PA Appraisers License (Possible Questions with Accurate
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How is a diamond condition fixed? correct answers By pulling the damage for length. Diamond
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is a length condition.
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When measuring a unibody vehicle, it is discovered that the left front rail is 111mm from spec in
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width. What condition is this? correct answers Width is calculated from the center out, so a
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value of -111mm on the left rail shows sway to the right and in toward centerline.
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A collision damaged vehicle is discovered to be down in height at opposite end of the center
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section. correct answers Twist condition.
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When diagnosing the damage to a full frame assembly on a sport utility vehicle, it is determined
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that the left side frame rail is higher than the right side frame rail. Technician A says the
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damaged state is known as a twist condition. Technician B says a sway condition exists. Who is
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right? correct answers Tech A. When a frame rail's relationship to the vehicle centerline is
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changed, such as pushed either to the left or right, the condition is known as sway. "Twist" is
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referred as the condition of the frame when entire sections are driven higher or lower than the
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opposite side.
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Metal fillers contain different ingredients that provide fillers with special properties. correct
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answers Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
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HSLA correct answers High Strength Low Alloy
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When replacing the floor pan in the trunk area, what joint should be used to join the new pan to
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the existing floor? correct answers An overlap joint
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When acoustical foam is removed during the repair: correct answers It must be replaced with
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acoustical foam.
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When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on an undamaged
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area. correct answers Starting in the center section is the correct method.
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What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? correct answers Vapor Canister
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Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what? correct answers Bad Bearings
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The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except? correct answers Endorsing an
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How do you tell when a ball joint is bad? correct answers Measure fixed points from knuckle to
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,What makes the windows go up and down? correct answers Window regulator
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What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel? correct answers The
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taillight
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Actuator correct answers Tells something to do something
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Sensor correct answers Take reading and tell when something is wrong
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What is Urethane Paint? correct answers Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and resists
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chipping; easier to apply
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What makes up the body of the vehicle? correct answers Anything that is welded together
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Who has the first right to salvage? correct answers The insurer
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What components make up a unibody? correct answers Last answer, longest answer on exam
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What needs to be on an appraisal? correct answers A license number
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The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle: correct answers Two wheel alignment
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What are the two most common types of engines? correct answers V and inline
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What are the two types of vehicle bodies? correct answers Conventional full frame and
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Unibody/Unitized construction
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What does PCV stand for? correct answers Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
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What zones are on a Unibody frame? correct answers Crush zones
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What does the PCV Valve do? correct answers It is a passage for gases to escape in a controlled
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manner from the crankcase
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C Pillar is also known as the correct answers Lock Pillar
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What is the A Pillar correct answers Hinge Pillar
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What connects to the A Pillar? correct answers The front door hinges, windshield, cowl, and the
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front corner of the roof
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B Pillar correct answers Center Pillar
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2 door car has correct answers A & C Pillar
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, 4 Door car has correct answers A, B, & C Pillars
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What device starts the spark plug firing sequence? correct answers Camshaft Sensor
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What is a solenoid value/ starter solenoid? correct answers The park of a car which switches a
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large electrical current to the starter motor
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What is a MacPherson Strut? correct answers - Front suspension system in newer vehicles
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- Single control arm-connects to body directly
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- Pros - cheap, simple, lighter
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- Cons - only used on unibody vehicles; Taller, no camber gain.
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- 3 of the multiple choice answers say 2 arms. Choose the option with 1 arm.
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On the picture of the flares with the truck, why don't you refinish the flares? correct answers The
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flares come in the color that they are made in.
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If there is possible frame damage, what should you write on the estimate? correct answers Setup
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and measure
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What is the part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel? correct answers Bead
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How do hood assemblies come? correct answers Welded together, sometimes hinges come with
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Where is the heater core located? correct answers Under the cowl
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How do you repair the tiny holes on the white car's rear bumper? correct answers Lord fuser,
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plastic welder
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What does the photo of the BMW SUV with the independent suspension need? correct answers
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needs a 4 wheel alignment
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What dives the floor pan strength? correct answers The Inner rocker panel
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What is the EGR Valve? correct answers Exhaust Gas Recirculation- regulates the flow of
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exhaust gas into the intake
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The voltage goes from the distributor to the cylinder by correct answers The spark plugs
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If you have to remove tail light, what is removed first? correct answers The interior trim
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What kind of suspension is on the Toyota pick-up truck? correct answers Leaf spring
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What tool fixes tailpipe damage? correct answers The tailpipe expander
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What can commisioner impose administrative penalties for? correct answers Violating rules
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How is a diamond condition fixed? correct answers By pulling the damage for length. Diamond
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is a length condition.
