IAAO Fundamentals of Real Property Appraisal (101) Practice Test

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• A land-to-building ratio of 1:4 means that land represents what percentage of the value?
• Which of the following are the four forces that influence value in neighborhood analysis?
• In the context of an appraisal, what factors might be assessed through a Market Analysis?
• The phenomenon where a neighborhood may thrive or decline based on local economic conditions is referred to as what?
• Which depreciation measurement method is frequently used for demonstration appraisal reports?
• Which method cannot be used to determine market conditions in the sales comparison approach?
• If a comparable lot that is superior in some aspect to the subject lot, what type of adjustment would be made to the comparable property?
• For a residence with an RCN of $200,000, curable physical deterioration RCN of $10,000 and cost to cure of $12,000, and $18,000 depreciation for incurable physical deterioration, what is the total amount of physical deterioration?
• What must be in balance for a property to reflect its optimum market value according to a major principle in appraisal?
• When analyzing current income potential, which document is most relevant?
• Which type of costs refers to specific components such as the roof or flooring expressed per square foot?
• What is a unit of comparison applicable to single-family residential property?
• What is the primary purpose of a feasibility study in property appraisal?
• Why is data accuracy important in the appraisal process?
• Which aspect is NOT typically part of data collection in the sales comparison approach?
• What method measures the direction of property lines and the distance for property description?
• What does the land residual technique aim to estimate?
• What is the primary type of value that assessors usually estimate?
• If the cost to cure a functional deficiency exceeds the value added to the property, what is this called?
• What should be the first step in the appraisal process?
• What is a "retrospective appraisal" used for?
• What is a "Comparative Market Analysis" (CMA)?
• What are the three primary approaches to value in real property appraisal?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the seven steps of the appraisal process?
• What term describes a parcel of land and any structures or improvements that are permanently affixed thereto?
• Which of the following is not considered a soft cost in construction?
• Improvements such as streets and sidewalks are considered what type of improvements?
• Which type of insurance can safeguard an appraiser against liability?
• Which type of properties does the price per square foot of net rentable area most often apply to?
• An estimate of value, usually in writing, of a property as of a given date is called what?
• Which of the following is a characteristic of off-site improvements?
• What does the term 'equilibrium' refer to in real estate?
• What is meant by "depreciated cost" in the cost approach to appraisal?
• What principle is essential in the adjustment process in the sales comparison approach?
• In appraisal practice, which approach is often used to estimate property value by considering the cost to replace the structure?
• What principle states that value is created by the expected future benefits to be derived from the property?
• The merging of adjacent parcels into one common ownership without increasing the unit value is known as?
• A unit of comparison that would be applicable to agricultural farmland or larger rural residential tracts is known as what?
• What does "functional obsolescence" indicate in property appraisal?
• What state does the market achieve when the four forces are in balance?
• What do ethical practices in appraisal contribute to in the long run?
• What is the primary role of an appraiser in the foreclosure process?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the six basic rights associated with property?
• How many sections does a township in the Public Land Survey System contain?
• What type of properties primarily use the price per animal unit in their valuation?
• Which of the following describes 'personal property' accurately?
• What should appraisers avoid to maintain impartiality?
• Which method is NOT one of the five methods of measuring depreciation?
• What advantage does the sales comparison approach have regarding market actions?
• What type of obsolescence results from external factors affecting the property's desirability?
• Which principle states that returns to land are what remain after returns to labor, management, and capital are satisfied?
• Which appraisal method incorporates depreciation calculations directly?
• What is a significant outcome of applying ethical practices in real property appraisal?
• How do utility companies typically affect the value of a property?
• What is the underlying principle for the three approaches to appraisal?
• What is referred to as the cost of creating a new building with modern materials and methods while retaining the same utility?
• What term describes the use that produces the highest net return to a property over a reasonable time?
• What does the term "curable physical deterioration" refer to?
• Describe the "Income Approach" to valuation.
• Which method compares the property being appraised to comparable vacant parcels that have sold recently?
• In the sales comparison approach, special-purpose or one-of-a-kind properties usually _______ be valued.
• Which information is typically included in a narrative appraisal report?
• What type of data should appraisers prioritize for accuracy in their appraisal reports?
• What is typically included in defining the purpose of an appraisal?
• What does the term "value in use" represent?
• Which force includes aspects like zoning laws and building codes?
• In which situation would an appraiser most likely use a "desktop appraisal"?
• What is the primary goal of property valuation in the appraisal process?
• An area of complementary land uses influenced by the four forces affecting value is referred to as what?
• What does a capitalization rate indicate in real estate appraisal?
• In the context of appraisal, what is defined as "sales data"?
• What term describes the difference between the market value of an improvement and its cost at the time of appraisal?
• How do rising interest rates generally impact property values?
• What constitutes an "error of omission" in appraisal reports?
• What is the appropriate map scale for suburban areas and small towns?
