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

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Question #1
An encumbrance:
A.   is always a lien.
B.   cannot affect the physical use of a property.
C.   burdens the property.
D.   all of the above.
Question #2
Easements are always:
A.   encroachments.
B.   specific liens.
C.   estates.
D.   non-money encumbrances.
Question #3
A lien (money owed) on real property makes the property:
A.   an easement.
B.   encumbered.
C.   alienated.
D.   Ieased.
Question #4
Which of the following is NOT a lien?
A.   Trust deeds
B.   Mechanic’s liens
C.   Taxes and special assessments
D.   Easements
Question #5
Local improvements, like street lights and sewers, are paid for by property owners through:
A.   special assessments.
B.   tax liens.
C.   injunctions.
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.   Lis pendens sale
B.   Condemnation sale
C.   Attachment sale
D.   Sheriff’s 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.   construction notice.
B.   mechanic’s notice.
C.   preliminary notice.
D.   notice of nonresponsibility.
Question #8
If Bob places improvements and permanent fixtures on property that he does not own, Bob has created a(n):
A.   adverse possession.
B.   avulsion.
C.   encroachment.
D.   hostile occupancy.
Question #9
Which of the following restrictions is illegal and unenforceable?
A.   Rent control
B.   Building size
C.   Race
D.   Zoning
Question #10
Which of the following real estate terms best describes mortgages and trust deeds?
A.   Security devices
B.   Promissory notes
C.   General liens
D.   Involuntary liens
Question #11
A voluntary lien placed over more than one parcel is known as a(n):
A.   subdivision encumbrance.
B.   blanket encumbrance.
C.   all-inclusive encumbrance.
D.   multi-parcel 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.   period of improvement.
B.   start-stop period.
C.   waiting period.
D.   scheme of improvements.
Question #13
A judgment is best described as a(n):
A.   general lien.
B.   specific lien.
C.   voluntary lien.
D.   attachment lien.
Question #14
Once recorded, a judgment is good for:
A.   5 years.
B.   3 years.
C.   10 years.
D.   15 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.   judgment compensation.
B.   dismissal of attachment.
C.   satisfaction of judgment.
D.   abstract of title.
Question #16
A notice of a pending lawsuit that clouds title is called a(n):
A.   lis pendens.
B.   injunction.
C.   writ of execution.
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.   tenement appurtenant.
B.   dominant tenement.
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.   partial easement.
C.   vague easement.
D.   unlocated 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.   Whiteacre is the dominant tenement.
C.   Smith owns the servient tenement and can give it to anyone.
D.   An appurtenant easement always passes when the property is sold.

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