PA Appraisers License
Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
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.
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - Answer: Vapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from 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
Actuator - Answer: Tells something to do something
Sensor - Answer: Take reading and tell when something is wrong
What is Urethane Paint? - Answer: Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and resists chipping; easier to
apply
What makes up the body of the vehicle? - Answer: Anything that is welded together
Who has the first right to salvage? - Answer: The insurer
What components make up a unibody? - Answer: Last answer, longest answer on exam question
What needs to be on an appraisal? - Answer: A license number
,The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle: - Answer: Two wheel alignment
What are the two most common types of engines? - Answer: V and inline
What are the two types of vehicle bodies? - Answer: Conventional full frame and Unibody/Unitized
construction
What does PCV stand for? - Answer: Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
What zones are on a Unibody frame? - Answer: Crush zones
What does the PCV Valve do? - Answer: It is a passage for gases to escape in a controlled manner from
the crankcase
C Pillar is also known as the - Answer: Lock Pillar
What is the A Pillar - Answer: Hinge Pillar
What connects to the A Pillar? - Answer: The front door hinges, windshield, cowl, and the front corner of
the roof
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
Questions and Complete
Solutions Graded A+
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.
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - Answer: Vapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from 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
Actuator - Answer: Tells something to do something
Sensor - Answer: Take reading and tell when something is wrong
What is Urethane Paint? - Answer: Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and resists chipping; easier to
apply
What makes up the body of the vehicle? - Answer: Anything that is welded together
Who has the first right to salvage? - Answer: The insurer
What components make up a unibody? - Answer: Last answer, longest answer on exam question
What needs to be on an appraisal? - Answer: A license number
,The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle: - Answer: Two wheel alignment
What are the two most common types of engines? - Answer: V and inline
What are the two types of vehicle bodies? - Answer: Conventional full frame and Unibody/Unitized
construction
What does PCV stand for? - Answer: Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
What zones are on a Unibody frame? - Answer: Crush zones
What does the PCV Valve do? - Answer: It is a passage for gases to escape in a controlled manner from
the crankcase
C Pillar is also known as the - Answer: Lock Pillar
What is the A Pillar - Answer: Hinge Pillar
What connects to the A Pillar? - Answer: The front door hinges, windshield, cowl, and the front corner of
the roof
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
