PA Appraisers License Exam
Questions and Answers (Grade
A+)
Diamond Condition—ANSWER--Fixed by pulling the damage for length; a length condition.
Unibody Vehicle Measurement—ANSWER--Left front rail 111mm from spec in width
indicates sway to the right and in toward centerline.
Collision Damage—ANSWER--Opposite end of center section down in height indicates twist
condition.
Frame Assembly Diagnosis—ANSWER--Higher left side frame rail indicates sway condition.
Metal Fillers—ANSWER--Contain different ingredients providing special properties; fiberglass
offers more moisture resistance.
HSLA—ANSWER--High Strength Low Alloy.
Floor Pan Replacement—ANSWER--Use overlap joint to join new pan to existing floor.
Acoustical Foam Repair—ANSWER--Must be replaced when removed during repair.
Three-Dimensional Measuring System Setup—ANSWER--Should be set up on an undamaged
area, starting in the center section.
Plastic Black Box—ANSWER--Vapor Canister located in the rear of the car.
, Wheel Grinding or Squeaking—ANSWER--Sign of bad bearings.
Insurance Commissioner Responsibility—ANSWER--Responsible for everything except
endorsing an insurance company.
Ball Joint Diagnosis—ANSWER--Measure fixed points from knuckle to rotor to determine if
it's bad.
Window Regulator—ANSWER--Device that makes the windows go up and down.
Urethane Paint—ANSWER--Better than acrylic, extremely durable, resists chipping, and
easier to apply.
Salvage Rights—ANSWER--The insurer has the first right to salvage.
Unibody Components—ANSWER--Components that make up a unibody construction.
Appraisal Requirements—ANSWER--A license number must be on an appraisal.
Two-Wheel Alignment—ANSWER--Required for a photo of a Buick sedan with a rear fixed
axle.
Engine Types—ANSWER--V and inline are the two most common types of engines.
Vehicle Body Types—ANSWER--Conventional full frame and unibody/unitized construction
are the two types of vehicle bodies.
PCV—ANSWER--Stands for Positive Crankshaft Ventilation.
Unibody Frame Zones—ANSWER--Crush zones are on a unibody frame.
PCV Valve Function—ANSWER--It is a passage for gases to escape in a controlled manner
from the crankcase.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
Questions and Answers (Grade
A+)
Diamond Condition—ANSWER--Fixed by pulling the damage for length; a length condition.
Unibody Vehicle Measurement—ANSWER--Left front rail 111mm from spec in width
indicates sway to the right and in toward centerline.
Collision Damage—ANSWER--Opposite end of center section down in height indicates twist
condition.
Frame Assembly Diagnosis—ANSWER--Higher left side frame rail indicates sway condition.
Metal Fillers—ANSWER--Contain different ingredients providing special properties; fiberglass
offers more moisture resistance.
HSLA—ANSWER--High Strength Low Alloy.
Floor Pan Replacement—ANSWER--Use overlap joint to join new pan to existing floor.
Acoustical Foam Repair—ANSWER--Must be replaced when removed during repair.
Three-Dimensional Measuring System Setup—ANSWER--Should be set up on an undamaged
area, starting in the center section.
Plastic Black Box—ANSWER--Vapor Canister located in the rear of the car.
, Wheel Grinding or Squeaking—ANSWER--Sign of bad bearings.
Insurance Commissioner Responsibility—ANSWER--Responsible for everything except
endorsing an insurance company.
Ball Joint Diagnosis—ANSWER--Measure fixed points from knuckle to rotor to determine if
it's bad.
Window Regulator—ANSWER--Device that makes the windows go up and down.
Urethane Paint—ANSWER--Better than acrylic, extremely durable, resists chipping, and
easier to apply.
Salvage Rights—ANSWER--The insurer has the first right to salvage.
Unibody Components—ANSWER--Components that make up a unibody construction.
Appraisal Requirements—ANSWER--A license number must be on an appraisal.
Two-Wheel Alignment—ANSWER--Required for a photo of a Buick sedan with a rear fixed
axle.
Engine Types—ANSWER--V and inline are the two most common types of engines.
Vehicle Body Types—ANSWER--Conventional full frame and unibody/unitized construction
are the two types of vehicle bodies.
PCV—ANSWER--Stands for Positive Crankshaft Ventilation.
Unibody Frame Zones—ANSWER--Crush zones are on a unibody frame.
PCV Valve Function—ANSWER--It is a passage for gases to escape in a controlled manner
from the crankcase.
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
