PA Appraisers License
PA Appraisers License Exam Questions
and Answers 2025
How is a diamond condition fixed? - Correct Ans-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? - Correct Ans-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. - Correct Ans-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? - Correct Ans-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. -
Correct Ans-Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
HSLA - Correct Ans-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? - Correct Ans-An overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair: - Correct Ans-It must be replaced
with acoustical foam.
When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on an
undamaged area. - Correct Ans-Starting in the center section is the correct method.
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - Correct Ans-Vapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what? - Correct Ans-Bad Bearings
The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except? - Correct Ans-
Endorsing an insurance company
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How do you tell when a ball joint is bad? - Correct Ans-Measure fixed points from
knuckle to rotor
What makes the windows go up and down? - Correct Ans-Window regulator
What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel? - Correct
Ans-The taillight
Actuator - Correct Ans-Tells something to do something
Sensor - Correct Ans-Take reading and tell when something is wrong
What is Urethane Paint? - Correct Ans-Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and
resists chipping; easier to apply
What makes up the body of the vehicle? - Correct Ans-Anything that is welded together
Who has the first right to salvage? - Correct Ans-The insurer
What components make up a unibody? - Correct Ans-Last answer, longest answer on
exam question
What needs to be on an appraisal? - Correct Ans-A license number
The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle: - Correct Ans-Two wheel alignment
What are the two most common types of engines? - Correct Ans-V and inline
What are the two types of vehicle bodies? - Correct Ans-Conventional full frame and
Unibody/Unitized construction
What does PCV stand for? - Correct Ans-Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
What zones are on a Unibody frame? - Correct Ans-Crush zones
What does the PCV Valve do? - Correct Ans-It is a passage for gases to escape in a
controlled manner from the crankcase
C Pillar is also known as the - Correct Ans-Lock Pillar
What is the A Pillar - Correct Ans-Hinge Pillar
What connects to the A Pillar? - Correct Ans-The front door hinges, windshield, cowl,
and the front corner of the roof
B Pillar - Correct Ans-Center Pillar
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2 door car has - Correct Ans-A & C Pillar
4 Door car has - Correct Ans-A, B, & C Pillars
What device starts the spark plug firing sequence? - Correct Ans-Camshaft Sensor
What is a solenoid value/ starter solenoid? - Correct Ans-The park of a car which
switches a large electrical current to the starter motor
What is a MacPherson Strut? - Correct Ans-- 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? - Correct
Ans-The flares come in the color that they are made in.
If there is possible frame damage, what should you write on the estimate? - Correct
Ans-Setup and measure
What is the part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel? - Correct Ans-Bead
How do hood assemblies come? - Correct Ans-Welded together, sometimes hinges
come with it.
Where is the heater core located? - Correct Ans-Under the cowl
How do you repair the tiny holes on the white car's rear bumper? - Correct Ans-Lord
fuser, plastic welder
What does the photo of the BMW SUV with the independent suspension need? -
Correct Ans-needs a 4 wheel alignment
What dives the floor pan strength? - Correct Ans-The Inner rocker panel
What is the EGR Valve? - Correct Ans-Exhaust Gas Recirculation- regulates the flow of
exhaust gas into the intake
The voltage goes from the distributor to the cylinder by - Correct Ans-The spark plugs
If you have to remove tail light, what is removed first? - Correct Ans-The interior trim
What kind of suspension is on the Toyota pick-up truck? - Correct Ans-Leaf spring
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PA Appraisers License Exam Questions
and Answers 2025
How is a diamond condition fixed? - Correct Ans-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? - Correct Ans-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. - Correct Ans-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? - Correct Ans-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. -
Correct Ans-Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
HSLA - Correct Ans-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? - Correct Ans-An overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair: - Correct Ans-It must be replaced
with acoustical foam.
When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on an
undamaged area. - Correct Ans-Starting in the center section is the correct method.
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - Correct Ans-Vapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what? - Correct Ans-Bad Bearings
The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except? - Correct Ans-
Endorsing an insurance company
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How do you tell when a ball joint is bad? - Correct Ans-Measure fixed points from
knuckle to rotor
What makes the windows go up and down? - Correct Ans-Window regulator
What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel? - Correct
Ans-The taillight
Actuator - Correct Ans-Tells something to do something
Sensor - Correct Ans-Take reading and tell when something is wrong
What is Urethane Paint? - Correct Ans-Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and
resists chipping; easier to apply
What makes up the body of the vehicle? - Correct Ans-Anything that is welded together
Who has the first right to salvage? - Correct Ans-The insurer
What components make up a unibody? - Correct Ans-Last answer, longest answer on
exam question
What needs to be on an appraisal? - Correct Ans-A license number
The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle: - Correct Ans-Two wheel alignment
What are the two most common types of engines? - Correct Ans-V and inline
What are the two types of vehicle bodies? - Correct Ans-Conventional full frame and
Unibody/Unitized construction
What does PCV stand for? - Correct Ans-Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
What zones are on a Unibody frame? - Correct Ans-Crush zones
What does the PCV Valve do? - Correct Ans-It is a passage for gases to escape in a
controlled manner from the crankcase
C Pillar is also known as the - Correct Ans-Lock Pillar
What is the A Pillar - Correct Ans-Hinge Pillar
What connects to the A Pillar? - Correct Ans-The front door hinges, windshield, cowl,
and the front corner of the roof
B Pillar - Correct Ans-Center Pillar
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2 door car has - Correct Ans-A & C Pillar
4 Door car has - Correct Ans-A, B, & C Pillars
What device starts the spark plug firing sequence? - Correct Ans-Camshaft Sensor
What is a solenoid value/ starter solenoid? - Correct Ans-The park of a car which
switches a large electrical current to the starter motor
What is a MacPherson Strut? - Correct Ans-- 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? - Correct
Ans-The flares come in the color that they are made in.
If there is possible frame damage, what should you write on the estimate? - Correct
Ans-Setup and measure
What is the part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel? - Correct Ans-Bead
How do hood assemblies come? - Correct Ans-Welded together, sometimes hinges
come with it.
Where is the heater core located? - Correct Ans-Under the cowl
How do you repair the tiny holes on the white car's rear bumper? - Correct Ans-Lord
fuser, plastic welder
What does the photo of the BMW SUV with the independent suspension need? -
Correct Ans-needs a 4 wheel alignment
What dives the floor pan strength? - Correct Ans-The Inner rocker panel
What is the EGR Valve? - Correct Ans-Exhaust Gas Recirculation- regulates the flow of
exhaust gas into the intake
The voltage goes from the distributor to the cylinder by - Correct Ans-The spark plugs
If you have to remove tail light, what is removed first? - Correct Ans-The interior trim
What kind of suspension is on the Toyota pick-up truck? - Correct Ans-Leaf spring
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