FL Trainee Appraiser Subject Matter
Electives Course Quiz Questions and
Answers 2022/2023 with complete
solution
A house should be remediated if the radon level is ___________ picocuries per liter or
higher.
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four Answer- D. four
Which of these is NOT a known carcinogen that can cause cancer?
A. Cigarette smoke
B. Carbon monoxide
C. Asbestos
D. Radon Answer- B. Carbon monoxide
The effects of radon exposure occur
A. immediately
B. within six months
C. within one year
D. five to twenty-five years later Answer- D. five to twenty-five years later
The leading cause of lung cancer is
A. Radon
B. Caffeine
C. Smoking
D. Tanning beds Answer- C. Smoking
Which is NOT a typical way that radon enters a house?
A. foundation cracks
B. well water
C. air conditioning ducts
D. the hole around the sump pump Answer- C. air conditioning ducts
,To prevent mold growth, the EPA says you should not put carpet over _________
floors.
A. concrete
B. wood
C. vinyl
D. uneven Answer- A. concrete
All of these measures should help protect against mold in a house, except for
A. prevent condensation on cold surfaces
B. install smoke detectors
C. reduce indoor humidity to between 30% and 60%
D. get your air ducts cleaned Answer- B. install smoke detectors
To survive, molds need all of the following EXCEPT
A. relative humidity of at least 95%
B. an organic food source
C. temperatures between 40 and 100 degrees
D. moisture Answer- A. relative humidity of at least 95%
All of these are places you are likely to find mold in a house, except for
A. around the tub and shower
B. window sills
C. utility rooms
D. in your freezer Answer- D. in your freezer
Molds can consume all of the following EXCEPT
A. carpet
B. formica
C. sheetrock
D. wood Answer- B. formica
Which entities require that defective paint surfaces on dwellings built prior to 1978 must
be encapsulated?
A. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
B. FHA and Fannie Mae
C. Freddie Mac and FDIC
D. FHA and VA Answer- D. FHA and VA
The primary sources of lead exposure for most children are all of these things EXCEPT:
,A. deteriorating lead-based paint
B. lead-based home insulation
C. lead contaminated dust
D. lead contaminated residential soil Answer- B. lead-based home insulation
One nondestructive way to test paint to see if it is lead-based is:
A. Chemical spot testing
B. Home test kits
C. Rubbing the surface with a lead pencil
D. X-ray fluorescence Answer- D. X-ray fluorescence
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?
A. Require testing by a professional to determine if the defective paint is lead-based
B. Note the locations of the defective paint and make the appraisal subject to these
areas being scraped and painted
C. Require the windowsills to be replaced with all new wood and painted with non-lead
based paint
D. Nothing; these are exterior surfaces and are considered to be harmless to the
property occupants Answer- B. Note the locations of the defective paint and make the
appraisal subject to these areas being scraped and painted
Who is most at risk from lead?
A. seniors
B. former smokers
C. children 6 and under
D. people with high blood pressure Answer- C. children 6 and under
Which is NOT true of lead?
A. It is radioactive.
B. It is toxic.
C. It has been used for over 7,000 years.
D. It can accumulate in human bones and soft tissues. Answer- A. It is radioactive.
The most accurate and non-destructive way to test for lead-based paint is:
A. air sample laboratory tests
B. X-ray fluorescence
C. chemical spot testing
D. magnetization testing Answer- B. X-ray fluorescence
,Radon tests should be conducted for a minimum of _____ day(s).
A. 1
B. 2
C. 5
D. 7 Answer- B. 2
Molds reproduce by
A. putting down roots
B. hermaphoroditic means
C. producing spores
D. cell division Answer- C. producing spores
Ceiling tiles infected with common mold should be disposed of:
A. by them to a landfill
B. by getting a permit
C. by using a licensed hazardous waste handler
D. by encapsulating them plastic and burning them Answer- A. by them to a landfill
Radon in water can be removed by
A. chlorination
B. boiling
C. filtration or aeration
D. settlement Answer- C. filtration or aeration
Which of these actions can be done with asbestos, according to the EPA?
A. dry sanding
B. encapsulation
C. sawing
D. drilling Answer- B. encapsulation
Which of the following is something a homeowner should do with asbestos?
A. Peel the insulation away from the furnace pipes and vacuum it up
B. Sand asbestos flooring
C. Use abrasive pads to strip wax from asbestos
D. Keep activities to a minimum in areas with damaged asbestos Answer- D. Keep
activities to a minimum in areas with damaged asbestos
Which of the following tanks would have to meet federal UST regulations?
