An appraiser sketching a home finds the perimeter dimensions do not close. This indicates:
Correct Answer
B) A measurement was missed or recorded incorrectly
Why this is correct: The governing principle is that a closed shape's perimeter must be mathematically consistent; the sum of lengths of opposite sides must be equal. The original explanation states that a non-closing perimeter is an arithmetic signal to re-measure. Therefore, the most direct and common cause is that a measurement was missed or recorded incorrectly during the initial sketch. Why the other choices are wrong: The home was built out of square deliberately is incorrect because while minor construction irregularities occur, a significant non-closure in a perimeter sketch is not a deliberate design feature. The sketch software requires calibration is wrong because calibration issues would affect all measurements systematically, not typically cause a single perimeter to fail to close. GLA should be reported as approximate is incorrect; while GLA can sometimes be approximate, a non-closing perimeter is a specific data collection error that must be corrected, not a reason to default to an approximate report. Exam tip: For sketching questions, remember: if the math doesn't close, you missed a measure.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Why this is correct: The governing principle is that a closed shape's perimeter must be mathematically consistent; the sum of lengths of opposite sides must be equal. The original explanation states that a non-closing perimeter is an arithmetic signal to re-measure. Therefore, the most direct and common cause is that a measurement was missed or recorded incorrectly during the initial sketch. Why the other choices are wrong: The home was built out of square deliberately is incorrect because while minor construction irregularities occur, a significant non-closure in a perimeter sketch is not a deliberate design feature. The sketch software requires calibration is wrong because calibration issues would affect all measurements systematically, not typically cause a single perimeter to fail to close. GLA should be reported as approximate is incorrect; while GLA can sometimes be approximate, a non-closing perimeter is a specific data collection error that must be corrected, not a reason to default to an approximate report. Exam tip: For sketching questions, remember: if the math doesn't close, you missed a measure.
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