Who decides the appropriate scope of work for an assignment?
Correct Answer
B) The appraiser, sufficient for credible results given the intended use
Why this is correct: The appraiser has the professional responsibility to determine the scope of work necessary to produce credible assignment results for the intended use. This judgment is based on what is credible and what peers would do, not solely on client requests. Why the other choices are wrong: The client cannot dictate an insufficient scope. State boards set licensing rules, not specific scopes for each assignment. The reviewer does not decide the scope; the appraiser does. Exam tip: You own the scope decision. The client can ask for less, but you must deliver what is credible.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Why this is correct: The appraiser has the professional responsibility to determine the scope of work necessary to produce credible assignment results for the intended use. This judgment is based on what is credible and what peers would do, not solely on client requests. Why the other choices are wrong: The client cannot dictate an insufficient scope. State boards set licensing rules, not specific scopes for each assignment. The reviewer does not decide the scope; the appraiser does. Exam tip: You own the scope decision. The client can ask for less, but you must deliver what is credible.
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