Arizona Real Estate Salesperson Exam — Questions and Answers

Question 1: Based on the Arizona licensing law, which of these actions is allowed?

A licensee listing a property owned by a third party as "For Sale by Owner."
Prominently posting "For Sale" signs on real estate properties after receiving written authorization. (Correct answer)
Offering a television as a reward for attending a promotional event without telling them they'll also need to see a sales presentation beforehand.
Discouraging a Mexican buyer from making a purchase in a specific neighborhood.

Correct answer: Prominently posting "For Sale" signs on real estate properties after receiving written authorization.

Arizona real estate law permits a licensee to place a 'For Sale' sign on a property, provided they have obtained written authorization from the property owner. This is a standard and legitimate practice that ensures transparency and adherence to agency agreements. The other options describe discriminatory, misleading, or unauthorized actions that are prohibited under Arizona licensing law.

Question 2: In Arizona, what triggers the power-of-sale clause in a deed of trust during a non-judicial foreclosure?

The lender decides to sell its loan portfolio
The borrower defaults on the loan terms (Correct answer)
The property value drops below the loan balance
The borrower requests a loan modification

Correct answer: The borrower defaults on the loan terms

The power-of-sale clause is activated when the borrower defaults on the loan, allowing the trustee to sell the property without court proceedings after proper notice.

Question 3: Property managers in Arizona are in charge of the following, with the exception of:

Checking the credit histories of potential tenants.
Compensating referrals to those who bring in new tenants. (Correct answer)
Rent collection.
Supporting the unit's general maintenance.

Correct answer: Compensating referrals to those who bring in new tenants.

Explanation: Property managers are in charge of helping with maintenance, performing credit checks, and collecting rent; however, they are not allowed to give referral fees to any unlicensed individual.

Question 4: An appraiser is tasked with valuing a newly constructed, custom-built luxury home in a subdivision where there are no recent comparable sales. Which approach to valuation would be most heavily weighted in their final analysis?

Income Approach
Sales Comparison Approach
Gross Rent Multiplier
Cost Approach (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Cost Approach

The Cost Approach is most reliable for unique properties, such as new construction or special-purpose buildings like schools, where comparable sales are unavailable. This method calculates value by estimating the cost to build a replacement structure, subtracting any depreciation, and adding the value of the land.

Question 5: Which of the following practices violates Arizona's fair housing laws?

Offering a discount to military veterans
Requiring a credit check from all applicants equally
Requiring proof of identity before entering a property
Refusing to show properties in a certain area based on a buyer's national origin (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Refusing to show properties in a certain area based on a buyer's national origin

Steering buyers away from or toward certain neighborhoods based on national origin is a violation of both federal and Arizona fair housing laws.

Question 6: A real estate licensee is representing a seller. The seller mentions that the roof leaked two years ago but was professionally repaired. What is the licensee's obligation regarding this information?

The licensee should advise the seller not to mention the past leak to avoid deterring buyers.
The licensee only needs to disclose the issue if the buyer asks about the roof specifically.
The licensee has no obligation to disclose since the leak was repaired.
The licensee must disclose the past leak as it is a material fact about the property's history. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The licensee must disclose the past leak as it is a material fact about the property's history.

In Arizona, both sellers and their agents are required to disclose all known material facts about a property. A past significant issue like a roof leak, even if repaired, is considered a material fact that could influence a buyer's decision or the price they are willing to pay. Failure to disclose can lead to legal liability.

Question 7: In Arizona, for a real estate purchase contract to be enforceable, it must comply with the Statute of Frauds, meaning it must be:

Recorded with the county recorder
Approved by the Arizona Department of Real Estate
In writing and signed by the parties to be charged (Correct answer)
Notarized by a licensed notary

Correct answer: In writing and signed by the parties to be charged

The Statute of Frauds requires contracts for the sale of real property to be in writing and signed to be enforceable.

Question 8: In Arizona, what is the penalty for a first-time violation of operating as a real estate broker without a license?

A Class 1 misdemeanor (Correct answer)
Automatic imprisonment for 1 year
A Class 6 felony
A civil fine only

Correct answer: A Class 1 misdemeanor

Practicing real estate without a license in Arizona is classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor for first-time offenders.

Question 9: An Arizona dual agent must obtain written consent from both parties. What is a key limitation placed on a dual agent?

The agent cannot advocate for either party's negotiating position over the other (Correct answer)
The agent must recommend a final sale price
The agent is only accountable to the seller
The agent can share confidential information between parties

Correct answer: The agent cannot advocate for either party's negotiating position over the other

A dual agent must remain neutral and cannot advocate for one party's position over the other since they represent both sides.

Question 10: Who can an Arizona salesperson legitimately receive compensation from?

If there’s a buyer's agency relationship, the salesperson can receive it from the buyer.
Only from the seller.
The salesperson can receive it from an employing broker. (Correct answer)
Regardless of the type of agency, from the seller or the buyer.

Correct answer: The salesperson can receive it from an employing broker.

In Arizona, a licensed real estate salesperson can only receive compensation for real estate services from their employing broker. State law prohibits salespersons from directly accepting commissions, fees, or other payments from clients (buyers or sellers) or other parties involved in a transaction. This regulation ensures proper oversight, accountability, and adherence to agency relationships within the real estate industry.

Question 11: Which document must a salesperson's license be associated with to practice?

A personal LLC
A title company
The MLS
An employing designated broker (Correct answer)

Correct answer: An employing designated broker

A salesperson must work under an employing designated broker to legally practice real estate in Arizona.

Question 12: Under Arizona law, when must a real estate broker provide an agency disclosure to a prospective client?

Only if the client requests it
At the time of contract signing
After the inspection period
At the first substantive contact (Correct answer)

Correct answer: At the first substantive contact

Arizona requires brokers to disclose their agency relationship at the first substantive contact with a prospective client.

Question 13: In an Arizona residential purchase contract, what happens if the buyer fails to deposit earnest money by the agreed-upon deadline?

The contract remains valid but the price is reduced
The seller may cancel the contract after providing written notice (Correct answer)
The contract is automatically void
The buyer forfeits all inspection rights

Correct answer: The seller may cancel the contract after providing written notice

Under AAR contract terms, the seller may cancel the contract by delivering written notice to the buyer if earnest money is not deposited by the specified deadline.

Question 14: An Arizona homeowner allows a neighbor to use a path across their land indefinitely. After continuous open use for 10 years, what interest might the neighbor claim?

A fee simple absolute interest
An appurtenant easement by grant
A prescriptive easement (Correct answer)
A license that cannot be revoked

Correct answer: A prescriptive easement

In Arizona, continuous, open, and hostile use of another's property for 10 years can establish a prescriptive easement.

Question 15: Which of the following is considered surface water under Arizona law?

Water in a natural stream or river (Correct answer)
Water percolating underground
Municipal tap water
Water in a private cistern

Correct answer: Water in a natural stream or river

Surface water includes flowing streams, rivers, and lakes subject to appropriation.

Question 16: Where can I locate CC&Rs that are enforceable?

It can be found in the settlement statement.
It can be found in a sales brochure.
It can be found in the the deed. (Correct answer)
It can be found in the purchase agreement.

Correct answer: It can be found in the the deed.

Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) are typically recorded with the county recorder's office and are legally binding documents that govern the use of property within a community. They are often referenced in the property deed or a separate declaration that is incorporated by reference into the deed, making them enforceable against current and future owners.

Question 17: In Arizona, what does the loan-to-value (LTV) ratio represent?

The ratio of total debt to total assets
The ratio of monthly income to monthly mortgage payment
The ratio of the down payment to the purchase price
The ratio of the loan amount to the appraised value of the property (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The ratio of the loan amount to the appraised value of the property

The LTV ratio compares the mortgage loan amount to the appraised value or purchase price of the property, whichever is lower.

Question 18: Which type of depreciation is caused by factors outside the property itself, such as a noisy highway nearby?

Structural depreciation
Functional obsolescence
Physical deterioration
Economic obsolescence (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Economic obsolescence

Economic (external) obsolescence is caused by factors outside the property, like nearby nuisances or neighborhood decline, and is generally incurable.

Question 19: Which of the following best describes the doctrine of 'time is of the essence' in Arizona real estate contracts?

Time constraints apply only to the seller's obligations
Parties must perform obligations by the exact dates specified or risk default (Correct answer)
All deadlines are suggestions and can be extended freely
Only the closing date is a strict deadline

Correct answer: Parties must perform obligations by the exact dates specified or risk default

When a contract states that time is of the essence, all specified deadlines are binding and failure to meet them constitutes a breach.

Question 20: Earnest money in an Arizona transaction is best described as:

A fee paid to the listing broker
A good-faith deposit showing the buyer's serious intent (Correct answer)
A penalty for late closing
A down payment required by the lender

Correct answer: A good-faith deposit showing the buyer's serious intent

Earnest money is a good-faith deposit demonstrating the buyer's sincere intent to purchase.

Question 21: What is a 'nonconforming use' in Arizona real estate?

A lawful use that existed before a zoning change and no longer complies with current zoning (Correct answer)
A use that violates current environmental regulations
A use that requires a special permit before it may begin operating
A use that is prohibited in every zoning classification

Correct answer: A lawful use that existed before a zoning change and no longer complies with current zoning

A nonconforming use was legally established before new zoning regulations were enacted and is allowed to continue despite no longer meeting current zoning requirements.

Question 22: A buyer in a transaction using the AAR Residential Resale Real Estate Purchase Contract discovers a significant roof leak during the 10-day inspection period. Which of the following actions is the buyer NOT entitled to take under the standard contract terms?

Disapprove of the item and provide the seller an opportunity to correct the issue.
Request a credit from the seller in lieu of repairs.
Cancel the contract and receive a full refund of their earnest money.
Unilaterally hire a roofer and bill the seller for the repairs after closing. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Unilaterally hire a roofer and bill the seller for the repairs after closing.

The standard AAR purchase contract provides the buyer with several remedies during the inspection period if they disapprove of an item. The buyer can cancel the contract, or they can give the seller the opportunity to make repairs or offer a credit. However, the contract does not allow the buyer to unilaterally perform repairs and charge the seller; any repairs or credits must be negotiated and agreed upon by both parties.

Question 23: An agency relationship between a seller and a broker in Arizona can be terminated by all of the following EXCEPT:

The destruction of the property, such as by fire.
Mutual agreement between the seller and the broker.
The seller receiving an offer from a buyer represented by another brokerage. (Correct answer)
The death of the employing broker.

Correct answer: The seller receiving an offer from a buyer represented by another brokerage.

Receiving an offer, regardless of who represents the buyer, does not terminate a listing agreement. Agency relationships can be terminated by several events, including the death or incapacity of the broker, mutual agreement, expiration of the agreement's term, fulfillment of the purpose (sale of the property), or destruction of the property.

Question 24: Under Arizona law, what is the typical redemption period after a judicial foreclosure sale?

1 year
6 months (Correct answer)
30 days
No redemption period exists

Correct answer: 6 months

Arizona generally allows a six-month statutory redemption period after a judicial foreclosure, during which the borrower may reclaim the property by paying the full amount owed.

Question 25: What is a 'moratorium' in the context of Arizona land use and development?

A tax levied on undeveloped land to encourage its development
A temporary halt on issuing building permits or processing development applications (Correct answer)
A mandatory waiting period before a zoning variance takes legal effect
A permanent prohibition on all new residential construction

Correct answer: A temporary halt on issuing building permits or processing development applications

A moratorium is a temporary suspension of building permits or development approvals, often enacted while a municipality updates its zoning code, comprehensive plan, or infrastructure capacity.

Question 26: A buyer purchases a rural property with a registered domestic water well. To comply with state law, what action must the new owner take shortly after the sale closes?

File a 'Request to Change Well Information' form with the ADWR. (Correct answer)
Install a state-mandated metering device on the well pump.
Pay a one-time water transfer tax to the Arizona Department of Revenue.
Obtain a new drilling permit from the county.

Correct answer: File a 'Request to Change Well Information' form with the ADWR.

When a property with a well is sold, the new owner is required to notify the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) of the change in ownership. This is done by filing a 'Request to Change Well Information' form (formerly Form 55), ensuring the state's well registry remains accurate.

Question 27: Where must earnest money deposits generally be held?

A neutral escrow or broker trust account (Correct answer)
The agent's personal account
The buyer's savings account
The seller's account

Correct answer: A neutral escrow or broker trust account

Earnest money must be held in a neutral escrow or a broker's trust account, not commingled with personal funds.

Question 28: Under A.R.S. 32-2153, what must a licensee do upon discovering a material fact about a property that could affect its value or desirability?

Disclose it only to their client
Disclose it to all parties in the transaction (Correct answer)
Document it internally but withhold if instructed by the seller
Report it to the ADRE within 10 days

Correct answer: Disclose it to all parties in the transaction

Arizona statute requires licensees to disclose known material facts affecting property value or desirability to all parties in the transaction, not just their client.

Question 29: In Arizona, how long must a broker retain transaction and employment records?

1 year
7 years
5 years (Correct answer)
3 years

Correct answer: 5 years

Arizona brokers must keep required records for at least 5 years from the date of the transaction's termination.

Question 30: Which statement is TRUE regarding a tenancy in common in Arizona?

A deceased co-tenant's share passes to the surviving co-tenants
All co-tenants must acquire title at the same time
Co-tenants must be married to each other
Each co-tenant may hold an unequal share of ownership (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Each co-tenant may hold an unequal share of ownership

Tenants in common may hold unequal fractional interests and are not required to acquire title simultaneously.

Question 31: A life estate measured by the life of someone other than the holder is called a:

Life estate pur autre vie (Correct answer)
Remainder estate
Fee simple determinable
Estate for years

Correct answer: Life estate pur autre vie

A life estate pur autre vie is measured by the life of a third party rather than the life of the estate holder.

Question 32: Which Arizona law requires that community property be disclosed during a real estate transaction?

Arizona Community Property Act (Correct answer)
Arizona Uniform Probate Code
Arizona Homestead Act
Arizona Trust Code

Correct answer: Arizona Community Property Act

Arizona is a community property state, and the Community Property Act governs how marital property interests must be disclosed and handled in transactions.

Question 33: In Arizona, which clause in a purchase contract allows a buyer to cancel without penalty if they cannot obtain financing by a specified date?

