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PA APPRAISERS LICENSE NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+
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PA APPRAISERS LICENSE NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL
EXAM COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
What must you consider to finish a bumper with minor scratches
(gray car)? - ANSWER- Blend into quarter panel
How do you repair a headlight with scratches? - ANSWERSand paper and buffering
If replacing a door with tint...? - ANSWER- LKQ Door could be
marked up in price
What comes with the floor? - ANSWER- Rails
What is the max fine for violating insurance law? - ANSWER-
$500
How old to be an appraiser? - ANSWER- 18
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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 - ANSWERdamage is in the crumple zones
How many days do you have to inspect a vehicle? - ANSWER5 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
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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? - ANSWERCowl Side Panel
What are two main components on a door shell? - ANSWERInner 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.
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What is the white box in the front of the car? - ANSWERWasher fluid reservoir
What is not covered on a commercial policy? - ANSWERExpected/intended injury
What is a CV joint? - ANSWER- Constant Velocity Jointlocated 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 - ANSWERCamshaft sensor
How can you tell if the white car has scratches? - ANSWERUse grid paper to see if lines change?
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 the center section.
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?
Metal fillers contain different ingredients that provide fillers with special properties.
HSLA
When replacing the floor pan in the trunk area, what joint should be used to join the new pan to the existing floor?
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair:
When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on an undamaged area.
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car?
Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what?
The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except?
How do you tell when a ball joint is bad?
What makes the windows go up and down?
What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel?
Actuator
Sensor
What is Urethane Paint?
What makes up the body of the vehicle?
Who has the first right to salvage?
What components make up a unibody?
What needs to be on an appraisal?
The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle:
What are the two most common types of engines?
What are the two types of vehicle bodies?
What does PCV stand for?
What zones are on a Unibody frame?
What does the PCV Valve do?
C Pillar is also known as the
What is the A Pillar
What connects to the A Pillar?
B Pillar
2 door car has
4 Door car has
What device starts the spark plug firing sequence?
What is a solenoid value/ starter solenoid?
What is a MacPherson Strut?
On the picture of the flares with the truck, why don't you refinish the flares?
If there is possible frame damage, what should you write on the estimate?
What is the part of the tire that contracts the rim of the wheel?
How do hood assemblies come?
Where is the heater core located?
How do you repair the tiny holes on the white car's rear bumper?
What does the photo of the BMW SUV with the independent suspension need?
What dives the floor pan strength?
What is the EGR Valve?
The voltage goes from the distributor to the cylinder by
If you have to remove tail light, what is removed first?
What kind of suspension is on the Toyota pick-up truck?
What tool fixes tailpipe damage?
What can commisioner impose administrative penalties for?
If only the dog leg is damaged, what do you allow for?
What must you consider to finish a bumper with minor scratches (gray car)?
How do you repair a headlight with scratches?
If replacing a door with tint...?
What comes with the floor?
What is the max fine for violating insurance law?
How old to be an appraiser?
Why dpm't you finish the quarter panel and bumper the same?
What is a serpentine belt?
Why is it important to check the firewall?
On the picture with the car with the damaged hood
How many days do you have to inspect a vehicle?
What is the controlled explosion in the engine that provides power to the vehicle?
What is the term for a worn rotor?
What can you adjust on wheel alignment?
Can you use abbreviations on estimates?
Car is hit from behind the exhaust pipe?
The Worn gear connects to the
What holds the sides of the dashboard together?
What are two main components on a door shell?
Who has the first right to salvage
What is a timing belt?
What makes airbags deploy?
What is the white box in the front of the car?
What is not covered on a commercial policy?
What is a CV joint?
What role does oil play in the engine?
What do you allow more time for?
What device starts the spark plug firing sequence
How can you tell if the white car has scratches?
When does an appraiser's license end?
If you renew your license on time?
What happens if you wait more than 80 days after your license expiration?
If a car is stoeln and gets into a collision accident?
An appraiser should try to negotiate repair price with...?
Why does an insured have a deductible?
If an appraiser is at a shop and suspects alignment issues, what should they request?
Red car- what do you remove to repair the door?
What do you use for a frame pull for the quarter panel?
Mash
Sag
Sway
D&R stands for
What does the Driveshaft do?
What makes up the head lamp assembly?
