CA Real Estate Principles Course » 2021 » Section 15 Unit 1 Exam

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Question #1
Sondrine’s beach cottage has a right of way that allows nearby residents to get to the beach. What is the primary difference between a right of way and an easement?
A.   A right of way provides a pass-through, but not a right to use the property.
B.   A right of way is always for an indefinite time period.
C.   A right of way offers the right to use the property for some function, as compared to just as a pass-through.
D.   A right of way always has a defined expiration date.
Question #2
If John suspects that his neighbor’s deck encroaches on his back yard, what should John do to determine whether an encroachment exists?
A.   He should investigate whether there is a tax lien on their neighbor's property.
B.   He should check legal description of the property.
C.   He should consult a survey for the exact property lines.
D.   He should find out if the neighbor's deed has been recorded or not.
Question #3
Which of the following is an easement?
A.   The state took ownership of Dawn's property when no heirs could be located following her death.
B.   Jeff installed a sidewalk next to his driveway, six inches outside his property.
C.   The city seized a formerly private parcel of land for public use.
D.   A path providing neighborhood access to a pond cuts through part of Bill's property.
Question #4
Because of the topography of Elsie’s and Lawrence’s respective yards, Elsie had to install her fence at the top of a hill, which is actually two feet over Lawrence’s property line. What word or phrase best describes Elsie’s fence?
A.   Visible easement
B.   Encroachment
C.   Easement in gross
D.   Servient estate

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