Answers (Graded A+)PA Appraiser
Licensing Exam ( Update)-
Questions &
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
What does ECM mean? - <<<ANSWER>>>Electronic Control
Module
What are the components of the exhaust system? -
<<<ANSWER>>>Exhaust pipes, exhaust manifold, catalytic
converter, muffler tailpipe
What is NOT included in a rear MacPherson strut suspension
system? - <<<ANSWER>>>Upper control arm
What are the three most commonly used suspension systems? -
<<<ANSWER>>>MacPherson, Independent, Chapman
What is the purpose of an auto's thermostat? -
<<<ANSWER>>>To block the flow of coolant to the radiator
until the engine has warmed up
In a manual transmission the engine is connected to the
transmission by what? - <<<ANSWER>>>The clutch
In an automatic transmission, the engine is connected to the
transmission by what? - <<<ANSWER>>>The torque converter
The one piece unit, which holds the headlamp assembly,
consists of: - <<<ANSWER>>>Lamp, bulb, lens, frame
Licensing Exam ( Update)-
Questions &
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
What does ECM mean? - <<<ANSWER>>>Electronic Control
Module
What are the components of the exhaust system? -
<<<ANSWER>>>Exhaust pipes, exhaust manifold, catalytic
converter, muffler tailpipe
What is NOT included in a rear MacPherson strut suspension
system? - <<<ANSWER>>>Upper control arm
What are the three most commonly used suspension systems? -
<<<ANSWER>>>MacPherson, Independent, Chapman
What is the purpose of an auto's thermostat? -
<<<ANSWER>>>To block the flow of coolant to the radiator
until the engine has warmed up
In a manual transmission the engine is connected to the
transmission by what? - <<<ANSWER>>>The clutch
In an automatic transmission, the engine is connected to the
transmission by what? - <<<ANSWER>>>The torque converter
The one piece unit, which holds the headlamp assembly,
consists of: - <<<ANSWER>>>Lamp, bulb, lens, frame
