Which statement about standard appraisal reporting forms is correct?

• A. Not required by STANDARD 2
• B. Required for all assignments
• C. Not applicable to USPAP
• D. Mandatory in all jurisdictions

Answer: (A)

Standard 2 is about communicating the appraisal results clearly and credibly, not about prescribing a specific template. The standard requires a report or other communication that is appropriate for the assignment and that presents the data, procedures, reasoning, and conclusions in a way that is not misleading. It does not require using any particular standard reporting form. A form-based approach can be used, a narrative report can be used, or another compliant format can be chosen, as long as the required content is included. If a client or local law specifies a particular form, that requirement sits outside USPAP and is not dictated by Standard 2. So the statement that standard appraisal reporting forms are not required by Standard 2 is the correct understanding.