ARGUS Study Guide Questions with Correct
Answers
once a property asset type is selected it cannot be changed. True or False?
False
The analysis begin date defaults to the current month and year. True or False?
True
Which section in the Navigation Pane allows users to update a variety of different
settings ranging from managing users to data import validation rules to import
settings?
Control Panel
Which of the portfolio application tabs is best described by the following statement?this
application allows users to create and view analytical charts and graphs based on a
combination of properties from the portfolio.
Analysis
Which of the portfolio application tabs is best described by the following statement?
Utilize this application to add properties to the portfolio. refresh this view to download
additional data from argus data warehouse.
Properties
Which of the portfolio application tabs is best described by the following statement?
displays information about the current portfolio and scenario.
portfolio details
,Which of the portfolio application tabs is best described by the following statement? this
section allows users to build scenarios for reporting analysis and view a list of all
scenarios in the portfolio.
Scenarios
Which of the portfolio application tabs is best described by the following statement?
navigate here to view various portfolio level reports.
reports
Which of the portfolio application tabs is best described by the following statement? this
tab allows user to view lease level details in the active scenario of the selected portfolio.
Lease Review
Which of the portfolio application tabs is best described by the following statement? this
tab allows users to model assumptions and goal seek to project costs and yields.
Traditional Valuation
Which of the portfolio application tabs is best described by the following statement? this
will display what properties were edited by which users within the opened portfolio.
audit log
how long can the analysis length be?
1-100 years
Description sub tab
the description tab allows users to enter basic information about the property
location sub tab
,enter the property address in the location tab. this is not required but will facilitate advanced
features
additional property sub tab
preparer name, appraisal number, loan number, year built, portfolio name, and comments,
this is optional
Attachments tab
upload numerous files and URLs
Area Measures tab
this screen contains the entries of the building measurements, including property size, office
space, retail space, and storage.
Ground Lease tab
allows users to adjust market assumptions for a Ground Lease, model valuation and / or
discounted cash flow
Units tab
allows users to easily track inventory, forecast property unit cash flows, model renewal
scenarios for replacement tenants
Chart of Accounts tab
displays the COA attached at the portfolio level and can be used in creating revenues and
expense line-items throughout the property
Actuals tab
, this is where users can import or manually enter budget information for the expenses incurred
by the property
Budget tab
where users can import or manually enter budget information for the expenses incurred by the
property.
Classifications tab
add classifications to group assets that share similar values in this tab
what is the extension of a property asset file in argus enterprise?
.avux
BLANK saves the updates to the property asset model to the database. If a calculation
has been performed, it also saves the latest calculation results.
Save Property
What should be selected as the 'How Input' method for the revenue or expense o be
based on a percentage of other cash flow items in the property?
% of other
Common area maintenance (cam) is $100,000 and 50% is fixed. Occupancy is 75%.
a. What dollar amount should be entered in amount 1 field?
b. What will be the actual expense on the cash flow for cam?
a. 100,000 b. 87,500
Insurance is $80,000 and is 100% fixed. Occupancy is 85%.
Answers
once a property asset type is selected it cannot be changed. True or False?
False
The analysis begin date defaults to the current month and year. True or False?
True
Which section in the Navigation Pane allows users to update a variety of different
settings ranging from managing users to data import validation rules to import
settings?
Control Panel
Which of the portfolio application tabs is best described by the following statement?this
application allows users to create and view analytical charts and graphs based on a
combination of properties from the portfolio.
Analysis
Which of the portfolio application tabs is best described by the following statement?
Utilize this application to add properties to the portfolio. refresh this view to download
additional data from argus data warehouse.
Properties
Which of the portfolio application tabs is best described by the following statement?
displays information about the current portfolio and scenario.
portfolio details
,Which of the portfolio application tabs is best described by the following statement? this
section allows users to build scenarios for reporting analysis and view a list of all
scenarios in the portfolio.
Scenarios
Which of the portfolio application tabs is best described by the following statement?
navigate here to view various portfolio level reports.
reports
Which of the portfolio application tabs is best described by the following statement? this
tab allows user to view lease level details in the active scenario of the selected portfolio.
Lease Review
Which of the portfolio application tabs is best described by the following statement? this
tab allows users to model assumptions and goal seek to project costs and yields.
Traditional Valuation
Which of the portfolio application tabs is best described by the following statement? this
will display what properties were edited by which users within the opened portfolio.
audit log
how long can the analysis length be?
1-100 years
Description sub tab
the description tab allows users to enter basic information about the property
location sub tab
,enter the property address in the location tab. this is not required but will facilitate advanced
features
additional property sub tab
preparer name, appraisal number, loan number, year built, portfolio name, and comments,
this is optional
Attachments tab
upload numerous files and URLs
Area Measures tab
this screen contains the entries of the building measurements, including property size, office
space, retail space, and storage.
Ground Lease tab
allows users to adjust market assumptions for a Ground Lease, model valuation and / or
discounted cash flow
Units tab
allows users to easily track inventory, forecast property unit cash flows, model renewal
scenarios for replacement tenants
Chart of Accounts tab
displays the COA attached at the portfolio level and can be used in creating revenues and
expense line-items throughout the property
Actuals tab
, this is where users can import or manually enter budget information for the expenses incurred
by the property
Budget tab
where users can import or manually enter budget information for the expenses incurred by the
property.
Classifications tab
add classifications to group assets that share similar values in this tab
what is the extension of a property asset file in argus enterprise?
.avux
BLANK saves the updates to the property asset model to the database. If a calculation
has been performed, it also saves the latest calculation results.
Save Property
What should be selected as the 'How Input' method for the revenue or expense o be
based on a percentage of other cash flow items in the property?
% of other
Common area maintenance (cam) is $100,000 and 50% is fixed. Occupancy is 75%.
a. What dollar amount should be entered in amount 1 field?
b. What will be the actual expense on the cash flow for cam?
a. 100,000 b. 87,500
Insurance is $80,000 and is 100% fixed. Occupancy is 85%.
