PA APPRAISERS LICENSE EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How is a diamond condition fixed? - ANS 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? - 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
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? - ANS 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? - 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" refers to 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. What
benefit does fiberglass provide? - ANS Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
What does HSLA stand for? - ANS 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 the existing floor? - ANS Overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair, what must happen afterwards? -
ANS 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? - ANS Starting in the center section
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - ANS Vapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from a wheel is a sign of what? - ANS Bad bearings
The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except? - ANS Endorsing an
Insurance Company
How do you tell when a ball joint is bad? - ANS Measure fixed points from knuckle to rotor
What makes the windows go up and down? - ANS Window regulator
What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel? - ANS The taillight
& bumper
What is an actuator? - ANS Tells something to do something
Sensor - ANS Takes a reading and tells when something is wrong
What is Urethane Paint? - ANS Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and resists chipping;
easier to apply
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, What makes up the body of the vehicle? - ANS Anything that is welded together
Who has the first right to salvage? - ANS The insurer
What needs to be on an appraisal? - ANS A license number
What needs to be done on the photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle? - ANS Two
Wheel alignment
What are the two most common types of engines? - ANS V and inline
What are the two types of vehicle bodies? - ANS Conventional full frame and
Unibody/Unitized construction
What does PCV stand for? - ANS Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
What zones does a Unibody frame have that conventional frames do not? - ANS Crush zones
What does the PCV Valve do? - ANS It is a passage for gases to escape in a controlled manner
from the crankcase
What is another name for the A pillar? - ANS Hinge Pillar
What is another name for the B pillar? - ANS Center pillar
What is another name for the C pillar? - ANS Lock pillar
What parts of a vehicle connect to the A-pillar? - ANS Cowl, front door hinges, windshield,
front corner of roof
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How is a diamond condition fixed? - ANS 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? - 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
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? - ANS 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? - 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" refers to 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. What
benefit does fiberglass provide? - ANS Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
What does HSLA stand for? - ANS 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 the existing floor? - ANS Overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair, what must happen afterwards? -
ANS 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? - ANS Starting in the center section
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - ANS Vapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from a wheel is a sign of what? - ANS Bad bearings
The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except? - ANS Endorsing an
Insurance Company
How do you tell when a ball joint is bad? - ANS Measure fixed points from knuckle to rotor
What makes the windows go up and down? - ANS Window regulator
What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel? - ANS The taillight
& bumper
What is an actuator? - ANS Tells something to do something
Sensor - ANS Takes a reading and tells when something is wrong
What is Urethane Paint? - ANS Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and resists chipping;
easier to apply
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, What makes up the body of the vehicle? - ANS Anything that is welded together
Who has the first right to salvage? - ANS The insurer
What needs to be on an appraisal? - ANS A license number
What needs to be done on the photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle? - ANS Two
Wheel alignment
What are the two most common types of engines? - ANS V and inline
What are the two types of vehicle bodies? - ANS Conventional full frame and
Unibody/Unitized construction
What does PCV stand for? - ANS Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
What zones does a Unibody frame have that conventional frames do not? - ANS Crush zones
What does the PCV Valve do? - ANS It is a passage for gases to escape in a controlled manner
from the crankcase
What is another name for the A pillar? - ANS Hinge Pillar
What is another name for the B pillar? - ANS Center pillar
What is another name for the C pillar? - ANS Lock pillar
What parts of a vehicle connect to the A-pillar? - ANS Cowl, front door hinges, windshield,
front corner of roof
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