PA Appraisers License Exam
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
How is a diamond condition fixed? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER-Fiberglass offers more resistance to
moisture
HSLA - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-An overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair: - CORRECT ANSWER-It
must be replaced with acoustical foam.
When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup
on an undamaged area. - CORRECT ANSWER-Starting in the center section
is the correct method.
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vapor
Canister
Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Bad Bearings
The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Endorsing an insurance company
How do you tell when a ball joint is bad? - CORRECT ANSWER-Measure
fixed points from knuckle to rotor
What makes the windows go up and down? - CORRECT ANSWER-Window
regulator
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,What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The taillight
Actuator - CORRECT ANSWER-Tells something to do something
Sensor - CORRECT ANSWER-Take reading and tell when something is
wrong
What is Urethane Paint? - CORRECT ANSWER-Better than acrylic,
extremely durable, and resists chipping; easier to apply
What makes up the body of the vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER-Anything that
is welded together
Who has the first right to salvage? - CORRECT ANSWER-The insurer
What components make up a unibody? - CORRECT ANSWER-Last answer,
longest answer on exam question
What needs to be on an appraisal? - CORRECT ANSWER-A license number
The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Two wheel alignment
What are the two most common types of engines? - CORRECT ANSWER-V
and inline
What are the two types of vehicle bodies? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Conventional full frame and Unibody/Unitized construction
What does PCV stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Positive Crankshaft
Ventilation
, What zones are on a Unibody frame? - CORRECT ANSWER-Crush zones
What does the PCV Valve do? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is a passage for gases
to escape in a controlled manner from the crankcase
C Pillar is also known as the - CORRECT ANSWER-Lock Pillar
What is the A Pillar - CORRECT ANSWER-Hinge Pillar
What connects to the A Pillar? - CORRECT ANSWER-The front door hinges,
windshield, cowl, and the front corner of the roof
B Pillar - CORRECT ANSWER-Center Pillar
2 door car has - CORRECT ANSWER-A & C Pillar
4 Door car has - CORRECT ANSWER-A, B, & C Pillars
What device starts the spark plug firing sequence? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Camshaft Sensor
What is a solenoid value/ starter solenoid? - CORRECT ANSWER-The park
of a car which switches a large electrical current to the starter motor
What is a MacPherson Strut? - CORRECT ANSWER-- Front suspension
system in newer vehicles
- Single control arm-connects to body directly
- Pros - cheap, simple, lighter
- Cons - only used on unibody vehicles; Taller, no camber gain.
- 3 of the multiple choice answers say 2 arms. Choose the option with 1
arm.
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protected by copyright law. Copyrighted By Author:BrittieDonald
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
How is a diamond condition fixed? - CORRECT ANSWER-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? - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER-Fiberglass offers more resistance to
moisture
HSLA - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER-An overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair: - CORRECT ANSWER-It
must be replaced with acoustical foam.
When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup
on an undamaged area. - CORRECT ANSWER-Starting in the center section
is the correct method.
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - CORRECT ANSWER-Vapor
Canister
Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Bad Bearings
The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Endorsing an insurance company
How do you tell when a ball joint is bad? - CORRECT ANSWER-Measure
fixed points from knuckle to rotor
What makes the windows go up and down? - CORRECT ANSWER-Window
regulator
©️2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law. Copyrighted By Author:BrittieDonald
,What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel? -
CORRECT ANSWER-The taillight
Actuator - CORRECT ANSWER-Tells something to do something
Sensor - CORRECT ANSWER-Take reading and tell when something is
wrong
What is Urethane Paint? - CORRECT ANSWER-Better than acrylic,
extremely durable, and resists chipping; easier to apply
What makes up the body of the vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER-Anything that
is welded together
Who has the first right to salvage? - CORRECT ANSWER-The insurer
What components make up a unibody? - CORRECT ANSWER-Last answer,
longest answer on exam question
What needs to be on an appraisal? - CORRECT ANSWER-A license number
The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle: - CORRECT ANSWER-
Two wheel alignment
What are the two most common types of engines? - CORRECT ANSWER-V
and inline
What are the two types of vehicle bodies? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Conventional full frame and Unibody/Unitized construction
What does PCV stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Positive Crankshaft
Ventilation
, What zones are on a Unibody frame? - CORRECT ANSWER-Crush zones
What does the PCV Valve do? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is a passage for gases
to escape in a controlled manner from the crankcase
C Pillar is also known as the - CORRECT ANSWER-Lock Pillar
What is the A Pillar - CORRECT ANSWER-Hinge Pillar
What connects to the A Pillar? - CORRECT ANSWER-The front door hinges,
windshield, cowl, and the front corner of the roof
B Pillar - CORRECT ANSWER-Center Pillar
2 door car has - CORRECT ANSWER-A & C Pillar
4 Door car has - CORRECT ANSWER-A, B, & C Pillars
What device starts the spark plug firing sequence? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Camshaft Sensor
What is a solenoid value/ starter solenoid? - CORRECT ANSWER-The park
of a car which switches a large electrical current to the starter motor
What is a MacPherson Strut? - CORRECT ANSWER-- Front suspension
system in newer vehicles
- Single control arm-connects to body directly
- Pros - cheap, simple, lighter
- Cons - only used on unibody vehicles; Taller, no camber gain.
- 3 of the multiple choice answers say 2 arms. Choose the option with 1
arm.
©️2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law. Copyrighted By Author:BrittieDonald
