PA Appraisers License EXAM 2025 (ACTUAL EXAM) QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+.
How is a diamond condition fixed?
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?
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.
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?
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.
Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
HSLA
, PA Appraisers License EXAM 2025 (ACTUAL EXAM) QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+.
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?
An overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair:
It must be replaced with acoustical foam.
When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on
an undamaged area.
Starting in the center section is the correct method.
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car?
Vapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what?
Bad Bearings
The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except?
Endorsing an insurance company
How do you tell when a ball joint is bad?
Measure fixed points from knuckle to rotor
What makes the windows go up and down?
Window regulator
, PA Appraisers License EXAM 2025 (ACTUAL EXAM) QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+.
What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel?
The taillight
Actuator
Tells something to do something
Sensor
Take reading and tell when something is wrong
What is Urethane Paint?
Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and resists chipping; easier to apply
What makes up the body of the vehicle?
Anything that is welded together
Who has the first right to salvage?
The insurer
What components make up a unibody?
Last answer, longest answer on exam question
What needs to be on an appraisal?
A license number
The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle:
Two wheel alignment
What are the two most common types of engines?
, PA Appraisers License EXAM 2025 (ACTUAL EXAM) QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+.
V and inline
What are the two types of vehicle bodies?
Conventional full frame and Unibody/Unitized construction
What does PCV stand for?
Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
What zones are on a Unibody frame?
Crush zones
What does the PCV Valve do?
It is a passage for gases to escape in a controlled manner from the crankcase
C Pillar is also known as the
Lock Pillar
What is the A Pillar
Hinge Pillar
What connects to the A Pillar?
The front door hinges, windshield, cowl, and the front corner of the roof
B Pillar
Center Pillar
2 door car has
A & C Pillar
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+.
How is a diamond condition fixed?
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?
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.
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?
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.
Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
HSLA
, PA Appraisers License EXAM 2025 (ACTUAL EXAM) QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+.
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?
An overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair:
It must be replaced with acoustical foam.
When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on
an undamaged area.
Starting in the center section is the correct method.
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car?
Vapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what?
Bad Bearings
The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except?
Endorsing an insurance company
How do you tell when a ball joint is bad?
Measure fixed points from knuckle to rotor
What makes the windows go up and down?
Window regulator
, PA Appraisers License EXAM 2025 (ACTUAL EXAM) QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+.
What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel?
The taillight
Actuator
Tells something to do something
Sensor
Take reading and tell when something is wrong
What is Urethane Paint?
Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and resists chipping; easier to apply
What makes up the body of the vehicle?
Anything that is welded together
Who has the first right to salvage?
The insurer
What components make up a unibody?
Last answer, longest answer on exam question
What needs to be on an appraisal?
A license number
The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle:
Two wheel alignment
What are the two most common types of engines?
, PA Appraisers License EXAM 2025 (ACTUAL EXAM) QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES ALREADY GRADED A+.
V and inline
What are the two types of vehicle bodies?
Conventional full frame and Unibody/Unitized construction
What does PCV stand for?
Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
What zones are on a Unibody frame?
Crush zones
What does the PCV Valve do?
It is a passage for gases to escape in a controlled manner from the crankcase
C Pillar is also known as the
Lock Pillar
What is the A Pillar
Hinge Pillar
What connects to the A Pillar?
The front door hinges, windshield, cowl, and the front corner of the roof
B Pillar
Center Pillar
2 door car has
A & C Pillar
