PA APPRAISERS LICENSE ACTUAL
EXAM 350 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
A+ LATEST VERSION
"What is Urethane Paint? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and
resists chipping; easier to apply"
"What makes up the body of the vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Anything that is welded
together"
"Who has the first right to salvage? - CORRECT ANSWER=> The insurer"
"What components make up a unibody? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Last answer, longest answer on
exam question"
"What needs to be on an appraisal? - CORRECT ANSWER=> A license number"
"The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Two wheel
alignment"
"What are the two most common types of engines? - CORRECT ANSWER=> V and inline"
"What are the two types of vehicle bodies? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Conventional full frame and
Unibody/Unitized construction"
"What does PCV stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Positive Crankshaft Ventilation"
"What zones are on a Unibody frame? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Crush zones"
"What does the PCV Valve do? - CORRECT ANSWER=> It is a passage for gases to escape in a
controlled manner from the crankcase"
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,"C Pillar is also known as the - CORRECT ANSWER=> Lock Pillar"
"What is the A Pillar - CORRECT ANSWER=> Hinge Pillar"
"What connects to the A Pillar? - CORRECT ANSWER=> The front door hinges, windshield, cowl,
and the front corner of the roof"
"B Pillar - CORRECT ANSWER=> Center Pillar"
"2 door car has - CORRECT ANSWER=> A & C Pillar"
"4 Door car has - CORRECT ANSWER=> A, B, & C Pillars"
"What device starts the spark plug firing sequence? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Camshaft Sensor"
"What is a solenoid value/ starter solenoid? - CORRECT ANSWER=> The park of a car which
switches a large electrical current to the starter motor"
"What is a MacPherson Strut? - CORRECT ANSWER=> - Front suspension system in newer vehicles
- Single control arm-connects to body directly
- Pros - cheap, simple, lighter
- Cons - only used on unibody vehicles; Taller, no camber gain.
- 3 of the multiple choice answers say 2 arms. Choose the option with 1 arm."
"On the picture of the flares with the truck, why don't you refinish the flares? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> The flares come in the color that they are made in."
"If there is possible frame damage, what should you write on the estimate? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Setup and measure"
"What is the part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Bead"
"How do hood assemblies come? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Welded together, sometimes hinges
come with it."
"Where is the heater core located? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Under the cowl"
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,"How do you repair the tiny holes on the white car's rear bumper? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Lord
fuser, plastic welder"
"What does the photo of the BMW SUV with the independent suspension need? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> needs a 4 wheel alignment"
"What dives the floor pan strength? - CORRECT ANSWER=> The Inner rocker panel"
"What is the EGR Valve? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Exhaust Gas Recirculation- regulates the flow of
exhaust gas into the intake"
"The voltage goes from the distributor to the cylinder by - CORRECT ANSWER=> The spark plugs"
"If you have to remove tail light, what is removed first? - CORRECT ANSWER=> The interior trim"
"What kind of suspension is on the Toyota pick-up truck? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Leaf spring"
"What tool fixes tailpipe damage? - CORRECT ANSWER=> The tailpipe expander"
"What can commisioner impose administrative penalties for? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Violating
rules"
"If only the dog leg is damaged, what do you allow for? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Sectioning"
"What must you consider to finish a bumper with minor scratches (gray car)? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Blend into quarter panel"
"How do you repair a headlight with scratches? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Sand paper and buffering"
"If replacing a door with tint...? - CORRECT ANSWER=> LKQ Door could be marked up in price"
"What comes with the floor? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Rails"
"What is the max fine for violating insurance law? - CORRECT ANSWER=> $500"
"How old to be an appraiser? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 18"
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, "Why dpm't you finish the quarter panel and bumper the same? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Because
the are made of different materials"
"What is a serpentine belt? - CORRECT ANSWER=> continuous belt that drives multiple devices in
the engine (alternator, power steering, water pump, and AC compressor)"
"Why is it important to check the firewall? - CORRECT ANSWER=> To minimize electrical issues"
"On the picture with the car with the damaged hood - CORRECT ANSWER=> damage is in the
crumple zones"
"How many days do you have to inspect a vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 5 working days"
"What is the controlled explosion in the engine that provides power to the vehicle? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Internal combustion"
"What is the term for a worn rotor? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Scoring"
"What can you adjust on wheel alignment? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Camber, Caster, Toe"
"Can you use abbreviations on estimates? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Yes if an explanation is
included"
"Car is hit from behind the exhaust pipe? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Kink in the exhaust pipe"
"The Worn gear connects to the - CORRECT ANSWER=> Sector Gear"
"What holds the sides of the dashboard together? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Cowl Side Panel"
"What are two main components on a door shell? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Inner and outer door
panels"
"Who has the first right to salvage - CORRECT ANSWER=> The insurer"
"What is a timing belt? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Part of the internal combustion engine that
handles the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft"
