FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% CERTIFIED FOR PA APPRAISER LICENSE/ LATEST UPDATE 2025

FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
CERTIFIED FOR PA APPRAISER LICENSE/ LATEST UPDATE
2025


QUESTION: 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.




QUESTION: A collision damaged vehicle is discovered to be down in height at opposite end of the center
section. - ANSWER-Twist condition.




QUESTION: 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" is referred as the condition of the
frame when entire sections are driven higher or lower than the opposite side.




QUESTION: Metal fillers contain different ingredients that provide fillers with special properties. -
ANSWER-Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture




QUESTION: HSLA - ANSWER-High Strength Low Alloy

,QUESTION: When replacing the floor pan in the trunk area, what joint should be used to join the new
pan to the existing floor? - ANSWER-An overlap joint




QUESTION: When acoustical foam is removed during the repair: - ANSWER-It must be replaced with
acoustical foam.




QUESTION: When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on an
undamaged area. - ANSWER-Starting in the center section is the correct method.




QUESTION: What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - ANSWER-Vapor Canister




QUESTION: Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what? - ANSWER-Bad Bearings




QUESTION: The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except? - ANSWER-Endorsing an
insurance company




QUESTION: How do you tell when a ball joint is bad? - ANSWER-Measure fixed points from knuckle to
rotor




QUESTION: What makes the windows go up and down? - ANSWER-Window regulator

,QUESTION: What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel? - ANSWER-The
taillight




QUESTION: Actuator - ANSWER-Tells something to do something




QUESTION: Sensor - ANSWER-Take reading and tell when something is wrong




QUESTION: What is Urethane Paint? - ANSWER-Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and resists
chipping; easier to apply




QUESTION: What makes up the body of the vehicle? - ANSWER-Anything that is welded together




QUESTION: Who has the first right to salvage? - ANSWER-The insurer




QUESTION: What components make up a unibody? - ANSWER-Last answer, longest answer on exam
question




QUESTION: What needs to be on an appraisal? - ANSWER-A license number




QUESTION: The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle: - ANSWER-Two wheel alignment

, QUESTION: What are the two most common types of engines? - ANSWER-V and inline




QUESTION: What are the two types of vehicle bodies? - ANSWER-Conventional full frame and
Unibody/Unitized construction




QUESTION: What does PCV stand for? - ANSWER-Positive Crankshaft Ventilation




QUESTION: What zones are on a Unibody frame? - ANSWER-Crush zones




QUESTION: What does the PCV Valve do? - ANSWER-It is a passage for gases to escape in a controlled
manner from the crankcase




QUESTION: C Pillar is also known as the - ANSWER-Lock Pillar




QUESTION: What is the A Pillar - ANSWER-Hinge Pillar




QUESTION: What connects to the A Pillar? - ANSWER-The front door hinges, windshield, cowl, and the
front corner of the roof




QUESTION: B Pillar - ANSWER-Center Pillar