PA Appraiser’s Training

Question 1

Which one of these people does an appraiser NOT have to show their license to upon request?

Answer 1

Private investigator

Question 2

The sound deadening layer that is sometimes attached to the inner hood panel is called?

Answer 2

Insulator pad

Question 3

What part of the tire keeps it on the rim?

Answer 3

Bead

Question 4

Any individual who fails the written or oral exam (appraisal), is not eligible to retake the exam for how long?

Answer 4

30 days

Question 5

What component helps control the level of pollutants the car releases into the atmosphere?

Answer 5

EGR valve

Question 6

Which one of the following answer choices lists two components of a bumper’s substructure that provides collision protection?

Answer 6

Reinforcement and energy absorbers

Question 7

Every appraiser shall inspect a vehicle within how many business days of assignment, unless extraordinary circumstances render this impossible?

Answer 7

6 days

Question 8

All of the following are components of a sealed beam headlamp assembly EXCEPT?

Answer 8

Pillar

Question 9

When supplemental damage is found on the vehicle or the amount of damages is in dispute, every appraiser shall reinspect the vehicle ___________?

Answer 9

Promptly

Question 10

The cowl, quarter panels, pillars, rocker panels, and roof are all a part of an auto’s ______________?

Answer 10

Body

Question 11

What component transforms the rotary motion of the crankshaft into up-and-down motion, thus causing the intake and exhaust valves to open and close?

Answer 11

Camshaft

Question 12

Licenses expire annually at midnight on _______________, following the date of issuance?

Answer 12

June 30th

Question 13

On a disc brake system, the center part that contains the cooling fins is called what?

Answer 13

Rotor

Question 14

Any person who violates any provisions of the act is guilty of a ___________?

Answer 14

Misdemeanor

Question 15

Revoked or suspended licenses must be submitted to the _____________?

Answer 15

Insurance Commissioner

Question 16

In order for an insurance applicant to apply for a policy, they must have what?

Answer 16

Insurable interest

Question 17

What are the optional lights found below the front headlights?

Answer 17

Fog lights

Question 18

What part of the policy is designed to avoid small payments for items that happen frequently?

Answer 18

Deductible

Question 19

The outer rocker panel is welded to each of the following components EXCEPT?

Answer 19

Roof outer panel

Question 20

The thin horizontal baffles that separate the tubes within the radiator core are called?

Answer 20

Fins

Question 21

Which one of these methods is NOT approved under the Appraiser’s Act in regards to valuing a vehicle?

Answer 21

Blue Book Method

Question 22

What component helps channel air to the radiator and protects it from road debris?

Answer 22

Grille

Question 23

Which exhaust system component carries exhaust from the exhaust manifold to the catalytic converter?

Answer 23

Exhaust Pipe

Question 24

Which one of the following is NOT included in a typical anti-lock braking system?

Answer 24

Bead

Question 25

All of the following would be excluded under the ISO policy EXCEPT?

Answer 25

Fire

Question 26

A copy of the total loss evaluation report must be sent to the customer within ________ working days of the appraisal?

Answer 26

5

Question 27

What kind of auto glass is quickly heated and cooled?

Answer 27

B. Tempered

Question 28

What component forms the base of the car?

Answer 28

Floor pan

Question 29

If the NI dies, coverage is provided until the end of the ___________?

Answer 29

Policy period

Question 30

What is the daily maximum allowance offered under a personal damage policy for loss of use?

Answer 30

$20/day

Question 31

Which one of the following answer choices lists the three components that make up the front end sheet metal of an auto?

Answer 31

Grille, hood, and fenders

Question 32

Which one of the following components is not part of the fuel system?

Answer 32

Exhaust manifold

Question 33

Who has to sign a copy of the appraisal?

Answer 33

Appraiser

Question 34

What connects the piston to the crankshaft?

Answer 34

Connecting rod

Question 35

Which component in the heating system allows heated coolant mixture from the engine cooling system to flow into the heating system?

Answer 35

Heater control valve

Question 36

What does the 1st character of the VIN stand for?

Answer 36

Country of manufacture

Question 37

In front wheel drive cars, what component combines the differential and transmission into a single part?

Answer 37

Transaxle

Question 38

What does OEM stand for?

Answer 38

Original Equipment Manufacture

Question 39

A vehicle damaged by fire is a what?

Answer 39

Direct loss

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT an insured duty under the contract?

Answer 40

Issue payment on behalf of the insurer and accept negligence

Question 41

What separates the engine from the passenger compartment?

Answer 41

Firewall

Question 42

All of the following are part of an auto’s charging system EXCEPT?

Answer 42

Ignition coil

Question 43

When an insurance company does not renew a policy on the renewal date, this is called?

Answer 43

Non-renewal

Question 44

A door shell consists of all of the following EXCEPT?

Answer 44

Door glass

Question 45

The maximum amount to be paid under transportation expenses is?

Answer 45

$600

Question 46

Which one of the following is not found on a parallelogram steering system?

Answer 46

Dust boot

Question 47

Which one of the following components is NOT part of the unibody structure?

Answer 47

Frame

Question 48

The refrigerant for the air conditioner is stored where?

Answer 48

Condenser

Question 49

All of things an appraiser shall NOT do, EXCEPT?

Answer 49

Determine the amount of damages

Question 50

The bottom of the window glass fits into a component called the?

Answer 50

Sash channel

Question 51

All of the following are components of a torsion bar suspension EXCEPT?

Answer 51

Shock absorbers

Question 52

The most that can be paid for a NOC trailer under the ISO policy is?

Answer 52

$1500

Question 53

The fabric or cardboard like lining that covers the inner roof panel and roof bows is called the?

Answer 53

Headliner

Question 54

What component forms the housing for the rear wheels?

Answer 54

Quarter wheelhouses

Question 55

A policy holder rear ends another vehicle on the railroad tracks. There is damage to the insured vehicle. What must the insured do to abide by the policy contract?

Answer 55

Remove vehicle from the tracks to avoid any further damage

Question 56

What is NOT a part of the internal drum brake system?

Answer 56

Master cylinder

Question 57

If you have a $250 collision deductible and a $0 deductible for other than collision and you slide into a tree. The vehicle damage sustained is $500. What would the insurance company pay for the loss?

Answer 57

$250

Question 58

What does PCV stand for?

Answer 58

Positive Crankcase Ventilation

Question 59

Which is not part of the 3 Stage Refinishing process?

Answer 59

Primer

Question 60

Which part is NOT included in a vehicle’s unibody structure?

Answer 60

Transmission cross member

Question 61

The most common type of front suspension found on unibody cars is?

Answer 61

McPherson strut

Question 62

The _________ closes a circuit that allows electrical current stored in the battery to flow into the starter solenoid

Answer 62

Ignition switch

Question 63

The _________ produces AC current and then converts it to DC current so it can be used by the automobile.

Answer 63

Alternator

Question 64

A __________ combines the shock absorber and coil spring in single assembly built into a strut outer housing.

Answer 64

McPherson Strut

Question 65

What does the 10th character of the VIN stand for?

Answer 65

B. Model year