PA Appraiser’s Training Flashcards
Which one of these people does an appraiser NOT have to show their license to upon request?
Private investigator
The sound deadening layer that is sometimes attached to the inner hood panel is called?
Insulator pad
What part of the tire keeps it on the rim?
Bead
Any individual who fails the written or oral exam (appraisal), is not eligible to retake the exam for how long?
30 days
What component helps control the level of pollutants the car releases into the atmosphere?
EGR valve
Which one of the following answer choices lists two components of a bumper’s substructure that provides collision protection?
Reinforcement and energy absorbers
Every appraiser shall inspect a vehicle within how many business days of assignment, unless extraordinary circumstances render this impossible?
6 days
All of the following are components of a sealed beam headlamp assembly EXCEPT?
Pillar
When supplemental damage is found on the vehicle or the amount of damages is in dispute, every appraiser shall reinspect the vehicle ___________?
Promptly
The cowl, quarter panels, pillars, rocker panels, and roof are all a part of an auto’s ______________?
Body
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?
Camshaft
Licenses expire annually at midnight on _______________, following the date of issuance?
June 30th
On a disc brake system, the center part that contains the cooling fins is called what?
Rotor
Any person who violates any provisions of the act is guilty of a ___________?
Misdemeanor
Revoked or suspended licenses must be submitted to the _____________?
Insurance Commissioner
In order for an insurance applicant to apply for a policy, they must have what?
Insurable interest
What are the optional lights found below the front headlights?
Fog lights
What part of the policy is designed to avoid small payments for items that happen frequently?
Deductible
The outer rocker panel is welded to each of the following components EXCEPT?
Roof outer panel
The thin horizontal baffles that separate the tubes within the radiator core are called?
Fins
Which one of these methods is NOT approved under the Appraiser’s Act in regards to valuing a vehicle?
Blue Book Method
What component helps channel air to the radiator and protects it from road debris?
Grille
Which exhaust system component carries exhaust from the exhaust manifold to the catalytic converter?
Exhaust Pipe
Which one of the following is NOT included in a typical anti-lock braking system?
Bead
All of the following would be excluded under the ISO policy EXCEPT?
Fire
A copy of the total loss evaluation report must be sent to the customer within ________ working days of the appraisal?
5
What kind of auto glass is quickly heated and cooled?
B. Tempered
What component forms the base of the car?
Floor pan
If the NI dies, coverage is provided until the end of the ___________?
Policy period
What is the daily maximum allowance offered under a personal damage policy for loss of use?
$20/day
Which one of the following answer choices lists the three components that make up the front end sheet metal of an auto?
Grille, hood, and fenders
Which one of the following components is not part of the fuel system?
Exhaust manifold
Who has to sign a copy of the appraisal?
Appraiser
What connects the piston to the crankshaft?
Connecting rod
Which component in the heating system allows heated coolant mixture from the engine cooling system to flow into the heating system?
Heater control valve
What does the 1st character of the VIN stand for?
Country of manufacture
In front wheel drive cars, what component combines the differential and transmission into a single part?
Transaxle
What does OEM stand for?
Original Equipment Manufacture
A vehicle damaged by fire is a what?
Direct loss
Which of the following is NOT an insured duty under the contract?
Issue payment on behalf of the insurer and accept negligence
What separates the engine from the passenger compartment?
Firewall
All of the following are part of an auto’s charging system EXCEPT?
Ignition coil
When an insurance company does not renew a policy on the renewal date, this is called?
Non-renewal
A door shell consists of all of the following EXCEPT?
Door glass
The maximum amount to be paid under transportation expenses is?
$600
Which one of the following is not found on a parallelogram steering system?
Dust boot
Which one of the following components is NOT part of the unibody structure?
Frame
The refrigerant for the air conditioner is stored where?
Condenser
All of things an appraiser shall NOT do, EXCEPT?
Determine the amount of damages
The bottom of the window glass fits into a component called the?
Sash channel
All of the following are components of a torsion bar suspension EXCEPT?
Shock absorbers
The most that can be paid for a NOC trailer under the ISO policy is?
$1500
The fabric or cardboard like lining that covers the inner roof panel and roof bows is called the?
Headliner
What component forms the housing for the rear wheels?
Quarter wheelhouses
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?
Remove vehicle from the tracks to avoid any further damage
What is NOT a part of the internal drum brake system?
Master cylinder
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?
$250
What does PCV stand for?
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Which is not part of the 3 Stage Refinishing process?
Primer
Which part is NOT included in a vehicle’s unibody structure?
Transmission cross member
The most common type of front suspension found on unibody cars is?
McPherson strut
The _________ closes a circuit that allows electrical current stored in the battery to flow into the starter solenoid
Ignition switch
The _________ produces AC current and then converts it to DC current so it can be used by the automobile.
Alternator
A __________ combines the shock absorber and coil spring in single assembly built into a strut outer housing.
McPherson Strut
What does the 10th character of the VIN stand for?
B. Model year