PA APPRAISERS LICENSE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS. A+ GRADE 2025/2026.
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 opposite end of the center
section. - 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? - 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. -
ANS Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
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,HSLA - 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 An overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair: - ANS It must be replaced with
acoustical foam.
When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on an undamaged
area. - ANS Starting in the center section is the correct method.
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - ANS Vapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from 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
What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel? - ANS The taillight
Actuator - ANS Tells something to do something
Sensor - ANS Take reading and tell when something is wrong
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,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
What components make up a unibody? - ANS Last answer, longest answer on exam question
What needs to be on an appraisal? - ANS A license number
The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle: - ANS Two wheel alignment
What are the two most common types of engines? - ANS V and inline
What are the two types of vehicle bodies? - ANS Conventional full frame and
Unibody/Unitized construction
What does PCV stand for? - ANS Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
What zones are on a Unibody frame? - ANS Crush zones
What does the PCV Valve do? - ANS It is a passage for gases to escape in a controlled manner
from the crankcase
C Pillar is also known as the - ANS Lock Pillar
What is the A Pillar - ANS Hinge Pillar
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, What connects to the A Pillar? - ANS The front door hinges, windshield, cowl, and the front
corner of the roof
B Pillar - ANS Center Pillar
2 door car has - ANS A & C Pillar
4 Door car has - ANS A, B, & C Pillars
What device starts the spark plug firing sequence? - ANS Camshaft Sensor
What is a solenoid value/ starter solenoid? - ANS The park of a car which switches a large
electrical current to the starter motor
What is a MacPherson Strut? - 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? - 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? - ANS Setup and
measure
What is the part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel? - ANS Bead
How do hood assemblies come? - ANS Welded together, sometimes hinges come with it.
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QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS. A+ GRADE 2025/2026.
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 opposite end of the center
section. - 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? - 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. -
ANS Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED
,HSLA - 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 An overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair: - ANS It must be replaced with
acoustical foam.
When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on an undamaged
area. - ANS Starting in the center section is the correct method.
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - ANS Vapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from 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
What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel? - ANS The taillight
Actuator - ANS Tells something to do something
Sensor - ANS Take reading and tell when something is wrong
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,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
What components make up a unibody? - ANS Last answer, longest answer on exam question
What needs to be on an appraisal? - ANS A license number
The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle: - ANS Two wheel alignment
What are the two most common types of engines? - ANS V and inline
What are the two types of vehicle bodies? - ANS Conventional full frame and
Unibody/Unitized construction
What does PCV stand for? - ANS Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
What zones are on a Unibody frame? - ANS Crush zones
What does the PCV Valve do? - ANS It is a passage for gases to escape in a controlled manner
from the crankcase
C Pillar is also known as the - ANS Lock Pillar
What is the A Pillar - ANS Hinge Pillar
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, What connects to the A Pillar? - ANS The front door hinges, windshield, cowl, and the front
corner of the roof
B Pillar - ANS Center Pillar
2 door car has - ANS A & C Pillar
4 Door car has - ANS A, B, & C Pillars
What device starts the spark plug firing sequence? - ANS Camshaft Sensor
What is a solenoid value/ starter solenoid? - ANS The park of a car which switches a large
electrical current to the starter motor
What is a MacPherson Strut? - 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? - 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? - ANS Setup and
measure
What is the part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel? - ANS Bead
How do hood assemblies come? - ANS Welded together, sometimes hinges come with it.
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