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PA APPRAISERS LICENSE NEWEST 2024 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? - ANSWER- Sand 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 - ANSWER- damage is in the crumple zones
How many days do you have to inspect a vehicle? - ANSWER-
- 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 2 / 4
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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? - 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. 3 / 4
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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?
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