Due diligence clause
Loan contingency clause (Correct answer)
Habendum clause
Acceleration clause

Correct answer: Loan contingency clause

The loan contingency clause protects the buyer by allowing contract cancellation if they are unable to secure financing within the agreed-upon timeframe.

Question 34: In Arizona, a broker is representing both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction. This is known as dual agency. For this to be legal, what is required?

Verbal consent from either the buyer or the seller.
A reduced commission rate for both parties.
Written disclosure to the Arizona Department of Real Estate.
Informed, written consent from both the buyer and the seller. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Informed, written consent from both the buyer and the seller.

Arizona law permits dual agency, but only with full disclosure and the informed, written consent of both parties to the transaction. This ensures both clients are aware of the potential conflicts and agree to the arrangement, where the agent's role shifts to that of a neutral facilitator.

Question 35: Under Arizona law, which type of ownership automatically transfers a deceased owner's share to the surviving owner(s) without probate?

Tenancy in common
Community property
Sole ownership
Joint tenancy with right of survivorship (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Joint tenancy with right of survivorship

Joint tenancy with right of survivorship passes the deceased tenant's interest directly to the surviving tenant(s), bypassing probate.

Question 36: In a real estate deal, the costs incurred by the buyer and seller are referred to as:

Closing costs (Correct answer)
Loans
Consumer disclosures
Interest rates

Correct answer: Closing costs

Closing costs are the various fees and expenses incurred by both buyers and sellers during a real estate transaction, beyond the purchase price of the property itself. These can include loan origination fees, title insurance, appraisal fees, recording fees, and attorney fees. These costs must be paid at the closing of the deal before the property legally changes hands.

Question 37: What does 'net operating income' (NOI) represent in income property analysis?

Sale price minus purchase price
Gross income minus mortgage payments only
Total rental income before any deductions
Gross rental income minus vacancy and operating expenses (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Gross rental income minus vacancy and operating expenses

NOI is calculated by subtracting vacancy/credit losses and all operating expenses (excluding debt service) from gross potential income.

Question 38: The Arizona Residential Purchase Contract typically provides the buyer an inspection period, during which the buyer may cancel and receive the earnest money back if disapproving of the property's condition. This period is commonly:

3 days
10 days (Correct answer)
30 days
60 days

Correct answer: 10 days

The standard AAR Residential Resale Purchase Contract provides a 10-day inspection period by default.

Question 39: A seller instructs their real estate agent in Arizona to not disclose a past termite infestation that was treated and is no longer active. According to the Arizona Commissioner's Rules, what should the agent do?

Terminate the listing agreement immediately without discussion.
Disclose the past infestation to all potential buyers, as it is a material fact. (Correct answer)
Advise the seller that only current, active infestations must be disclosed.
Follow the seller's instructions to maintain the duty of obedience.

Correct answer: Disclose the past infestation to all potential buyers, as it is a material fact.

According to Arizona Administrative Code R4-28-1101, a licensee must disclose any information they possess that materially or adversely affects the consideration to be paid. A history of termite infestation, even if treated, is considered a material fact that could influence a buyer's decision. The duty of disclosure of material facts overrides the duty of obedience to an unlawful instruction.

Question 40: What kind of license is required to sell timeshares in Arizona?

Timeshare Sales License
No license is needed
Real Estate License (Correct answer)
Developer's License

Correct answer: Real Estate License

Explanation: Timeshares are real property interests with a divided form of ownership or use rights, and selling deeded interests in real property needs a real estate license. These properties are usually resort condominiums, where each owner has a set amount of time to utilize the property and several parties have the right to use it.

Question 41: An Active Management Area (AMA) is designed to:

Eliminate all groundwater pumping
Sell water to other states
Reduce groundwater depletion and reach safe yield (Correct answer)
Increase agricultural water use

Correct answer: Reduce groundwater depletion and reach safe yield

AMAs are established to curb overdraft and achieve a balance of withdrawal and recharge.

Question 42: Under Arizona law, which of the following is a permitted activity for an unlicensed assistant working in a real estate office?

Placing a sign on a property with the broker's permission (Correct answer)
Negotiating contract terms on behalf of a buyer
Advising a client on the appropriate listing price
Hosting an open house independently

Correct answer: Placing a sign on a property with the broker's permission

Unlicensed assistants in Arizona may perform ministerial tasks like placing signs but cannot negotiate, advise, or independently host open houses.

Question 43: When does a new buyer in Arizona become the owner of the property?

When payment to the seller is made.
When the buyer receives the keys.
After the escrow agent receives proof of funds.
When the buyer receives the deed. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: When the buyer receives the deed.

Explanation: The completion of a property transfer is indicated by the grantee receiving a deed.

Question 44: Under Arizona's subdivision disclosure law, a public report must be issued by the ADRE before lots in a subdivision of how many or more parcels can be sold?

10 or more
6 or more (Correct answer)
3 or more
5 or more

Correct answer: 6 or more

Arizona law requires a public report from the Department of Real Estate for subdivisions of six or more lots or parcels before they can be offered for sale.

Question 45: According to Arizona Revised Statutes, a real estate broker is required to retain records of all transactions handled for a period of at least:

Seven years from the date of the listing agreement.
One year from the final disposition of any litigation.
Five years from the termination of the transaction. (Correct answer)
Three years from the date of closing.

Correct answer: Five years from the termination of the transaction.

A.R.S. § 32-2151.01(A) mandates that brokers must keep records of all real estate transactions they handle for a period of at least five years from the date of the termination of the transaction.

Question 46: How many hours of pre-licensing education are required for an Arizona salesperson license?

90 hours (Correct answer)
120 hours
60 hours
45 hours

Correct answer: 90 hours

Arizona requires 90 hours of approved pre-licensing salesperson education plus a 6-hour contract writing course.

Question 47: A licensee in Arizona enters into a buyer-broker agreement with a client. This action creates which type of agency relationship?

Special agency (Correct answer)
Dual agency
General agency
Implied agency

Correct answer: Special agency

A buyer-broker agreement creates a special agency relationship. In this type of agency, the agent is authorized to perform a specific act or transaction, which is helping the buyer find and purchase a property. A general agency would involve a broader range of responsibilities, and dual agency would mean representing both buyer and seller.

Question 48: Which fingerprint clearance card is required as part of an Arizona real estate license application, and which state agency issues it?

A clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)
A background verification letter issued by the Arizona Attorney General
A federal clearance card issued by the FBI
A clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS)

Arizona real estate license applicants must obtain a fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS). This card is submitted with the license application to verify the applicant has no disqualifying criminal history.

Question 49: Under Arizona law, if a seller fails to provide the required Seller's Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS), what right does the buyer have?

The buyer may cancel the contract within five days of learning the SPDS was not provided (Correct answer)
The buyer must proceed but can deduct repair costs from the purchase price
The contract is automatically void
The buyer can sue for triple damages

Correct answer: The buyer may cancel the contract within five days of learning the SPDS was not provided

If the seller fails to deliver the SPDS, the buyer has the right to cancel the contract within five days after learning the disclosure was not provided.

Question 50: Three individuals own a parcel of land in Tucson as joint tenants with right of survivorship. One of the joint tenants sells their interest to a new party. What is the resulting form of ownership?

The new owner is a tenant in common, while the original two owners remain joint tenants with each other. (Correct answer)
The sale is void, as all joint tenants must consent to the transfer.
The new owner becomes a joint tenant with the other two original owners.
The entire ownership converts to tenancy in common for all three parties.

