ASTM E2018-* General Knowledge Test

Use this quick quiz to test your general knowledge on the ASTM E2018-08 standard for conducting Commercial Property Inspections.

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ASTM E2018-08 Basic Quiz

1. As defined by ASTM Standard E2018-08, "PCA" is the abbreviation for?:

A. Professional Consultation Agreement

B. Property Consultation Assessment

C. Professional Condition Assessment

D. Property Condition Assessment

E. Property Consultation Agreement

2. As defined by ASTM Standard E2018-08, "PCR" is the abbreviation for?:

A. Professional Consultation Report

B. Property Condition Report

C. Professional Condition Report

D. Property Consultation Report

E. Professional Contractor's Report

3. When multiple buildings exist on the property being inspected, the intent of ASTM Standard E2018-08 is that?:

A. Only a representative sample of buildings should be reviewed and reported provided all buildings are of similar use, construction and detail.

B. Multiple PCR's must be produced for each building to report on all of the primary commercial real estate improvements.

C. Only a single PCR should be produced to report on all of the primary commercial real estate improvements.

D. Only a single PCR should be produced to report on all real estate improvements of the primary building.

E. None of the above.

4. It is the responsibility of the consultant to establish appropriate safety & health practices when conducting a PCA?:

A. True

B. False

5. Which of the following best describes the Significance and Use of ASTM Standard E2018-08?:

A. The standard recognizes that varying levels of PCA's and due diligence can be exercised that are both more and less comprehensive than the E2018-08 Standard.

B. The standard recommends users should consider their risk assessments, purpose that the PCA is to serve, and their personal risk tolerance level before selecting the consultant and level of due diligence to be exercised by the consultant.

C. The standard is intended to reflect a reasonable approach for the preparation of a baseline PCA and makes no implication that the use of the guide be required in order to have conducted a PCA in a commercially prudent and reasonable manner.

D. All of the above.

E. None of the above.

6. Which of the following best describes the ASTM Standard E2018-08 use of specialty consultants such as building system mechanics, specialized service personnel, and other specialized field observers?:

A. Their use should be a mutual decision between the consultant and client prior to engagement.

B. The majority of commercial real estate subject to a PCA will most likely be performed by a single individual with general, well rounded knowledge of pertinent building systems and components and may not require the use of specialty consultants.

C. The decision should be based on requirements, risk tolerance levels, and budgetary constraints of the user, and the complexity of the subject property.

D. All of the above are correct.

E. None of the above are correct.

7. According to ASTM Standard E2018-08, if readily abailable, the consultant should review as part of the PCA all of the following documents except?:

A. Previously prepared PCR's or studies pertaining to the property.

B. Relevant warranty information of installed systems and components for the subject property.

C. Public records of criminal events history associated with the property or its current or past occupants.

D. Presence of outstanding citation for building, fire, and zoning violations for the property.

E. Records indicating the subject property building occupancy percentage.

8. To substantially comply with ASTM Standard E2018-08, a PCA consultant must provide an environmental assessment or opinion on the presence of any environmental issues such as potable water quality, asbestos, hazardous wastes, toxic materials, etc.?:

A. True

B. False

9. A PCR may include all of the following except?:

A. Suggested remedy for each material physical deficiency observed of the property.

B. Significance of reported deficiencis for the subject property.

C. Opinion of probable costs segregated between immediate and short-term costs.

D. Material deviations and deletions from ASTM Standard E2018-08.

E. All of the above may be included in a PCR.

10. A client may require an ADA due diligence inspection for which the consultant may offer which of the following?:

A. A Tier I, II, or III accessibility survey which may be supplemented or revised in accordance with the user's risk tolerance level for ADA deficiencies.

B. Only a full Accessibility Survey in compliance with ADA Accessibility guidelines should be performed when requested.

C. The PCA consultant should utilize a specialist familiar with ADA Accessibility Guidelines for this portion of the property condition report.

D. Answers B and C are both correct.

E. None of the above answers are correct.

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