REAL 2026 PHYSICAL DAMAGE EXAM FOR PA
APPRAISAL LICENSE WITH BEST
EXPLANATION
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
,How do hood assemblies come? - ANSWER>>Welded together, sometimes hinges come with it.
Where is the heater core located? - ANSWER>>Under the cowl
How do you repair the tiny holes on the white car's rear bumper? - ANSWER>>Lord fuser,
plastic welder
What does the photo of the BMW SUV with the independent suspension need? -
ANSWER>>needs a 4 wheel alignment
What dives the floor pan strength? - ANSWER>>The Inner rocker panel
What is the EGR Valve? - ANSWER>>Exhaust Gas Recirculation- regulates the flow of exhaust
gas into the intake
The voltage goes from the distributor to the cylinder by - ANSWER>>The spark plugs
If you have to remove tail light, what is removed first? - ANSWER>>The interior trim
What kind of suspension is on the Toyota pick-up truck? - ANSWER>>Leaf spring
What tool fixes tailpipe damage? - ANSWER>>The tailpipe expander
What can commisioner impose administrative penalties for? - ANSWER>>Violating rules
If only the dog leg is damaged, what do you allow for? - ANSWER>>Sectioning
What must you consider to finish a bumper with minor scratches (gray car)? - ANSWER>>Blend
into quarter panel
How do you repair a headlight with scratches? - ANSWER>>Sand paper and buffering
If replacing a door with tint...? - ANSWER>>LKQ Door could be marked up in price
What comes with the floor? - ANSWER>>Rails
What is the max fine for violating insurance law? - ANSWER>>$500
,How old to be an appraiser? - ANSWER>>18
Why dpm't you finish the quarter panel and bumper the same? - ANSWER>>Because the are
made of different materials
What is a serpentine belt? - ANSWER>>continuous belt that drives multiple devices in the
engine (alternator, power steering, water pump, and AC compressor)
Why is it important to check the firewall? - ANSWER>>To minimize electrical issues
On the picture with the car with the damaged hood - ANSWER>>damage is in the crumple
zones
How many days do you have to inspect a vehicle? - ANSWER>>5 working days
What is the controlled explosion in the engine that provides power to the vehicle? -
ANSWER>>Internal combustion
What is the term for a worn rotor? - ANSWER>>Scoring
What can you adjust on wheel alignment? - ANSWER>>Camber, Caster, Toe
Can you use abbreviations on estimates? - ANSWER>>Yes if an explanation is included
Car is hit from behind the exhaust pipe? - ANSWER>>Kink in the exhaust pipe
The Worn gear connects to the - ANSWER>>Sector Gear
What holds the sides of the dashboard together? - ANSWER>>Cowl Side Panel
What are two main components on a door shell? - ANSWER>>Inner and outer door panels
Who has the first right to salvage - ANSWER>>The insurer
What is a timing belt? - ANSWER>>Part of the internal combustion engine that handles the
rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft
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
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.
APPRAISAL LICENSE WITH BEST
EXPLANATION
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
,How do hood assemblies come? - ANSWER>>Welded together, sometimes hinges come with it.
Where is the heater core located? - ANSWER>>Under the cowl
How do you repair the tiny holes on the white car's rear bumper? - ANSWER>>Lord fuser,
plastic welder
What does the photo of the BMW SUV with the independent suspension need? -
ANSWER>>needs a 4 wheel alignment
What dives the floor pan strength? - ANSWER>>The Inner rocker panel
What is the EGR Valve? - ANSWER>>Exhaust Gas Recirculation- regulates the flow of exhaust
gas into the intake
The voltage goes from the distributor to the cylinder by - ANSWER>>The spark plugs
If you have to remove tail light, what is removed first? - ANSWER>>The interior trim
What kind of suspension is on the Toyota pick-up truck? - ANSWER>>Leaf spring
What tool fixes tailpipe damage? - ANSWER>>The tailpipe expander
What can commisioner impose administrative penalties for? - ANSWER>>Violating rules
If only the dog leg is damaged, what do you allow for? - ANSWER>>Sectioning
What must you consider to finish a bumper with minor scratches (gray car)? - ANSWER>>Blend
into quarter panel
How do you repair a headlight with scratches? - ANSWER>>Sand paper and buffering
If replacing a door with tint...? - ANSWER>>LKQ Door could be marked up in price
What comes with the floor? - ANSWER>>Rails
What is the max fine for violating insurance law? - ANSWER>>$500
,How old to be an appraiser? - ANSWER>>18
Why dpm't you finish the quarter panel and bumper the same? - ANSWER>>Because the are
made of different materials
What is a serpentine belt? - ANSWER>>continuous belt that drives multiple devices in the
engine (alternator, power steering, water pump, and AC compressor)
Why is it important to check the firewall? - ANSWER>>To minimize electrical issues
On the picture with the car with the damaged hood - ANSWER>>damage is in the crumple
zones
How many days do you have to inspect a vehicle? - ANSWER>>5 working days
What is the controlled explosion in the engine that provides power to the vehicle? -
ANSWER>>Internal combustion
What is the term for a worn rotor? - ANSWER>>Scoring
What can you adjust on wheel alignment? - ANSWER>>Camber, Caster, Toe
Can you use abbreviations on estimates? - ANSWER>>Yes if an explanation is included
Car is hit from behind the exhaust pipe? - ANSWER>>Kink in the exhaust pipe
The Worn gear connects to the - ANSWER>>Sector Gear
What holds the sides of the dashboard together? - ANSWER>>Cowl Side Panel
What are two main components on a door shell? - ANSWER>>Inner and outer door panels
Who has the first right to salvage - ANSWER>>The insurer
What is a timing belt? - ANSWER>>Part of the internal combustion engine that handles the
rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft
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
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.
