What is the exam-ready answer?
| Roadmap lesson | 99 of 500 |
|---|---|
| Official syllabus topic | Environmental Hazards and Disclosure |
| Official PSI area | Property Disclosures |
| Published area weight | 7% of the 100-question national portion |
| Exam portion | National salesperson portion |
| Source edition | PSI Georgia Candidate Information Bulletin dated July 1, 2026 |
| Last verified | August 2, 2026 |
The Rule
PSI publishes the weight for the complete content area, not a fixed question count for this lesson. Learn the rule well enough to apply it when PSI changes names, numbers, or parties in a new scenario.
Complete lesson
Read each concept as part of one decision system. The exam often gives one accurate statement and three statements that belong to a nearby concept.
Lead-based paint
For most housing built before 1978, federal rules require the seller or lessor to provide the EPA pamphlet, disclose known lead information and available records, include contract language, and give purchasers the required evaluation opportunity unless waived as permitted.
Radon and asbestos
Radon is an invisible radioactive gas assessed through testing. Asbestos-containing material is not identified reliably by sight; disturbing damaged or friable material can increase exposure and requires qualified guidance.
Moisture, mold, and tanks
Moisture source control is central to mold concerns. Current or former underground tanks can create leak, cleanup, and regulatory issues that require records and environmental assessment.
Flood and wetland issues
A FEMA flood designation informs insurance and risk but is not the only source of flooding. Wetlands and protected areas can affect permits and development even when a site remains privately owned.
Decision rule
Georgia-specific distinction
Worked example
Scenario. A 1965 home has peeling paint and no lead inspection records.
Reason it through. Age triggers federal lead-disclosure analysis, while appearance alone cannot establish whether paint contains lead.
Answer. Provide the required federal information and opportunity, disclose known records or hazards, and recommend qualified risk assessment or inspection.
Common exam traps
- Diagnosing asbestos by sight
- Treating no records as no hazard
- Confusing flood map status with flood history
- Remediating without qualified advice
Original practice questions with detailed explanations
These questions were written for instruction and mapped to the current outline. They are not copied from PSI or any live examination. Choose an answer before opening the explanation.
Question 1Which hazard is tested as an invisible radioactive gas?
- A. Radon
- B. Asbestos
- C. Lead paint
- D. Mold
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Answer: A. Radon
Radon cannot be seen or smelled and is evaluated by testing.
Question 2Most federal lead disclosure duties focus on housing built before what year?
- A. 1960
- B. 1978
- C. 1988
- D. 2000
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Answer: B. 1978
The federal residential lead-based-paint disclosure program generally uses pre-1978 housing as its threshold.
Question 3Can FEMA map status replace disclosure of known past flooding?
- A. Yes
- B. No
- C. Only with flood insurance
- D. Only for vacant land
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Answer: B. No
Map designation and known property history are different material facts.
Mastery tracking
Mark this lesson mastered only when every statement is true.
- State the direct answer and decision rule without notes.
- Explain every core concept in plain English.
- Solve the worked example after changing one important fact.
- Identify the Georgia distinction before reading answer choices.
- Answer all three questions correctly and reject every distractor.
- Repeat the topic in mixed practice on a later day.
Recommended next lesson
Continue with Material Facts, Defects, Misrepresentation, and Fraud. Continue to roadmap lesson 100 and build on this decision rule.
Return to the Property Disclosures hub to see every official branch and the complete lesson sequence for this content area.