RAA Property Description 3

Question 1

Which HVAC system type distributes conditioned air through a network of ducts and vents throughout a home?

Accepted Answer

Forced-air system

Answer

A forced-air system uses a furnace or air handler to heat or cool air and distribute it through ducts to registers in each room.

Question 2

A residential lot described as having a 'flag' configuration means the lot:

Accepted Answer

Has a narrow access strip leading to a larger buildable area set back from the street

Answer

A flag lot has a narrow strip of land (the 'pole') providing street access, with a larger buildable area (the 'flag') set back from the road.

Question 3

What does 'R-value' measure when describing insulation in a property?

Accepted Answer

The thermal resistance of insulation to heat flow

Answer

R-value measures a material's resistance to heat flow; higher R-values indicate better insulating performance.

Question 4

When an appraiser describes a home as having a 'split-level' design, what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The home has floors staggered at half-level intervals, typically with three or more levels

Answer

A split-level home has floors offset by half a story from each other, creating typically three or four distinct levels connected by short stair runs.

Question 5

In property description, 'orientation' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The positioning of the structure on the lot relative to compass directions

Answer

Orientation describes how the structure is positioned on the lot in relation to the cardinal directions, which affects solar gain, views, and energy efficiency.

(RAA) Certified Residential Accredited Appraiser Practice Test

(RAA) Certified Residential Accredited Appraiser Practice Test

RAA Property Description 3