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PA APPRAISERS LICENSE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
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.
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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
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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
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
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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
PA APPRAISERS LICENSE QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
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.
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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
,3 | Page
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
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
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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