What is the vehicle header?
What is the stated amount on a commercial policy?
What is a transfer case?
Purpose of Energy absorbers
Oxygen sensor
Catalytic Converter
Concealment
What is special/unique about the In-Line Engine
Where is the sill located?
Why would you not blend the quarter panel is the bumper is damaged?
How to make paint shiny and match the other panels?
Indirect loss of Side door damage
Why is LKQ better for a certain scenario
What do you use to put on under-side of rocker panel and quarter panel to protect?
Checking to make sure airbag is good
What is the tint on under-side of the car paint?
Green car with damaged circled in green
How much time should you allow for panel straightening?
What should you disconnect when you have to weld?
What would be cause for replacing a wheel?
What makes up a deck lid?
When ordering the parts below, what must you consider
What kind of pull to fix quarter panel dent/damage?
Scion tire- all black and edges were scraped; what kind of wheel is this?
What 2 things send power to a manual engine?
what kind of metal does NOT allow for welding and heat?
Tempered Glass
Laminated windshield glass serves the safety of the vehicle and occupants because
What component combines the deck lid and stationary back glass into a single assembly that lifts up like a deck lid?
The front wheel alignment on most unibody vehicles is only as good as:
The vehicle has rear-end damage and the fuel tank needs to be replaced. What else could be damaged?
The evaporated emission control system is designed to:
The complex carburetor required five different circuits to handle operating requirements:
What type of steering is the worm gear found?
The component of the vehicle that filters out pollutants from the exhaust system is:
When the brakes are applied, which part forces fluid to the master cylinder?
Independent front and rear suspension systems:
What is the proper brake fluid to use on most vehicles?
What are the two components of the hood's lock assembly?
There are two main types of control for multi-port systems.
Front outer components of a vehicle are:
Front end sheet metal components are:
Front end exterior includes the following:
On a front wheel drive car, the front wheels are attached to:
1. The front passenger airbag is usually located:
What part in a rear wheel drive vehicle sends power to the differential?
With this type of brake system, the driver must keep his or her foot pressed firmly on the brake pedal until the vehicle stops.
What does a connecting rod connect?
What chemicals react to inflate a car's airbag
A drum brake does not include:
The two main components of a disc brake are the:
The sound-deadening panel that is sometimes attached to the inner hood panel is the:
What is a "ball joint"?
What body part is located under the doors?
ECM
Components of the exhaust system
What is NOT included in a rear McPherson strut suspension system?
What is the purpose of an auto's thermostat?
In a manual transmission the engine is connected to the transmission by:
In an automatic transmission, the engine is connected to the transmission by:
The one piece unit, which holds the headlamp assembly, consists of:
Which engine part supplies the spark that ignites the air-fuel mixture?
A vacuum booster is a component of:
On a unibody car, the pillars are also known as
There are two basic full frame designs.
There are three full frame rail configurations
The part of the vehicle door where the key is inserted is called:
The two components of a bumper's substructure that provide collision protection are:
The unibody frame construction is lighter than a conventional frame because:
Which of the following are not considered part of the roof of a vehicle?
What allows the steering wheel to change the direction the vehicle is traveling?
When replacing a windshield, Technician A says that any caulking sealant can be used to hold the windshield in place. Technician B says that the windshield is a structural part in a modern vehicle. Who is right?
Which emissions control system component introduces small amounts of exhaust gas into the intake manifold, where it is combined with the regular fuel mixture and diluted?
Which of the following refers to the forward or rearward tilt of the ball joints from a vertical position?
What are the most common types of calipers?
The device that synchronizes the spark plug firing sequence is:
Which one of the following answer choices list the two components that form the engine's combustion chamber?
Where is the driver's side air bag module located?
What type of headlamp features a lens that is specifically designed for the auto model and contoured to its requirements for improved aerodynamics?
What tells the automatic transmission how fast the car is going?
Thermal Polyolefin plastic
In an automatic transmission, the shift lever connects to the:
Which part of the vehicle converts AC power to a direct current (DC)?
The amount of time the fuel injector stays open is called:
In rack and pinion steering, what moves the rack?