• The typical life cycle of a neighborhood can be extended or shortened by changes in which factors?
• Why is it essential to specify the date of appraisal in the process?
• What is the term for covenants or restrictions that affect ownership and use of property?
• How does market risk affect property values?
• Which phase is NOT part of the typical life cycle of a neighborhood?
• If Property B sold for $180,000 with an estimated land value of $80,000 and the RCN for the improvement is $200,000, what is the depreciation percentage?
• Which factor is crucial in ensuring accurate valuation using the sales comparison approach?
• Paired sales analysis is primarily used in which type of appraisal?
• What does the term "leasehold value" refer to?
• What type of depreciation is referred to as economic obsolescence?
• In the context of appraisal methods, what does "RCN" stand for?
• Which principle states that the value of a property is affected by the value of similar properties?
• The concept of highest and best use indicates that market value of vacant land depends on what?
• Incurable physical deterioration is measured by which method?
• What is the primary purpose of real property appraisal?
• Which method of estimating depreciation is considered the most detailed?
• When calculating depreciation, which component is not typically considered?
• When estimating building costs, what is a significant factor that affects the final appraisal value?
• Which of the following is NOT a factor in determining effective purchasing power?
• What can cause a loss of value due to economic conditions surrounding a property?
• Market value is defined as the most probable price of a property assuming which of the following?
• Define "market value" in the context of real property appraisal.
• The property account number, linking ownership records, tax maps and assessment records, is known as what?
• What does 'financially feasible' refer to in the highest and best use analysis?
• What does zoning typically influence in relation to land?
• What are the three types of boundaries used to delineate neighborhoods?
• What type of maps shows boundaries, parcel size, sales information, and other relevant features of all parcels in a jurisdiction?
• What is typically included in the cost approach to valuation?
• What type of obsolescence is caused by deficiencies or superadequacy within the structure?
• In which situation might a property experience increasing value?
• Why is it important for appraisers to understand local economic factors?
• What is the preferred method of valuing land if adequate data is available?
• How much functional obsolescence is present if the cost to install a second bath today is $13,500 and the RCN would have been $11,500?
• Which of the following factors might affect property value?
• What does the term "valuation" refer to in property appraisal?
• What type of data is vital in the property appraising process?
• What information do appraisers gather from property inspections?
• What does the effective tax rate reflect?
• What is the difference between "gross rental income" and "net operating income"?
• What is the primary purpose of an appraisal report?
• How might zoning laws impact property appraisal?
• What is the definition of "reconciliation" in the appraisal process?
• Which phase in the neighborhood life cycle indicates that property values are increasing and development is occurring?
• Land that has been developed to the extent that it is ready to be built upon is considered what?
• Which of the following is NOT a type of private encumbrance that can be placed on ownership of real property?
• In the context of the sales comparison approach, what must be similar for property comparisons to be valid?
• What financial aspect does the land residual technique focus on?
• What is a critical component considered in the direct sales comparison approach?
• The principle of balance in real property appraisal suggests what?
• Which type of analysis is primarily used to determine the highest and best use of a property?
• Which right involves retaining a share of ownership without selling?
• How is a jurisdiction's tax rate determined?
• Which of the following best defines the term 'ethics' in real property appraisal?
• Which of the following responsibilities does the assessor NOT have regarding taxable property?
• How many acres are there in one section within the Public Land Survey System?
• Which of the following is necessary in determining the property rights to be appraised?
• Which building will cost more to construct, Building A (100' x 100') or Building B (50' x 200')?
• The concept of 'utility' in property valuation primarily refers to what?
• Why is it important for an appraiser to understand lease agreements?
• What role does an appraiser play in the real estate market?
• What is the dollar amount of depreciation for a short-lived item with a cost new of $5,000, actual age of 5 years, and total useful life of 20 years?
• What does the term 'percent good' refer to in real property appraisal?
• What is the first step in defining the appraisal problem?
• What is the first adjustment made in the sales comparison approach?
• What does the sales comparison approach primarily rely on?
• How is curable physical deterioration measured?
• Which aspect is NOT typically considered during a property appraisal?
• Which principle states that property value tends to be set by prices paid for similar properties?
• What insight do existing lease agreements provide to an appraiser?
• When using the direct sales comparison approach, sales must first be stratified into what?
• In the valuation of agricultural pastureland, which unit of comparison is generally appropriate?
• Why are local market conditions critical in the appraisal process?
• Which factors are known to affect land values?
• What is the indicated amount of external obsolescence for a residence renting for $800 on a busy street when similar residences rent for $825?
• What type of data is primarily collected and verified during the second step of the sales comparison approach?
• What is meant by "uneconomic obsolescence"?
• What is the purpose of conducting an adjustment in property comparisons?
• Which of the following best describes the income approach?
• What is one benefit of using the sales comparison approach in property appraisal?
