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PA MOTOR VEHICLE PHYSICAL DAMAGE

APPRAISER LICENSE EXAM AND PRACTICE

EXAM NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM

COMPLETE 300 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT

DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)

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• What is not a part of the front end?
• Grille
• Hood
• Fenders
• Engine

CORRECT ANSWER: D. Engine

Explanation: The front end typically includes external

components like the grille, hood, and fenders, while the engine is an internal mechanical component.

• This part is primarily for style, but helps to protect the

bumper and undercarriage from stones, and deflects air to help improve fuel economy?

• Bumper Guards
• Nerf Strips
• Valance Panel

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• Face Bar

CORRECT ANSWER: C. Valance Panel

Explanation: The valance panel enhances aesthetics and

provides functional benefits like protection and aerodynamics.

• Energy Absorbers absorb the energy of a collision through the

compression of:

• Rubber Springs
• Shock Absorbers
• Coil Springs
• Hydraulic Fluid

CORRECT ANSWER: D. Hydraulic Fluid

Explanation: Energy absorbers in bumpers often use hydraulic

fluid to dissipate collision energy.

• Grilles, hoods & fenders are always sheet metal. True or

False?

CORRECT ANSWER: False - Plastic, Steel, Aluminum

Explanation: These components can be made from various

materials, including plastic, steel, or aluminum, not just sheet metal.

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• The lock striker or latch engages the lock when the hood is

closed, this part is mounted to the:

• Radiator Support
• Condenser
• Control Arm
• Face Bar

CORRECT ANSWER: A. Radiator Support

Explanation: The radiator support provides a stable mounting

point for the hood latch mechanism.

• The hood hinges are only available as part of the hood panel,

they cannot be ordered separately. True or False?

CORRECT ANSWER: False

Explanation: Hood hinges are typically available as separate

components for replacement or repair.

• This uni-body component forms the housing for the front

suspension:

• Inner Fender
• Fender Skirt

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• Strut Tower
• Hinge Pillar

CORRECT ANSWER: C. Strut Tower

Explanation: The strut tower is a structural component that

houses and supports the front suspension struts.

8. The 3 components of the composite headlamp are, except:

• Lens
• Bulbs
• Retaining Ring

Tax d. Headlamp Housing

CORRECT ANSWER: C. Retaining Ring

Explanation: Composite headlamps typically include a lens,

bulbs, and housing; the retaining ring is more associated with sealed beam units.

• There are 5 components of the sealed beam, which is NOT

part of this assembly:

• Sealed Beam
• Headlight Control Mount
• Headlamp Bezel