Correct answer: The new owner is a tenant in common, while the original two owners remain joint tenants with each other.

The sale of one joint tenant's interest severs the joint tenancy only for that specific share because it breaks the 'four unities' (time, title, interest, possession) required for joint tenancy. The new owner takes their interest as a tenant in common, while the remaining original owners continue to hold their interests as joint tenants with each other.

Question 51: Under the Arizona Association of REALTORS® residential purchase contract, what is the cure period after one party delivers a written notice of breach?

3 calendar days (Correct answer)
24 hours
5 calendar days
10 calendar days

Correct answer: 3 calendar days

The AAR residential purchase contract provides a three-day cure period after written notice of a breach before the non-breaching party may exercise remedies.

Question 52: Before subdividing land in an AMA, a developer must generally demonstrate:

Riparian frontage
A 100-year assured water supply (Correct answer)
Federal water rights
A 10-year water lease

Correct answer: A 100-year assured water supply

The Assured Water Supply program requires proof of a 100-year water supply for new subdivisions in AMAs.

Question 53: What happens when a buyer fails to deposit earnest money by the deadline specified in an Arizona residential purchase contract?

The buyer forfeits all inspection rights
The contract remains valid with no consequences
The contract is automatically void
The seller may cancel the contract after providing written notice (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The seller may cancel the contract after providing written notice

In Arizona, the seller must provide written notice to the buyer of the failure before canceling the contract for non-deposit of earnest money.

Question 54: What is the primary purpose of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)?

To establish ethical and performance standards for appraisers (Correct answer)
To set Arizona property tax rates
To define zoning classifications
To regulate real estate agent commissions

Correct answer: To establish ethical and performance standards for appraisers

USPAP establishes the ethical and performance standards that licensed and certified appraisers must follow when performing appraisals.

Question 55: Which of the following situations would require an individual to hold an active Arizona real estate license?

An individual who, for a fee, negotiates the sale of a business opportunity that includes real property. (Correct answer)
A property owner selling their own home (FSBO).
An attorney-at-law acting in the regular course of their legal practice.
A trustee selling property under a deed of trust.

Correct answer: An individual who, for a fee, negotiates the sale of a business opportunity that includes real property.

According to A.R.S. § 32-2121, it is unlawful to act as a real estate broker or salesperson without a license. This includes engaging in the business of selling, exchanging, purchasing, renting, or leasing real property or business opportunities for compensation. While there are exemptions for property owners, attorneys, and trustees acting in their official capacity, negotiating the sale of a business with real property for a fee requires a license.

Question 56: In Arizona, what happens to a water right if the holder stops using the water for five or more consecutive years?

The right automatically transfers to the state
The right is permanently protected regardless of use
The right may be subject to forfeiture or abandonment (Correct answer)
The right doubles in allocation upon resumption

Correct answer: The right may be subject to forfeiture or abandonment

Under Arizona law, failure to put appropriated water to beneficial use for five or more years can result in forfeiture of the water right.

Question 57: A buyer and seller enter into a purchase contract for a home in Scottsdale. The contract does not specify whether the custom-built bookshelves in the den are included in the sale. The seller removes them before closing. The buyer objects, claiming they were part of the property. Which of the following is most critical in determining if the bookshelves were a fixture?

The method of attachment and the adaptability of the bookshelves to the realty. (Correct answer)
The cost of the bookshelves when they were built.
A photograph of the den from the online property listing showing the bookshelves.
The seller's verbal statement to their agent that they intended to take the bookshelves.

Correct answer: The method of attachment and the adaptability of the bookshelves to the realty.

Arizona courts use a three-part test to determine if personal property has become a fixture: (1) annexation (how it's attached), (2) adaptability (how it's applied to the use of the real estate), and (3) the intention of the party to make it a permanent part of the realty. The method of attachment and its custom fit for the den are key factors in this determination. The cost, a private conversation, or a marketing photo are less legally significant than the physical evidence of intent and attachment.

Question 58: Which type of depreciation is caused by factors external to the property, such as a nearby landfill or highway construction?

Physical deterioration
Economic obsolescence (Correct answer)
Deferred maintenance
Functional obsolescence

Correct answer: Economic obsolescence

Economic (external) obsolescence is a loss in value caused by factors outside the property's boundaries that the owner cannot control or cure.

Question 59: A tenant in Phoenix moves out of their apartment at the end of their lease. Which of the following actions must the landlord take regarding the tenant's security deposit?

Return the full deposit within 30 calendar days, regardless of damages.
Send the tenant an itemized list of deductions and the remaining balance, if any, within 14 business days. (Correct answer)
Keep the entire deposit if the tenant occupied the property for less than one year.
Return the deposit only after the unit has been re-rented to a new tenant.

Correct answer: Send the tenant an itemized list of deductions and the remaining balance, if any, within 14 business days.

Under the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (A.R.S. § 33-1321), a landlord must return the security deposit, along with an itemized list of any deductions, within 14 business days (not including weekends and holidays) after the termination of the tenancy and demand for return from the tenant.

Question 60: Under Arizona law, what is the maximum duration of a residential lease that does not require the landlord to hold a real estate license?

24 months
6 months
There is no exemption based on lease duration (Correct answer)
12 months

Correct answer: There is no exemption based on lease duration

Arizona requires a real estate license for brokerage activities regardless of the lease term; the exemption applies to owners managing their own property, not lease duration.

Question 61: When a party fails to perform a material obligation without legal excuse, the party has committed a:

Ratification
Breach of contract (Correct answer)
Contingency
Novation

Correct answer: Breach of contract

Failing to perform a material contractual duty without legal excuse is a breach of contract.

Question 62: What is a Certificate of Assured Water Supply primarily used for in Arizona real estate?

To confirm a subdivision has a guaranteed 100-year water supply (Correct answer)
To authorize construction of a new dam
To establish riparian rights along a river
To certify well water quality for drinking

Correct answer: To confirm a subdivision has a guaranteed 100-year water supply

A Certificate of Assured Water Supply confirms that a subdivision within an Active Management Area has a sufficient and sustainable water supply for 100 years.

Question 63: What does 'floor area ratio' (FAR) determine in a zoning ordinance?

The minimum ceiling height required in commercial buildings
The percentage of a lot that must remain as landscaped open space
The number of parking spaces required per square foot of building area
The ratio of a building's total floor area to the total area of the lot (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The ratio of a building's total floor area to the total area of the lot

FAR is the ratio of total building floor area to lot area; a FAR of 2.0 on a 10,000 sq ft lot allows up to 20,000 sq ft of total floor area across all floors.

Question 64: In Arizona, what is the minimum age requirement to obtain a real estate salesperson license?

20 years old
19 years old
18 years old (Correct answer)
21 years old

Correct answer: 18 years old

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for an Arizona real estate salesperson license.

Question 65: A real estate licensee is working with buyers who tell her they want to live in a neighborhood with "good people" and "traditional values." The licensee interprets this to mean a predominantly white, Christian area and only shows them homes in such neighborhoods, avoiding other areas that also meet the buyers' stated financial and property criteria. This illegal practice is best described as:

Appraisal fraud
Blockbusting
Steering (Correct answer)
Redlining

Correct answer: Steering

Steering is the illegal practice of guiding or directing prospective buyers to or away from certain neighborhoods based on their protected class characteristics, such as race or religion, rather than their objective housing criteria. Blockbusting involves inducing panic selling, and redlining is discriminatory lending practices by financial institutions.

