PA Appraisers License Questions and Answers 2023
How is a diamond condition fixed?
When measuring a unibody vehicle, it is discovered that the left front rail is 111mm from spec in width. What condition is this?
A collision damaged vehicle is discovered to be down in height at opposite end of th...
Ans: By pulling the damage for length. Diamond is a length condition.
2). When measuring a unibody vehicle, it is discovered that the left front rail is 111mm from
spec in width. what condition is this?
Ans: Width is calculated from the center out, so a value of -111mm on the left rail
shows sway to the right and in toward centerline.
3). A collision damaged vehicle is discovered to be down in height at opposite end of the
center section.
Ans: Twist condition.
4). When diagnosing the damage to a full frame assembly on a sport utility vehicle, it is
determined that the left side frame rail is higher than the right side frame rail. technician a
says the damaged state is known as a twist condition. technician b says a sway condition
exists. who is right?
Ans: Tech A. When a frame rail's relationship to the vehicle centerline is changed,
such as pushed either to the left or right, the condition is known as sway. "Twist" is
referred as the condition of the frame when entire sections are driven higher or lower
than the opposite side.
5). Metal fillers contain different ingredients that provide fillers with special properties.
Ans: Fiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
6). Hsla
Ans: High Strength Low Alloy
7). When replacing the floor pan in the trunk area, what joint should be used to join the new
pan to the existing floor?
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, Ans: An overlap joint
8). When acoustical foam is removed during the repair:
Ans: It must be replaced with acoustical foam.
9). When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on an
undamaged area.
Ans: Starting in the center section is the correct method.
10). What is the plastic black box in rear of the car?
Ans: Vapor Canister
11). Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what?
Ans: Bad Bearings
12). The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except?
Ans: Endorsing an insurance company
13). How do you tell when a ball joint is bad?
Ans: Measure fixed points from knuckle to rotor
14). What makes the windows go up and down?
Ans: Window regulator
15). What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel?
Ans: The taillight
16). Actuator
Ans: Tells something to do something
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, 17). Sensor
Ans: Take reading and tell when something is wrong
18). What is urethane paint?
Ans: Better than acrylic, extremely durable, and resists chipping; easier to apply
19). What makes up the body of the vehicle?
Ans: Anything that is welded together
20). Who has the first right to salvage?
Ans: The insurer
21). What components make up a unibody?
Ans: Last answer, longest answer on exam question
22). What needs to be on an appraisal?
Ans: A license number
23). The photo of the buick sedan with a rear fixed axle:
Ans: Two wheel alignment
24). What are the two most common types of engines?
Ans: V and inline
25). What are the two types of vehicle bodies?
Ans: Conventional full frame and Unibody/Unitized construction
26). What does pcv stand for?
Ans: Positive Crankshaft Ventilation
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, 27). What zones are on a unibody frame?
Ans: Crush zones
28). What does the pcv valve do?
Ans: It is a passage for gases to escape in a controlled manner from the crankcase
29). C pillar is also known as the
Ans: Lock Pillar
30). What is the a pillar
Ans: Hinge Pillar
31). What connects to the a pillar?
Ans: The front door hinges, windshield, cowl, and the front corner of the roof
32). B pillar
Ans: Center Pillar
33). 2 door car has
Ans: A & C Pillar
34). 4 door car has
Ans: A, B, & C Pillars
35). What device starts the spark plug firing sequence?
Ans: Camshaft Sensor
36). What is a solenoid value/ starter solenoid?
Ans: The park of a car which switches a large electrical current to the starter motor
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