• A method of valuing land that subtracts the depreciated value of the improvement from the sale price is known as what?
• How does depreciation primarily affect property value during appraisal?
• Which of the following is NOT a method of land valuation?
• Factors affecting land values such as size, topography, and location are termed what type of factors?
• What is the final step in the appraisal process?
• Which method is known for being the fastest and most commonly used for estimating construction costs?
• Which force is NOT typically considered in neighborhood analysis?
• What is the formula for calculating value using the income approach?
• Which characteristic best defines 'desirability' in real property appraisal?
• Scarcity in property valuation refers to what?
• Which of the following best describes "interim use" in appraisal?
• Which are the four basic elements of supply?
• What aspects are analyzed under "site improvements" in appraisal?
• What is a common factor used to measure external obsolescence?
• What is the main purpose of stratifying sales in the direct sales comparison approach?
• Which of the following is essential for ensuring that the data used in appraisals is reliable and relevant?
• The Principle of Change states that market value is affected by which types of forces?
• What is the "principle of demand" in real property appraisal?
• What does "economic obsolescence" mean?
• An assessed value that is not statutorily at 100 percent of market value is known as what type of assessment?
• Determining the identity of the property to be appraised is a part of which step in the appraisal process?
• What is an encumbrance in real property?
• Which of the following are the two types of highest and best use analysis?
• What is involved in the physical inspection process for an appraiser?
• How does location influence property value?
• Which factors likely contribute to changes in demand in the marketplace?
• Front foot, square foot, and acre are examples of basic units of what?
• What is the primary purpose of the sales comparison approach in appraisal?
• What term refers to the amount of goods that producers are willing to sell at a given price during a specified time period?
• Under which step in the appraisal process is site data considered?
• Architectural fees and insurance during construction are categorized as which type of costs?
• For a property to have value, it must possess which of the following characteristics?
• What is meant by "highest and best use" in appraisal?
• Which appraisal principle affirms that land cannot be valued on the basis of one use while improvements are valued on the basis of another?
• What is the core objective of the data collection phase in property appraisal?
• The cost approach is based on which principle regarding property value?
• When determining adjustments for comparable properties, what is a primary factor considered?
• What factor can lead to obsolescence in a property?
• In the direct sales comparison approach, adjustments are made to which property?
• In the cost approach, what does "cost to cure" refer to?
• The ownership of all legal rights to property is known as what?
• Assessment level times the tax rate equals what?
• When measuring physical deterioration, what does 'curable' mean?
• What is functional obsolescence typically caused by?
• What is the first step in the cost approach?
• Which term best describes the expenses associated with construction that are not directly attributable to the physical construction process?
• Property is considered personal if it can be moved without causing damage to which of the following?
• What term describes a collection of properties affected similarly by the same forces?
• In the context of appraisal, what does the term 'highest and best use' refer to?
• Which of the following is a desirable feature of a cost manual?
• What is the term used when property undergoes a phase of revitalization?
• What term refers to the taxable location of personal property?
• What risk does an appraiser face if they disregard ethical standards?
• Which factor commonly leads to external obsolescence?
• What outcome results if the demand for a commodity exceeds its supply?
• What does "economic life" refer to in property appraisal?
• How is "site value" defined in appraisal contexts?
• What type of costs are incurred during construction, such as materials and labor?
• Which factors can influence the determination of a "price point" in real estate?
• What type of tax is the property tax classified as?
• In what way does zoning influence property appraisal?
• What distinguishes external obsolescence from physical depreciation?
• Municipal services and planning are examples of what type of forces affecting neighborhoods?
• What are the four tests an appraiser must make in the analysis of the highest and best use?
• How can current market conditions be assessed in real property appraisal?
• What factor can affect an appraiser's valuation of a property?
• Which unit of comparison is commonly used for valuing office properties?
• What type of property is typically valued using the income approach?
• In the sales comparison approach, which of the following is an example of comparative data?
• According to the sales comparison approach, adjustments should be made to which property?
• What does a Market Analysis evaluate in real estate appraisal?
• Which of the following is NOT a limitation imposed by government ownership of property?
• If Building A was originally built at $400,000 and the current cost index is 350 while it was 200 when built, what is its reproduction cost?
• Why are ethical practices crucial in real property appraisal?
• Which of the following should NOT be considered when selecting comparable properties in the sales comparison approach?
• What is an adjustment in the sales comparison approach?
• In the context of appraisal, what does "data verification" primarily involve?
• What is the term for the cost associated with creating a replica of an existing building?
• When using the price per square foot unit for valuing properties, what area is typically considered?
• What can influence the concept of "highest and best use" in property appraisal?
• Which of the following is an example of external obsolescence?
• The basis for adjustments in the sales comparison approach to value is based on which principle?
• If a depreciation table begins at 0 percent and goes to 40 percent, what would the percent good table start at?
• Which of the following can be considered a private encumbrance on property?