PA MOTOR VEHICLE DAMAGE APPRAISER’S
LICENSE EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
How many guide sources must the motor vehicle be listed in? - answers-Two- approved
by the Commissioner
What methods can a replacement cost be calculated by? - answers--Guide Source
Method
-Actual Cost Method
Hood and Hood Latch Inspection - answers--The entire motor compartment of a vehicle
must be covered by a hood.
-Hood must be equipped with a double latch system to hold it in it's closed position if the
hood was originally so equipped
-Hood latches that are repaired must be done so in accordance with state law (federal
and state laws require working latches- otherwise the vehicle will not pass inspection.)
Reasons to reject an Under the Hood Inspection - answers-- the latch does not hold
securely in the full-closed position
-the latch release mechanism or its parts are broken, missing, or so poorly adjusted that
the hood cannot be closed properly.
-The double latch mechanism is not operating as originally equipped.
-If motor mounts are broken, cracked, or missing.
How to replace a headlamp cover - answers-https://itstillruns.com/replace-headlight-
lens-5844481.html
Applicant Age - answers-18 years or older
How long do you have to wait to be eligible to retake an examination if you fail? -
answers-30 days
The Commissioner will prescribe the form of the appraiser's license and it will contain: -
answers-Name of the appraiser
Address of the appraiser's place of business
Date of issuance and expiration date of license
Any other information which the commissioner determines is necessary
Experience and Fitness requirements for Licensing - answers--A minimum of six
months' continuous experience within the previous three years at an occupation, such
,as body repair, that directly involves the estimation of physical damage to motor
vehicles.
-Successful completion of education or training related to appraising motor vehicle
physical damage taken within the previous three years.
An application for a license may be denied for any of the following - answers--The
applicant has provided incorrect, misleading or incomplete answers to interrogatories on
forms incidental to applying for a license.
-The applicant has been denied a license or has had an existing license revoked,
suspended or not renewed by the Department or a regulatory authority in another state,
territory, or possession of the United States, or in the District of Columbia, or the
Canadian Provinces.
-The applicant does not possess the professional competence and trustworthiness
required to engage in conducting motor vehicle appraisals.
-An applicant has been found guilty of a felony or of criminal conduct which relates to
the applicant's suitability to conduct motor vehicle appraisals.
An applicant has been found guilty of a felony or of criminal conduct which relates to the
applicant's suitability to conduct motor vehicle appraisals. - answers-ex: unlawful
practices, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, conspiracy to
defraud, bribery, or corrupt influence, perjury or false swearing, unlicensed activity or
criminal offence involving moral turpitude or harm to another.
-Examples of violations or incidents which the Department will not consider related to
the applicant's suitability to engage in the business of an appraiser are all summary
offenses, records of arrests if there is no conviction of a crime based on the arrest,
convictions which have been annulled or expunged or convictions for which the
applicant has received a pardon from the Governor.
The Commissioner may deny initial issuance of, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew
any appraiser's license for any cause specified in any other provision of this act, or for
any of the following causes: - answers-1. For any cause for which issuance of the
license could have been refused had it been existent and been known to the
Commissioner.
2. If the licensee willfully violates or fails to comply with or knowingly participates in the
violation of or failure to comply with any provision of this act or any rule or regulation
promulgated there under.
3. If the licensee has obtained or attempted to obtain any such license through willful
misrepresentation or fraud, or has failed to pass any examination required under this
act.
4. If the licensee has, with intent, to deceive, materially misrepresented the terms or
effect of any insurance contact; or has engaged or is about to engage in any fraudulent
transaction.
5. If the licensee has been convicted, by final judgement, of a felony.
6. If in the conduct of his affairs under the license, the licensee has shown himself to be,
and is so deemed by the Commissioner, incompetent, or untrustworthy, or a source of
injury and loss to the public.
How often should you carry your appraisal license? - answers-Each appraiser, while
engage in appraisal duties, must carry the license issued to him by the Insurance
Department and display it, upon request, to an owner whose vehicle is being inspected,
, to the repair shop representative involved, or to any authorized representative of the
insurance department.
