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v DAMAGE APPRAISER - PRACTICE EXAM v v v v
QUESTIONS v
True or False: Each appraiser, while engaged in appraisal duties, must carry
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his/her appraiser's license & display it to an owner of the vehicle or shop upon
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request: - correct answer- true
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v vng What are the number of business days you have per Act 361 to inspect
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vng vehicle? - correct answer- 6 v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng
v vng How many days after an inspection should a total loss be offered to the
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vng owner? - correct answer- 5 v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng
v vng Aftermarket parts can only be used when? - v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng correct answer- The parts are
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vng listed and coded in the estimate
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What is aftermarket and why is it considered aftermarket? - correct answer-
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"nonoriginal equipment manufacturer (non-OEM) replacement part, either new or
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used, for any of the nonmechanical parts that generally constitute the exterior of
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the motor vehicle, including inner and outer panels."
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a) Generic version - made by vendor for manufacturer. Vendor also makes
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generic version of same part. New part - never used. A/M
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,v vng What is the duty of the claimant after the loss? -
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vng date, time and facts of the loss
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v vng True or False: Appraisals should always be signed by the appraiser? -
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v vng What is betterment? - correct answer- The act or process of improving
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vng something. When a part is used on a car that makes the car more valuable
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vng than it was prior to the loss.
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v vng Which would be an example of an additional interest to the policy? -
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v vng Which is not a peril in reference to auto insurance? - correct answer-
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vng Wind/hail is not a peril (fire, theft and collision are perils) ( Another exam has
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vng collision as the answer?) v vng v vng v vng
v vng What is a peril? - correct answer- Something that may cause injury, harm or
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vng loss. (on another exam answer- Damage to another person, damage to another
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vng vehicle & cause of loss ) v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng
v vng An appraiser's license shall expire annually at midnight on this day? -
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vng answer- June 30 v vng v vng
v vng Who determines the amount of damage to the vehicle? -
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vng Appraiser
v vng What does an adjuster do - correct answer- "A natural person in this
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vng Commonwealth who makes appraisals of motor vehicle physical damage." v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng
v vng How old do you have to be to get your PA appraiser's license -
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vng answer- 18 years old v vng v vng v vng
v vng If your appraiser's license is expired more than 60 days, what do you have to
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vng do - correct answer- Re-take test
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Which one of the following components is NOT considered part of the vehicle's
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front end?
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a) Grille
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b) Fenders
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c) Floor Pan
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d) Hood - correct answer- c) floor pan
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Which one of the following answer choices lists the three components that
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make up the front end sheet metal of an auto?
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a) Grille, hood and fenders
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, b) Grille, hood and headlamps
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c) Fender skirt, fender outer panel and strut tower
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d) Moldings, ornamentation and grille - correct answer- a) Grille, hood and
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fenders
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Which one of the following answer choices lists the two components that are
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part of a hood's lock assembly?
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a) Release cable and support rod
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b) Pop-up spring and release cable
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c) Pop-up spring and safety catch
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d) Pop-up spring and hinges - correct answer- c) Pop-up spring and safety
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catch
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What type of headlamp features a lens that is specifically designed for the auto
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model and contoured to its requirements for improved aerodynamics?
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a) Sealed composite
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b) Sealed beam
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c) Composite beam
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d) Composite - correct answer- d) Composite
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1Which one of the following is considered part of the cowl?
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a) Fender
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b) Vent panel
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c) Grille
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d) Quarter panel - correct answer- b) Vent panel
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The outer rocker panel is NOT welded to which of the following components?
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a) Inner rocker panel
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b) Floor pan
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c) Roof outer panel
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d) Quarter panel assembly - correct answer- c) Roof outer panel
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What component forms the base of the car?
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a) Firewall
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b) Rocker panel
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c) Cowl v vng
d) Floor pan - correct answer- d) Floor pan
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Which one of the following is NOT a purpose of pillars?
