Under the standard residential convention, gross living area is measured how?
Correct Answer
D) By exterior dimensions of finished, above-grade living space
Why this is correct: The correct answer, 'By exterior dimensions of finished, above-grade living space,' is the standard ANSI measurement convention for Gross Living Area (GLA). It excludes below-grade areas, garages, porches, and unfinished space. Why the other choices are wrong: 'By the assessor's recorded figure' is wrong; the appraiser must measure or verify, not blindly adopt the assessor's data. 'By interior room dimensions summed together' is wrong; this is less accurate and not the standard method. 'By the full footprint including the garage and covered porches' is wrong; these are excluded from GLA. Exam tip: For GLA, remember 'finished,' 'above-grade,' and 'exterior walls.'
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Why this is correct: The correct answer, 'By exterior dimensions of finished, above-grade living space,' is the standard ANSI measurement convention for Gross Living Area (GLA). It excludes below-grade areas, garages, porches, and unfinished space. Why the other choices are wrong: 'By the assessor's recorded figure' is wrong; the appraiser must measure or verify, not blindly adopt the assessor's data. 'By interior room dimensions summed together' is wrong; this is less accurate and not the standard method. 'By the full footprint including the garage and covered porches' is wrong; these are excluded from GLA. Exam tip: For GLA, remember 'finished,' 'above-grade,' and 'exterior walls.'
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