New York State Auto Damage and Theft quiz 17-71 Exam
NEWEST 2026 with complete solution (GRADED A+)
Jim Smith is involved in a collision claim and is no longer able to use the vehicle to go to
work. This "loss of use" is referred to as a:
Direct loss
Indirect loss
Loss evaluation
Consequential loss - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ Consequential loss
When the rear of the vehicle is damaged and there is a gap between the trunk lid and the
quarter panel, what else on the vehicle should the appraiser check?
The center pillar
The trunk floor
The quarter panels
The frame rails - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ The frame rails
In auto physical damage insurance, an insured peril cause of loss is known as:
Direct loss
Indirect loss
Loss evaluation
Consequential loss - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ Direct loss
,If an appraiser has to forfeit his bond in New York. The amount of the bond is:
$500
$1000
$2000
$5000 - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ $1000
Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding auto appraisers?
Each appraiser, while engaged 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.
The appraiser must leave a legible copy of his appraisal with that of the repair shop selected
by the consumer to make the repairs and also furnish a copy to the owner of the vehicle.
No appraiser is permitted 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.
The appraiser is permitted to 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. - VERIFIED
ANSWER✅ The appraiser is permitted to 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.
The burden of proof that a covered loss has occurred is normally a duty of:
The insurance company
The adjuster
The appraiser
The insured - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ The insured
,Before revoking or suspending a license, the Superintendent must first send _____ notice
and give the accused an opportunity for a hearing.
3 months
45 days.
10 days.
60 days. - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ 1o days
The linkage between the camshaft and the valves is commonly known as the:
piston.
crankshaft.
valve train.
cylinder. - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ valve train
Which of the following is the computer in the vehicle?
Controller
Pump
Speed Sensors
Valves - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ Controller
Payment may be made if which of the following procedures has been executed?
A partial signed release
A Walk-Away release
, A prima-facia signed release
None of the answer choices is correct. - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ A Walk-Away release/The
Walk-Away release indicates the final disposition of the matter and relinquishes the
claimant's right to sue so payment may be issued. In some states the signing of the payment
check indicates a Walk-Away release.
If an insured fails to comply with the immediate notice of claim requirement, which of the
following could happen?
The loss will be partially paid.
The coverage could be denied.
The premium will be returned.
The policy will be cancelled. - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ The coverage could be denied
On what date must an adjuster license be renewed?
December 31 - even numbered years
April 1st of every other year
The license is continuous unless canceled or revoked
January 1st every four years - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ December 31 - even numbered years
What part of the exhaust system reduces the amount of pollution released into the
environment?
Muffler
Tailpipe
NEWEST 2026 with complete solution (GRADED A+)
Jim Smith is involved in a collision claim and is no longer able to use the vehicle to go to
work. This "loss of use" is referred to as a:
Direct loss
Indirect loss
Loss evaluation
Consequential loss - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ Consequential loss
When the rear of the vehicle is damaged and there is a gap between the trunk lid and the
quarter panel, what else on the vehicle should the appraiser check?
The center pillar
The trunk floor
The quarter panels
The frame rails - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ The frame rails
In auto physical damage insurance, an insured peril cause of loss is known as:
Direct loss
Indirect loss
Loss evaluation
Consequential loss - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ Direct loss
,If an appraiser has to forfeit his bond in New York. The amount of the bond is:
$500
$1000
$2000
$5000 - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ $1000
Which of the following is NOT a true statement regarding auto appraisers?
Each appraiser, while engaged 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.
The appraiser must leave a legible copy of his appraisal with that of the repair shop selected
by the consumer to make the repairs and also furnish a copy to the owner of the vehicle.
No appraiser is permitted 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.
The appraiser is permitted to 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. - VERIFIED
ANSWER✅ The appraiser is permitted to 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.
The burden of proof that a covered loss has occurred is normally a duty of:
The insurance company
The adjuster
The appraiser
The insured - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ The insured
,Before revoking or suspending a license, the Superintendent must first send _____ notice
and give the accused an opportunity for a hearing.
3 months
45 days.
10 days.
60 days. - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ 1o days
The linkage between the camshaft and the valves is commonly known as the:
piston.
crankshaft.
valve train.
cylinder. - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ valve train
Which of the following is the computer in the vehicle?
Controller
Pump
Speed Sensors
Valves - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ Controller
Payment may be made if which of the following procedures has been executed?
A partial signed release
A Walk-Away release
, A prima-facia signed release
None of the answer choices is correct. - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ A Walk-Away release/The
Walk-Away release indicates the final disposition of the matter and relinquishes the
claimant's right to sue so payment may be issued. In some states the signing of the payment
check indicates a Walk-Away release.
If an insured fails to comply with the immediate notice of claim requirement, which of the
following could happen?
The loss will be partially paid.
The coverage could be denied.
The premium will be returned.
The policy will be cancelled. - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ The coverage could be denied
On what date must an adjuster license be renewed?
December 31 - even numbered years
April 1st of every other year
The license is continuous unless canceled or revoked
January 1st every four years - VERIFIED ANSWER✅ December 31 - even numbered years
What part of the exhaust system reduces the amount of pollution released into the
environment?
Muffler
Tailpipe