Window glass fits into components called:
When appraising salvage, all of the following must be provided by the consumer EXCEPT:
In the event of a TL on a commercial auto policy with the "stated amount" endorsement, the amount payable would be:
In the case of a total vehicle loss, the adjuster will pay the insured:
If the salvage value is listed, the appraiser must disclose to the consumer in writing:
Define ACV (Actual Cash Value)
If an appraiser uses the guide source method in determining a vehicle's value, which of the following does not apply?
What is not included in the calculations of a property loss negotiation?
Once completed, a total loss evaluation report must be sent to the consumer by the appraiser within:
Anyone who threatens, forces or corruptly influences, obstructs or impedes the due and proper administration of the fraud law relating to the insurance business may be fined and/or imprisoned up to:
An appraiser is permitted to receive, directly or indirectly, any gratuity or other consideration in connection with his appraisal services from:
An attorney will provide notice of deposition to an individual when the attorney wishes to secure from that individual:
A policy has replacement cost for damaged carpet and counter tops. If replacement will not match up in quality and appearance with the undamaged property, what must the adjuster do?
Anyone who threatens, forces or corruptly influences, obstructs or impedes the due and proper administration of the fraud law relating to the insurance business may be fined and/or imprisoned up to:
All of the following are claim settlement options for property, EXCEPT:
Unless prevented by intervening circumstances, once the assignment to the appraiser has been made, inspection of the vehicle must be made within:
Which of the following is considered a "collision" loss?
What must a Pennsylvania automobile appraiser do when the repair shop advises that there is additional damage to a vehicle that is the subject of repair not previously on the estimate?
A reservation of rights letter:
When are deductions permitted for betterment and/or depreciation of a damaged vehicle?
An innocent party relies on certain statements of fact made by an adjuster and as a result is damaged. The adjuster may be legally prohibited from asserting that the fact does not exist because of:
If a vehicle has been in a hit & run accident, what is the insured required to do?
If a vehicle has been stolen, what is the insured required to do?
What is the penalty for violation of insurance laws by a licensed appraiser?
Which of the following would be considered an intangible element in the adjusting of a casualty loss?
An insured auto dealer has purchased garage policy physical damage coverage against specified causes of loss. Which of the following losses will be covered by the policy?
An accident reconstructionist is an expert used by insurance companies and plaintiff lawyers to:
Standards for prompt investigations and fair and equitable settlements:
An application for an appraiser license may be denied for:
Which of the following terms would be closely associated with estoppel?
Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding proof of loss?
If an adjuster takes a statement from a claimant, witness, or insured, and the claimant, witness, or insured requests a copy of the report, the adjuster must:
Any applicant who fails to pass the appraiser examination will not be eligible to retake an examination for:
An insured would like to cover hired autos under his commercial automobile policy. How can this be accomplished?
Under a commercial auto policy, which provides the broadest coverage?
What qualifies for the Transportation Expense coverage?
A release becomes settled when:
In PA, a consumer reporting agency may list all of the following information about a consumer:
Who is an "insured" under a personal auto policy?
What is the appraiser allowed to do if the vehicle is not listed in any source guides because of age or antique?
The appraisal must contain:
What does the term "convolution" mean?
Garagekeepers specified causes of loss coverage would apply to:
A PA Motor Vehicle PD Appraiser is not permitted to:
A PA Motor Vehicle PD Appraiser is required to do:
Upon request made by the consumer, a person who procures an investigate consumer report on the consumer must make a complete and accurate disclosure of the nature of the report and investigation within:
In the event of a loss under a personal auto policy, an insured is required to submit the following information:
Under the Federal Insurance Fraud and False Statements regulation, a person guilty of fraud is subject to a civil action by the US Attorney General and may be subject to a civil penalty of not more than:
Once the insurer has paid a total loss on an auto...
If an auto appraiser uses the dealer quotation method to determine the value of a vehicle, how many quotations must the appraiser obtain?
If an adjuster takes a statement from a claimant, witness, or insured who requests a copy of the report, what is required of the adjuster?
Who is not a named insured?
An "open-ended" release pertains to:
Under a business auto policy, the deductible that applies to comprehensive does not apply to losses caused by:
Appraisers may secure or use repair estimates that have been obtained by the user of:
Responsibilities of the insured:
Who determines legal liability?
Coinsurance Clause: The insured has a building worth $200,000 and insures it for $80,000. The policy contains an 80% coinsurance clause. What will the insured pay in the case of a $50,000 partial loss?
