PA Appraisers License Exam
Questions and Answers (Grade
A+)
How is a diamond condition fixed?—ANSWER--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?—ANSWER--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.—ANSWER--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?—ANSWER--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.—
ANSWER--Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
HSLA—ANSWER--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?—ANSWER--An overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair:—ANSWER--It must be replaced with
acoustical foam.
When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on an
undamaged area.—ANSWER--Starting in the center section is the correct method.
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car?—ANSWER--Vapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what?—ANSWER--Bad Bearings
The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except?—ANSWER--Endorsing an
insurance company
How do you tell when a ball joint is bad?—ANSWER--Measure fixed points from knuckle to
rotor
What makes the windows go up and down?—ANSWER--Window regulator
What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel?—ANSWER--The
taillight
Actuator—ANSWER--Tells something to do something
Sensor—ANSWER--Take reading and tell when something is wrong
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
Questions and Answers (Grade
A+)
How is a diamond condition fixed?—ANSWER--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?—ANSWER--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.—ANSWER--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?—ANSWER--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.—
ANSWER--Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
HSLA—ANSWER--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?—ANSWER--An overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair:—ANSWER--It must be replaced with
acoustical foam.
When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on an
undamaged area.—ANSWER--Starting in the center section is the correct method.
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car?—ANSWER--Vapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what?—ANSWER--Bad Bearings
The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except?—ANSWER--Endorsing an
insurance company
How do you tell when a ball joint is bad?—ANSWER--Measure fixed points from knuckle to
rotor
What makes the windows go up and down?—ANSWER--Window regulator
What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel?—ANSWER--The
taillight
Actuator—ANSWER--Tells something to do something
Sensor—ANSWER--Take reading and tell when something is wrong
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
