Real Estate 101 - Real Estate Principles » Fall 2021 » Chapter 3 Quiz

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Question #1
An encumbrance:
A.   cannot affect the physical use of a property.
B.   is always a lien.
C.   burdens the property.
D.   all of the above.
Question #2
Easements are always:
A.   non-money encumbrances.
B.   encroachments.
C.   estates.
D.   specific liens.
Question #3
A lien (money owed) on real property makes the property:
A.   encumbered.
B.   Ieased.
C.   an easement.
D.   alienated.
Question #4
Which of the following is NOT a lien?
A.   Taxes and special assessments
B.   Trust deeds
C.   Mechanic’s liens
D.   Easements
Question #5
Local improvements, like street lights and sewers, are paid for by property owners through:
A.   special assessments.
B.   injunctions.
C.   tax liens.
D.   all of the above.
Question #6
In California, what is the usual method of forcing someone to sell property to pay off a judgment?
A.   Condemnation sale
B.   Sheriff’s sale
C.   Lis pendens sale
D.   Attachment sale
Question #7
A written notice that should be given within 20 days of supplying labor or services, and before filing a mechanic’s lien, is known as a:
A.   notice of nonresponsibility.
B.   preliminary notice.
C.   mechanic’s notice.
D.   construction notice.
Question #8
If Bob places improvements and permanent fixtures on property that he does not own, Bob has created a(n):
A.   avulsion.
B.   hostile occupancy.
C.   adverse possession.
D.   encroachment.
Question #9
Which of the following restrictions is illegal and unenforceable?
A.   Race
B.   Building size
C.   Rent control
D.   Zoning
Question #10
Which of the following real estate terms best describes mortgages and trust deeds?
A.   Security devices
B.   Involuntary liens
C.   Promissory notes
D.   General liens
Question #11
A voluntary lien placed over more than one parcel is known as a(n):
A.   all-inclusive encumbrance.
B.   subdivision encumbrance.
C.   multi-parcel encumbrance.
D.   blanket encumbrance.
Question #12
When determining the starting time for a mechanic’s lien, it is important to know when the work began, known as the:
A.   start-stop period.
B.   period of improvement.
C.   waiting period.
D.   scheme of improvements.
Question #13
A judgment is best described as a(n):
A.   voluntary lien.
B.   general lien.
C.   attachment lien.
D.   specific lien.
Question #14
Once recorded, a judgment is good for:
A.   3 years.
B.   15 years.
C.   5 years.
D.   10 years.
Question #15
Compensation made by the payment of money or the return of property, thus clearing a lien from the record, is known as:
A.   dismissal of attachment.
B.   satisfaction of judgment.
C.   abstract of title.
D.   judgment compensation.
Question #16
A notice of a pending lawsuit that clouds title is called a(n):
A.   injunction.
B.   writ of execution.
C.   lis pendens.
D.   none of the above.
Question #17
Which of the following is an encumbrance that affects the physical use of real property?
A.   A building restriction
B.   An encroachment
C.   An easement
D.   All of the above
Question #18
A utility company obtains an easement in gross to run power lines over your property. As a result, your property would become a:
A.   dominant tenement.
B.   tenement appurtenant.
C.   servient tenement.
D.   none of the above.
Question #19
An easement that does NOT specify a special area for a right-of-way is known as a(n):
A.   easement in gross.
B.   unlocated easement.
C.   vague easement.
D.   partial easement.
Question #20
Smith sold Blackacre Estate to Willis. Before he sold it, Blackacre had an appurtenant easement across Whiteacre Estate, owned by Johnson. When Willis tried to use the easement, Johnson protested. Which is true?
A.   Johnson owns the dominant tenement and his consent must be obtained.
B.   Smith owns the servient tenement and can give it to anyone.
C.   An appurtenant easement always passes when the property is sold.
D.   Whiteacre is the dominant tenement.

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