PA APPRAISERS LICENSE EXAM ACTUAL EXAM
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 the opposite end
of the center section. What condition is this frame in? - 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" refers to 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.
What benefit does fiberglass provide? - ANSWER: Fiberglass offers more resistance
to moisture
What does HSLA stand for? - 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: Overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair, what must happen afterwards? -
ANSWER: Replace the acoustical foam
When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on an
undamaged area, and start with what section? - ANSWER: Starting in the center
section
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - ANSWER: Vapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from a 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 & bumper
What is an actuator? - ANSWER: Tells something to do something
Sensor - ANSWER: Takes a reading and tells when something is wrong
What is Urethane Paint? - ANSWER: Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and
resists chipping; easier to apply
What makes up the body of the vehicle? - ANSWER: Anything that is welded
together
Who has the first right to salvage? - ANSWER: The insurer
What needs to be on an appraisal? - ANSWER: A license number
What needs to be done on the photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle? -
ANSWER: Two Wheel alignment
What are the two most common types of engines? - ANSWER: V and inline
What are the two types of vehicle bodies? - ANSWER: Conventional full frame and
Unibody/Unitized construction
What does PCV stand for? - ANSWER: Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
What zones does a Unibody frame have that conventional frames do not? -
ANSWER: Crush zones
What does the PCV Valve do? - ANSWER: It is a passage for gases to escape in a
controlled manner from the crankcase
What is another name for the A pillar? - ANSWER: Hinge Pillar
What is another name for the B pillar? - ANSWER: Center pillar
What is another name for the C pillar? - ANSWER: Lock pillar
What parts of a vehicle connect to the A-pillar? - ANSWER: Cowl, front door hinges,
windshield, front corner of roof
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 the opposite end
of the center section. What condition is this frame in? - 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" refers to 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.
What benefit does fiberglass provide? - ANSWER: Fiberglass offers more resistance
to moisture
What does HSLA stand for? - 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: Overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair, what must happen afterwards? -
ANSWER: Replace the acoustical foam
When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on an
undamaged area, and start with what section? - ANSWER: Starting in the center
section
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - ANSWER: Vapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from a 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 & bumper
What is an actuator? - ANSWER: Tells something to do something
Sensor - ANSWER: Takes a reading and tells when something is wrong
What is Urethane Paint? - ANSWER: Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and
resists chipping; easier to apply
What makes up the body of the vehicle? - ANSWER: Anything that is welded
together
Who has the first right to salvage? - ANSWER: The insurer
What needs to be on an appraisal? - ANSWER: A license number
What needs to be done on the photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle? -
ANSWER: Two Wheel alignment
What are the two most common types of engines? - ANSWER: V and inline
What are the two types of vehicle bodies? - ANSWER: Conventional full frame and
Unibody/Unitized construction
What does PCV stand for? - ANSWER: Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
What zones does a Unibody frame have that conventional frames do not? -
ANSWER: Crush zones
What does the PCV Valve do? - ANSWER: It is a passage for gases to escape in a
controlled manner from the crankcase
What is another name for the A pillar? - ANSWER: Hinge Pillar
What is another name for the B pillar? - ANSWER: Center pillar
What is another name for the C pillar? - ANSWER: Lock pillar
What parts of a vehicle connect to the A-pillar? - ANSWER: Cowl, front door hinges,
windshield, front corner of roof