Question 66: Under Arizona's community property laws, which of the following is considered separate property?

A car purchased with joint funds during the marriage
Rental income from a jointly owned investment property
A gift received by one spouse from a parent during the marriage (Correct answer)
Wages earned by either spouse during the marriage

Correct answer: A gift received by one spouse from a parent during the marriage

Gifts received by one spouse, even during the marriage, are classified as that spouse's separate property under Arizona law.

Question 67: An appurtenant easement differs from an easement in gross because it:

Benefits a specific parcel of land rather than an individual (Correct answer)
Expires automatically after 20 years
Requires annual renewal with the county recorder
Can be revoked at any time by the servient estate owner

Correct answer: Benefits a specific parcel of land rather than an individual

An appurtenant easement is attached to and benefits a particular parcel of land (the dominant estate), unlike an easement in gross which benefits a person or entity.

Question 68: What is the 'police power' as it relates to real estate regulation in Arizona?

The authority of county sheriffs to investigate real estate fraud
The power of the Arizona Real Estate Commissioner to revoke agent licenses
The inherent government power to regulate property use to protect public health, safety, and welfare (Correct answer)
The authority of law enforcement agencies to seize illegally used property

Correct answer: The inherent government power to regulate property use to protect public health, safety, and welfare

Police power is the inherent governmental authority to enact laws regulating property use — including zoning, building codes, and environmental rules — in the interest of public health, safety, and general welfare.

Question 69: A property owner in Arizona grants a life estate to their mother. Who holds the future interest after the life tenant's death?

The remainderman or the original grantor through reversion (Correct answer)
The county assessor's office
The state of Arizona through escheat
The life tenant's heirs

Correct answer: The remainderman or the original grantor through reversion

After a life estate ends, ownership passes either to a named remainderman or reverts back to the grantor or the grantor's heirs.

Question 70: A prospective tenant who uses a wheelchair wants to rent a ground-floor apartment. They ask for permission to install a ramp over the single step leading to the front door, offering to pay for the installation themselves. Under the Fair Housing Act, what is the landlord's obligation?

The landlord can deny the request because it alters the exterior appearance of the property.
The landlord can approve the request only if the tenant pays an additional, non-refundable 'modification fee'.
The landlord must allow the modification and pay for the installation as a reasonable accommodation.
The landlord must permit the modification but can require the tenant to restore the property to its original condition upon moving out. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The landlord must permit the modification but can require the tenant to restore the property to its original condition upon moving out.

The Fair Housing Act requires landlords to allow tenants with disabilities to make reasonable modifications to the premises at the tenant's expense. The landlord can legally require the tenant to agree to restore the interior of the premises to its original condition when they vacate.

Question 71: Which federal regulation requires lenders to provide borrowers with a Loan Estimate within three business days of receiving a mortgage application?

Fair Credit Reporting Act
TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID) (Correct answer)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act
Community Reinvestment Act

Correct answer: TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure (TRID)

TRID rules under the combined TILA-RESPA framework require lenders to deliver a Loan Estimate within three business days of a completed loan application.

Question 72: Under Arizona law, what must a real estate agent provide to a prospective buyer at the first substantive contact?

A comparative market analysis
A copy of the purchase contract
A home inspection report
A written agency disclosure form (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A written agency disclosure form

Arizona requires agents to provide a written agency disclosure at the first substantive contact with a prospective buyer or seller.

Question 73: How long must you own real estate for in order to be eligible for long-term capital gains tax rates?

2 years
15 years
8 months
1 year (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 1 year

To qualify for long-term capital gains tax rates on the sale of real estate or any other capital asset, the asset must be held for more than one year. If the property is sold within one year or less, any profit is considered a short-term capital gain and is taxed at the individual's ordinary income tax rate, which is typically higher. This distinction encourages longer-term investments.

Question 74: Which duty does an Arizona listing agent owe to a prospective buyer who is NOT the agent's client?

Obedience to all instructions
Full fiduciary loyalty
Confidentiality of financial position
Honesty and fair dealing (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Honesty and fair dealing

Arizona agents owe honesty and fair dealing to all parties, even those they do not represent as clients.

Question 75: 'Downzoning' in Arizona refers to which of the following?

Rezoning land to a less intensive or lower-density use category (Correct answer)
Establishing commercial zoning in a previously agricultural area
Removing all zoning restrictions from a parcel of land
Allowing higher density development than was previously permitted

Correct answer: Rezoning land to a less intensive or lower-density use category

Downzoning changes a property's classification to a less intensive use (e.g., from commercial to residential), often reducing its development potential and market value.

Question 76: A tenant in Arizona is renting a condominium on a month-to-month basis. This type of leasehold, which has no definite end date and automatically renews, is known as a(n):

Estate at will.
Estate at sufferance.
Periodic tenancy. (Correct answer)
Estate for years.

Correct answer: Periodic tenancy.

A periodic tenancy is a leasehold that continues for successive periods, such as month-to-month or year-to-year, until terminated by proper notice from either party. An estate for years has a specific termination date, an estate at sufferance occurs when a tenant wrongfully holds over, and an estate at will is for an indefinite term but can be terminated at any time by either party.

Question 77: If a purchase contract's earnest money is disputed and the parties cannot agree, an Arizona escrow agent typically:

Automatically gives it to the seller
Holds the funds until the parties agree or a court directs distribution (Correct answer)
Keeps the money as a fee
Refunds it to the buyer without question

Correct answer: Holds the funds until the parties agree or a court directs distribution

The escrow agent holds disputed earnest money until the parties agree or a court orders its distribution.

Question 78: A parcel of land within the Phoenix AMA has a Type 2 Non-Irrigation Grandfathered Groundwater Right. If the land is sold to a new owner, what typically happens to this right?

The seller can sell the water right separately to a third party.
The right is appurtenant to the land and transfers to the new owner, but its use may be limited. (Correct answer)
The right is retired and can no longer be used.
The right is automatically extinguished and reverts to the state for reallocation.

Correct answer: The right is appurtenant to the land and transfers to the new owner, but its use may be limited.

A Type 2 Non-Irrigation Grandfathered Right is based on historical groundwater pumping for a non-irrigation use (e.g., industry, a golf course) before the 1980 Groundwater Management Act. While it can sometimes be sold separately from the land, it is often appurtenant and transfers with the land. However, its use can be restricted to specific purposes, such as mineral extraction if that was its historical use.

Question 79: In Arizona, which type of agency allows a broker to assign different agents within the same brokerage to represent the buyer and seller separately?

Dual agency
Designated agency (Correct answer)
Transaction brokerage
Single agency

Correct answer: Designated agency

Designated agency allows a broker to appoint separate agents within the firm to exclusively represent each party in the same transaction.

Question 80: What is the primary difference between a mortgage and a deed of trust in Arizona real estate financing?

A mortgage allows non-judicial foreclosure while a deed of trust does not
A deed of trust involves three parties while a mortgage involves two (Correct answer)
A deed of trust has no promissory note requirement
A mortgage must be recorded but a deed of trust does not

Correct answer: A deed of trust involves three parties while a mortgage involves two

A deed of trust involves the borrower, lender, and a neutral third-party trustee, whereas a mortgage involves only the borrower and lender.

