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Question #1
What type of ownership has definite rights of survivorship?
A.
Joint tenancy
B.
Severalty
C.
Tenancy in common
D.
All of the above
Question #2
A woman CANNOT receive title to real property by:
A.
escheat.
B.
a patent.
C.
a gift deed.
D.
adverse possession.
Question #3
A written instrument that conveys and evidences title is called a(n):
A.
deed.
B.
implied warranty.
C.
transfer.
D.
will.
Question #4
What distinguishes a will from other types of property transfers?
A.
It allows for the transfer of more property
B.
It only becomes effective at death
C.
It creates a present interest in property
D.
None of the above
Question #5
In California, a notice to vacate an “estate at will” (rental agreement) requires how many days notice?
A.
29
B.
1
C.
15
D.
30
Question #6
Property acquired by a husband and wife during marriage and is split 50/50 is called:
A.
tenancy in common.
B.
community property.
C.
joint tenancy property.
D.
all of the above.
Question #7
Grantor C conveys a large house and land to his daughter and son-in-law to be theirs as long as they are married. One year later they are divorced. What happens to the property?
A.
The daughter acquires it
B.
The son-in-law acquires it
C.
It reverts back to C
D.
The couple must sell it
Question #8
A property owner living on a river bank acquires land due to the shifting of the river. This process is called:
A.
encroachment.
B.
succession.
C.
accretion.
D.
none of the above.
Question #9
Time, title, interest, and possession are the four essential unities of a:
A.
joint tenancy.
B.
tenancy in common.
C.
corporation.
D.
partnership.
Question #10
In a real estate transaction, the grantor is the:
A.
seller.
B.
buyer.
C.
Iender.
D.
renter.
Question #11
Through the process of escheat, the deceased’s property passes to:
A.
his or her heirs.
B.
his or her creditors.
C.
the local county.
D.
the state.
Question #12
Someone using another person’s land continuously, without paying any property taxes, might qualify to obtain an easement, or legal right to use the land, according to:
A.
adverse possession.
B.
prescription.
C.
accession.
D.
Murphy’s Law.
Question #13
Which type of will, unless signed with an “X,” requires NO witnesses?
A.
Living trust
B.
Holographic
C.
Statutory
D.
All of the above
Question #14
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
A.
A trust deed is an instrument used to transfer personal property.
B.
A tax deed is the deed given to the buyer when a property is sold for past due property taxes.
C.
A sheriff’s deed is the deed given to the purchaser at a court required sale.
D.
A gift deed is an instrument granting a gift out of love and affection.
Question #15
A deed does NOT take effect until it is:
A.
signed.
B.
delivered and accepted.
C.
notarized.
D.
all of the above.
Question #16
Which of the following is a document conveying title with NO warranties, expressed or implied?
A.
Quitclaim deed
B.
Holographic will
C.
Grant deed
D.
All of the above
Question #17
Of the following, which is NOT true of a grant deed?
A.
It warranties that the property being conveyed is free from any undisclosed encumbrances.
B.
It is used primarily to clear a “cloud on title” from the records.
C.
It warranties that the owner has not conveyed title to any other person.
D.
It conveys any “after-acquired” title.
Question #18
With a life estate, the ownership interest is limited to the:
A.
economic life of the property.
B.
Iife of any designated person or persons.
C.
Iife of the grantor.
D.
any of the above.
Question #19
What differentiates an estate for years from an estate from period-to-period is that an estate for years:
A.
is from year-to-year.
B.
is a renewable agreement.
C.
is for a fixed period of time.
D.
can be terminated at any time.
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