CHAPTER SIX QUIZ

Question 1

………… refers to incredulous claims made by sellers or sellers agents to attract potential buyers.

Answer 1

Puffing

Question 2

The Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), or Superfund, was a federal program established in 1980 to…?

Answer 2

Clean up locations where pollutants were, or could be, hazardous.

Question 3

Mindy’s buyer has found a great piece of property that she’s interested in, but it’s located on a brownfield site. The buyer wants to know what Mindy thinks about purchasing it. Mindy tells him…?

Answer 3

It could be a great investment, because all around the county brownfield sites have been cleaned up successfully, and there are often favorable financial incentives for developing such sites.

Question 4

What are telltale signs a drain field may be failing?

Answer 4

Green spongy grass and a strong odor.

Question 5

How far away from a home’s septic tank must a well be in Tennessee?

Answer 5

50 feet

Question 6

What do state regulations require property owners do with an abandoned well?

Answer 6

Backfill it.

Question 7

State law requires that the seller disclose the presence of…?

Answer 7

Asbestos

Question 8

Fraud may be active or…?

Answer 8

Passive

Question 9

Major sources of lead contamination come from…?

Answer 9

Mining and manufacturing, and recycling of old materials can contribute to lead levels.

Question 10

Discovering the presence of lead is…?

Answer 10

Difficult, because contamination cannot be tasted, smelled, or seen

Question 11

The demographic most threatened by lead poisoning is…?

Answer 11

Children, between one and five years of age.

Question 12

Chronic toxicity from lead is a result of…?

Answer 12

Continued exposure to even small quantities.

Question 13

The use of lead-based paint in residential construction was prohibited after what year?

Answer 13

1978

Question 14

Since lead can be present in drinking water, the best way to find out is…?

Answer 14

The only way to determine if there is lead in drinking water is to have it tested.

Question 15

Mary is the agent on a home that was built before 1978. It’s likely there is lead present in the house somewhere. The sellers have no knowledge of any lead, and they are very healthy. Should Mary suggest the buyers get the home tested?

Answer 15

Yes, because pre-1978 homes are known to have lead, and it’s a good way to protect all parties.

Question 16

The sellers of a home that was found to have lead present are willing to do the remediation work themselves. They would do it for nothing. Is this a good idea…?

Answer 16

No, because contractors working on lead repairs and remediation should be done by EPA- or state-approved Lead-Safe Certified renovation firms.

Question 17

When a real estate agent is representing a seller, the disclosure process requires…?

Answer 17

The seller and the agent must comply with the Real Estate Notification and Disclosure Rule.

Question 18

Asbestos can cause health problems, such as …?

Answer 18

Lung problems

Question 19

If asbestos is found in a home or building, what action should be taken …?

Answer 19

A professional should be called in to take care of it

Question 20

When asbestos has entered the body, it …?

Answer 20

Cannot be removed and might affect other organs

Question 21

The seller of a house you have listed tells you the roof was replaced four years prior to the sale. You have the seller provide this information in writing. This best practice helps you avoid…?

Answer 21

Misrepresentation

Question 22

Radon is undesirable because…?

Answer 22

Based on human and animal studies, radon has been determined to be harmful to people and animals.

Question 23

When the potential for danger to people and animals is measured, radon is considered…?

Answer 23

To be a class-one carcinogen, a definite cancer-causing substance.

Question 24

…………. is making a statement that is not intentionally wrong, but is not correct because the agent or broker fails to confirm the accuracy prior to making the false statement.

Answer 24

Negligent misrepresentation

Question 25

Peggy is buying a house, and she’s concerned about radon. The seller had a radon test done several years ago and offers it to Peggy as proof the house doesn’t have notable levels. Her real estate agent tells her...?

Answer 25

That she should have the house retested because radon levels can change.

Question 26

Kelly is working with a seller who has found a small amount of mold in the bathroom. What can Kelly tell the seller about how to handle this?

Answer 26

Explain to the seller that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has Mold Cleanup Techniques instructions for cleaning small areas.

Question 27

People who are exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide can experience...?

Answer 27

Headaches, drowsiness, nausea, or dizziness, and people with heart problems can feel chest pain, with prolonged intense exposure, possibly leading to death.

Question 28

A home that is under contract was found to have a problem with levels of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs). The buyer has asked Sylvia, the real estate agent, what can be done to remove or remediate the contamination. Sylvia suggests one of the following actions:

Answer 28

Hire trained professionals who use methods described in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations to remediate.

Question 29

The difference between high-frequency EMFs and low-to mid-frequency EMFs is...?

Answer 29

High-frequency EMFs can damage DNA or cells, while low-to mid-frequency EMFs have not been proven to cause direct damage.

Question 30

he buyers have decided to get the property they are purchasing inspected for EMFs. They ask their real estate agent who they should get to do the inspection, and she tells them...?

Answer 30

To get an expert who is trained in the detection of EMF and radio frequency (RF) to do the inspection.

Question 31

Formaldehyde is a colorless gas that is considered a probable human carcinogen, which enters the body through breathing it in, and it’s found...?

Answer 31

In paint, carpets, particle board, and some furniture. The most significant sources of formaldehyde in homes are: pressed wood products like particle board, plywood paneling, and MDF (medium density fiberboard); foam insulation; carpets; drapery fabrics; resins; glues; cigarettes; and un-vented, fuel-burning appliances like gas stoves or kerosene heaters

Question 32

Sellers only have to disclose information about USTs when...?

Answer 32

They are selling the house, because sellers always have to disclose anything and everything they know about USTs on the property.

Question 33

Newer USTs are better today because...?

Answer 33

Improved design incorporates leak detection, spill and overfill controls, and stricter technical specifications that aim to minimize leakage.

Question 34

Joe is buying a house that currently uses an underground storage tank to hold heating oil, and he wants to know what rules and regulations apply. According to the EPA...?

Answer 34

Tanks used for the storage of heating oil for consumptive use on the premises where it’s stored are excluded from federal UST regulations, but there could be local or state regulations to follow.

Question 35

The potential buyer of a property, which has a registered tank that falls under the federal regulations, wants to know what his responsibilities will be if he becomes the new owner. His real estate agent tells him...?

Answer 35

Owners must prove they have the money to pay for cleanup costs, if needed, and have the means to provide compensation to people who might be harmed.