REAL 2025 PHYSICAL DAMAGE EXAM FOR PA
APPRAISAL LICENSE WITH BEST
EXPLANATION
On the picture of the flares with the truck, why don't you refinish the flares? - ANSWER>>The
flares come in the color that they are made in.
If there is possible frame damage, what should you write on the estimate? - ANSWER>>Setup
and measure
What is the part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel? - ANSWER>>Bead
,How do hood assemblies come? - ANSWER>>Welded together, sometimes hinges come with it.
Where is the heater core located? - ANSWER>>Under the cowl
How do you repair the tiny holes on the white car's rear bumper? - ANSWER>>Lord fuser,
plastic welder
What does the photo of the BMW SUV with the independent suspension need? -
ANSWER>>needs a 4 wheel alignment
What dives the floor pan strength? - ANSWER>>The Inner rocker panel
What is the EGR Valve? - ANSWER>>Exhaust Gas Recirculation- regulates the flow of exhaust
gas into the intake
The voltage goes from the distributor to the cylinder by - ANSWER>>The spark plugs
If you have to remove tail light, what is removed first? - ANSWER>>The interior trim
What kind of suspension is on the Toyota pick-up truck? - ANSWER>>Leaf spring
What tool fixes tailpipe damage? - ANSWER>>The tailpipe expander
What can commisioner impose administrative penalties for? - ANSWER>>Violating rules
If only the dog leg is damaged, what do you allow for? - ANSWER>>Sectioning
What must you consider to finish a bumper with minor scratches (gray car)? - ANSWER>>Blend
into quarter panel
How do you repair a headlight with scratches? - ANSWER>>Sand paper and buffering
If replacing a door with tint...? - ANSWER>>LKQ Door could be marked up in price
What comes with the floor? - ANSWER>>Rails
What is the max fine for violating insurance law? - ANSWER>>$500
,How old to be an appraiser? - ANSWER>>18
Why dpm't you finish the quarter panel and bumper the same? - ANSWER>>Because the are
made of different materials
What is a serpentine belt? - ANSWER>>continuous belt that drives multiple devices in the
engine (alternator, power steering, water pump, and AC compressor)
Why is it important to check the firewall? - ANSWER>>To minimize electrical issues
On the picture with the car with the damaged hood - ANSWER>>damage is in the crumple
zones
How many days do you have to inspect a vehicle? - ANSWER>>5 working days
What is the controlled explosion in the engine that provides power to the vehicle? -
ANSWER>>Internal combustion
What is the term for a worn rotor? - ANSWER>>Scoring
What can you adjust on wheel alignment? - ANSWER>>Camber, Caster, Toe
Can you use abbreviations on estimates? - ANSWER>>Yes if an explanation is included
Car is hit from behind the exhaust pipe? - ANSWER>>Kink in the exhaust pipe
The Worn gear connects to the - ANSWER>>Sector Gear
What holds the sides of the dashboard together? - ANSWER>>Cowl Side Panel
What are two main components on a door shell? - ANSWER>>Inner and outer door panels
Who has the first right to salvage - ANSWER>>The insurer
What is a timing belt? - ANSWER>>Part of the internal combustion engine that handles the
rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft
, What makes airbags deploy? - ANSWER>>Crash OR impact sensors. ANSWER is not crash
detection sensor.
What is the white box in the front of the car? - ANSWER>>Washer fluid reservoir
What is not covered on a commercial policy? - ANSWER>>Expected/intended injury
What is a CV joint? - ANSWER>>Constant Velocity Joint- located at either end of the axles and
transmits power while enabling suspension movement
What role does oil play in the engine? - ANSWER>>Lubrication to protect from friction
What do you allow more time for? - ANSWER>>Corrosion protection
What device starts the spark plug firing sequence - ANSWER>>Camshaft sensor
How can you tell if the white car has scratches? - ANSWER>>Use grid paper to see if lines
change?
When does an appraiser's license end? - ANSWER>>June 30th ad Midnight
If you renew your license on time? - ANSWER>>You get a new expiration date but not a new
effective date
What happens if you wait more than 80 days after your license expiration? - ANSWER>>You
must retake the test and pay for a new license
If a car is stoeln and gets into a collision accident? - ANSWER>>Comprehensive/other than
collision coverage
An appraiser should try to negotiate repair price with...? - ANSWER>>Any shop chosen by the
insured
Why does an insured have a deductible? - ANSWER>>To stop them from claiming minor
accidents, to make sure they don't receive more than 100% payment from the loss
If an appraiser is at a shop and suspects alignment issues, what should they request? -
ANSWER>>Wheel alignment grid
APPRAISAL LICENSE WITH BEST
EXPLANATION
On the picture of the flares with the truck, why don't you refinish the flares? - ANSWER>>The
flares come in the color that they are made in.
