PA Appraisers License Questions And
Answers Latest Top Score.
How is a diamond condition fixed? - correct answer. By pulling the damage for
length. Diamond is a length condition.
When measuring a unibody vehicle, it is discovered that the left front rail is 111mm from
spec in width. What condition is this? - correct 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 opposite end of the
center section. - correct 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? - correct 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" is referred as 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. -
correct answer. Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
HSLA - correct 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? - correct answer. An overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair: - correct answer. It must be
replaced with acoustical foam.
When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on an
undamaged area. - correct answer. Starting in the center section is the correct
method.
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - correct answer. Vapor Canister
,Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what? - correct answer. Bad Bearings
The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except? - correct answer.
Endorsing an insurance company
How do you tell when a ball joint is bad? - correct answer. Measure fixed points from
knuckle to rotor
What makes the windows go up and down? - correct answer. Window regulator
What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel? - correct
answer. The taillight
Actuator - correct answer. Tells something to do something
Sensor - correct answer. Take reading and tell when something is wrong
What is Urethane Paint? - correct answer. Better than acrylic, extremely durable,
and resists chipping; easier to apply
What makes up the body of the vehicle? - correct answer. Anything that is welded
together
Who has the first right to salvage? - correct answer. The insurer
What components make up a unibody? - correct answer. Last answer, longest
answer on exam question
What needs to be on an appraisal? - correct answer. A license number
The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle: - correct answer. Two wheel
alignment
What are the two most common types of engines? - correct answer. V and inline
What are the two types of vehicle bodies? - correct answer. Conventional full frame
and Unibody/Unitized construction
What does PCV stand for? - correct answer. Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
What zones are on a Unibody frame? - correct answer. Crush zones
What does the PCV Valve do? - correct answer. It is a passage for gases to escape
in a controlled manner from the crankcase
, C Pillar is also known as the - correct answer. Lock Pillar
What is the A Pillar - correct answer. Hinge Pillar
What connects to the A Pillar? - correct answer. The front door hinges, windshield,
cowl, and the front corner of the roof
B Pillar - correct answer. Center Pillar
2 door car has - correct answer. A & C Pillar
4 Door car has - correct answer. A, B, & C Pillars
What device starts the spark plug firing sequence? - correct answer. Camshaft
Sensor
What is a solenoid value/ starter solenoid? - correct answer. The park of a car which
switches a large electrical current to the starter motor
What is a MacPherson Strut? - correct answer. - 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? - correct
answer. The flares come in the color that they are made in.
If there is possible frame damage, what should you write on the estimate? - correct
answer. Setup and measure
What is the part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel? - correct answer.
Bead
How do hood assemblies come? - correct answer. Welded together, sometimes
hinges come with it.
Where is the heater core located? - correct answer. Under the cowl
How do you repair the tiny holes on the white car's rear bumper? - correct answer.
Lord fuser, plastic welder
What does the photo of the BMW SUV with the independent suspension need? -
correct answer. needs a 4 wheel alignment
Answers Latest Top Score.
How is a diamond condition fixed? - correct answer. By pulling the damage for
length. Diamond is a length condition.
When measuring a unibody vehicle, it is discovered that the left front rail is 111mm from
spec in width. What condition is this? - correct 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 opposite end of the
center section. - correct 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? - correct 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" is referred as 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. -
correct answer. Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
HSLA - correct 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? - correct answer. An overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair: - correct answer. It must be
replaced with acoustical foam.
When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on an
undamaged area. - correct answer. Starting in the center section is the correct
method.
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - correct answer. Vapor Canister
,Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what? - correct answer. Bad Bearings
The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except? - correct answer.
Endorsing an insurance company
How do you tell when a ball joint is bad? - correct answer. Measure fixed points from
knuckle to rotor
What makes the windows go up and down? - correct answer. Window regulator
What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel? - correct
answer. The taillight
Actuator - correct answer. Tells something to do something
Sensor - correct answer. Take reading and tell when something is wrong
What is Urethane Paint? - correct answer. Better than acrylic, extremely durable,
and resists chipping; easier to apply
What makes up the body of the vehicle? - correct answer. Anything that is welded
together
Who has the first right to salvage? - correct answer. The insurer
What components make up a unibody? - correct answer. Last answer, longest
answer on exam question
What needs to be on an appraisal? - correct answer. A license number
The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle: - correct answer. Two wheel
alignment
What are the two most common types of engines? - correct answer. V and inline
What are the two types of vehicle bodies? - correct answer. Conventional full frame
and Unibody/Unitized construction
What does PCV stand for? - correct answer. Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
What zones are on a Unibody frame? - correct answer. Crush zones
What does the PCV Valve do? - correct answer. It is a passage for gases to escape
in a controlled manner from the crankcase
, C Pillar is also known as the - correct answer. Lock Pillar
What is the A Pillar - correct answer. Hinge Pillar
What connects to the A Pillar? - correct answer. The front door hinges, windshield,
cowl, and the front corner of the roof
B Pillar - correct answer. Center Pillar
2 door car has - correct answer. A & C Pillar
4 Door car has - correct answer. A, B, & C Pillars
What device starts the spark plug firing sequence? - correct answer. Camshaft
Sensor
What is a solenoid value/ starter solenoid? - correct answer. The park of a car which
switches a large electrical current to the starter motor
What is a MacPherson Strut? - correct answer. - 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? - correct
answer. The flares come in the color that they are made in.
If there is possible frame damage, what should you write on the estimate? - correct
answer. Setup and measure
What is the part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel? - correct answer.
Bead
How do hood assemblies come? - correct answer. Welded together, sometimes
hinges come with it.
Where is the heater core located? - correct answer. Under the cowl
How do you repair the tiny holes on the white car's rear bumper? - correct answer.
Lord fuser, plastic welder
What does the photo of the BMW SUV with the independent suspension need? -
correct answer. needs a 4 wheel alignment
