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

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Question #1
An encumbrance:
A.   burdens the property.
B.   cannot affect the physical use of a property.
C.   is always a lien.
D.   all of the above.
Question #2
Easements are always:
A.   encroachments.
B.   specific liens.
C.   non-money encumbrances.
D.   estates.
Question #3
A lien (money owed) on real property makes the property:
A.   Ieased.
B.   encumbered.
C.   alienated.
D.   an easement.
Question #4
Which of the following is NOT a lien?
A.   Trust deeds
B.   Easements
C.   Taxes and special assessments
D.   Mechanic’s liens
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.   Attachment sale
B.   Lis pendens sale
C.   Condemnation 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.   preliminary notice.
B.   notice of nonresponsibility.
C.   construction notice.
D.   mechanic’s notice.
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.   encroachment.
C.   hostile occupancy.
D.   avulsion.
Question #9
Which of the following restrictions is illegal and unenforceable?
A.   Building size
B.   Race
C.   Zoning
D.   Rent control
Question #10
Which of the following real estate terms best describes mortgages and trust deeds?
A.   Involuntary liens
B.   Promissory notes
C.   Security devices
D.   General liens
Question #11
A voluntary lien placed over more than one parcel is known as a(n):
A.   blanket encumbrance.
B.   multi-parcel encumbrance.
C.   all-inclusive encumbrance.
D.   subdivision 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.   scheme of improvements.
B.   start-stop period.
C.   waiting period.
D.   period of improvement.
Question #13
A judgment is best described as a(n):
A.   attachment lien.
B.   general lien.
C.   voluntary lien.
D.   specific lien.
Question #14
Once recorded, a judgment is good for:
A.   5 years.
B.   10 years.
C.   15 years.
D.   3 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.   abstract of title.
B.   satisfaction of judgment.
C.   judgment compensation.
D.   dismissal of attachment.
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.   servient tenement.
B.   dominant tenement.
C.   tenement appurtenant.
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.   unlocated easement.
D.   vague 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.   Whiteacre is the dominant tenement.
B.   Johnson owns the dominant tenement and his consent must be obtained.
C.   An appurtenant easement always passes when the property is sold.
D.   Smith owns the servient tenement and can give it to anyone.

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