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PA APPRAISERS LICENSE EXAM Q&A
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Docmerit.com Ans: A platform for selling study notes and guides for
cash.
Diamond Condition Ans: Fixed by pulling the damage for length; a
length condition.
Unibody Vehicle Measurement Ans: Left front rail 111mm from spec in
width indicates sway to the right and in toward centerline.
Collision Damage Ans: Opposite end of center section down in height
indicates twist condition.
Frame Assembly Diagnosis Ans: Higher left side frame rail indicates
sway condition.
Metal Fillers Ans: Contain different ingredients providing special
properties; fiberglass offers more moisture resistance.
HSLA Ans: High Strength Low Alloy.
Floor Pan Replacement Ans: Use overlap joint to join new pan to existing
floor.
Acoustical Foam Repair Ans: Must be replaced when removed during
repair.
Three-Dimensional Measuring System Setup Ans: Should be set up on
an undamaged area, starting in the center section.
Plastic Black Box Ans: Vapor Canister located in the rear of the car.
Wheel Grinding or Squeaking Ans: Sign of bad bearings.
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Insurance Commissioner Responsibility Ans: Responsible for everything
except endorsing an insurance company.
Ball Joint Diagnosis Ans: Measure fixed points from knuckle to rotor to
determine if it's bad.
Window Regulator Ans: Device that makes the windows go up and
down.
Urethane Paint Ans: Better than acrylic, extremely durable, resists
chipping, and easier to apply.
Salvage Rights Ans: The insurer has the first right to salvage.
Unibody Components Ans: Components that make up a unibody
construction.
Appraisal Requirements Ans: A license number must be on an appraisal.
Two-Wheel Alignment Ans: Required for a photo of a Buick sedan with a
rear fixed axle.
Engine Types Ans: V and inline are the two most common types of
engines.
Vehicle Body Types Ans: Conventional full frame and unibody/unitized
construction are the two types of vehicle bodies.
PCV Ans: Stands for Positive Crankshaft Ventilation.
Unibody Frame Zones Ans: Crush zones are on a unibody frame.
PCV Valve Function Ans: It is a passage for gases to escape in a
controlled manner from the crankcase.
C Pillar Ans: Also known as the Lock Pillar.
A Pillar Ans: Also known as the Hinge Pillar.
PA APPRAISERS LICENSE EXAM Q&A
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED VERIFIED
ANSWERS
Docmerit.com Ans: A platform for selling study notes and guides for
cash.
Diamond Condition Ans: Fixed by pulling the damage for length; a
length condition.
Unibody Vehicle Measurement Ans: Left front rail 111mm from spec in
width indicates sway to the right and in toward centerline.
Collision Damage Ans: Opposite end of center section down in height
indicates twist condition.
Frame Assembly Diagnosis Ans: Higher left side frame rail indicates
sway condition.
Metal Fillers Ans: Contain different ingredients providing special
properties; fiberglass offers more moisture resistance.
HSLA Ans: High Strength Low Alloy.
Floor Pan Replacement Ans: Use overlap joint to join new pan to existing
floor.
Acoustical Foam Repair Ans: Must be replaced when removed during
repair.
Three-Dimensional Measuring System Setup Ans: Should be set up on
an undamaged area, starting in the center section.
Plastic Black Box Ans: Vapor Canister located in the rear of the car.
Wheel Grinding or Squeaking Ans: Sign of bad bearings.
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Insurance Commissioner Responsibility Ans: Responsible for everything
except endorsing an insurance company.
Ball Joint Diagnosis Ans: Measure fixed points from knuckle to rotor to
determine if it's bad.
Window Regulator Ans: Device that makes the windows go up and
down.
Urethane Paint Ans: Better than acrylic, extremely durable, resists
chipping, and easier to apply.
Salvage Rights Ans: The insurer has the first right to salvage.
Unibody Components Ans: Components that make up a unibody
construction.
Appraisal Requirements Ans: A license number must be on an appraisal.
Two-Wheel Alignment Ans: Required for a photo of a Buick sedan with a
rear fixed axle.
Engine Types Ans: V and inline are the two most common types of
engines.
Vehicle Body Types Ans: Conventional full frame and unibody/unitized
construction are the two types of vehicle bodies.
PCV Ans: Stands for Positive Crankshaft Ventilation.
Unibody Frame Zones Ans: Crush zones are on a unibody frame.
PCV Valve Function Ans: It is a passage for gases to escape in a
controlled manner from the crankcase.
C Pillar Ans: Also known as the Lock Pillar.
A Pillar Ans: Also known as the Hinge Pillar.
