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The first component of real estate is land which includes : a. soil b. rocks c. reasonable airspace above the Earth d. all of the above |
D. all of the above Land is inclusive of all listed answer choices |
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The Northeast 1/4 of a section contains: A. 160 acres B. 320 acres C. 10 acres D. 40 acres |
A. 160 acres. There are 640 acres in a section divide this by 4 to find the area of a quarter section 160 acres |
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How many square feets are in 3 acres of land? A. 130,680 B. 217,800 C. 143,560 D. 43,560 |
A. 130,680. An acre of land contains 43,560 square ft. thus 3 acres of land equals 130,680 square feet the conversion of acreage to feet is the most common type of math question on the state exam |
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An individual may contain title by all of the following means except A. Grant B. escheat C. adverse use D. descent |
B. Escheat. An individual may not obtain title by escheat. Only state government may acquire title through escheat |
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There are ____________ baseline and meridian systems in California. A. 36 B. 12 C. 3 D. infinite |
C. 3 The three baseline and meridian systems in California are Humboldt, Mt Diablo, and San Bernardino. |
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Which of the following would be least desirable reference point for a metes and bounds description? A. The corner of a section B. A township line C. The corner of a quarter section D. A river bank. |
D. A river bank. A riverbank may shift over time |
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A lot contains 73000 square yards. How many acres does this equal? A. 29 B. 14.7 C. 10 D. 15.1 |
D. 15.1 the parcel of land is described in square yards first oosterman how many square feet of this equals by multiplying the square yard by 9. 73000 * 9 = 657000 square feet then divide by 43,560 (the square feet in one acre) 657000 / 43,560 equals 15.1 acres |
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Which of the following statements regarding zoning is true? A. Zoning is never retroactive B. Aesthetic values are not an interest in the establishment of zoning restrictions C. Zoning always takes precedence over deed restrictionsD. Zoning law always keeps commercial and residential properties separate D. Zoning law always keeps commercial and residential properties separate
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A. Zoning is never retroactive. Zoning cannot apply to existing structures holy structures to be built |
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Before a new home can be occupied: A. All construction loans need to be paid B. a certificate of occupancy must be issued by the local building department C. a notice of completion needs to be recorded by the owner D. Off-site improvements need to be complete
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B. A certificate of occupancy must be issued by the local building department. a certificate of occupancy issued by the building department is proof of habitability. |
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On a zoning map, 'M' generally indicates: A. Multiple use B. multi-unit C. manufacturing D. mobile homes |
C. Manufacturing. M = manufacturing C = commercial R = residential |
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The subdivision map act grants control to the: A. Corporation counsel B. Department of Real Estate (DRE) C. local government D. state building inspector |
C. Local government. The subdivisions map act is controlled by local authorities subdivided lands law is controlled by the DRE |
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an owner with riparian rights has rights relating to the use and ownership of water from which of the following sources: A. Rivers, streams, and watercourses B. Oceans and bays C. Underground caves with water D. Swimming pools and watering systems |
A. Rivers, streams, and watercourses. Riparian rights apply to all surface waters |
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Individual ownership of a lot and common ownership of other areas in development constitutes a : A. Fully improve subdivision B. Planned unit development (PUD) C. Multi-unit apartment project D. Condominium |
B. Planned unit development (PUD). a planned unit development has common areas in addition to individual ownership of a house |
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The real estate commissioner rescinds their approval of a subdivision by: A. Issuing an injunction B. Issuing a writ of prohibition C. Revoking the developers license D. Issuing a desist and refrain order |
D. Issuing a desist and refrain order. to stop a development the real estate commissioner files a desist and refrain order against the developer |
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A roof on which all four sides slope to the eaves is classified as a: A. Gambrel roof B. Gable roof C. Mansard roof D. Hip roof |
D. Hip roof. A roof with four sides is called Hip. a two-sided roof is Gable |
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Real property does not include: A. Water courses B. Improvements C. Fences D. Leasehold estates |
D. Leasehold estates. A leasehold estate is a less than freehold and therefore not real property. |
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Which of the following is regarded as real property? A. Growing crops that have been mortgaged B. Crops that have been sold but have not been harvested C. Riparian rights D. Trade fixtures |
C. Riparian rights |
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A primary difference between real and personal property is that real property: A. Can be held in joint ownership B. Is immovable C. Is always subject to depreciation D. Can be willed |
B. Is immovable |
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A dispute over ownership rights and interests held in Real property may be settled by: A. A quiet title action B. A partition action C. A declaratory relief action D. A lis pendens |
A. A quiet title action |
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If a person dies without a will and with no identifiable heirs the state requires title to their real property through: A. Patent B. Condemnation C. Escheat D. Forfeiture |
C. Escheat |
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Which of these rights of ownership do individuals not have? A. Severance rights B. Eminent domain C. Riparian rights D. Reliction rights |
B. Eminent domain rights |
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Basic regulation of housing and construction industries is performed by: A. The state housing act B. Local building codes C. The state contractor's license law D. All of the above |
D. All of the above |
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The general purpose of local building codes is to assure: A. The most efficient utilization of skilled labor B. Compliance with regulatory agencies C. Compliance with minimum construction requirements D. Cost-effectiveness in building through uniformity of building standards |
C. Compliance with minimum construction requirements |
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Private restrictions on the use of land are best created by: A. Verbal agreement B. Ratification C. Constructing a physical barrier around the property D. recording the restrictions with the county recorder with reference made in the deed to each parcel |
