW SUV with independent
suspension.
Answer: 4 Wheel Alignment
◉ The ___________________ drives the floor pan strength.
Answer: Inner rocker panel
◉ The _______ Valve, regulates the flow of exhaust gas into the intake.
Answer: EGR Valve
, ◉ Voltage goes from the distributor to the cylinder by the
______________.
Answer: Spark Plugs
◉ The interior trim is removed first if you have to remove the tail
light.
Answer: Removing Tail Light
◉ Pic of suspension on Toyota Pick-up
Answer: Leaf spring suspension
◉ What tool fixes tailpipe damage?
Answer: Tailpipe Expander
◉ Commissioner can impose administrative penalties for
____________________.
Answer: Violating Rules
◉ If only the dog leg is damaged.
Answer: Allow for Sectioning
2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
VERIFIED STUDY GUIDE FINAL PREP
◉ 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
Answer: A, B, & C Pillars
◉ Device that starts the spark plug firing sequence.
Answer: Camshaft Sensor
◉ Part of a car that switches a large electrical current to the starter
motor.
Answer: Starter Solenoid
◉ Front suspension system in newer vehicles, single control arm,
pros - cheap, simple, lighter, cons - only used on unibody vehicles,
taller, no camber gain.
Answer: MacPherson Strut
◉ Write _________________ on the estimate if there is possible frame
damage.
Answer: Setup and Measure
,◉ Part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel.
Answer: Tire Bead
◉ Come welded together, sometimes hinges come with it.
Answer: Hood Assemblies
◉ Located under the cowl.
Answer: Heater Core
◉ How to repair tiny holes on the white car's rear bumper?
Answer: Use lord fuser, plastic welder
◉ Needed for the photo of the BMW SUV with independent
suspension.
Answer: 4 Wheel Alignment
◉ The ___________________ drives the floor pan strength.
Answer: Inner rocker panel
◉ The _______ Valve, regulates the flow of exhaust gas into the intake.
Answer: EGR Valve
, ◉ Voltage goes from the distributor to the cylinder by the
______________.
Answer: Spark Plugs
◉ The interior trim is removed first if you have to remove the tail
light.
Answer: Removing Tail Light
◉ Pic of suspension on Toyota Pick-up
Answer: Leaf spring suspension
◉ What tool fixes tailpipe damage?
Answer: Tailpipe Expander
◉ Commissioner can impose administrative penalties for
____________________.
Answer: Violating Rules
◉ If only the dog leg is damaged.
Answer: Allow for Sectioning
