Appraisal Subject Matter Electives Questions And Answers
2025/2026
Which of these is NOT a known carcinogen that can cause cancer?
Cigarette smoke
Carbon monoxide
Asbestos
Radon - (ANSWERS)Carbon monoxide
Which is NOT a characteristic of radon?
It is odorless
It is colorless
It's a mineral
It can be found in water - (ANSWERS)it's a mineral
The effects of radon exposure occur
Immediately
Within six months
Within one year
Five to twenty-five years later - (ANSWERS)five to twenty-five years later
Which is NOT a typical way that radon enters a house?
Foundation cracks
Well water
Air conditioning ducts
The hole around the sump pump - (ANSWERS)air conditioning ducts
Which of these is not true of radon?
, Appraisal Subject Matter Electives Questions And Answers
2025/2026
It is radioactive
It is very site specific
It is particularly present in granite rocks
It has a half-life of two years - (ANSWERS)It has a half-life of two years
Where does radon come from?
Decay of uranium and radium in
Rocks and soil
Mold spores
Holes in the ozone
Petroleum pollution - (ANSWERS)rocks and soil
All of these measures should help protect against mold in a house, except for
Prevent condensation on cold surfaces
Install smoke detectors
Reduce indoor humidity to between 30% and 60%
Get your air ducts cleaned - (ANSWERS)install smoke detectors
The EPA says it is important to dry water damaged areas and items within ______
hours to prevent mold growth.
2-4
6-12
24-48
120-150 - (ANSWERS)24-48
, Appraisal Subject Matter Electives Questions And Answers
2025/2026
To survive, molds need all of the following EXCEPT
Relative humidity of at least 95%
An organic food source
Temperatures between 40 and 100 degrees
Moisture - (ANSWERS)relative humidity of at least 95%
Molds can consume all of the following EXCEPT
Carpet
Formica
Sheetrock
Wood - (ANSWERS)Formica
Molds reproduce by
Hermaphroditic means
Putting down roots
Producing spores
Cell division - (ANSWERS)producing spores
An appraiser is inspecting a dwelling that was built in 1975 for an FHA appraisal.
The appraiser notes defective paint surfaces on two exterior windowsills. What
should the appraiser do?
Require testing by a professional to determine if the defective paint is lead-based
Note the locations of the defective paint and make the appraisal subject to these
areas being scraped and painted
Require the windowsills to be replaced with all new wood and painted with non-lead
, Appraisal Subject Matter Electives Questions And Answers
2025/2026
based paint
Nothing; these are exterior surfaces and are considered to be harmless to the
property occupants - (ANSWERS)Note the locations of the defective paint and
make the appraisal subject to these areas being scraped and painted
Radon tests should be conducted in
The highest level of the house
The garage or attached porch
Total darkness
The lowest level of the house suitable for occupancy - (ANSWERS)the lowest level
of the house suitable for occupancy
To prevent mold growth, the EPA says you should not put carpet over ___________
floors.
Wood
Vinyl
Uneven
Concrete - (ANSWERS)concrete
Which is NOT true of molds?
They are microscopic animals
There are over 95,000 species
They need water to survive
They live indoors and outdoors - (ANSWERS)they are microscopic animals
The most accurate and nondestructive method of testing paint to see if it is lead-
2025/2026
Which of these is NOT a known carcinogen that can cause cancer?
Cigarette smoke
Carbon monoxide
Asbestos
Radon - (ANSWERS)Carbon monoxide
Which is NOT a characteristic of radon?
It is odorless
It is colorless
It's a mineral
It can be found in water - (ANSWERS)it's a mineral
The effects of radon exposure occur
Immediately
Within six months
Within one year
Five to twenty-five years later - (ANSWERS)five to twenty-five years later
Which is NOT a typical way that radon enters a house?
Foundation cracks
Well water
Air conditioning ducts
The hole around the sump pump - (ANSWERS)air conditioning ducts
Which of these is not true of radon?
, Appraisal Subject Matter Electives Questions And Answers
2025/2026
It is radioactive
It is very site specific
It is particularly present in granite rocks
It has a half-life of two years - (ANSWERS)It has a half-life of two years
Where does radon come from?
Decay of uranium and radium in
Rocks and soil
Mold spores
Holes in the ozone
Petroleum pollution - (ANSWERS)rocks and soil
All of these measures should help protect against mold in a house, except for
Prevent condensation on cold surfaces
Install smoke detectors
Reduce indoor humidity to between 30% and 60%
Get your air ducts cleaned - (ANSWERS)install smoke detectors
The EPA says it is important to dry water damaged areas and items within ______
hours to prevent mold growth.
2-4
6-12
24-48
120-150 - (ANSWERS)24-48
, Appraisal Subject Matter Electives Questions And Answers
2025/2026
To survive, molds need all of the following EXCEPT
Relative humidity of at least 95%
An organic food source
Temperatures between 40 and 100 degrees
Moisture - (ANSWERS)relative humidity of at least 95%
Molds can consume all of the following EXCEPT
Carpet
Formica
Sheetrock
Wood - (ANSWERS)Formica
Molds reproduce by
Hermaphroditic means
Putting down roots
Producing spores
Cell division - (ANSWERS)producing spores
An appraiser is inspecting a dwelling that was built in 1975 for an FHA appraisal.
The appraiser notes defective paint surfaces on two exterior windowsills. What
should the appraiser do?
Require testing by a professional to determine if the defective paint is lead-based
Note the locations of the defective paint and make the appraisal subject to these
areas being scraped and painted
Require the windowsills to be replaced with all new wood and painted with non-lead
, Appraisal Subject Matter Electives Questions And Answers
2025/2026
based paint
Nothing; these are exterior surfaces and are considered to be harmless to the
property occupants - (ANSWERS)Note the locations of the defective paint and
make the appraisal subject to these areas being scraped and painted
Radon tests should be conducted in
The highest level of the house
The garage or attached porch
Total darkness
The lowest level of the house suitable for occupancy - (ANSWERS)the lowest level
of the house suitable for occupancy
To prevent mold growth, the EPA says you should not put carpet over ___________
floors.
Wood
Vinyl
Uneven
Concrete - (ANSWERS)concrete
Which is NOT true of molds?
They are microscopic animals
There are over 95,000 species
They need water to survive
They live indoors and outdoors - (ANSWERS)they are microscopic animals
The most accurate and nondestructive method of testing paint to see if it is lead-