The dimensions manual should be checked to see how...
When a vehicle is removed from the booth six hours after painting...
Why should booth fillers be changed?
Moveable glass on a vehicle is connected to...
How are glass adjustments made?
Which part holds the side window in place?
A technician has to adjust the hinged glass on a van. Which of the following is an acceptable adjustment method?
Regarding sectioning:
Tolerance in terms of measurements can vary by as much as 5mm on undamaged models. Can it be acceptable to have a 5mm discrepancy on a control point of any vehicle?
An Improperly applied epoxy primer can lead to
A technician has to order a door skin. What is included with the door skin?
A FWD vehicle was damaged in a collision with the right front wheel taking most of the impact. The estimate lists the replacement of the tire, wheel, steering knuckle, and sub-frame. The CV-joint boot is not ripped. Should the CV-joint be replaced?
A tram, tape, and centering gauges are being used to quick reference a unibody vehicle. What should be used to determine vehicle centerline?
Padded dashes can be repaired using:
Damage to car's upper tie bar would be considered:
What type of auto part might be found in a salvage yard?
On a unibody vehicle, it is discovered that the driver's door drops when opened. Technician A says this is inertia damage in the cowl area. Technician B says that since the door did not take a direct impact, it could not be damaged during the collision. Who is right?
What is the primary function of a sealer?
When appraising a vehicle with unitized construction, all of the following statements would be true, except:
Technician A says that when repairing a unibody vehicle, it may be necessary to hold the suspension mounting area along with the pinch welds for additional holding strength. Technician B says that pinchweld clamps are only necessary on the damaged part of the vehicle. Who is right?
A tire has sustained damage to its sidewall. The appraiser should:
Which of the following is a recommended application in the blending process?
Aftermarket wheels that have been damaged in a collision are:
When making a butt joint, the joint should be:
A side molding is positioned:
A wheel opening molding is located
1.) A belt molding is located:
During sectioning, Tech A says that weld-through primer is enough corrosion protection for the inside of the welding joint. Tech B says that weld-through primer is not corrosion protection of the internal weld. Who is right?
Technician A says to apply a two-part epoxy or self-etching primer over a repaired panel to fight corrosion. Technician B says the primer is not needed since weld-through primer was applied to the bare steel. Who is right?
In a collision, battery acid is dropped on the turn signal socket. What is the proper procedure?
A technician sees that a damaged panel was replaced prior to the latest collision damage he is repairing. The seams appear to have corroded despite having been sealed with a heavy bodied seam sealer. The most likely cause of the corrosion is:
Severe rust and corrosion on the rocker panels could indicate:
When performing an adhesive plastic repair, Technician A says an adhesion promoter is necessary if the base plastic is ground and it melts and smears. Technician B says the adhesion promoter is needed on plastics that do not melt and smear when ground. Who is right?
Technician A says the best way to remove an encapsulated quarter glass is to use a hot knife to soften the urethane bed. Technician B says an induction heater can be used to do the same task. Who is right?
A bent rim can be result of:
Technician A says that a slight over-pull may be necessary to get a structural panel back to specification. Technician B says over-pulling can require panel replacement. Who is right?
OEM
1.) Clear coat is used primarily for its:
When using centering gauges to measure height, Technician A says to measure from the base of the gauge to the frame rack. Technician B says to gauge height by comparing the outer gauges to the base reference gauges. Who is right?
The modern vehicle combines the quarter panel and the roof pillar structure into one part, which eliminates:
The door striker bolt can be adjusted to set:
R & I
If the SRS (airbag) warning light is illuminated after a collision in which the system is deployed, which service procedure is indicated?
When repairing the hood for collision damage, the appraisal should allow for:
Glass setting tape is needed for a moveable glass repair. The length of the tape should be:
If a vehicle was equipped with a double hood latch system, which must be replaced due to an accident:
When measuring a vehicle with a dedicated fixture system, it is discovered that the fixture does not rise far enough to insert the pin. Technician A says the front of the vehicle is low and should be pulled and corrected. Technician B says to jack the vehicle up higher. Who is right?
Technician A says that full frame vehicle body panels are welded to the frame. Technician B says that the unibody is a structure of combined panels. Who is right?