A. a 2,000 gallon gasoline tank made of fiberglass
,B. a farm tank containing 500 gallons of motor fuel
C. a home heating oil storage tank
D. flow-through process tanks Answer- A. a 2,000 gallon gasoline tank made of
fiberglass
Over the years, asbestos has been used for
A. to pressure-treat wood
B. fire protection and decorative moldings
C. insulation and fire protection
D. insulation and an additive in paint Answer- C. insulation and fire protection
To repair asbestos, a professional should:
A. grind down the material
B. burn the material
C. seal the material
D. tear down the building Answer- C. seal the material
What type of tank is covered by federal UST regulations?
A. septic tanks
B. large industrial tanks
C. home heating oil tanks
D. farm tanks holding less than 1,100 gallons of motor fuel Answer- B. large industrial
tanks
Areas that are inundated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration
sufficient to support, and that under normal conditions do support a prevalence of
vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions, are
A. wetlands
B. brownfields
C. grayfields
D. quarries Answer- A. wetlands
Before any wetlands are filled or drained, a Nationwide Permit (NWP) must be obtained
from the
A. Army Corps of Engineers
B. Department of the Interior
C. Department of Housing and Urban Development
D. U.S. Department of Agriculture Answer- A. Army Corps of Engineers
The lead agencies for determining wetlands on non-agricultural property are
,A. Army Corps of Engineers and the EPA
B. Army Corps of Engineers and HUD
C. Natural Resources Conservation Service and HUD
D. Natural Resources Conservation Service and the National Parks Service Answer- A.
Army Corps of Engineers and the EPA
All of these are benefits of wetlands, EXCEPT
A. flood buffer
B. increased agricultural production
C. wildlife habitat
D. erosion resistance Answer- B. increased agricultural production
Which of the following UST tests is NOT recommended for residential tanks?
A. Soil borings
B. Tank integrity tests
C. Soil vapor tests
D. Probe test Answer- B. Tank integrity tests
The EPA thinks that what percent of underground storage tanks are leaking?
A. 25%
B. 15%
C. 10%
D. 5% Answer- A. 25%
Which of the following type of tank would NOT have to meet federal UST regulations?
A. farm tanks holding less than 1,100 gallons of motor fuel
B. tanks on or above the floor of underground areas
C. flow-through process tanks
D. all of these Answer- D. all of these
Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a Superfund hazardous substance?
A. Corrosivity
B. Toxicity
C. Luminosity
D. Ignitability Answer- C. Luminosity
According to the EPA, sources of carbon monoxide inside a house would include:
A. Back-drafting from gas water heater
B. Off-gassing from new floor tiles
C. Unfiltered well water
,D. Any or all of these Answer- A. Back-drafting from gas water heater
When testing USTs what is it called when a probe is inserted and air samples are
analyzed for petroleum content?
A. Negative pressure test
B. Tank integrity tests
C. Soil vapor tests
D. Probe test Answer- C. Soil vapor tests
How might a lender become a potentially responsible party for environmental
contamination under the Superfund Act?
A. By making a loan on a contaminated property
B. By participating in the day-to-day management of a contaminated property
C. By turning down a loan application on a contaminated property
D. By refusing to foreclose after the borrower defaults on the loan Answer- B. By
participating in the day-to-day management of a contaminated property
The CERCLA law is also known as:
A. For Your Protection, Get a Home Inspection
B. the Dodd-Frank Act
C. the Superfund Act
D. Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Law Answer- C. the Superfund Act
The list of the worst Superfund sites is called:
A. The Top 10 List
B. National Priorities List
C. The Worst Sites List
D. The Quick Cleanup List Answer- B. National Priorities List
USTs used before the mid-1980s were usually made of what material?
A. Fiberglass
B. Steel
C. Aluminum
D. Copper Answer- B. Steel
Nationwide Permits are now required for projects impacting as little as _______ of
wetlands.
A. one square foot
B. one square mile
C. 100 acres
, D. one-quarter of an acre Answer- D. one-quarter of an acre
_____________ has been called the silent killer.
A. Nitrogen dioxide
B. Lead
C. Carbon monoxide
D. Formaldehyde Answer- C. Carbon monoxide
With regard to the Superfund Act, the abbreviation PRP stands for:
A. Partly regulated potentiaries
B. Publicly repayable portion
C. Potentially responsible parties
D. Punishing regenade polluters Answer- C. Potentially responsible parties
Which of these hazards would NOT typically be found in building products in a home?
A. radon
B. asbestos
C. lead
D. formaldehyde Answer- A. radon
In 1986, Congress passed the ____________, which created the "Innocent Landowner"
defense.
A. SARA
B. LUST
C. NEPA
D. USTRA Answer- A. SARA
Usually the most effective way to improve indoor air quality is
A. increase insulation
B. stop air leaks
C. use only organic products
D. remove the sources of pollution Answer- D. remove the sources of pollution
Which of these is NOT a health effect of exposure to carbon monoxide?
A. flu-like symptoms
B. impaired vision and coordination
C. kidney failure
D. headaches Answer- C. kidney failure
Exposure to asbestos can lead to
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