What should an appraiser leave with the shop? - answers--The appraiser must leave a
legible copy of his appraisal with that f the repair shop selected by the consumer to
make the repairs and also furnish a copy to the owner of the vehicle.
What if there is prior damage to the vehicle? - answers-Should be clearly indicated on
the appraisal.
What should be on the appraisal? - answers-Itemized listing of all damages, specifying
those parts to be replaced or repaired.
**Because an appraiser is charged with a high degree of regard for the public safety,
the operational safety of the vehicle must be paramount in considering the specification
of the new parts.**
How is an appraisal written properly? - answers-No appraiser may secure or use repair
estimates that have been obtained by the use of photographs, telephone calls, or in any
manner other than a personal inspection.
Steering - answers-No appraiser or his employer may require that repairs be made in a
specified repair shop.
What if the repairs are in question? - answers-Every appraiser must promptly reinspect
damaged vehicles prior to the repairs in question when supplementary allowances are
requested by repair shops and the amount or extent of damage is in dispute.
How long does an appraiser have to inspect a vehicle? - answers-six working days of
the assignment to the appraiser unless intervening circumstances render such
inspection possible.
ex. catastrophe, death, failure of the parties to cooperate.
No appraiser may: - answers--Receive directly or indirectly any gratuity or another
consideration in connection with his appraisal services from any person except his
employer or, if self-employed, his customer.
-Traffic in automobile salvage if such salvage is obtained in any way as a result of
appraisal services rendered by him for his own benefit.
Expiration - answers--An appraiser's license will expire annually at midnight on June
30th next following the date of issuance.
-any license may be renewed for another annual period commencing the first day of
July by filing with the commissioner on or before the expiration date accompanied with
payment of the renewal fee.
If the renewal of a license is denied, how long is a licensee allowed to continue to
practice after being notified? - answers-five days after the Commissioner was refused to
renew the license and has mailed notice of such refusal to licensee.
What is the maximum amount of time that a license can be suspended for? - answers-
12 months
LICENSE EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
How many guide sources must the motor vehicle be listed in? - answers-Two- approved
by the Commissioner
What methods can a replacement cost be calculated by? - answers--Guide Source
Method
-Actual Cost Method
Hood and Hood Latch Inspection - answers--The entire motor compartment of a vehicle
must be covered by a hood.
-Hood must be equipped with a double latch system to hold it in it's closed position if the
hood was originally so equipped
-Hood latches that are repaired must be done so in accordance with state law (federal
and state laws require working latches- otherwise the vehicle will not pass inspection.)
Reasons to reject an Under the Hood Inspection - answers-- the latch does not hold
securely in the full-closed position
-the latch release mechanism or its parts are broken, missing, or so poorly adjusted that
the hood cannot be closed properly.
-The double latch mechanism is not operating as originally equipped.
-If motor mounts are broken, cracked, or missing.
How to replace a headlamp cover - answers-https://itstillruns.com/replace-headlight-
lens-5844481.html
Applicant Age - answers-18 years or older
How long do you have to wait to be eligible to retake an examination if you fail? -
answers-30 days
The Commissioner will prescribe the form of the appraiser's license and it will contain: -
answers-Name of the appraiser
Address of the appraiser's place of business
Date of issuance and expiration date of license
Any other information which the commissioner determines is necessary
Experience and Fitness requirements for Licensing - answers--A minimum of six
months' continuous experience within the previous three years at an occupation, such
,as body repair, that directly involves the estimation of physical damage to motor
vehicles.
-Successful completion of education or training related to appraising motor vehicle
physical damage taken within the previous three years.
An application for a license may be denied for any of the following - answers--The
applicant has provided incorrect, misleading or incomplete answers to interrogatories on
forms incidental to applying for a license.
-The applicant has been denied a license or has had an existing license revoked,
suspended or not renewed by the Department or a regulatory authority in another state,
territory, or possession of the United States, or in the District of Columbia, or the
Canadian Provinces.
