2025 Appraisal Subject Matter
Electives 230 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which of these is NOT a known carcinogen that can cause cancer?
Cigarette smoke
Carbon monoxide
asbestos
radon
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
it's a mineral
,The effects of radon exposure occur
immediately
within six months
within one year
five to twenty-five years later
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
air conditioning ducts
,Which of these is not true of radon?
it is radioactive
It is very site specific
It is particularly present in granite rocks
It has a half-life of two years
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
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
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
24-48
To survive, molds need all of the following EXCEPT
Electives 230 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which of these is NOT a known carcinogen that can cause cancer?
Cigarette smoke
Carbon monoxide
asbestos
radon
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
it's a mineral
,The effects of radon exposure occur
immediately
within six months
within one year
five to twenty-five years later
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
air conditioning ducts
,Which of these is not true of radon?
it is radioactive
It is very site specific
It is particularly present in granite rocks
It has a half-life of two years
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
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
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
24-48
To survive, molds need all of the following EXCEPT