Question 81: A developer is selling lots in a new, unsubdivided land development in a rural Arizona county. What must the developer provide to a potential buyer before the buyer signs a purchase contract?

An Affidavit of Disclosure. (Correct answer)
A recent certified appraisal of the lot.
A certificate of assured water supply from the Arizona Department of Water Resources.
A copy of the developer's real estate license.

Correct answer: An Affidavit of Disclosure.

Arizona Revised Statutes require sellers of five or fewer parcels of land in an unincorporated area of a county, and that are not in a platted subdivision, to furnish the buyer with an Affidavit of Disclosure. This document provides important information about the property, such as water availability, access, and zoning.

Question 82: According to the Arizona Statute of Frauds, which of the following agreements is required to be in writing to be enforceable in court?

A mutual promise to marry.
A contract for the sale of goods valued at $450.
A real estate listing agreement for a term of six months.
A residential lease agreement for a term of 18 months. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A residential lease agreement for a term of 18 months.

Arizona's Statute of Frauds (A.R.S. § 44-101) requires certain contracts to be in writing to be enforceable. This includes any agreement for leasing for a period longer than one year. An 18-month lease falls into this category. Listing agreements, while needing to be in writing to be enforceable for a commission, are a separate requirement. Contracts for the sale of goods under $500 and mutual promises to marry are exceptions not covered by the Statute of Frauds.

Question 83: A borrower in Phoenix obtains a loan to purchase a single-family home on a half-acre lot and later defaults. The lender forecloses via a trustee's sale, and the sale price is less than the outstanding loan balance. Under Arizona's anti-deficiency statutes, which statement is true?

The lender must wait one year before filing for a deficiency judgment.
The lender can only pursue a deficiency judgment if the loan was a refinance, not a purchase money loan.
The lender can sue the borrower for the deficiency because the property is in a major metropolitan area.
The lender cannot pursue a deficiency judgment against the borrower. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The lender cannot pursue a deficiency judgment against the borrower.

Arizona's anti-deficiency statute (A.R.S. § 33-814(G)) protects borrowers from deficiency judgments after a trustee's sale if the property is 2.5 acres or less and contains a single one-family or two-family dwelling. Since the property fits this description, the lender's only recourse is the property itself.

Question 84: What legal doctrine may provide a trespasser the right to legally own your property?

Adverse possession (Correct answer)
Eminent domain
Escheat
Easement by necessity

Correct answer: Adverse possession

Adverse possession is a legal principle that allows a person to claim ownership of another's property by openly, notoriously, continuously, exclusively, and hostilely occupying it for a statutorily defined period. This doctrine essentially rewards the productive use of land and penalizes landowners who neglect their property rights. The specific requirements and timeframes vary by state.

Question 85: A financing contingency in an Arizona purchase contract protects the buyer by:

Extending the closing indefinitely
Allowing cancellation and return of earnest money if the buyer cannot obtain a loan (Correct answer)
Guaranteeing loan approval
Requiring an all-cash purchase

Correct answer: Allowing cancellation and return of earnest money if the buyer cannot obtain a loan

A financing contingency lets the buyer cancel and recover earnest money if a qualifying loan cannot be obtained.

Question 86: Which of the following describes a liquidated damages clause in an Arizona real estate purchase contract?

A provision pre-determining the amount of money to be paid as damages in the event of a specific breach. (Correct answer)
A clause allowing a court to determine the amount of damages after a breach occurs.
A provision that forces the seller to complete the sale if they default.
A clause requiring the breaching party to pay the other party's attorney fees.

Correct answer: A provision pre-determining the amount of money to be paid as damages in the event of a specific breach.

A liquidated damages clause specifies a predetermined amount of money that will be paid as damages if a party breaches the contract. In Arizona real estate, this is often the forfeiture of the earnest money deposit by the buyer if they default. The amount must be a reasonable estimate of the potential damages at the time of contracting and not a penalty.

Question 87: What is the purpose of private mortgage insurance (PMI) in a conventional loan?

To insure the property against damage or loss
To protect the borrower from interest rate increases
To protect the lender if the borrower defaults when LTV exceeds 80% (Correct answer)
To guarantee the borrower qualifies for a lower rate

Correct answer: To protect the lender if the borrower defaults when LTV exceeds 80%

PMI protects the lender against loss if the borrower defaults on a conventional loan where the down payment is less than 20%.

Question 88: Three individuals own a parcel of land in Pima County as joint tenants with right of survivorship. One of the joint tenants sells their interest to a new fourth owner. How does the new owner hold their interest?

As a tenant in common with the other two original owners, who remain joint tenants with each other. (Correct answer)
In severalty, with the other two owners' interests remaining unchanged.
As a community property partner with the remaining owners.
As a joint tenant with the other two original owners.

Correct answer: As a tenant in common with the other two original owners, who remain joint tenants with each other.

A key feature of joint tenancy is the 'four unities' of time, title, interest, and possession. When one joint tenant sells their interest, the unities of time and title are broken for the new owner. The new owner therefore becomes a tenant in common. The two remaining original owners retain the four unities between themselves and continue to be joint tenants with respect to their two-thirds interest.

Question 89: A real estate agent is writing an advertisement for a third-floor, walk-up apartment. Which of the following phrases would be a violation of fair housing laws?

"Located in a quiet, mature building."
"Top-floor unit with great city views."
"Must see! Perfect for students or professionals."
"No children allowed due to safety concerns." (Correct answer)

Correct answer: "No children allowed due to safety concerns."

Stating "No children allowed" is a clear violation of the Fair Housing Act's protection of familial status. While phrases like "perfect for professionals" or "mature building" could be viewed as subtly discriminatory, an outright prohibition against children is a direct violation. The focus of advertising should be on the property's features, not the desired occupants.

Question 90: Under Arizona's agency law, a transaction broker owes limited services to both parties. Which of the following is a duty of a transaction broker?

Undivided loyalty to one party
Advocating for the buyer's lowest possible price
Disclosing one party's negotiating strategy to the other
Accounting for all money and property received (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Accounting for all money and property received

A transaction broker must account for all money and property but does not owe full fiduciary duties like loyalty or advocacy to either party.

Question 91: In the State of Arizona, where are all closed file records for a brokerage required to be kept?

Whatever place the brokers decide.
It is the agent's responsibility to maintain their own records.
It is not necessary to store closed files.
In the employing broker's on-site office. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: In the employing broker's on-site office.

Explanation: All closed files must be kept in the main office, a licensed branch office in this state, or an off-site storage facility in Arizona (as long as the location's street address is disclosed in writing to the Department beforehand).

Question 92: According to Arizona Revised Statutes, what is the penalty classification for acting as a real estate broker or salesperson without a valid license?

Civil infraction only
Class 2 misdemeanor
Class 1 misdemeanor (Correct answer)
Class 6 felony

Correct answer: Class 1 misdemeanor

Operating as a real estate broker or salesperson without a license in Arizona is classified as a Class 1 misdemeanor under state statute.

Question 93: What is the primary purpose of a deed of trust in Arizona real estate financing?

