025/2026 PA Appraiser EXAM Q&A
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Correct Answers
hat is the number of business days you have per Act 361 to inspect a vehicle? -
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CORRECT ANSWER-6
ow many days after an inspection should a total loss be offered to the owner? -
H
CORRECT ANSWER-5
ftermarket parts can only be used when? - CORRECT ANSWER-The parts are listed
A
and coded in the estimate
ftermarket - CORRECT ANSWER- Nonoriginal equipment manufacturer (non-OEM)
A
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.
hat is the duty of the claimant after the loss? - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide a date,
W
time and facts of the loss
rue or False: Appraisals should always be signed by the appraiser. - CORRECT
T
ANSWER-True
etterment - CORRECT ANSWER-The act or process of improving something. When a
B
part is used on a car that makes the car more valuable than it was prior to the loss.
hich would be an example of an additional interest to the policy? - CORRECT
W
ANSWER-Lienholder
hich is not a peril in reference to auto insurance? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wind/hail is
W
not a peril (fire, theft and collision are perils)
Peril - CORRECT ANSWER-Something that may cause injury, harm or loss.
n appraiser's license shall expire annually at midnight on this day? - CORRECT
A
ANSWER-June 30
, ho determines the amount of damage to the vehicle? - CORRECT
W
ANSWER-Appraiser
hat does an adjuster do? - CORRECT ANSWER-A natural person in this
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Commonwealth who makes appraisals of motor vehicle physical damage.
If your appraiser's license has expired more than 60 days, what do you have to do? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Re-take test
hich of the following components is NOT considered part of the vehicle's front end?
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a) Grille
b) Fenders
c) Floor Pan
d) Hood - CORRECT ANSWER-c) Floor Pan
hich one of the following lists the three components that make up the front-end sheet
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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 - CORRECT ANSWER-a) Grille, hood and
fenders
hich one of the following answer choices lists the two components that are part of a
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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 - CORRECT ANSWER-c) Pop-up spring and safety catch
hat type of headlamp features a lens that is specifically designed for the auto model
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and contoured to its requirements for improved aerodynamics?
a) Sealed composite
b) Sealed beam
c) Composite beam
d) Composite - CORRECT ANSWER-d) Composite
hich one of the following is considered part of the cowl?
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a) Fender
, ) Vent panel
b
c) Grille
d) Quarter panel - CORRECT ANSWER-b) Vent panel
he outer rocker panel is NOT welded to which of the following components?
T
a) Inner rocker panel
b) Floor pan
c) Roof outer panel
d) Quarter panel assembly - CORRECT ANSWER-c) Roof outer panel
hat component forms the base of the car?
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a) Firewall
b) Rocker panel
c) Cowl
d) Floor pan - CORRECT ANSWER-d) Floor pan
hich one of the following is NOT a purpose of pillars?
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a) Provide support for the front end
b) Provide support to the roof
c) Serve as mounting posts for door hinges
d) Serve as mounting posts for door lock strikers - CORRECT ANSWER-a) Provide
support for the front end
hat component runs underneath the doors between the front and rear fenders on the
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left and right sides of the vehicle?
a) Firewall
b) Cowl
c) Floor pan
d) Rocker panel - CORRECT ANSWER-d) Rocker panel
hat component forms the housing for the rear wheels?
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a) Quarter panels
b) Quarter wheelhouses
c) Sail panels
d) Fenders - CORRECT ANSWER-b) Quarter wheelhouses
elt Moldings - CORRECT ANSWER-Moldings that are positioned just below the
B
window openings
A car's quarter panel would NOT include which of the following components?
2
Correct Answers
hat is the number of business days you have per Act 361 to inspect a vehicle? -
W
CORRECT ANSWER-6
ow many days after an inspection should a total loss be offered to the owner? -
H
CORRECT ANSWER-5
ftermarket parts can only be used when? - CORRECT ANSWER-The parts are listed
A
and coded in the estimate
ftermarket - CORRECT ANSWER- Nonoriginal equipment manufacturer (non-OEM)
A
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.
hat is the duty of the claimant after the loss? - CORRECT ANSWER-Provide a date,
W
time and facts of the loss
rue or False: Appraisals should always be signed by the appraiser. - CORRECT
T
ANSWER-True
etterment - CORRECT ANSWER-The act or process of improving something. When a
B
part is used on a car that makes the car more valuable than it was prior to the loss.
hich would be an example of an additional interest to the policy? - CORRECT
W
ANSWER-Lienholder
hich is not a peril in reference to auto insurance? - CORRECT ANSWER-Wind/hail is
W
not a peril (fire, theft and collision are perils)
Peril - CORRECT ANSWER-Something that may cause injury, harm or loss.
n appraiser's license shall expire annually at midnight on this day? - CORRECT
A
ANSWER-June 30
, ho determines the amount of damage to the vehicle? - CORRECT
W
ANSWER-Appraiser
hat does an adjuster do? - CORRECT ANSWER-A natural person in this
W
Commonwealth who makes appraisals of motor vehicle physical damage.
If your appraiser's license has expired more than 60 days, what do you have to do? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Re-take test
hich of the following components is NOT considered part of the vehicle's front end?
W
a) Grille
b) Fenders
c) Floor Pan
d) Hood - CORRECT ANSWER-c) Floor Pan
hich one of the following lists the three components that make up the front-end sheet
W
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-a) Grille, hood and
fenders
hich one of the following answer choices lists the two components that are part of a
W
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 - CORRECT ANSWER-c) Pop-up spring and safety catch
hat type of headlamp features a lens that is specifically designed for the auto model
W
and contoured to its requirements for improved aerodynamics?
a) Sealed composite
b) Sealed beam
c) Composite beam
d) Composite - CORRECT ANSWER-d) Composite
hich one of the following is considered part of the cowl?
W
a) Fender
, ) Vent panel
b
c) Grille
d) Quarter panel - CORRECT ANSWER-b) Vent panel
he outer rocker panel is NOT welded to which of the following components?
T
a) Inner rocker panel
b) Floor pan
c) Roof outer panel
d) Quarter panel assembly - CORRECT ANSWER-c) Roof outer panel
hat component forms the base of the car?
W
a) Firewall
b) Rocker panel
c) Cowl
d) Floor pan - CORRECT ANSWER-d) Floor pan
hich one of the following is NOT a purpose of pillars?
W
a) Provide support for the front end
b) Provide support to the roof
c) Serve as mounting posts for door hinges
d) Serve as mounting posts for door lock strikers - CORRECT ANSWER-a) Provide
support for the front end
hat component runs underneath the doors between the front and rear fenders on the
W
left and right sides of the vehicle?
a) Firewall
b) Cowl
c) Floor pan
d) Rocker panel - CORRECT ANSWER-d) Rocker panel
hat component forms the housing for the rear wheels?
W
a) Quarter panels
b) Quarter wheelhouses
c) Sail panels
d) Fenders - CORRECT ANSWER-b) Quarter wheelhouses
elt Moldings - CORRECT ANSWER-Moldings that are positioned just below the
B
window openings
A car's quarter panel would NOT include which of the following components?
