RAA Property Description 2

Question 1

Which foundation type is most commonly found in warm climates with stable soil conditions and is built directly on a concrete slab poured at grade?

Accepted Answer

Slab-on-grade foundation

Answer

Slab-on-grade foundations are poured directly on the ground and are common in warm climates where frost depth is not a concern.

Question 2

In residential appraisal, 'gross living area' (GLA) typically excludes which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Finished basement rooms

Answer

Finished basement space is generally excluded from GLA because it is below grade, regardless of how well it is finished.

Question 3

An appraiser notes a property has a 'hip roof.' How does a hip roof differ from a gable roof?

Accepted Answer

Hip roofs slope on all four sides; gable roofs have two sloping sides and two vertical ends

Answer

A hip roof slopes downward on all four sides to the walls, while a gable roof has two sloping sides and two triangular vertical ends called gables.

Question 4

When describing a property's 'topography,' an appraiser is referring to:

Accepted Answer

The shape, slope, and contour of the land

Answer

Topography refers to the physical characteristics of the land surface including its slope, contour, elevation changes, and shape.

Question 5

A property description notes 'T-111 siding.' What material is this?

Accepted Answer

Plywood or OSB panel siding with vertical grooves

Answer

T-111 (also written T1-11) is a plywood or OSB sheet siding product with vertical grooves that simulate board-and-batten or plank siding.

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