To establish the interest rate and repayment terms
To record the property boundaries and legal description
To transfer ownership from seller to buyer
To serve as the security instrument that pledges the property as collateral for the loan (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To serve as the security instrument that pledges the property as collateral for the loan

In Arizona, a deed of trust is the security instrument that pledges the property as collateral, involving a borrower, lender, and neutral trustee.

Question 94: The bundle of rights in real property includes the right to do all EXCEPT:

Use the property
Possess the property
Violate zoning laws (Correct answer)
Exclude others

Correct answer: Violate zoning laws

The bundle of rights does not permit an owner to violate lawful zoning or government restrictions.

Question 95: In Arizona, which of the following is considered separate property even if acquired during marriage?

Property received as a gift by one spouse (Correct answer)
Rental income from a jointly owned investment property
Wages earned by either spouse during the marriage
Interest earned on a joint bank account

Correct answer: Property received as a gift by one spouse

In Arizona, property received as a gift or inheritance by one spouse remains that spouse's separate property even during marriage.

Question 96: The Central Arizona Project (CAP) primarily delivers water from which source?

The Salt River
The Gila River
The Colorado River (Correct answer)
Lake Mead groundwater wells

Correct answer: The Colorado River

The CAP canal system delivers Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona.

Question 97: A property owner who holds fee simple absolute has which of the following rights?

The complete bundle of rights with no conditions or limitations on duration (Correct answer)
Rights that expire upon a specific event occurring
Rights shared equally with the government
Rights limited to the owner's lifetime only

Correct answer: The complete bundle of rights with no conditions or limitations on duration

Fee simple absolute is the highest form of ownership, granting the full bundle of rights without any conditions or time limitations.

Question 98: Under Arizona contract law, what constitutes a valid counteroffer in a real estate transaction?

Any change to the terms of the original offer communicated in writing (Correct answer)
A request for more information about the property
An email expressing general interest at a different price
A verbal rejection of the original offer

Correct answer: Any change to the terms of the original offer communicated in writing

A counteroffer is created when the offeree changes any term of the original offer and communicates it in writing, effectively rejecting the original offer.

Question 99: A contract that has been fully performed by both parties is described as:

Executory
Implied
Voidable
Executed (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Executed

An executed contract is one in which all parties have completely fulfilled their obligations.

Question 100: Which of the following is TRUE about Arizona's property disclosure requirements under the Seller Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS)?

The SPDS applies only to new construction
The SPDS is customary but not mandated by statute (Correct answer)
Sellers are legally required to complete the SPDS
Only commercial property sellers must complete the SPDS

Correct answer: The SPDS is customary but not mandated by statute

Arizona does not have a statute mandating the SPDS; it is a widely used industry practice recommended by the Arizona Association of REALTORS.

Question 101: What is 'functional obsolescence' in real estate appraisal?

Value loss due to external neighborhood factors
Value loss due to an outdated or poor design feature within the property (Correct answer)
Value loss due to foundation cracks
Value loss due to physical wear and tear

Correct answer: Value loss due to an outdated or poor design feature within the property

Functional obsolescence is a loss in value caused by an outmoded or inadequate design feature within the property itself, such as a home with only one bathroom.

Question 102: An Arizona agent representing a buyer discovers that the property is in a flood zone. What is the agent required to do?

Disclose the flood zone status to the buyer immediately (Correct answer)
Notify the seller's agent to handle the disclosure
File a report with the county assessor
Allow the buyer to discover this during their own due diligence

Correct answer: Disclose the flood zone status to the buyer immediately

The buyer's agent must promptly disclose any known material facts, including flood zone status, that could affect the buyer's decision.

Question 103: Which of the following is TRUE about community property in Arizona?

Property acquired during marriage is presumed to be community property regardless of whose name is on the title (Correct answer)
Inherited property received during marriage is community property
Only property titled in both spouses' names is community property
Property purchased with separate funds during marriage automatically becomes community property

Correct answer: Property acquired during marriage is presumed to be community property regardless of whose name is on the title

Arizona is a community property state where property acquired during marriage is presumed community property regardless of how title is held.

Question 104: Under Arizona law, which of the following is required for a real estate purchase contract to be enforceable?

Verbal agreement witnessed by two parties
Recording with the county recorder
Written form signed by the party to be charged (Correct answer)
Notarization by a licensed notary public

Correct answer: Written form signed by the party to be charged

Arizona's Statute of Frauds requires real estate contracts to be in writing and signed by the party to be charged to be enforceable.

Question 105: Which entity is authorized by Arizona statute to investigate complaints against real estate licensees?

Arizona Board of Realtors
Arizona Department of Real Estate (Correct answer)
Arizona Attorney General
County Recorder's Office

Correct answer: Arizona Department of Real Estate

The Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) is the statutory body empowered to investigate complaints and take disciplinary action against licensees.

Question 106: What is the key difference between an 'assured water supply' and an 'adequate water supply' in Arizona?

There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable
Assured is for commercial properties; adequate is for residential
Assured requires federal approval; adequate requires only state approval
Assured applies inside AMAs with a 100-year requirement; adequate applies outside AMAs with less stringent criteria (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Assured applies inside AMAs with a 100-year requirement; adequate applies outside AMAs with less stringent criteria

Assured water supply applies within Active Management Areas requiring proof of 100-year supply, while adequate water supply applies outside AMAs with different standards.

Question 107: Which federal law prohibits discrimination in housing based on familial status?

Civil Rights Act of 1866
Americans with Disabilities Act
Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended in 1988 (Correct answer)
Equal Credit Opportunity Act

Correct answer: Fair Housing Act of 1968 as amended in 1988

The 1988 amendment to the Fair Housing Act added familial status and disability as protected classes.

Question 108: A developer plans to build a new 200-home subdivision within the boundaries of a designated Active Management Area (AMA). Before the Arizona Department of Real Estate will issue a public report, what must the developer demonstrate to the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR)?

A plan to capture and utilize rainwater for all landscaping needs.
An Assured Water Supply that is sufficient for at least 100 years. (Correct answer)
Proof of ownership of surface water rights from a nearby river.
That an Adequate Water Supply exists for the next 50 years.

Correct answer: An Assured Water Supply that is sufficient for at least 100 years.

Arizona's Groundwater Management Act requires that new subdivisions within an Active Management Area (AMA) demonstrate an Assured Water Supply. This means the developer must prove to the ADWR that a physically, legally, and continuously available water supply of adequate quality exists to meet the needs of the proposed development for at least 100 years.

Question 109: A real estate agent listing property in Pinal AMA must disclose which water-related information to buyers?

The seller's personal water consumption habits
The depth of the nearest public reservoir
Whether the property has an assured or adequate water supply designation (Correct answer)
The monthly water bill average for the neighborhood

Correct answer: Whether the property has an assured or adequate water supply designation

Sellers and agents in AMAs must disclose the water supply status, including whether the property has assured or adequate water supply certification.

Question 110: In Arizona, earnest money deposits must generally be placed where?

The salesperson's personal account
The seller's checking account
A neutral escrow or the broker's trust account (Correct answer)
A safe deposit box

Correct answer: A neutral escrow or the broker's trust account

Earnest money must be deposited into a neutral escrow account or the broker's trust (client) account.

Question 111: A married couple purchases a home in Arizona during their marriage. The title is in the husband's name only. If they decide to divorce, how will the court most likely view the ownership of the property?