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a) Provide support for the front end
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b) Provide support to the roof
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c) Serve as mounting posts for door hinges
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d) Serve as mounting posts for door lock strikers - correct answer- a) Provide
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support for the front end
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v DAMAGE APPRAISER - PRACTICE EXAM v v v v
QUESTIONS v
True or False: Each appraiser, while engaged in appraisal duties, must carry
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his/her appraiser's license & display it to an owner of the vehicle or shop upon
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request: - correct answer- true
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v vng What are the number of business days you have per Act 361 to inspect
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vng vehicle? - correct answer- 6 v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng
v vng How many days after an inspection should a total loss be offered to the
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vng owner? - correct answer- 5 v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng
v vng Aftermarket parts can only be used when? - v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng correct answer- The parts are
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vng listed and coded in the estimate
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What is aftermarket and why is it considered aftermarket? - correct answer-
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"nonoriginal equipment manufacturer (non-OEM) replacement part, either new or
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used, for any of the nonmechanical parts that generally constitute the exterior of
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the motor vehicle, including inner and outer panels."
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a) Generic version - made by vendor for manufacturer. Vendor also makes
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generic version of same part. New part - never used. A/M
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,v vng What is the duty of the claimant after the loss? -
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v vng True or False: Appraisals should always be signed by the appraiser? -
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vng something. When a part is used on a car that makes the car more valuable
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vng than it was prior to the loss.
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v vng Which would be an example of an additional interest to the policy? -
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v vng Which is not a peril in reference to auto insurance? - correct answer-
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vng Wind/hail is not a peril (fire, theft and collision are perils) ( Another exam has
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vng collision as the answer?) v vng v vng v vng
v vng What is a peril? - correct answer- Something that may cause injury, harm or
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vng loss. (on another exam answer- Damage to another person, damage to another
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vng vehicle & cause of loss ) v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng
v vng An appraiser's license shall expire annually at midnight on this day? -
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vng answer- June 30 v vng v vng
v vng Who determines the amount of damage to the vehicle? -
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vng Appraiser
v vng What does an adjuster do - correct answer- "A natural person in this
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vng Commonwealth who makes appraisals of motor vehicle physical damage." v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng v vng
v vng How old do you have to be to get your PA appraiser's license -
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vng answer- 18 years old v vng v vng v vng
v vng If your appraiser's license is expired more than 60 days, what do you have to
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vng do - correct answer- Re-take test
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Which one of the following components is NOT considered part of the vehicle's
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front end?
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a) Grille
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b) Fenders
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c) Floor Pan
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d) Hood - correct answer- c) floor pan
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Which one of the following answer choices lists the three components that
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make up the front end sheet metal of an auto?
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a) Grille, hood and fenders
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, b) Grille, hood and headlamps
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c) Fender skirt, fender outer panel and strut tower
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d) Moldings, ornamentation and grille - correct answer- a) Grille, hood and
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fenders
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Which one of the following answer choices lists the two components that are
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part of a hood's lock assembly?
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a) Release cable and support rod
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b) Pop-up spring and release cable
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c) Pop-up spring and safety catch
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d) Pop-up spring and hinges - correct answer- c) Pop-up spring and safety
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catch
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What type of headlamp features a lens that is specifically designed for the auto
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model and contoured to its requirements for improved aerodynamics?
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a) Sealed composite
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b) Sealed beam
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c) Composite beam
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d) Composite - correct answer- d) Composite
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1Which one of the following is considered part of the cowl?
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a) Fender
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b) Vent panel
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c) Grille
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d) Quarter panel - correct answer- b) Vent panel
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The outer rocker panel is NOT welded to which of the following components?
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a) Inner rocker panel
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b) Floor pan
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c) Roof outer panel
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d) Quarter panel assembly - correct answer- c) Roof outer panel
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What component forms the base of the car?
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a) Firewall
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b) Rocker panel
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c) Cowl v vng
d) Floor pan - correct answer- d) Floor pan
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Which one of the following is NOT a purpose of pillars?
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a) Provide support for the front end
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b) Provide support to the roof
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c) Serve as mounting posts for door hinges
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d) Serve as mounting posts for door lock strikers - correct answer- a) Provide
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support for the front end
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