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EXAM 350 QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED
VERIFIED ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED
A+ LATEST VERSION
"What is Urethane Paint? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and
resists chipping; easier to apply"
"What makes up the body of the vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Anything that is welded
together"
"Who has the first right to salvage? - CORRECT ANSWER=> The insurer"
"What components make up a unibody? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Last answer, longest answer on
exam question"
"What needs to be on an appraisal? - CORRECT ANSWER=> A license number"
"The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle: - CORRECT ANSWER=> Two wheel
alignment"
"What are the two most common types of engines? - CORRECT ANSWER=> V and inline"
"What are the two types of vehicle bodies? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Conventional full frame and
Unibody/Unitized construction"
"What does PCV stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Positive Crankshaft Ventilation"
"What zones are on a Unibody frame? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Crush zones"
"What does the PCV Valve do? - CORRECT ANSWER=> It is a passage for gases to escape in a
controlled manner from the crankcase"
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,"C Pillar is also known as the - CORRECT ANSWER=> Lock Pillar"
"What is the A Pillar - CORRECT ANSWER=> Hinge Pillar"
"What connects to the A Pillar? - CORRECT ANSWER=> The front door hinges, windshield, cowl,
and the front corner of the roof"
"B Pillar - CORRECT ANSWER=> Center Pillar"
"2 door car has - CORRECT ANSWER=> A & C Pillar"
"4 Door car has - CORRECT ANSWER=> A, B, & C Pillars"
"What device starts the spark plug firing sequence? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Camshaft Sensor"
"What is a solenoid value/ starter solenoid? - CORRECT ANSWER=> The park of a car which
switches a large electrical current to the starter motor"
"What is a MacPherson Strut? - CORRECT ANSWER=> - Front suspension system in newer vehicles
- Single control arm-connects to body directly
- Pros - cheap, simple, lighter
- Cons - only used on unibody vehicles; Taller, no camber gain.
- 3 of the multiple choice answers say 2 arms. Choose the option with 1 arm."
"On the picture of the flares with the truck, why don't you refinish the flares? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> The flares come in the color that they are made in."
"If there is possible frame damage, what should you write on the estimate? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Setup and measure"
"What is the part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Bead"
"How do hood assemblies come? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Welded together, sometimes hinges
come with it."
"Where is the heater core located? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Under the cowl"
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,"How do you repair the tiny holes on the white car's rear bumper? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Lord
fuser, plastic welder"
"What does the photo of the BMW SUV with the independent suspension need? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> needs a 4 wheel alignment"
"What dives the floor pan strength? - CORRECT ANSWER=> The Inner rocker panel"
"What is the EGR Valve? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Exhaust Gas Recirculation- regulates the flow of
exhaust gas into the intake"
"The voltage goes from the distributor to the cylinder by - CORRECT ANSWER=> The spark plugs"
"If you have to remove tail light, what is removed first? - CORRECT ANSWER=> The interior trim"
"What kind of suspension is on the Toyota pick-up truck? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Leaf spring"
"What tool fixes tailpipe damage? - CORRECT ANSWER=> The tailpipe expander"
"What can commisioner impose administrative penalties for? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Violating
rules"
"If only the dog leg is damaged, what do you allow for? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Sectioning"
"What must you consider to finish a bumper with minor scratches (gray car)? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Blend into quarter panel"
"How do you repair a headlight with scratches? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Sand paper and buffering"
"If replacing a door with tint...? - CORRECT ANSWER=> LKQ Door could be marked up in price"
"What comes with the floor? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Rails"
"What is the max fine for violating insurance law? - CORRECT ANSWER=> $500"
"How old to be an appraiser? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 18"
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, "Why dpm't you finish the quarter panel and bumper the same? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Because
the are made of different materials"
"What is a serpentine belt? - CORRECT ANSWER=> continuous belt that drives multiple devices in
the engine (alternator, power steering, water pump, and AC compressor)"
"Why is it important to check the firewall? - CORRECT ANSWER=> To minimize electrical issues"
"On the picture with the car with the damaged hood - CORRECT ANSWER=> damage is in the
crumple zones"
"How many days do you have to inspect a vehicle? - CORRECT ANSWER=> 5 working days"
"What is the controlled explosion in the engine that provides power to the vehicle? - CORRECT
ANSWER=> Internal combustion"
"What is the term for a worn rotor? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Scoring"
"What can you adjust on wheel alignment? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Camber, Caster, Toe"
"Can you use abbreviations on estimates? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Yes if an explanation is
included"
"Car is hit from behind the exhaust pipe? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Kink in the exhaust pipe"
"The Worn gear connects to the - CORRECT ANSWER=> Sector Gear"
"What holds the sides of the dashboard together? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Cowl Side Panel"
"What are two main components on a door shell? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Inner and outer door
panels"
"Who has the first right to salvage - CORRECT ANSWER=> The insurer"
"What is a timing belt? - CORRECT ANSWER=> Part of the internal combustion engine that
handles the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft"
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