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PA APPRAISERS LICENSE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
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 the opposite end of the center section. What condition is this
frame in? - 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" refers to the
condition of the frame when entire sections are driven higher or
lower than the opposite side.
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Metal fillers contain different ingredients that provide fillers with
special properties. What benefit does fiberglass provide? -
correct answer- Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
What does HSLA stand for? - 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- Overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair, what must
happen afterwards? - correct answer- Replace the acoustical
foam
When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it
should be setup on an undamaged area, and start with what
section? - correct answer- Starting in the center section
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - correct
answer- Vapor Canister
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Grinding or squeaking from a 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 & bumper
What is an actuator? - correct answer- Tells something to do
something
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Sensor - correct answer- Takes a reading and tells 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 needs to be on an appraisal? - correct answer- A license
number
What needs to be done on 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
PA APPRAISERS LICENSE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
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 the opposite end of the center section. What condition is this
frame in? - 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" refers to the
condition of the frame when entire sections are driven higher or
lower than the opposite side.
,2 | Page
Metal fillers contain different ingredients that provide fillers with
special properties. What benefit does fiberglass provide? -
correct answer- Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
What does HSLA stand for? - 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- Overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair, what must
happen afterwards? - correct answer- Replace the acoustical
foam
When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it
should be setup on an undamaged area, and start with what
section? - correct answer- Starting in the center section
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - correct
answer- Vapor Canister
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Grinding or squeaking from a 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 & bumper
What is an actuator? - correct answer- Tells something to do
something
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Sensor - correct answer- Takes a reading and tells 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 needs to be on an appraisal? - correct answer- A license
number
What needs to be done on 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
