PA APPRAISAL LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS|ACCURATE ACTUAL EXAM WITH
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE
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 the opposite
end of the center section. What condition is this frame in? - (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" refers to 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. What benefit does fiberglass provide? - (ANSWER)Fiberglass offers
more resistance to moisture
,What does HSLA stand for? - (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)Overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair, what must happen
afterwards? - (ANSWER)Replace the acoustical foam
When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on an
undamaged area, and start with what section? - (ANSWER)Starting in the center
section
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - (ANSWER)Vapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from a 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 & bumper
What is an actuator? - (ANSWER)Tells something to do something
Sensor - (ANSWER)Takes a reading and tells 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 needs to be on an appraisal? - (ANSWER)A license number
What needs to be done on 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
CORRECT ANSWERS|ACCURATE ACTUAL EXAM WITH
FREQUENTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND STUDY GUIDE
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 the opposite
end of the center section. What condition is this frame in? - (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" refers to 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. What benefit does fiberglass provide? - (ANSWER)Fiberglass offers
more resistance to moisture
,What does HSLA stand for? - (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)Overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair, what must happen
afterwards? - (ANSWER)Replace the acoustical foam
When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on an
undamaged area, and start with what section? - (ANSWER)Starting in the center
section
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - (ANSWER)Vapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from a 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 & bumper
What is an actuator? - (ANSWER)Tells something to do something
Sensor - (ANSWER)Takes a reading and tells 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 needs to be on an appraisal? - (ANSWER)A license number
What needs to be done on 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
