USPAP USPAP Competency Rule

Question 1

The USPAP Competency Rule requires an appraiser to have competency in which of the following before accepting an assignment?

Accepted Answer

Geographic area, property type, and relevant market conditions

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Tax assessment procedures only

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Federal tax regulations

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Mortgage underwriting guidelines

Question 2

Under the USPAP Competency Rule, if an appraiser lacks the necessary competency for an assignment, they must:

Accepted Answer

Disclose the lack of competency to the client before accepting, and take steps to acquire it

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Decline the assignment immediately without exception

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Complete the assignment and then disclose the deficiency

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Transfer the assignment to another appraiser without notifying the client

Question 3

Which of the following would satisfy the USPAP Competency Rule when an appraiser lacks experience with a specialized property type?

Accepted Answer

Associating with a competent appraiser on the assignment

Answer

Relying solely on online databases

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Reducing the scope of work to avoid the unfamiliar area

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Completing the assignment and attending a seminar afterward

Question 4

The Competency Rule applies to which aspects of an appraisal assignment?

Accepted Answer

All aspects, including property type, market area, and required analytical methods

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Only the property inspection phase

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Only the report writing phase

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Only geographic competency

Question 5

An appraiser with extensive residential experience is asked to appraise a large industrial warehouse. Under USPAP, the appraiser should:

Accepted Answer

Disclose the competency issue to the client and take steps to acquire the needed expertise

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Complete the assignment using residential methods

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Decline without any obligation to disclose why

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Accept and charge a higher fee to compensate for the difficulty

Question 6

Under USPAP, 'competency' primarily refers to:

Accepted Answer

The knowledge, experience, and judgment required for a specific assignment

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The appraiser's state license level

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The number of appraisals completed in a calendar year

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Membership in a professional appraisal organization