While performing a visual inspection on a vehicle with rear collision damage, the vehicle is found to have paint chipped off of the front fender and front door edge. Technician A says that this was caused by the doors and side panels overlapping and contacting during the collision. Technician B says that this was caused by the indirect or inertia damage. Who is right?
Technician A says that centering gauges establish vehicle datum. Technician B says that centering gauges can establish vehicle centerline. Who is right?
In the course of disassembling a suspension, a technician removes a bolt that has a blue coating applied to its threads. He should:
An estimate is written for the repair of a car damaged in a front-end collision in which the left frame rail is badly damaged. The estimate allows for seven hours to repair the rail. However, after the seven hours of labor have elapsed, the rail still shows hammer marks and signs of having been bent. Technician A says a thin coat of body filler will cover the damage and should be acceptable. Technician B says spreading body filler over damaged structural parts would only be concealing the damage. Who is right?
When replacing a full frame, Technician A says that the old frame must still be measured and rough-pulled prior to removal. Technician B says that the replacement frame should be dimensioned also. Who is right?
Which of these is LEAST likely to cause wheel burn when buffing or polishing a topcoat?
According to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard, a vehicle with front end damage requires the repair to include:
Acid rain damage can appear as:
The identifying marks on a plastic part are so worn down they cannot be read. Therefore, the plastic cannot be identified. Technician A says you can determine the type of plastic by cleaning an area of the damaged part and seeing if one of the plastic welding rods will stick to it. Technician B says you can determine the type of plastic by making small circular wafers from the repair materials and comparing their flexibility to the flexibility of the part being repaired. Who is right?
Which of the following is used to form a seal and keep window glass in place in replacing the glass in a vehicle?
A car has adjustable door hinges. There is a significant gap at the top of the front top and the bottom as well between the front fender and the windshield support column of the door. Technician A says the gap can be adjusted by repositioning the hinges. Technician B says the gap can be adjusted by shimming the hinges. Who is right?
The auto appraiser considers the extent of damage, the size of the damaged area, and the appearance. Usually, if the repair cost exceeds ____ of the cost to replace the part, replacement is appropriate.
A late model vehicle sustains a serious front-end collision that results in both its energy absorbers being compressed. Technician A wants to immediately remove and replace the energy absorbers. Technician B says that instead, holes should be immediately drilled in the absorbers so they can be better evaluated before checking the manufacturer's recommendations. Who is right?
When mounting a full frame vehicle to the alignment rack, Technician A says a T-hook slot should be used to hold the vehicle to the rack. Technician B says the T-hook slots were designed for transportation and will not withstand pulling and anchoring without damage. Who is right?
A windshield is being replaced in a vehicle using the partial cutout method. Technician A says to remove all of the old urethane except the pinchweld primer. Technician B says the original urethane should remain in place and be used as a base for the new urethane installation. Who is correct?
Rail dust damage appears as:
The first step a painter takes in preparing a car for paint is:
When setting up a blend panel, a painter has to:
When removing a door skin, Technician A says an air chisel should be used to separate the welded door skin from the door skin hem flange. Technician B says a grinder should be used to grind away the edge of the door skin. Who is right?
Piston
connecting rod
crankshaft
4 Stroke engine has three components
Fuel Delivery System
RPM
Internal combustion engine
4 Stroke Engine
1st Stroke
2nd Stroke
3rd Stroke
4th Stroke
anti-freeze/coolant
What does the exhaust do?
Exhaust consists of
Exhaust Manifold/Header
Catalytic Converter*
Rear Oxygen Sensor
First Muffler/Silencer
Oxygen Sensor
GR Pipe
Rear muffler
Tail pipe
All exhaust systems
Most common type of steering
Rack
Pinion
Steering arm
Tie rod connects the
When rack moves
Torque Converter
Worm screw
PA Adjuster Fine
In order for a "full release settlement" to become closed, what MUST occur?
Which of the following terms supports insurable interest?
What makes up the front body section in unibody designs?
High mount lamp goes on when
All the following are methods used by the appraiser in determining the value of a damaged vehicle, EXCEPT:
In order to be eligible for an auto appraiser license, which of the following is NOT a requirement?
Ignition system:
Which of the following is used to form a seal and keep window glass in place in replacing the glass in a vehicle?
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