If there is possible frame damage, what should you write on the estimate? - ANSWER>>Setup
and measure
What is the part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel? - ANSWER>>Bead
,How do hood assemblies come? - ANSWER>>Welded together, sometimes hinges come with it.
Where is the heater core located? - ANSWER>>Under the cowl
How do you repair the tiny holes on the white car's rear bumper? - ANSWER>>Lord fuser,
plastic welder
What does the photo of the BMW SUV with the independent suspension need? -
ANSWER>>needs a 4 wheel alignment
What dives the floor pan strength? - ANSWER>>The Inner rocker panel
What is the EGR Valve? - ANSWER>>Exhaust Gas Recirculation- regulates the flow of exhaust
gas into the intake
The voltage goes from the distributor to the cylinder by - ANSWER>>The spark plugs
If you have to remove tail light, what is removed first? - ANSWER>>The interior trim
What kind of suspension is on the Toyota pick-up truck? - ANSWER>>Leaf spring
What tool fixes tailpipe damage? - ANSWER>>The tailpipe expander
What can commisioner impose administrative penalties for? - ANSWER>>Violating rules
If only the dog leg is damaged, what do you allow for? - ANSWER>>Sectioning
What must you consider to finish a bumper with minor scratches (gray car)? - ANSWER>>Blend
into quarter panel
How do you repair a headlight with scratches? - ANSWER>>Sand paper and buffering
If replacing a door with tint...? - ANSWER>>LKQ Door could be marked up in price
What comes with the floor? - ANSWER>>Rails
What is the max fine for violating insurance law? - ANSWER>>$500
,How old to be an appraiser? - ANSWER>>18
Why dpm't you finish the quarter panel and bumper the same? - ANSWER>>Because the are
made of different materials
What is a serpentine belt? - ANSWER>>continuous belt that drives multiple devices in the
engine (alternator, power steering, water pump, and AC compressor)
Why is it important to check the firewall? - ANSWER>>To minimize electrical issues
On the picture with the car with the damaged hood - ANSWER>>damage is in the crumple
zones
How many days do you have to inspect a vehicle? - ANSWER>>5 working days
What is the controlled explosion in the engine that provides power to the vehicle? -
ANSWER>>Internal combustion
What is the term for a worn rotor? - ANSWER>>Scoring
What can you adjust on wheel alignment? - ANSWER>>Camber, Caster, Toe
Can you use abbreviations on estimates? - ANSWER>>Yes if an explanation is included
Car is hit from behind the exhaust pipe? - ANSWER>>Kink in the exhaust pipe
The Worn gear connects to the - ANSWER>>Sector Gear
What holds the sides of the dashboard together? - ANSWER>>Cowl Side Panel
What are two main components on a door shell? - ANSWER>>Inner and outer door panels
Who has the first right to salvage - ANSWER>>The insurer
What is a timing belt? - ANSWER>>Part of the internal combustion engine that handles the
rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft
, What makes airbags deploy? - ANSWER>>Crash OR impact sensors. ANSWER is not crash
detection sensor.
What is the white box in the front of the car? - ANSWER>>Washer fluid reservoir
What is not covered on a commercial policy? - ANSWER>>Expected/intended injury
What is a CV joint? - ANSWER>>Constant Velocity Joint- located at either end of the axles and
transmits power while enabling suspension movement
What role does oil play in the engine? - ANSWER>>Lubrication to protect from friction
What do you allow more time for? - ANSWER>>Corrosion protection
What device starts the spark plug firing sequence - ANSWER>>Camshaft sensor
How can you tell if the white car has scratches? - ANSWER>>Use grid paper to see if lines
change?
When does an appraiser's license end? - ANSWER>>June 30th ad Midnight
If you renew your license on time? - ANSWER>>You get a new expiration date but not a new
effective date
What happens if you wait more than 80 days after your license expiration? - ANSWER>>You
must retake the test and pay for a new license
If a car is stoeln and gets into a collision accident? - ANSWER>>Comprehensive/other than
collision coverage
An appraiser should try to negotiate repair price with...? - ANSWER>>Any shop chosen by the
insured
Why does an insured have a deductible? - ANSWER>>To stop them from claiming minor
accidents, to make sure they don't receive more than 100% payment from the loss
If an appraiser is at a shop and suspects alignment issues, what should they request? -
ANSWER>>Wheel alignment grid
