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PA Appraisers LicenseHow is a diamond condition fixed? - answer By pulling the damage for length. Diamond
is a length condition.
When measuring a unibody vehicle, it is discovered that the left front rail is 111mm from
spec in width. What condition is this? - answer 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.
A collision damaged vehicle is discovered to be down in height at opposite end of the
center section. - answer Twist condition.
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? - answerTech 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.
Metal fillers contain different ingredients that provide fillers with special properties. -
answerFiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
HSLA - answerHigh Strength Low Alloy
When replacing the floor pan in the trunk area, what joint should be used to join the new
pan to the existing floor? - answerAn overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair: - answerIt must be replaced with
acoustical foam.
When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on an
undamaged area. - answerStarting in the center section is the correct method.
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - answerVapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what? - answerBad Bearings
The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except? - answerEndorsing
an insurance company
,How do you tell when a ball joint is bad? - answerMeasure fixed points from knuckle to
rotor
What makes the windows go up and down? - answerWindow regulator
What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel? - answerThe
taillight
Actuator - answerTells something to do something
Sensor - answerTake reading and tell when something is wrong
What is Urethane Paint? - answerBetter than acrylic, extremely durable, and resists
chipping; easier to apply
What makes up the body of the vehicle? - answerAnything that is welded together
Who has the first right to salvage? - answerThe insurer
What components make up a unibody? - answerLast answer, longest answer on exam
question
What needs to be on an appraisal? - answerA license number
The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle: - answerTwo wheel alignment
What are the two most common types of engines? - answerV and inline
What are the two types of vehicle bodies? - answerConventional full frame and
Unibody/Unitized construction
What does PCV stand for? - answerPositive Crankshaft Ventilation
What zones are on a Unibody frame? - answerCrush zones
What does the PCV Valve do? - answerIt is a passage for gases to escape in a
controlled manner from the crankcase
C Pillar is also known as the - answerLock Pillar
What is the A Pillar - answerHinge Pillar
What connects to the A Pillar? - answerThe front door hinges, windshield, cowl, and the
front corner of the roof
B Pillar - answerCenter Pillar
, 2 door car has - answerA & C Pillar
4 Door car has - answerA, B, & C Pillars
What device starts the spark plug firing sequence? - answerCamshaft Sensor
What is a solenoid value/ starter solenoid? - answerThe park of a car which switches a
large electrical current to the starter motor
What is a MacPherson Strut? - 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? - answerThe
flares come in the color that they are made in.
If there is possible frame damage, what should you write on the estimate? -
answerSetup and measure
What is the part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel? - answerBead
How do hood assemblies come? - answerWelded together, sometimes hinges come
with it.
Where is the heater core located? - answerUnder the cowl
How do you repair the tiny holes on the white car's rear bumper? - answerLord fuser,
plastic welder
What does the photo of the BMW SUV with the independent suspension need? -
answerneeds a 4 wheel alignment
What dives the floor pan strength? - answerThe Inner rocker panel
What is the EGR Valve? - answerExhaust Gas Recirculation- regulates the flow of
exhaust gas into the intake
The voltage goes from the distributor to the cylinder by - answerThe spark plugs
If you have to remove tail light, what is removed first? - answerThe interior trim
What kind of suspension is on the Toyota pick-up truck? - answerLeaf spring
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