PA MOTOR VEHICLE PHYSICAL DAMAGE APPRAISER
LICENSE EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
100% Guide
True or False: Each appraiser, while engaged in appraisal duties, must carry his/her
appraiser's license & display it to an owner of the vehicle or shop upon request: -
ANSWER--true
careers.________________________________________1. Business Exams1.1. Overview of way they test students:Critical Thinking: Each field requires students to think critically—whether it's
analyzing a business case, interpreting legal issues, or solving a complex mathematical problem.Application of Knowledge: All three fields require students prepares students for leadership and
management roles in various industries. It focuses on critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and understanding organizational processes
What are the number of business days you have per Act 361 to inspect vehicle? -
ANSWER--6
How many days after an inspection should a total loss be offered to the owner? -
ANSWER--5
Aftermarket parts can only be used when? - ANSWER--The parts are listed and
coded in the estimate
What is aftermarket and why is it considered aftermarket? - ANSWER--
"nonoriginal equipment manufacturer (non-OEM) replacement part, either new or
used, for any of the nonmechanical parts that generally constitute the exterior of
the motor vehicle, including inner and outer panels."
a) Generic version - made by vendor for manufacturer. Vendor also makes generic
version of same part. New part - never used. A/M
What is the duty of the claimant after the loss? - ANSWER--Provide a date, time
and facts of the loss
True or False: Appraisals should always be signed by the appraiser? - ANSWER--
True
,careers.________________________________________1. Business Exams1.1. Overview way they test students:Critical Thinking: Each field requires students to think critically—whether it's
analyzing a business case, interpreting legal issues, or solving a complex mathematical problem.Application of Knowledge: All three fields require students for leadership and management roles
in various industries. It focuses on critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and understanding organizational processes
What is betterment? - ANSWER--The act or process of improving something.
When a part is used on a car that makes the car more valuable than it was prior to
the loss.
Which would be an example of an additional interest to the policy? - ANSWER--
Lienholder
Which is not a peril in reference to auto insurance? - ANSWER--Wind/hail is not a
peril (fire, theft and collision are perils) ( Another exam has collision as the
answer?)
What is a peril? - ANSWER--Something that may cause injury, harm or loss. (on
another exam answer- Damage to another person, damage to another vehicle &
cause of loss )
An appraiser's license shall expire annually at midnight on this day? - ANSWER--
June 30
Who determines the amount of damage to the vehicle? - ANSWER--Appraiser
What does an adjuster do - ANSWER--"A natural person in this Commonwealth
who makes appraisals of motor vehicle physical damage."
,How old do you have to be to get your PA appraiser's license - ANSWER--18
years old careers.________________________________________1. Business Exams1.1. Overview of way they test students:Critical Thinking: Each field requires students to
think critically—whether it's analyzing a business case, interpreting legal issues, or solving a complex mathematical problem.Application of Knowledge: All three fields require students
prepares students for leadership and management roles in various industries. It focuses on critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and understanding organizational processes
If your appraiser's license is expired more than 60 days, what do you have to do -
ANSWER--Re-take test
Which one of the following components is NOT considered part of the vehicle's
front end?
a) Grille
b) Fenders
c) Floor Pan
d) Hood - ANSWER--c) floor pan
Which one of the following answer choices lists the three components that make
up the front end sheet metal of an auto?
a) Grille, hood and fenders
b) Grille, hood and headlamps
c) Fender skirt, fender outer panel and strut tower
d) Moldings, ornamentation and grille - ANSWER--a) Grille, hood and fenders
Which one of the following answer choices lists the two components that are part
of a hood's lock assembly?
a) Release cable and support rod
, b) Pop-up spring and release cable
c) Pop-up spring and safety catch
d) Pop-up spring and hinges - ANSWER--c) Pop-up spring and safety catch
careers.________________________________________1. Business Exams1.1. Overview of Business EducationBusiness education prepares students for leadership and management roles in
various industries. It focuses on critical thinking, way they test students:Critical Thinking: Each field requires students to think critically—whether it's analyzing a business case, interpreting legal
issues, or solving a complex mathematical problem.Application of Knowledge: All three fields require students processes
What type of headlamp features a lens that is specifically designed for the auto
model and contoured to its requirements for improved aerodynamics?
a) Sealed composite
b) Sealed beam
c) Composite beam
d) Composite - ANSWER--d) Composite
1Which one of the following is considered part of the cowl?
a) Fender
b) Vent panel
c) Grille
d) Quarter panel - ANSWER--b) Vent panel
The outer rocker panel is NOT welded to which of the following components?
