PA APPRAISAL LICENSE SIXTEEN TO
TWENTY AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026 FULL
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ The two main components of a disc brake are the:
Answer: Caliper and disc (rotor)
⩥ The sound-deadening panel that is sometimes attached to the inner
hood panel is the:
Answer: Insulator Pad
⩥ What is a "ball joint"?
Answer: A suspension component that allows for pivotal and rotational
movement of the wheel.
⩥ What body part is located under the doors?
Answer: Rocker panel
⩥ ECM meaning
Answer: Electronic Control Module
,⩥ Components of the exhaust system
Answer: Exhaust pipes, exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, muffler,
tailpipe
⩥ What is NOT included in a rear McPherson strut suspension system?
Answer: Upper Control Arm
⩥ What are the three most commonly used suspension systems?
Answer: MacPherson, Independent, and Chapman
⩥ What is the purpose of an auto's thermostat?
Answer: To block the flow of coolant to the radiator until the engine has
warmed up.
⩥ In a manual transmission the engine is connected to the transmission
by:
Answer: The clutch
⩥ In an automatic transmission, the engine is connected to the
transmission by:
Answer: The torque converter
⩥ A vacuum booster is a component of:
, Answer: The braking system. The vacuum booster makes the brake
pedal easier to press.
⩥ There are two basic full frame designs.
Answer: Ladder and Perimeter
⩥ There are three full frame rail configurations:
Answer: Open "C" channel, Closed "C" channel, and Box frame
⩥ The two components of a bumper's substructure that provide collision
protection are:
Answer: Reinforcement and energy absorbers
⩥ When replacing a windshield, Technician A says that any caulking
sealant can be used to hold the windshield in place. Technician B says
that the windshield is a structural part in a modern vehicle. Who is right?
Answer: Technician B is correct. A windshield is considered a structural
part and has certain requirements necessary to adhere to the pinch weld
flange for strength. Windshields must be installed using urethane to
restore the structural role of the glass.
⩥ Which emissions control system component introduces small amounts
of exhaust gas into the intake manifold, where it is combined with the
regular fuel mixture and diluted?
TWENTY AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE
CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026 FULL
ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥ The two main components of a disc brake are the:
Answer: Caliper and disc (rotor)
⩥ The sound-deadening panel that is sometimes attached to the inner
hood panel is the:
Answer: Insulator Pad
⩥ What is a "ball joint"?
Answer: A suspension component that allows for pivotal and rotational
movement of the wheel.
⩥ What body part is located under the doors?
Answer: Rocker panel
⩥ ECM meaning
Answer: Electronic Control Module
,⩥ Components of the exhaust system
Answer: Exhaust pipes, exhaust manifold, catalytic converter, muffler,
tailpipe
⩥ What is NOT included in a rear McPherson strut suspension system?
Answer: Upper Control Arm
⩥ What are the three most commonly used suspension systems?
Answer: MacPherson, Independent, and Chapman
⩥ What is the purpose of an auto's thermostat?
Answer: To block the flow of coolant to the radiator until the engine has
warmed up.
⩥ In a manual transmission the engine is connected to the transmission
by:
Answer: The clutch
⩥ In an automatic transmission, the engine is connected to the
transmission by:
Answer: The torque converter
⩥ A vacuum booster is a component of:
, Answer: The braking system. The vacuum booster makes the brake
pedal easier to press.
⩥ There are two basic full frame designs.
Answer: Ladder and Perimeter
⩥ There are three full frame rail configurations:
Answer: Open "C" channel, Closed "C" channel, and Box frame
⩥ The two components of a bumper's substructure that provide collision
protection are:
Answer: Reinforcement and energy absorbers
⩥ When replacing a windshield, Technician A says that any caulking
sealant can be used to hold the windshield in place. Technician B says
that the windshield is a structural part in a modern vehicle. Who is right?
Answer: Technician B is correct. A windshield is considered a structural
part and has certain requirements necessary to adhere to the pinch weld
flange for strength. Windshields must be installed using urethane to
restore the structural role of the glass.
⩥ Which emissions control system component introduces small amounts
of exhaust gas into the intake manifold, where it is combined with the
regular fuel mixture and diluted?
