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How is a diamond condition fixed?
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?
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 the
opposite end of the center section. What condition is this frame in?
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?
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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" refers to 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. What benefit does fiberglass provide?
Ans: Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
What does HSLA stand for?
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?
Ans: Overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair, what must happen
afterwards?
Ans: Replace the acoustical foam
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When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be
setup on an undamaged area, and start with what section?
Ans: Starting in the center section
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car?
Ans: Vapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from a wheel is a sign of what?
Ans: Bad bearings
The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except?
Ans: Endorsing an Insurance Company
How do you tell when a ball joint is bad?
Ans: Measure fixed points from knuckle to rotor
What makes the windows go up and down?
Ans: Window regulator
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What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter
panel?
Ans: The taillight & bumper
What is an actuator?
Ans: Tells something to do something
Sensor
Ans: Takes a reading and tells when something is wrong
What is Urethane Paint?
Ans: Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and resists
chipping; easier to apply
What makes up the body of the vehicle?
Ans: Anything that is welded together
Who has the first right to salvage?
Ans: The insurer
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PA Appraisers License Exam Questions
and Correct Answers/ Latest Update /
Already Graded
How is a diamond condition fixed?
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?
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 the
opposite end of the center section. What condition is this frame in?
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?
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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" refers to 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. What benefit does fiberglass provide?
Ans: Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
What does HSLA stand for?
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?
Ans: Overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair, what must happen
afterwards?
Ans: Replace the acoustical foam
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When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be
setup on an undamaged area, and start with what section?
Ans: Starting in the center section
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car?
Ans: Vapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from a wheel is a sign of what?
Ans: Bad bearings
The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except?
Ans: Endorsing an Insurance Company
How do you tell when a ball joint is bad?
Ans: Measure fixed points from knuckle to rotor
What makes the windows go up and down?
Ans: Window regulator
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What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter
panel?
Ans: The taillight & bumper
What is an actuator?
Ans: Tells something to do something
Sensor
Ans: Takes a reading and tells when something is wrong
What is Urethane Paint?
Ans: Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and resists
chipping; easier to apply
What makes up the body of the vehicle?
Ans: Anything that is welded together
Who has the first right to salvage?
Ans: The insurer
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