a) Inner rocker panel
b) Floor pan
c) Roof outer panel
d) Quarter panel assembly - ANSWER--c) Roof outer panel
LICENSE EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM NEWEST 2025
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
100% Guide
True or False: Each appraiser, while engaged in appraisal duties, must carry his/her
appraiser's license & display it to an owner of the vehicle or shop upon request: -
ANSWER--true
careers.________________________________________1. Business Exams1.1. Overview of way they test students:Critical Thinking: Each field requires students to think critically—whether it's
analyzing a business case, interpreting legal issues, or solving a complex mathematical problem.Application of Knowledge: All three fields require students prepares students for leadership and
management roles in various industries. It focuses on critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and understanding organizational processes
What are the number of business days you have per Act 361 to inspect vehicle? -
ANSWER--6
How many days after an inspection should a total loss be offered to the owner? -
ANSWER--5
Aftermarket parts can only be used when? - ANSWER--The parts are listed and
coded in the estimate
What is aftermarket and why is it considered aftermarket? - ANSWER--
"nonoriginal equipment manufacturer (non-OEM) replacement part, either new or
used, for any of the nonmechanical parts that generally constitute the exterior of
the motor vehicle, including inner and outer panels."
a) Generic version - made by vendor for manufacturer. Vendor also makes generic
version of same part. New part - never used. A/M
What is the duty of the claimant after the loss? - ANSWER--Provide a date, time
and facts of the loss
True or False: Appraisals should always be signed by the appraiser? - ANSWER--
True
,careers.________________________________________1. Business Exams1.1. Overview way they test students:Critical Thinking: Each field requires students to think critically—whether it's
analyzing a business case, interpreting legal issues, or solving a complex mathematical problem.Application of Knowledge: All three fields require students for leadership and management roles
in various industries. It focuses on critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and understanding organizational processes
What is betterment? - ANSWER--The act or process of improving something.
When a part is used on a car that makes the car more valuable than it was prior to
the loss.
Which would be an example of an additional interest to the policy? - ANSWER--
Lienholder
Which is not a peril in reference to auto insurance? - ANSWER--Wind/hail is not a
peril (fire, theft and collision are perils) ( Another exam has collision as the
answer?)
What is a peril? - ANSWER--Something that may cause injury, harm or loss. (on
another exam answer- Damage to another person, damage to another vehicle &
cause of loss )
An appraiser's license shall expire annually at midnight on this day? - ANSWER--
June 30
Who determines the amount of damage to the vehicle? - ANSWER--Appraiser
What does an adjuster do - ANSWER--"A natural person in this Commonwealth
who makes appraisals of motor vehicle physical damage."
,How old do you have to be to get your PA appraiser's license - ANSWER--18
years old careers.________________________________________1. Business Exams1.1. Overview of way they test students:Critical Thinking: Each field requires students to
think critically—whether it's analyzing a business case, interpreting legal issues, or solving a complex mathematical problem.Application of Knowledge: All three fields require students
prepares students for leadership and management roles in various industries. It focuses on critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and understanding organizational processes
If your appraiser's license is expired more than 60 days, what do you have to do -
ANSWER--Re-take test
Which one of the following components is NOT considered part of the vehicle's
front end?
a) Grille
b) Fenders
c) Floor Pan
d) Hood - ANSWER--c) floor pan
Which one of the following answer choices lists the three components that make
up the front end sheet metal of an auto?
a) Grille, hood and fenders
b) Grille, hood and headlamps
c) Fender skirt, fender outer panel and strut tower
d) Moldings, ornamentation and grille - ANSWER--a) Grille, hood and fenders
Which one of the following answer choices lists the two components that are part
of a hood's lock assembly?
a) Release cable and support rod
, b) Pop-up spring and release cable
c) Pop-up spring and safety catch
d) Pop-up spring and hinges - ANSWER--c) Pop-up spring and safety catch
careers.________________________________________1. Business Exams1.1. Overview of Business EducationBusiness education prepares students for leadership and management roles in
various industries. It focuses on critical thinking, way they test students:Critical Thinking: Each field requires students to think critically—whether it's analyzing a business case, interpreting legal
issues, or solving a complex mathematical problem.Application of Knowledge: All three fields require students processes
What type of headlamp features a lens that is specifically designed for the auto
model and contoured to its requirements for improved aerodynamics?
a) Sealed composite
b) Sealed beam
c) Composite beam
d) Composite - ANSWER--d) Composite
1Which one of the following is considered part of the cowl?
a) Fender
b) Vent panel
c) Grille
d) Quarter panel - ANSWER--b) Vent panel
The outer rocker panel is NOT welded to which of the following components?
a) Inner rocker panel
b) Floor pan
c) Roof outer panel
d) Quarter panel assembly - ANSWER--c) Roof outer panel
