A supervisory appraiser signs a report prepared largely by a trainee who does not sign. What is required?

Correct Answer

B) The certification discloses the significant assistance

Why this is correct: USPAP Standards Rule 2-3 and the ETHICS RULE require that any appraiser who signs a report accepts full responsibility for its content. If significant assistance was provided by others (like a trainee), the certification must disclose this assistance, including the name(s) of the provider(s) and the extent of their contribution. This ensures transparency for the client and intended users. Why the other choices are wrong: "The trainee's licence number appears on the cover" may be a requirement in some jurisdictions, but the universal USPAP requirement is disclosure in the certification. "The client provides written consent to the arrangement" is not a USPAP requirement for using assistance. "The trainee retains a duplicate of the entire workfile" is a good practice and may be required by state law, but the core signing requirement is the disclosure of significant assistance. Exam tip: If you sign it, you own it. Always ensure the certification accurately reflects who did the work.