D. recording the restrictions with the county recorder with reference made in the deed to each parcel |
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"Potable" means: A. Drinkable water B. Sewer systems C. Backfill B. Plumbing |
A. Drinkable water |
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Placing two or more contiguous units under common ownership for the purpose of increasing the value is known as: A. Dual ownership B. Severalty ownership C. Plottage D. Reversion |
C. Plottage |
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Which of the following is shown on a plot map: A. Thickness of exterior walls B. Topography of the surrounding area C. Location of the improvements on the lot and its relation to surrounding features D. Foundation features and construction materials |
C. Location of the improvement on the lot and its relation to surrounding features |
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Personal property may not: A. Become real property B. Be hypothecated C. Be alienated D. None of the above |
D. None of the above |
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The physical components of a subdivision are controlled by the: A. Department of Real Estate (DRE) B. City or county planning commission C. Department of architecture D. Division of State lands |
B. City or county planning commission |
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Mary held a life estate for her lifetime and a single family residence.she released the residence to Martha for a 5-year period, but died a few weeks after the lease began. The lease was: A. invalid on its face because the holder of a life estate does not have the right to lease the property B. Continued in effect for the full five-year term C. valid only during the life of the lessor (Mary) D. valid only if Martha was unaware of the life estate when the lease was created |
C. Valid only during the life of the lessor ?(Mary) |
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What notice is filed first in regards to a mechanic's lien? A. Notice of non responsibility B. Notice of Cessation C. Notice of completion D. Notice to perform or quit |
A. Notice of non responsibility |
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A subcontractor uses a ________________ to notify a general contractor or owner of their rights to record and foreclose a mechanic's lien against property when they are not paid. A. Notice of default B. Right of first refusal C. 20-day preliminary notice D. 30-day notice to vacate |
C. 20-day preliminary notice |
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Which of the following is not a specific lien? A. A property tax lien B. A blanket mortgage C. A judgment for punitive money damages D. A mechanic's lien |
C. A judgement for punitive money damages |
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Which of the following is a lien? A. A recorded notice B. A homestead C. An easement D. An attachment |
D. An attachment |
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If a lien covers all properties of the debtor in the county where it is recorded, it is known as a: A. Lis pendens B. Specific lien C. General lien D. Mechanics lien |
C. General lien |
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To establish title by adverse possession and occupant must show all of these except: A. They have occupied the property in a way which constitutes no notice to the record owner B. The payment of taxes for 5 years C. open and notorious use D. Hostile use |
A. They have occupied the property in a way which constitutes no notice to the record owner |
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Appurtenances go with the land. Which of the following is not an appurtenance? A. Buildings B. A swimming pool C. Fences D. A trade fixture |
D. A trade fixture |
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Ownership rights and interests in real estate are called: A. Land sales contracts B. Estates or fees C. Liens D. Tenancies |
B. Estates or fees |
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Which of the following is an example of a freehold estate? A. Beneficiary interest B. An estate at sufferance C. A life estate D. An estate at will |
C. A life estate |
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All of the following are less-than-freehold estates except: A. An estate for years B. Leasehold interest C. A life estate D. An estate at sufferance |
C. A life estate |
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Which of the following best describes an estate of indefinite duration? A. Estate for years B. Life estate C. Periodic tenancy D. Estate of inheritance |
D. Estate of inheritance |
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In what way is a tenant in an apartment like an owner of a condominium? A. Both hold a fee interest B. The owner of the condominium and the tenant of a apartment each have an estate in real property C. The local tax assessor needs to assess each property separately D. Both have ownership in an individual unit |
B. The owner of the condominium and the tenant of a apartment each have an estate in real property |
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The word "tenancy" in Real property law most nearly means: A. Life tenant B.the method or mode of holding interest to real property by the lessee or owner C. The landlord-tenant relationship D. The right to freely sell a property to another in the open market |
B. the method or mode of holding interest to real property by the lessee or owner |
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Appurtenant Rights include the right of ingress and ______________ across adjoining properties. A. Trespass B. Traversal C. Egress D. Pro rata |
C. Egress |
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easements which restrict an owners ability to maintain or construct improvements interfering with a neighbor solar energy system are known as ____________ easements. A. Airborne B. Solar C. Galactic D. Greenway |
B. Solar |
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The real estate commissioner under the subdivided land laws is initially concerned with which court: A. Small claims B. Superior C. Federal supreme D. State appeals |
B. Superior |
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An encroachment is: A. A fence built on an owner's property for security and privacy purposes B. An improvement on real estate such as a building fence driveway or tree which extends onto the neighbors real estate C. A doctrine used by property owners to establish boundary lines D. An exclusive right-to-use easement |
B. An improvement on real estate such as a building fence driveway or tree which extends onto the neighbors real estate |
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Upon moving into the home they had just purchased, the owner discovered their neighbor's garage encroached 4 feet over his property line. If a friendly settlement cannot be negotiated the owner may sue the: A. Escrow company B. Title company C. Agent, for failure to disclose the encroachment D. Neighbor, since the encroachment is a trespass |
D. Neighbor, since the encroachment is a trespass |
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Lead-based paint was banned by federal consumer product safety commission in: A. 1940 B.1973 C. 1978 D. 1996 |
C. 1978 |
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Environmental hazards located on a property which pose a direct health threat to occupants include toxic mold and: A. Building materials containing asbestos B. Recent seismic activity C. Carbon dioxide gas D. Very high fire hazard severity zones |
A. Building materials containing asbestos |
