RAA Property Description 4

Question 1

Which plumbing pipe material, common in homes built before 1986, is now considered a health hazard and must be disclosed in many states?

Accepted Answer

Lead pipe

Answer

Lead pipes and lead solder were used in older plumbing systems and can contaminate drinking water; their presence is a significant health and safety concern.

Question 2

In appraisal property description, 'functional obsolescence' caused by a 'super adequacy' would be exemplified by:

Accepted Answer

A home with a $100,000 commercial-grade kitchen in an entry-level neighborhood

Answer

Super adequacy occurs when a feature exceeds what the market demands for the property type, making the excess cost unrecoverable in value.

Question 3

When an appraiser measures a home using ANSI Z765 standards, exterior dimensions are measured at:

Accepted Answer

The exterior finished wall surfaces including exterior cladding

Answer

ANSI Z765 standards require GLA to be calculated from exterior measurements of the finished wall surfaces, including the siding or cladding.

Question 4

A 'crawl space' foundation is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A shallow unfinished space below the floor structure that allows access but is not a basement

Answer

A crawl space is a shallow area between the ground and the first floor of a home, typically 18 inches to 4 feet high, providing access to plumbing and mechanical systems.

Question 5

Which window glazing type provides the best insulating performance by trapping inert gas between two or three panes of glass?

Accepted Answer

Insulated glass unit (double or triple pane)

Answer

Insulated glass units (IGUs) contain argon or krypton gas between panes, significantly reducing heat transfer compared to single-pane windows.

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RAA Property Description 4