New York State Auto Damage and
Theft quiz 17-71
Jim Smith is involved in a collision claim and is no longer able to use the vehicle to go to work. This
"loss of use" is referred to as a:
Direct loss
Indirect loss
Loss evaluation
Consequential loss - ✔✔ correct answer Consequential loss
When the rear of the vehicle is damaged and there is a gap between the trunk lid and the quarter
panel, what else on the vehicle should the appraiser check?
The center pillar
The trunk floor
The quarter panels
The frame rails - ✔✔ correct answer The frame rails
In auto physical damage insurance, an insured peril cause of loss is known as:
Direct loss
Indirect loss
Loss evaluation
Consequential loss - ✔✔ correct answer Direct loss
If an appraiser has to forfeit his bond in New York. The amount of the bond is:
$500
$1000
$2000
$5000 - ✔✔ correct answer $1000
,New York State Auto Damage and
Theft quiz 17-71
Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding auto appraisers?
Each appraiser, while engaged in appraisal duties, must carry the license issued to him by the
Insurance Department and display it, upon request, to an owner whose vehicle is being inspected, to
the repair shop representative involved.
The appraiser must leave a legible copy of his appraisal with that of the repair shop selected by the
consumer to make the repairs and also furnish a copy to the owner of the vehicle.
No appraiser is permitted secure or use repair estimates that have been obtained by the use of
photographs, telephone calls or in any manner other than a personal inspection.
The appraiser is permitted to traffic in automobile salvage if such salvage is obtained in any way as a
result of appraisal services rendered by him for his own benefit. - ✔✔ correct answer The appraiser
is permitted to traffic in automobile salvage if such salvage is obtained in any way as a result of
appraisal services rendered by him for his own benefit.
The burden of proof that a covered loss has occurred is normally a duty of:
The insurance company
The adjuster
The appraiser
The insured - ✔✔ correct answer The insured
Before revoking or suspending a license, the Superintendent must first send _____ notice and give
the accused an opportunity for a hearing.
3 months
45 days.
10 days.
60 days. - ✔✔ correct answer 1o days
The linkage between the camshaft and the valves is commonly known as the:
piston.
,New York State Auto Damage and
Theft quiz 17-71
crankshaft.
valve train.
cylinder. - ✔✔ correct answer valve train
Which of the following is the computer in the vehicle?
Controller
Pump
Speed Sensors
Valves - ✔✔ correct answer Controller
Payment may be made if which of the following procedures has been executed?
A partial signed release
A Walk-Away release
A prima-facia signed release
None of the answer choices is correct. - ✔✔ correct answer A Walk-Away release/The Walk-Away
release indicates the final disposition of the matter and relinquishes the claimant's right to sue so
payment may be issued. In some states the signing of the payment check indicates a Walk-Away
release.
If an insured fails to comply with the immediate notice of claim requirement, which of the following
could happen?
The loss will be partially paid.
The coverage could be denied.
The premium will be returned.
The policy will be cancelled. - ✔✔ correct answer The coverage could be denied
On what date must an adjuster license be renewed?
, New York State Auto Damage and
Theft quiz 17-71
December 31 - even numbered years
April 1st of every other year
The license is continuous unless canceled or revoked
January 1st every four years - ✔✔ correct answer December 31 - even numbered years
What part of the exhaust system reduces the amount of pollution released into the environment?
Muffler
Tailpipe
PCV valve
Heat shield - ✔✔ correct answer PCV valve
What is the first molding called on the outside of the vehicle under the window?
Side body molding
Edge panel
Door decal
Sill - ✔✔ correct answer Side body molding
When performing an appraisal the vehicle should be inspected:
From the rear to the front
From the point of impact
From the front to the rear
None of the choices are correct - ✔✔ correct answer From the front to the rear
Which of the following is NOT a duty of an auto appraiser?
List unrelated damage to the vehicle
Theft quiz 17-71
Jim Smith is involved in a collision claim and is no longer able to use the vehicle to go to work. This
"loss of use" is referred to as a:
Direct loss
Indirect loss
Loss evaluation
Consequential loss - ✔✔ correct answer Consequential loss
When the rear of the vehicle is damaged and there is a gap between the trunk lid and the quarter
panel, what else on the vehicle should the appraiser check?
The center pillar
The trunk floor
The quarter panels
The frame rails - ✔✔ correct answer The frame rails
In auto physical damage insurance, an insured peril cause of loss is known as:
Direct loss
Indirect loss
Loss evaluation
Consequential loss - ✔✔ correct answer Direct loss
If an appraiser has to forfeit his bond in New York. The amount of the bond is:
$500
$1000
$2000
$5000 - ✔✔ correct answer $1000
,New York State Auto Damage and
Theft quiz 17-71
Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding auto appraisers?
Each appraiser, while engaged in appraisal duties, must carry the license issued to him by the
Insurance Department and display it, upon request, to an owner whose vehicle is being inspected, to
the repair shop representative involved.
The appraiser must leave a legible copy of his appraisal with that of the repair shop selected by the
consumer to make the repairs and also furnish a copy to the owner of the vehicle.
No appraiser is permitted secure or use repair estimates that have been obtained by the use of
photographs, telephone calls or in any manner other than a personal inspection.
The appraiser is permitted to traffic in automobile salvage if such salvage is obtained in any way as a
result of appraisal services rendered by him for his own benefit. - ✔✔ correct answer The appraiser
is permitted to traffic in automobile salvage if such salvage is obtained in any way as a result of
appraisal services rendered by him for his own benefit.
The burden of proof that a covered loss has occurred is normally a duty of:
The insurance company
The adjuster
The appraiser
The insured - ✔✔ correct answer The insured
Before revoking or suspending a license, the Superintendent must first send _____ notice and give
the accused an opportunity for a hearing.
3 months
45 days.
10 days.
60 days. - ✔✔ correct answer 1o days
The linkage between the camshaft and the valves is commonly known as the:
piston.
,New York State Auto Damage and
Theft quiz 17-71
crankshaft.
valve train.
cylinder. - ✔✔ correct answer valve train
Which of the following is the computer in the vehicle?
Controller
Pump
Speed Sensors
Valves - ✔✔ correct answer Controller
Payment may be made if which of the following procedures has been executed?
A partial signed release
A Walk-Away release
A prima-facia signed release
None of the answer choices is correct. - ✔✔ correct answer A Walk-Away release/The Walk-Away
release indicates the final disposition of the matter and relinquishes the claimant's right to sue so
payment may be issued. In some states the signing of the payment check indicates a Walk-Away
release.
If an insured fails to comply with the immediate notice of claim requirement, which of the following
could happen?
The loss will be partially paid.
The coverage could be denied.
The premium will be returned.
The policy will be cancelled. - ✔✔ correct answer The coverage could be denied
On what date must an adjuster license be renewed?
, New York State Auto Damage and
Theft quiz 17-71
December 31 - even numbered years
April 1st of every other year
The license is continuous unless canceled or revoked
January 1st every four years - ✔✔ correct answer December 31 - even numbered years
What part of the exhaust system reduces the amount of pollution released into the environment?
Muffler
Tailpipe
PCV valve
Heat shield - ✔✔ correct answer PCV valve
What is the first molding called on the outside of the vehicle under the window?
Side body molding
Edge panel
Door decal
Sill - ✔✔ correct answer Side body molding
When performing an appraisal the vehicle should be inspected:
From the rear to the front
From the point of impact
From the front to the rear
None of the choices are correct - ✔✔ correct answer From the front to the rear
Which of the following is NOT a duty of an auto appraiser?
List unrelated damage to the vehicle
