PA Appraisers License Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
How is a diamond condition fixed? - 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? - 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
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,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
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,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
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, What connects to the A Pillar? - ANSWER✔️✔️-The front door hinges, windshield, cowl, and the
front corner of the roof
B Pillar - ANSWER✔️✔️-Center Pillar
2 door car has - ANSWER✔️✔️-A & C Pillar
4 Door car has - ANSWER✔️✔️-A, B, & C Pillars
What device starts the spark plug firing sequence? - ANSWER✔️✔️-Camshaft Sensor
What is a solenoid value/ starter solenoid? - ANSWER✔️✔️-The park of a car which switches a
large electrical current to the starter motor
What is a MacPherson Strut? - 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.
On the picture of the flares with the truck, why don't you refinish the flares? - ANSWER✔️✔️-
The flares come in the color that they are made in.
If there is possible frame damage, what should you write on the estimate? - ANSWER✔️✔️-Setup
and measure
What is the part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel? - ANSWER✔️✔️-Bead
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Questions and Answers
How is a diamond condition fixed? - 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? - 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
FOR STUDY PURPOSES ONLY COPYRIGHT © 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1
,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
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,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
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, What connects to the A Pillar? - ANSWER✔️✔️-The front door hinges, windshield, cowl, and the
front corner of the roof
B Pillar - ANSWER✔️✔️-Center Pillar
2 door car has - ANSWER✔️✔️-A & C Pillar
4 Door car has - ANSWER✔️✔️-A, B, & C Pillars
What device starts the spark plug firing sequence? - ANSWER✔️✔️-Camshaft Sensor
What is a solenoid value/ starter solenoid? - ANSWER✔️✔️-The park of a car which switches a
large electrical current to the starter motor
What is a MacPherson Strut? - 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.
On the picture of the flares with the truck, why don't you refinish the flares? - ANSWER✔️✔️-
The flares come in the color that they are made in.
If there is possible frame damage, what should you write on the estimate? - ANSWER✔️✔️-Setup
and measure
What is the part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel? - ANSWER✔️✔️-Bead
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