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PA Appraisers License Exam 2025/2026 – 240+ Questions with Correct Answers – Frame Damage, Estimating, Insurance Law, Automotive Systems & Collision Repair

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This complete study guide for the Pennsylvania Appraisers License Exam (2025/2026 edition) includes over 240 exam-style questions and verified correct answers, specifically crafted to prepare candidates for the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Physical Damage Appraiser License. The content reflects the latest regulations and exam expectations by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department. This resource covers every key topic required for passing the state licensing exam, such as: Vehicle frame damage diagnosis (twist, mash, sway, sag, crush zones) Body panel and structural component identification (pillars, rocker panels, hood assemblies, deck lids) Collision estimating techniques and repair procedures (pull types, refinishing, corrosion protection) Automotive systems overview (suspension, engine, transmission, electrical, braking, steering) Paint systems and repair methods (urethane, blending, overspray, wet sanding) Airbag systems, safety features, and deployment logic Insurance claim procedures and total loss calculations Duties and ethical standards for appraisers Regulations surrounding salvage, fraud prevention, and licensing timelines Terms and tools used in computerized measuring, diagnostics, and appraisal documentation This study guide is ideal for: Individuals pursuing licensure as PA motor vehicle physical damage appraisers Collision repair professionals transitioning into appraisal roles Insurance adjusters and claim handlers working with vehicle damage estimates Trade school students or automotive technology graduates preparing for licensure Continuing education and test prep for auto damage professionals Every question is presented in a clear Q&A format and directly reflects real-world appraisal situations, terminology, and legal frameworks, making this an excellent self-study or group prep resource. Keywords: PA appraisal license, physical damage appraiser, frame damage types, collision repair, sway twist sag, auto body estimating, insurance appraisal exam, Pennsylvania auto claims, body shop appraising, crash sensor, appraisal law, salvage value, repair procedures, vehicle structure, paint systems

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PA Appraisers License Exam 2025/2026
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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




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