USPAP Practice Exam 2025 – Complete All-in-One Guide to Mastering Professional Appraisal Standards

The jurisdictional exception rule allows an appraiser to deviate from USPAP standards when compliance is not possible due to laws or regulations that govern appraisal practices in a particular jurisdiction. In this context, each of the provided options relates to potential influences that might require an appraiser to invoke the jurisdictional exception.

Local zoning laws dictate the use of property and can affect appraisal conclusions, which means appraisers must consider them when determining property value. National appraisal standards set certain expectations and guidelines for appraisals but could be overridden by local jurisdictions where compliance with national standards is legally infeasible. State regulatory requirements specifically govern how appraisals must be conducted in a certain state, which could necessitate using the jurisdictional exception if there's a conflict with USPAP.

In contrast, an attorney at law does not represent a regulatory or legislative force influencing appraisal standards or requirements. While an attorney may provide legal counsel or interpret laws, they do not impose regulations themselves. Thus, they would not be seen as a force that compels an appraiser to invoke the jurisdictional exception rule. Understanding this distinction clarifies why this option does not align with the others, which all are direct regulatory influences affecting an appraiser's adherence to established standards.