Section 10_Unit 3_Exam

Aside from paint, lead most commonly appears in _______.

Water pipes.

Discolored soil, soft spots, or mounds on the land could be indicators of a(n) ______.

Former waste disposal site.

Jon and Talia are artists who are looking for a home with a backyard that is big enough for them to build a studio. Which of the following properties might they want to stay away from?

A lot that is adjacent to or partially on wetlands.

Where are underground storage tanks primarily found?

In older homes and former industrial sites.

Tom and Rosanne are interested in a property, but before making an offer, they want to make sure there aren't any registered sex offenders living in the neighborhood. Which statement is most accurate?

It's up to the buyer to perform due diligence and research whether sex offenders live in the area. Licensees can direct clients to the state's registry.

Why would buyers want to know whether a property is currently experiencing a tax abatement?

Their taxes are likely to increase when the abatement period ends.

What is the most common way that asbestos enters the body?

When asbestos fibers decay or are disturbed, the friable particles can be inhaled.

Emma is interested in purchasing a property with a big fenced backyard, because her eventual goal is to open an in-home daycare. Which of the following is a zoning issue that you would encourage her to research?

Whether or not current regulations permit home-based businesses.

As a part of a buyer's due diligence, which location-related issues should be researched?

Whether the property is insurable, located in a wetland, or located in an historic area.

Janine, a professional home inspector, notices a lot of small holes burrowed in a home's attic beams. This could indicate the existence of ______.

Wood-boring beetles.