PA APPRAISERS LICENSE EXAM 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the max fine for violating insurance law? - ANSWER--$500
How old to be an appraiser? - ANSWER--18
Why dpm't you finish the quarter panel and bumper the same? -
ANSWER--Because the are made of different materials
What is a serpentine belt? - 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? - ANSWER--To minimize
electrical issues
On the picture with the car with the damaged hood - ANSWER--damage
is in the crumple zones
How many days do you have to inspect a vehicle? - ANSWER--5
working days
What is the controlled explosion in the engine that provides power to the
vehicle? - ANSWER--Internal combustion
, PA APPRAISERS LICENSE EXAM 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the term for a worn rotor? - ANSWER--Scoring
What can you adjust on wheel alignment? - ANSWER--Camber, Caster,
Toe
Can you use abbreviations on estimates? - ANSWER--Yes if an
explanation is included
Car is hit from behind the exhaust pipe? - ANSWER--Kink in the
exhaust pipe
The Worn gear connects to the - ANSWER--Sector Gear
What holds the sides of the dashboard together? - ANSWER--Cowl Side
Panel
What are two main components on a door shell? - ANSWER--Inner and
outer door panels
Who has the first right to salvage - ANSWER--The insurer
, PA APPRAISERS LICENSE EXAM 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
What is a timing belt? - ANSWER--Part of the internal combustion
engine that handles the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft
What makes airbags deploy? - ANSWER--Crash OR impact sensors.
Answer is not crash detection sensor.
What is the white box in the front of the car? - ANSWER--Washer fluid
reservoir
What is not covered on a commercial policy? - ANSWER--
Expected/intended injury
What is a CV joint? - ANSWER--Constant Velocity Joint- located at
either end of the axles and transmits power while enabling suspension
movement
What role does oil play in the engine? - ANSWER--Lubrication to
protect from friction
What do you allow more time for? - ANSWER--Corrosion protection
What device starts the spark plug firing sequence - ANSWER--Camshaft
sensor
, PA APPRAISERS LICENSE EXAM 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
How can you tell if the white car has scratches? - ANSWER--Use grid
paper to see if lines change?
When does an appraiser's license end? - ANSWER--June 30th ad
Midnight
If you renew your license on time? - ANSWER--You get a new
expiration date but not a new effective date
What happens if you wait more than 80 days after your license
expiration? - ANSWER--You must retake the test and pay for a new
license
If a car is stoeln and gets into a collision accident? - ANSWER--
Comprehensive/other than collision coverage
An appraiser should try to negotiate repair price with...? - ANSWER--
Any shop chosen by the insured
Why does an insured have a deductible? - ANSWER--To stop them
from claiming minor accidents, to make sure they don't receive more
than 100% payment from the loss
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the max fine for violating insurance law? - ANSWER--$500
How old to be an appraiser? - ANSWER--18
Why dpm't you finish the quarter panel and bumper the same? -
ANSWER--Because the are made of different materials
What is a serpentine belt? - 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? - ANSWER--To minimize
electrical issues
On the picture with the car with the damaged hood - ANSWER--damage
is in the crumple zones
How many days do you have to inspect a vehicle? - ANSWER--5
working days
What is the controlled explosion in the engine that provides power to the
vehicle? - ANSWER--Internal combustion
, PA APPRAISERS LICENSE EXAM 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the term for a worn rotor? - ANSWER--Scoring
What can you adjust on wheel alignment? - ANSWER--Camber, Caster,
Toe
Can you use abbreviations on estimates? - ANSWER--Yes if an
explanation is included
Car is hit from behind the exhaust pipe? - ANSWER--Kink in the
exhaust pipe
The Worn gear connects to the - ANSWER--Sector Gear
What holds the sides of the dashboard together? - ANSWER--Cowl Side
Panel
What are two main components on a door shell? - ANSWER--Inner and
outer door panels
Who has the first right to salvage - ANSWER--The insurer
, PA APPRAISERS LICENSE EXAM 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
What is a timing belt? - ANSWER--Part of the internal combustion
engine that handles the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft
What makes airbags deploy? - ANSWER--Crash OR impact sensors.
Answer is not crash detection sensor.
What is the white box in the front of the car? - ANSWER--Washer fluid
reservoir
What is not covered on a commercial policy? - ANSWER--
Expected/intended injury
What is a CV joint? - ANSWER--Constant Velocity Joint- located at
either end of the axles and transmits power while enabling suspension
movement
What role does oil play in the engine? - ANSWER--Lubrication to
protect from friction
What do you allow more time for? - ANSWER--Corrosion protection
What device starts the spark plug firing sequence - ANSWER--Camshaft
sensor
, PA APPRAISERS LICENSE EXAM 2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
How can you tell if the white car has scratches? - ANSWER--Use grid
paper to see if lines change?
When does an appraiser's license end? - ANSWER--June 30th ad
Midnight
If you renew your license on time? - ANSWER--You get a new
expiration date but not a new effective date
What happens if you wait more than 80 days after your license
expiration? - ANSWER--You must retake the test and pay for a new
license
If a car is stoeln and gets into a collision accident? - ANSWER--
Comprehensive/other than collision coverage
An appraiser should try to negotiate repair price with...? - ANSWER--
Any shop chosen by the insured
Why does an insured have a deductible? - ANSWER--To stop them
from claiming minor accidents, to make sure they don't receive more
than 100% payment from the loss
