PA APPRAISERS PRACTICE EXAM TIPS QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS MARKED A+
✔✔PCV Valve Function - ✔✔It is a passage for gases to escape in a controlled manner
from the crankcase.
✔✔C Pillar - ✔✔Also known as the Lock Pillar.
✔✔A Pillar - ✔✔Also known as the Hinge Pillar.
✔✔A Pillar Connections - ✔✔Connects to the front door hinges, windshield, cowl, and
the front corner of the roof.
✔✔B Pillar - ✔✔Also known as the Center Pillar.
✔✔2-Door Car Pillars - ✔✔A 2-door car has A & C pillars.
✔✔4-Door Car Pillars - ✔✔A 4-door car has A, B, & C pillars.
✔✔Camshaft Sensor - ✔✔Device that starts the spark plug firing sequence.
✔✔Solenoid Valve - ✔✔Part of a car that switches a large electrical current to the
starter motor.
✔✔MacPherson Strut - ✔✔Front suspension system in newer vehicles with a single
control arm, pros, and cons.
✔✔Refinishing Flares - ✔✔Flares come in the color they are made in, so they don't
need to be refinished.
✔✔Estimating Frame Damage - ✔✔Write 'setup and measure' on the estimate if there is
possible frame damage.
✔✔Tire Bead - ✔✔Part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel.
✔✔Hood Assemblies - ✔✔Come welded together, sometimes with hinges.
✔✔Heater Core Location - ✔✔Located under the cowl.
✔✔Repairing Tiny Holes - ✔✔Use a lord fuser or plastic welder to repair tiny holes on
the white car's rear bumper.
✔✔4-Wheel Alignment - ✔✔Needed for a photo of a BMW SUV with independent
suspension.
, ✔✔Floor Pan Strength - ✔✔The inner rocker panel drives the floor pan strength.
✔✔EGR Valve - ✔✔Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve that regulates the flow of exhaust
gas into the intake.
✔✔Distributor to Cylinder Voltage - ✔✔Voltage goes from the distributor to the cylinder
by the spark plugs.
✔✔Tail Light Removal - ✔✔The interior trim is removed first if you have to remove the
tail light.
✔✔Toyota Pick-Up Suspension - ✔✔Has a leaf spring suspension.
✔✔Tailpipe Damage Fix - ✔✔The tailpipe expander fixes tailpipe damage.
✔✔Commissioner Penalties - ✔✔The commissioner can impose administrative
penalties for violating rules.
✔✔Dog Leg Damage - ✔✔Allow for sectioning if only the dog leg is damaged.
✔✔Bumper Repair - ✔✔Blend into the quarter panel to finish a bumper with minor
scratches (gray car).
✔✔Headlight Scratch Repair - ✔✔Use sandpaper and buffering to repair a headlight
with scratches.
✔✔Door Replacement with Tint - ✔✔LKQ Door could be marked up in price if replacing
a door with tint.
✔✔Floor Components - ✔✔Rails come with the floor.
✔✔Insurance Law Violation Fine - ✔✔The maximum fine for violating insurance law is
$500.
✔✔Appraiser Age Requirement - ✔✔You must be 18 years old to be an appraiser.
✔✔Serpentine Belt - ✔✔Continuous belt that drives multiple devices in the engine.
✔✔Firewall Check - ✔✔To minimize electrical issues, it's important to check the firewall.
✔✔Vehicle Days for Inspection - ✔✔You have 5 working days to inspect a vehicle.
ANSWERS MARKED A+
✔✔PCV Valve Function - ✔✔It is a passage for gases to escape in a controlled manner
from the crankcase.
✔✔C Pillar - ✔✔Also known as the Lock Pillar.
✔✔A Pillar - ✔✔Also known as the Hinge Pillar.
✔✔A Pillar Connections - ✔✔Connects to the front door hinges, windshield, cowl, and
the front corner of the roof.
✔✔B Pillar - ✔✔Also known as the Center Pillar.
✔✔2-Door Car Pillars - ✔✔A 2-door car has A & C pillars.
✔✔4-Door Car Pillars - ✔✔A 4-door car has A, B, & C pillars.
✔✔Camshaft Sensor - ✔✔Device that starts the spark plug firing sequence.
✔✔Solenoid Valve - ✔✔Part of a car that switches a large electrical current to the
starter motor.
✔✔MacPherson Strut - ✔✔Front suspension system in newer vehicles with a single
control arm, pros, and cons.
✔✔Refinishing Flares - ✔✔Flares come in the color they are made in, so they don't
need to be refinished.
✔✔Estimating Frame Damage - ✔✔Write 'setup and measure' on the estimate if there is
possible frame damage.
✔✔Tire Bead - ✔✔Part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel.
✔✔Hood Assemblies - ✔✔Come welded together, sometimes with hinges.
✔✔Heater Core Location - ✔✔Located under the cowl.
✔✔Repairing Tiny Holes - ✔✔Use a lord fuser or plastic welder to repair tiny holes on
the white car's rear bumper.
✔✔4-Wheel Alignment - ✔✔Needed for a photo of a BMW SUV with independent
suspension.
, ✔✔Floor Pan Strength - ✔✔The inner rocker panel drives the floor pan strength.
✔✔EGR Valve - ✔✔Exhaust Gas Recirculation valve that regulates the flow of exhaust
gas into the intake.
✔✔Distributor to Cylinder Voltage - ✔✔Voltage goes from the distributor to the cylinder
by the spark plugs.
✔✔Tail Light Removal - ✔✔The interior trim is removed first if you have to remove the
tail light.
✔✔Toyota Pick-Up Suspension - ✔✔Has a leaf spring suspension.
✔✔Tailpipe Damage Fix - ✔✔The tailpipe expander fixes tailpipe damage.
✔✔Commissioner Penalties - ✔✔The commissioner can impose administrative
penalties for violating rules.
✔✔Dog Leg Damage - ✔✔Allow for sectioning if only the dog leg is damaged.
✔✔Bumper Repair - ✔✔Blend into the quarter panel to finish a bumper with minor
scratches (gray car).
✔✔Headlight Scratch Repair - ✔✔Use sandpaper and buffering to repair a headlight
with scratches.
✔✔Door Replacement with Tint - ✔✔LKQ Door could be marked up in price if replacing
a door with tint.
✔✔Floor Components - ✔✔Rails come with the floor.
✔✔Insurance Law Violation Fine - ✔✔The maximum fine for violating insurance law is
$500.
✔✔Appraiser Age Requirement - ✔✔You must be 18 years old to be an appraiser.
✔✔Serpentine Belt - ✔✔Continuous belt that drives multiple devices in the engine.
✔✔Firewall Check - ✔✔To minimize electrical issues, it's important to check the firewall.
✔✔Vehicle Days for Inspection - ✔✔You have 5 working days to inspect a vehicle.
