USPAP PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
The PREAMBLE states the purpose of USPAP is to maintain public ___ in the appraisal practice by
establishing requirements for appraisers. - (ANSWER)trust
USPAP benefits providers of appraisal services and - (ANSWER)users of appraisal services.
Which is NOT considered significant real property appraisal assistance? - (ANSWER)collecting
employment data for use in analysis
A valuation service performed by an individual acting as an appraiser requires the appraiser to -
(ANSWER)inquire about the intended user's expectations.
When an individual is performing valuation services outside of appraisal practice, that individual must be
careful to - (ANSWER)not misrepresent his role.
When choosing to provide a valuation service as an appraiser or in some other capacity, great care must
be taken to - (ANSWER)maintain public trust.
A real property appraiser teaching appraisal is engaged in - (ANSWER)appraisal practice with no
applicable Standards (1-10).
A lender has telephoned an appraiser to determine the high and low sales prices in the past year that
took place in the Green Hills Subdivision. No mention was made of a subject property by the lender. The
appraiser has supplied a list of all of the sales within the past year in the subdivision and billed the
lender for service. The service being provided by the appraiser is - (ANSWER)appraisal practice with no
performance standards or record keeping requirements.
In accordance with USPAP, which is NOT an expectation when acting in the role of an appraiser? -
(ANSWER)holding a state license or certification
Compliance with USPAP is required when obligated by - (ANSWER)agreement, law, or regulation.
, USPAP PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
When an appraiser is providing a service other than an appraisal or appraisal review, which would NOT
apply? - (ANSWER)RECORD KEEPING RULE
Zachary's client instructs him to report a specific property value as a condition of the assignment. The
assignment - (ANSWER)is a violation of the ETHICS RULE.
Which of these activities does the Conduct section of the ETHICS RULE prohibit? - (ANSWER)criminal
conduct
Jack appraised a residential dwelling that is located across the street from a factory that he determined
is negatively affecting the value of the subject property. Jack applied a location adjustment in his sales
comparison approach. However, the client asked that the factory not be discussed in the appraisal
report. Since Jack addressed the condition with an adjustment, has he complied with USPAP? -
(ANSWER)no, omitting the discussion could produce a misleading report
Anthony received an appraisal assignment for a property that was previously appraised by him. He
understands that be must handle confidential information appropriately. What else must Anthony do? -
(ANSWER)make proper disclosure regarding the prior assignment
Marcus was hired to appraise a home that be had previously appraised one year ago. May Marcus
accept the assignment? - (ANSWER)yes, as long as he discloses the previous service on the property to
the client and in the subsequent report certification
A real property appraiser has paid a fee to procure an appraisal assignment. According to the
Management section of the ETHICS RULE, where must the fee be disclosed? - (ANSWER)in the
certification and any transmittal letter
Josh received an appraisal request from a lender-client who told him, to immediately call if the value on
the property is less than the amount stipulated by the lender, as he doesn't intend to pay for an
appraisal that won't benefit his position. Will acceptance of this assignment be in compliance with
USPAP? - (ANSWER)no, an appraiser may not accept an assignment with unacceptable assignment
conditions
The PREAMBLE states the purpose of USPAP is to maintain public ___ in the appraisal practice by
establishing requirements for appraisers. - (ANSWER)trust
USPAP benefits providers of appraisal services and - (ANSWER)users of appraisal services.
Which is NOT considered significant real property appraisal assistance? - (ANSWER)collecting
employment data for use in analysis
A valuation service performed by an individual acting as an appraiser requires the appraiser to -
(ANSWER)inquire about the intended user's expectations.
When an individual is performing valuation services outside of appraisal practice, that individual must be
careful to - (ANSWER)not misrepresent his role.
When choosing to provide a valuation service as an appraiser or in some other capacity, great care must
be taken to - (ANSWER)maintain public trust.
A real property appraiser teaching appraisal is engaged in - (ANSWER)appraisal practice with no
applicable Standards (1-10).
A lender has telephoned an appraiser to determine the high and low sales prices in the past year that
took place in the Green Hills Subdivision. No mention was made of a subject property by the lender. The
appraiser has supplied a list of all of the sales within the past year in the subdivision and billed the
lender for service. The service being provided by the appraiser is - (ANSWER)appraisal practice with no
performance standards or record keeping requirements.
In accordance with USPAP, which is NOT an expectation when acting in the role of an appraiser? -
(ANSWER)holding a state license or certification
Compliance with USPAP is required when obligated by - (ANSWER)agreement, law, or regulation.
, USPAP PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
When an appraiser is providing a service other than an appraisal or appraisal review, which would NOT
apply? - (ANSWER)RECORD KEEPING RULE
Zachary's client instructs him to report a specific property value as a condition of the assignment. The
assignment - (ANSWER)is a violation of the ETHICS RULE.
Which of these activities does the Conduct section of the ETHICS RULE prohibit? - (ANSWER)criminal
conduct
Jack appraised a residential dwelling that is located across the street from a factory that he determined
is negatively affecting the value of the subject property. Jack applied a location adjustment in his sales
comparison approach. However, the client asked that the factory not be discussed in the appraisal
report. Since Jack addressed the condition with an adjustment, has he complied with USPAP? -
(ANSWER)no, omitting the discussion could produce a misleading report
Anthony received an appraisal assignment for a property that was previously appraised by him. He
understands that be must handle confidential information appropriately. What else must Anthony do? -
(ANSWER)make proper disclosure regarding the prior assignment
Marcus was hired to appraise a home that be had previously appraised one year ago. May Marcus
accept the assignment? - (ANSWER)yes, as long as he discloses the previous service on the property to
the client and in the subsequent report certification
A real property appraiser has paid a fee to procure an appraisal assignment. According to the
Management section of the ETHICS RULE, where must the fee be disclosed? - (ANSWER)in the
certification and any transmittal letter
Josh received an appraisal request from a lender-client who told him, to immediately call if the value on
the property is less than the amount stipulated by the lender, as he doesn't intend to pay for an
appraisal that won't benefit his position. Will acceptance of this assignment be in compliance with
USPAP? - (ANSWER)no, an appraiser may not accept an assignment with unacceptable assignment
conditions