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When measuring a unibody vehicle, it is discovered that the left front rail is 111mm from spec in
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width. What condition is this? correct answers Width is calculated from the center out, so a
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value of -111mm on the left rail shows sway to the right and in toward centerline.
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A collision damaged vehicle is discovered to be down in height at opposite end of the center
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section. correct answers Twist condition.
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When diagnosing the damage to a full frame assembly on a sport utility vehicle, it is determined
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that the left side frame rail is higher than the right side frame rail. Technician A says the
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damaged state is known as a twist condition. Technician B says a sway condition exists. Who is
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right? correct answers Tech A. When a frame rail's relationship to the vehicle centerline is
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changed, such as pushed either to the left or right, the condition is known as sway. "Twist" is
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referred as the condition of the frame when entire sections are driven higher or lower than the
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opposite side.
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Metal fillers contain different ingredients that provide fillers with special properties. correct
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answers Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
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HSLA correct answers High Strength Low Alloy
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When replacing the floor pan in the trunk area, what joint should be used to join the new pan to
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the existing floor? correct answers An overlap joint
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When acoustical foam is removed during the repair: correct answers It must be replaced with
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acoustical foam.
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When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on an undamaged
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area. correct answers Starting in the center section is the correct method.
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What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? correct answers Vapor Canister
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Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what? correct answers Bad Bearings
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The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except? correct answers Endorsing an
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insurance company
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How do you tell when a ball joint is bad? correct answers Measure fixed points from knuckle to
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rotor
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,What makes the windows go up and down? correct answers Window regulator
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What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel? correct answers The
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taillight
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Actuator correct answers Tells something to do something
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Sensor correct answers Take reading and tell when something is wrong
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What is Urethane Paint? correct answers Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and resists
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chipping; easier to apply
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What makes up the body of the vehicle? correct answers Anything that is welded together
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Who has the first right to salvage? correct answers The insurer
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What components make up a unibody? correct answers Last answer, longest answer on exam
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What needs to be on an appraisal? correct answers A license number
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The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle: correct answers Two wheel alignment
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What are the two most common types of engines? correct answers V and inline
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What are the two types of vehicle bodies? correct answers Conventional full frame and
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Unibody/Unitized construction
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What does PCV stand for? correct answers Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
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What zones are on a Unibody frame? correct answers Crush zones
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What does the PCV Valve do? correct answers It is a passage for gases to escape in a controlled
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manner from the crankcase
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C Pillar is also known as the correct answers Lock Pillar
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What is the A Pillar correct answers Hinge Pillar
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What connects to the A Pillar? correct answers The front door hinges, windshield, cowl, and the
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front corner of the roof
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B Pillar correct answers Center Pillar
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2 door car has correct answers A & C Pillar
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, 4 Door car has correct answers A, B, & C Pillars
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What device starts the spark plug firing sequence? correct answers Camshaft Sensor
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What is a solenoid value/ starter solenoid? correct answers The park of a car which switches a
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large electrical current to the starter motor
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What is a MacPherson Strut? correct answers - Front suspension system in newer vehicles
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- Single control arm-connects to body directly
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- Pros - cheap, simple, lighter
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- Cons - only used on unibody vehicles; Taller, no camber gain.
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- 3 of the multiple choice answers say 2 arms. Choose the option with 1 arm.
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On the picture of the flares with the truck, why don't you refinish the flares? correct answers The
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flares come in the color that they are made in.
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If there is possible frame damage, what should you write on the estimate? correct answers Setup
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and measure
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What is the part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel? correct answers Bead
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How do hood assemblies come? correct answers Welded together, sometimes hinges come with
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it.
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Where is the heater core located? correct answers Under the cowl
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How do you repair the tiny holes on the white car's rear bumper? correct answers Lord fuser,
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plastic welder
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What does the photo of the BMW SUV with the independent suspension need? correct answers
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needs a 4 wheel alignment
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What dives the floor pan strength? correct answers The Inner rocker panel
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What is the EGR Valve? correct answers Exhaust Gas Recirculation- regulates the flow of
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exhaust gas into the intake
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The voltage goes from the distributor to the cylinder by correct answers The spark plugs
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If you have to remove tail light, what is removed first? correct answers The interior trim
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What kind of suspension is on the Toyota pick-up truck? correct answers Leaf spring
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What tool fixes tailpipe damage? correct answers The tailpipe expander
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What can commisioner impose administrative penalties for? correct answers Violating rules
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