PA APPRAISERS LICENSE ACTUAL EXAM 2026
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ When measuring a unibody vehicle, it is discovered that the left front
rail is 111mm from spec in width. What condition is this? Answer:
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. Answer: 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? Answer: 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.
◉ Metal fillers contain different ingredients that provide fillers with
special properties. Answer: Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
,◉ HSLA Answer: 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? Answer: An overlap joint
◉ When acoustical foam is removed during the repair: Answer: It must
be replaced with acoustical foam.
◉ When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be
setup on an undamaged area. Answer: Starting in the center section is the
correct method.
◉ What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? Answer: Vapor
Canister
◉ Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what? Answer: Bad
Bearings
◉ The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except?
Answer: Endorsing an insurance company
◉ How do you tell when a ball joint is bad? Answer: Measure fixed
points from knuckle to rotor
,◉ What makes the windows go up and down? Answer: Window
regulator
◉ What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter
panel? Answer: The taillight
◉ Actuator Answer: Tells something to do something
◉ Sensor Answer: Take reading and tell when something is wrong
◉ What is Urethane Paint? Answer: Better than acrylic, extremely
durable, and resists chipping; easier to apply
◉ What makes up the body of the vehicle? Answer: Anything that is
welded together
◉ Who has the first right to salvage? Answer: The insurer
◉ What components make up a unibody? Answer: Last answer, longest
answer on exam question
◉ What needs to be on an appraisal? Answer: A license number
, ◉ The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle: Answer: Two
wheel alignment
◉ What are the two most common types of engines? Answer: V and
inline
◉ What are the two types of vehicle bodies? Answer: Conventional full
frame and Unibody/Unitized construction
◉ What does PCV stand for? Answer: Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
◉ What zones are on a Unibody frame? Answer: Crush zones
◉ What does the PCV Valve do? Answer: It is a passage for gases to
escape in a controlled manner from the crankcase
◉ C Pillar is also known as the Answer: Lock Pillar
◉ What is the A Pillar Answer: Hinge Pillar
◉ What connects to the A Pillar? Answer: The front door hinges,
windshield, cowl, and the front corner of the roof
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
◉ When measuring a unibody vehicle, it is discovered that the left front
rail is 111mm from spec in width. What condition is this? Answer:
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. Answer: 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? Answer: 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.
◉ Metal fillers contain different ingredients that provide fillers with
special properties. Answer: Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
,◉ HSLA Answer: 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? Answer: An overlap joint
◉ When acoustical foam is removed during the repair: Answer: It must
be replaced with acoustical foam.
◉ When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be
setup on an undamaged area. Answer: Starting in the center section is the
correct method.
◉ What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? Answer: Vapor
Canister
◉ Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what? Answer: Bad
Bearings
◉ The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except?
Answer: Endorsing an insurance company
◉ How do you tell when a ball joint is bad? Answer: Measure fixed
points from knuckle to rotor
,◉ What makes the windows go up and down? Answer: Window
regulator
◉ What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter
panel? Answer: The taillight
◉ Actuator Answer: Tells something to do something
◉ Sensor Answer: Take reading and tell when something is wrong
◉ What is Urethane Paint? Answer: Better than acrylic, extremely
durable, and resists chipping; easier to apply
◉ What makes up the body of the vehicle? Answer: Anything that is
welded together
◉ Who has the first right to salvage? Answer: The insurer
◉ What components make up a unibody? Answer: Last answer, longest
answer on exam question
◉ What needs to be on an appraisal? Answer: A license number
, ◉ The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle: Answer: Two
wheel alignment
◉ What are the two most common types of engines? Answer: V and
inline
◉ What are the two types of vehicle bodies? Answer: Conventional full
frame and Unibody/Unitized construction
◉ What does PCV stand for? Answer: Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
◉ What zones are on a Unibody frame? Answer: Crush zones
◉ What does the PCV Valve do? Answer: It is a passage for gases to
escape in a controlled manner from the crankcase
◉ C Pillar is also known as the Answer: Lock Pillar
◉ What is the A Pillar Answer: Hinge Pillar
◉ What connects to the A Pillar? Answer: The front door hinges,
windshield, cowl, and the front corner of the roof