-The applicant does not possess the professional competence and trustworthiness
required to engage in conducting motor vehicle appraisals.
-An applicant has been found guilty of a felony or of criminal conduct which relates to
the applicant's suitability to conduct motor vehicle appraisals.
An applicant has been found guilty of a felony or of criminal conduct which relates to the
applicant's suitability to conduct motor vehicle appraisals. - answers-ex: unlawful
practices, embezzlement, obtaining money under false pretenses, conspiracy to
defraud, bribery, or corrupt influence, perjury or false swearing, unlicensed activity or
criminal offence involving moral turpitude or harm to another.
-Examples of violations or incidents which the Department will not consider related to
the applicant's suitability to engage in the business of an appraiser are all summary
offenses, records of arrests if there is no conviction of a crime based on the arrest,
convictions which have been annulled or expunged or convictions for which the
applicant has received a pardon from the Governor.
The Commissioner may deny initial issuance of, suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew
any appraiser's license for any cause specified in any other provision of this act, or for
any of the following causes: - answers-1. For any cause for which issuance of the
license could have been refused had it been existent and been known to the
Commissioner.
2. If the licensee willfully violates or fails to comply with or knowingly participates in the
violation of or failure to comply with any provision of this act or any rule or regulation
promulgated there under.
3. If the licensee has obtained or attempted to obtain any such license through willful
misrepresentation or fraud, or has failed to pass any examination required under this
act.
4. If the licensee has, with intent, to deceive, materially misrepresented the terms or
effect of any insurance contact; or has engaged or is about to engage in any fraudulent
transaction.
5. If the licensee has been convicted, by final judgement, of a felony.
6. If in the conduct of his affairs under the license, the licensee has shown himself to be,
and is so deemed by the Commissioner, incompetent, or untrustworthy, or a source of
injury and loss to the public.
How often should you carry your appraisal license? - answers-Each appraiser, while
engage in appraisal duties, must carry the license issued to him by the Insurance
Department and display it, upon request, to an owner whose vehicle is being inspected,
, to the repair shop representative involved, or to any authorized representative of the
insurance department.
What should an appraiser leave with the shop? - answers--The appraiser must leave a
legible copy of his appraisal with that f the repair shop selected by the consumer to
make the repairs and also furnish a copy to the owner of the vehicle.
What if there is prior damage to the vehicle? - answers-Should be clearly indicated on
the appraisal.
What should be on the appraisal? - answers-Itemized listing of all damages, specifying
those parts to be replaced or repaired.
**Because an appraiser is charged with a high degree of regard for the public safety,
the operational safety of the vehicle must be paramount in considering the specification
of the new parts.**
How is an appraisal written properly? - answers-No appraiser may secure or use repair
estimates that have been obtained by the use of photographs, telephone calls, or in any
manner other than a personal inspection.
Steering - answers-No appraiser or his employer may require that repairs be made in a
specified repair shop.
What if the repairs are in question? - answers-Every appraiser must promptly reinspect
damaged vehicles prior to the repairs in question when supplementary allowances are
requested by repair shops and the amount or extent of damage is in dispute.
How long does an appraiser have to inspect a vehicle? - answers-six working days of
the assignment to the appraiser unless intervening circumstances render such
inspection possible.
ex. catastrophe, death, failure of the parties to cooperate.
No appraiser may: - answers--Receive directly or indirectly any gratuity or another
consideration in connection with his appraisal services from any person except his
employer or, if self-employed, his customer.
-Traffic in automobile salvage if such salvage is obtained in any way as a result of
appraisal services rendered by him for his own benefit.
Expiration - answers--An appraiser's license will expire annually at midnight on June
30th next following the date of issuance.
-any license may be renewed for another annual period commencing the first day of
July by filing with the commissioner on or before the expiration date accompanied with
payment of the renewal fee.
If the renewal of a license is denied, how long is a licensee allowed to continue to
practice after being notified? - answers-five days after the Commissioner was refused to
renew the license and has mailed notice of such refusal to licensee.
What is the maximum amount of time that a license can be suspended for? - answers-
12 months
