RPA Study Guide 2026
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RPA exam key facts
- Each of the Licensed Residential, Certified Residential and Certified General appraiser exams has 125 questions, of which 110 are scored and 15 are unscored. Source
- To pass the PSI-administered National Uniform Licensing and Certification Examination for real property appraisers, a candidate must achieve a minimum scaled score of 75 on a 0–110 scale. Source
- PSI does not allow a candidate to make a new real property appraiser examination appointment on the same day an examination was taken. Source
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✍️ Sample RPA Questions & Answers
1. What distinguishes a Real Property Appraiser Certification certified professional from a non-certified practitioner?
Certification provides objective validation of competency through standardized assessment.
2. What ethical standard requires appraisers to be impartial and unbiased?
Impartiality and objectivity are fundamental ethical standards for appraisers, ensuring that their valuation conclusions are free from bias or undue influence. This principle requires appraisers to form opinions based solely on factual evidence and professional judgment, without favoring any party or predetermined outcome.
3. What is the MOST important reason for Real Property Appraiser Certification professionals to maintain continuing education?
Continuing education ensures professionals remain current with evolving standards and regulations.
4. Economic base theory in real estate analysis identifies 'basic' industries as those that:
Basic industries export goods or services outside the local economy, bringing new money in and driving demand for real estate.
5. Which statement about oral appraisal reports is accurate under USPAP?
USPAP permits oral reports but requires the appraiser to maintain a work file that supports the opinions and conclusions communicated orally.
6. What is the PRIMARY ethical obligation of a certified Real Property Appraiser Certification professional regarding confidential information?
Confidentiality is a fundamental ethical obligation for certified professionals.
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Sources & references
Exam facts on this page (fees, format, dates, passing scores) are checked against these official sources; the date is our last check. Editorial policy
- appraisalfoundation.org — Test delivery, eligibility, exam format, time limit, renewal, exam information · verified Oct 2026
- test-takers.psiexams.com — Fees, passing score, retake policy, score release · verified Oct 2026