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PA Appraisers License Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Question:How is a diamond condition fixed?
Ans: By pulling the damage for length. Diamond is a length condition.
Question: When measuring a unibody vehicle, it is discovered that the left
front rail is 111mm from spec in width. What condition is this?
Ans: 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.
Ans: 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?
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Ans: 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.
Ans: Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
Question: HSLA
Ans: 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?
Ans: An overlap joint
Question: When acoustical foam is removed during the repair:
Ans: It must be replaced with acoustical foam.
Question: When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should
be setup on an undamaged area.
Ans: Starting in the center section is the correct method.
Question: What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car?
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Ans: Vapor Canister
Question: Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what?
Ans: Bad Bearings
Question: The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except?
Ans: Endorsing an insurance company
Question: How do you tell when a ball joint is bad?
Ans: Measure fixed points from knuckle to rotor
Question: What makes the windows go up and down?
Ans: Window regulator
Question: What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter
panel?
Ans: The taillight
Question: Actuator
Ans: Tells something to do something
Question: Sensor
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Ans: Take reading and tell when something is wrong
Question: What is Urethane Paint?
Ans: Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and resists chipping; easier to
apply
Question: What makes up the body of the vehicle?
Ans: Anything that is welded together
Question: Who has the first right to salvage?
Ans: The insurer
Question: What components make up a unibody?
Ans: Last answer, longest answer on exam question
Question: What needs to be on an appraisal?
Ans: A license number
Question: The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle:
Ans: Two wheel alignment
Question: What are the two most common types of engines?
PA Appraisers License Questions with
Detailed Verified Answers
Question:How is a diamond condition fixed?
Ans: By pulling the damage for length. Diamond is a length condition.
Question: When measuring a unibody vehicle, it is discovered that the left
front rail is 111mm from spec in width. What condition is this?
Ans: 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.
Ans: 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?
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Ans: 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.
Ans: Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
Question: HSLA
Ans: 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?
Ans: An overlap joint
Question: When acoustical foam is removed during the repair:
Ans: It must be replaced with acoustical foam.
Question: When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should
be setup on an undamaged area.
Ans: Starting in the center section is the correct method.
Question: What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car?
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Ans: Vapor Canister
Question: Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what?
Ans: Bad Bearings
Question: The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except?
Ans: Endorsing an insurance company
Question: How do you tell when a ball joint is bad?
Ans: Measure fixed points from knuckle to rotor
Question: What makes the windows go up and down?
Ans: Window regulator
Question: What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter
panel?
Ans: The taillight
Question: Actuator
Ans: Tells something to do something
Question: Sensor
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Ans: Take reading and tell when something is wrong
Question: What is Urethane Paint?
Ans: Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and resists chipping; easier to
apply
Question: What makes up the body of the vehicle?
Ans: Anything that is welded together
Question: Who has the first right to salvage?
Ans: The insurer
Question: What components make up a unibody?
Ans: Last answer, longest answer on exam question
Question: What needs to be on an appraisal?
Ans: A license number
Question: The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle:
Ans: Two wheel alignment
Question: What are the two most common types of engines?
