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PA Appraisers License Questions and
Answers Latest 2026
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 opposite end of the center section. 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" is referred as 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. Ans: Fiberglass offers
more resistance to moisture
HSLA Ans: 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?
Ans: An overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair: Ans:
It must be replaced with acoustical foam.
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.
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? Ans:
Vapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from 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
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What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to
the quarter panel? Ans: The taillight
Actuator Ans: Tells something to do something
Sensor Ans: Take reading and tell when something is
wrong
What is Urethane Paint? Ans: Better than acrylic,
extremely durable, and resists chipping; easier to apply
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 components make up a unibody? Ans: Last answer,
longest answer on exam question
What needs to be on an appraisal? Ans: A license
number
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
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What does PCV stand for? Ans: Positive Crankshaft
Ventilation
What zones are on a Unibody frame? 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
C Pillar is also known as the Ans: Lock Pillar
What is the A Pillar Ans: Hinge Pillar
What connects to the A Pillar? Ans: The front door
hinges, windshield, cowl, and the front corner of the roof
B Pillar Ans: Center Pillar
2 door car has Ans: A & C Pillar
4 Door car has Ans: A, B, & C Pillars
What device starts the spark plug firing sequence? Ans:
Camshaft Sensor
What is a solenoid value/ starter solenoid? Ans: The
park of a car which switches a large electrical current to
the starter motor
What is a MacPherson Strut? Ans: - Front suspension
system in newer vehicles
- Single control arm-connects to body directly
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PA Appraisers License Questions and
Answers Latest 2026
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 opposite end of the center section. 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" is referred as 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. Ans: Fiberglass offers
more resistance to moisture
HSLA Ans: 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?
Ans: An overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair: Ans:
It must be replaced with acoustical foam.
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.
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? Ans:
Vapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from 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
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What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to
the quarter panel? Ans: The taillight
Actuator Ans: Tells something to do something
Sensor Ans: Take reading and tell when something is
wrong
What is Urethane Paint? Ans: Better than acrylic,
extremely durable, and resists chipping; easier to apply
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 components make up a unibody? Ans: Last answer,
longest answer on exam question
What needs to be on an appraisal? Ans: A license
number
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
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What does PCV stand for? Ans: Positive Crankshaft
Ventilation
What zones are on a Unibody frame? 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
C Pillar is also known as the Ans: Lock Pillar
What is the A Pillar Ans: Hinge Pillar
What connects to the A Pillar? Ans: The front door
hinges, windshield, cowl, and the front corner of the roof
B Pillar Ans: Center Pillar
2 door car has Ans: A & C Pillar
4 Door car has Ans: A, B, & C Pillars
What device starts the spark plug firing sequence? Ans:
Camshaft Sensor
What is a solenoid value/ starter solenoid? Ans: The
park of a car which switches a large electrical current to
the starter motor
What is a MacPherson Strut? Ans: - Front suspension
system in newer vehicles
- Single control arm-connects to body directly
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