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Question #1
Sean hasn’t paid his property tax. The tax collector places a lien on his property. How is this lien classified?
A.   Involuntary, general
B.   Involuntary, specific
C.   Voluntary, specific
D.   Voluntary, general
Question #2
Brandon is interested in purchasing a piece of property, but before doing so, he’d like to verify the accuracy of the legal description. Which of these options will accomplish this?
A.   Looking up the property on Google
B.   Having a home inspection performed
C.   Having a survey conducted
D.   Having an appraisal performed
Question #3
What's the difference between a special use permit and a variance?
A.   A variance is temporary; a special use permit is permanent.
B.   A variance allows a deviation from the requirements of the zoning ordinance; a special use permit allows a use not ordinarily allowed in the zone.
C.   A variance relates to building height only; a special use permit can relate to building height, use, or setback.
D.   A special use permit allows a deviation from the requirements of the zoning ordinance; a special use permit is the temporary use of another's property.
Question #4
A 4-bedroom, 4-bath 4,875 square feet house was listed at $445,000. Andreas, the seller, accepted an offer that was 95% of the listing price. What price per square foot did he get for the house?
A.   $45.64
B.   $82.15
C.   $93.00
D.   $86.72
Question #5
Jason, your client, is developing a subdivision of 140 houses. He may place deed restrictions on as many as ______ properties.
A.   140 (100%)
B.   35 (up to 25%)
C.   70 (up to 50%)
D.   Zero
Question #6
Your client, William, wants to run a tax office out of his home. He lives in an area that is not zoned for that purpose. What must William obtain to operate his tax office legally?
A.   A petition from his neighbors
B.   A home business waiver
C.   A special use permit
D.   A variance
Question #7
In which type of common interest subdivision are the owner’s shareholders in a corporation that owns the property?
A.   Planned development
B.   Time-share
C.   Condominium project
D.   Stock cooperative project
Question #8
What is a principal meridian?
A.   An east-west line used as a reference point in the rectangular government survey system
B.   A north-south line used as a reference point in the rectangular government survey system
C.   The center-most section identified in the rectangular government survey system
D.   The center-most township identified in the rectangular government survey system
Question #9
Sam grants Steve a license to hunt deer on his property. Which of the following statements about the license is true?
A.   The license is inheritable.
B.   The license is a permanent privilege.
C.   The license is assignable.
D.   Sam can revoke the license at any time.
Question #10
Many parks and golf courses are the sites of ______.
A.   Unregulated waste disposal areas
B.   Special purpose landfills
C.   Working landfills
D.   Former landfills
Question #11
April owes money to quite a few people after a round of court-ordered judgment liens were placed on her property. Can you determine who would get paid first?
A.   Bob filed in May and was awarded $85,000.
B.   Frank filed in February and was awarded $10,000.
C.   Sarah filed in March and was awarded $15,000.
D.   Alycea filed at the end of June and was awarded $50,000.
Question #12
Which act requires developers to acquire a permit before development in a coastal zone?
A.   California Coastal Act
B.   CEQA
C.   Grassland Protection Act
D.   The Alquist-Priolo Act
Question #13
What is a Superfund site?
A.   A site paid for by state taxes
B.   A site identified by the EPA as requiring remediation of hazardous waste spills
C.   A commercial property landscaping project
D.   A property with "green" improvements that cost over $1 million
Question #14
_________ is the power of the government to take private land for public use.
A.   Eminent domain
B.   Encumbrance
C.   Escheat
D.   Foreclosure
Question #15
The EPA has special requirements for contractors performing lead abatement or remodeling in “target” dwellings. These requirements relate to what?
A.   Cost of the abatement or repairs
B.   Targeting the dwelling for removal
C.   Safety precautions to protect occupants and workers from lead dust
D.   "Green home" certification from the EPA
Question #16
Licensee Dionne pointed out to her buyer client the items in the house she was showing that would be considered real property. What is one of the key determinants that show that something is real property (also known as a fixture)?
A.   Over or under a certain value
B.   Permanently affixed to the property
C.   Made of the same material as an interior or exterior wall
D.   Internal or external to the house
Question #17
Allen and Lewis are friends who each recently purchased real estate. Allen purchased a patio home in a small town an hour from the city, while Lewis purchased a condo in a really hot area near the city center. Although they paid similar amounts for their properties, Lewis’ condo is worth much more two years later. Which economic characteristic does this demonstrate?
A.   Permanence
B.   Improvements
C.   Scarcity
D.   Area preference
Question #18
The right to access rivers, streams, and other flowing bodies of water adjacent to a property is called ______.
A.   Land
B.   Mineral
C.   Riparian
D.   Littoral
Question #19
What purpose does bulk zoning serve?
A.   It provides increased density.
B.   It homogenizes the look of the area.
C.   It keeps similar races together.
D.   It restricts building density.
Question #20
Which of the following individuals is exempt from contractor licensing requirements?
A.   May, who is updating her bathroom to prepare her house for market
B.   Thomas, who is putting in a covered porch for Susan at a cost of $1,250
C.   Ray, who is replacing his neighbor's garage door for $550
D.   Diedre, who is remodeling her kitchen because extended family is coming to live with her

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