PA APPRAISERS LICENSE EXAM -

PA APPRAISERS LICENSE EXAM -

ACTUAL EXAM QUESTION AND CORRECT

DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

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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

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

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

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