PA Appraisers License Version 4

PA Appraisers License Version 4

How is a diamond condition fixed? - correct answerBy 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? - correct answerWidth 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.
- correct answerTwist 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? - correct
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. - correct
answerFiberglass offers more resistance to moisture
HSLA - correct 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? - correct answerAn overlap joint
When acoustical foam is removed during the repair: - correct answerIt must be replaced with
acoustical foam.
When setting up a three-dimensional measuring system, it should be setup on an undamaged area. -
correct answerStarting in the center section is the correct method.
What is the plastic Black box in rear of the car? - correct answerVapor Canister
Grinding or squeaking from wheel is a sign of what? - correct answerBad Bearings
The insurance commissioner is responsible for everything except? - correct answerEndorsing an
insurance company
How do you tell when a ball joint is bad? - correct answerMeasure fixed points from knuckle to rotor
What makes the windows go up and down? - correct answerWindow regulator
What panel needs to get removed is there is damage to the quarter panel? - correct answerThe
taillight
Actuator - correct answerTells something to do something
Sensor - correct answerTake reading and tell when something is wrong
What is Urethane Paint? - correct answerBetter than acrylic, extremely durable, and resists
chipping; easier to apply
What makes up the body of the vehicle? - correct answerAnything that is welded together
Who has the first right to salvage? - correct answerThe insurer
What components make up a unibody? - correct answerLast answer, longest answer on exam
question
What needs to be on an appraisal? - correct answerA license number
The photo of the Buick sedan with a rear fixed axle: - correct answerTwo wheel alignment
What are the two most common types of engines? - correct answerV and inline
What are the two types of vehicle bodies? - correct answerConventional full frame and
Unibody/Unitized construction
What does PCV stand for? - correct answerPositive Crankshaft Ventilation
What zones are on a Unibody frame? - correct answerCrush zones
What does the PCV Valve do? - correct answerIt is a passage for gases to escape in a controlled
manner from the crankcase
C Pillar is also known as the - correct answerLock Pillar