As the husband's sole and separate property since his name is on the title.
The property will be awarded to the spouse who contributed more financially to the purchase.
As community property, with each spouse having an equal interest. (Correct answer)
As the wife's sole and separate property due to community property laws.

Correct answer: As community property, with each spouse having an equal interest.

Arizona is a community property state. Property acquired by either spouse during the marriage is presumed to be community property, regardless of how the title is held. Each spouse has an equal, undivided interest in the community property.

Question 112: A licensed real estate salesperson in Arizona is preparing a sales contract for a buyer. Which of the following acts is permissible under Article 26 of the Arizona Constitution?

Completing a pre-printed purchase contract form incidental to the transaction. (Correct answer)
Drafting a complex commercial lease agreement for the same client.
Charging the buyer a separate fee for drafting the contract.
Providing legal advice on the best way to take title to the property.

Correct answer: Completing a pre-printed purchase contract form incidental to the transaction.

Article 26 of the Arizona Constitution grants licensed real estate brokers and salespersons the right to draft or fill out, without charge, any and all real estate documents, including contracts, when these acts are incidental to a real estate transaction. Charging a fee or providing legal advice is prohibited.

Question 113: Under Arizona's community property laws, what happens to real property owned by a married couple when one spouse dies without a will?

The property goes entirely to the state
The surviving spouse automatically receives the deceased spouse's share (Correct answer)
The property is divided equally among all heirs
The property must be sold at public auction

Correct answer: The surviving spouse automatically receives the deceased spouse's share

Under Arizona community property law, the surviving spouse inherits the deceased spouse's share of community property when there is no will.

Question 114: A married couple acquires a vacation home in Flagstaff during their marriage. They take title simply as "community property." If one spouse dies without a will (intestate), what happens to the deceased spouse's interest in the property?

The property must be sold and the proceeds divided equally between the surviving spouse and the deceased spouse's estate.
It escheats to the state of Arizona because there was no will.
It automatically passes in its entirety to the surviving spouse.
It passes to the deceased spouse's legal heirs according to the laws of intestate succession. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: It passes to the deceased spouse's legal heirs according to the laws of intestate succession.

In Arizona, standard community property does not include an automatic right of survivorship. The deceased spouse's one-half interest is part of their estate and passes to their heirs, which may include the surviving spouse and/or other relatives as determined by intestate succession laws. To have the property automatically pass to the surviving spouse, the title would need to be held as 'community property with right of survivorship.'

Question 115: Under Arizona law, which of the following is generally NOT a government-imposed land use control?

County subdivision regulations
State and local building codes
Homeowners association (HOA) CC&Rs (Correct answer)
Municipal zoning ordinances

Correct answer: Homeowners association (HOA) CC&Rs

HOA CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions) are private agreements created by developers or property owners, not government-imposed controls, though they may be enforced through civil courts.

Question 116: Which of the following legal doctrines governs the use and allocation of surface water from Arizona's rivers and streams?

Riparian Rights
Absolute Dominion
Prior Appropriation (Correct answer)
Correlative Rights

Correct answer: Prior Appropriation

Arizona, like most western states, uses the doctrine of Prior Appropriation for surface water. This doctrine is often summarized as "first in time, first in right," meaning the first person to divert and put the water to a beneficial use has a senior right to the water over those who appropriate water later.

Question 117: An appraiser performing an Arizona residential appraisal discovers unpermitted additions. What should the appraiser do?

Ignore them since they are already built
Note the unpermitted additions in the report as they may affect value and marketability (Correct answer)
Remove them from the square footage calculation only
Only report them if the client asks

Correct answer: Note the unpermitted additions in the report as they may affect value and marketability

The appraiser must note unpermitted additions in the report because they can affect value, marketability, financing, and may require the owner to bring them into compliance.

Question 118: What is the statutory requirement for a real estate salesperson's license to remain active in Arizona?

Must maintain an independent contractor agreement
Must hold membership in a local MLS
Must register with the county recorder
Must be employed by a designated broker (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Must be employed by a designated broker

Arizona statutes require that a salesperson's license must be held under a designated broker for the license to remain in active status.

Question 119: An Arizona buyer is purchasing a property using an 'Agreement for Sale,' also known as a land contract. In this arrangement, when does the buyer typically receive legal title to the property?

Once they have paid 50% of the total purchase price. (Correct answer)
After making the final payment according to the contract terms.
Immediately upon signing the Agreement for Sale.
As soon as the agreement is recorded with the county recorder.

Correct answer: Once they have paid 50% of the total purchase price.

In an Agreement for Sale, the seller (vendor) retains legal title to the property as security, while the buyer (vendee) receives equitable title and possession. The seller only delivers the deed, transferring legal title, after the buyer has fulfilled all the payment obligations outlined in the contract.

Question 120: The Arizona homestead exemption is designed to protect a homeowner's equity against forced sale from which type of creditor?

A creditor who won a judgment lien related to unsecured credit card debt. (Correct answer)
The county for non-payment of real property taxes.
A contractor who filed a valid mechanic's lien for an unpaid pool installation.
The lender holding the original deed of trust on the property.

Correct answer: A creditor who won a judgment lien related to unsecured credit card debt.

The Arizona homestead exemption protects a statutory amount of equity in a primary residence from forced sale by general, unsecured creditors, such as those with a judgment lien from credit card or medical debt. It does not protect against consensual liens (like a mortgage or deed of trust), or specific statutory liens like mechanic's liens and property tax liens.

Question 121: A water right in Arizona that has not been used for a long period may be lost through:

Forfeiture or abandonment (Correct answer)
Escheat
Eminent domain
Adverse possession

Correct answer: Forfeiture or abandonment

Unused appropriative water rights can be forfeited or abandoned under 'use it or lose it' principles.

Question 122: Which of the following is an example of a land use control imposed by PRIVATE parties rather than the government?

Environmental impact requirements
State building codes
Municipal zoning ordinances
Deed restrictions (restrictive covenants) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Deed restrictions (restrictive covenants)

Deed restrictions (restrictive covenants) are private controls on land use placed in a deed by previous owners or developers, not imposed by any government authority.

Question 123: Which entity is responsible for regulating real estate licensees in Arizona?

Arizona Board of Realtors
Arizona Real Estate Commission
Arizona Division of Licensing
Arizona Department of Real Estate (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Arizona Department of Real Estate

The Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) is the state agency that regulates real estate licensees.

Question 124: Which ratio compares a borrower's total monthly debt obligations to their gross monthly income and is commonly used by lenders in Arizona?

Loan-to-value ratio
Equity-to-debt ratio
Housing expense ratio
Debt-to-income ratio (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Debt-to-income ratio

The debt-to-income ratio measures all recurring monthly debt payments against the borrower's gross monthly income to assess lending risk.

Question 125: Which of the following actions by a real estate agent would constitute illegal steering under fair housing law?

Refusing to show a property that does not meet the buyer's size requirements
Showing a buyer only properties within their stated budget
Recommending a neighborhood based on school district quality
Directing minority buyers away from predominantly white neighborhoods (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Directing minority buyers away from predominantly white neighborhoods

Steering involves directing buyers toward or away from certain neighborhoods based on race, color, religion, or other protected characteristics.

Question 126: In a contract for deed (land contract) in Arizona, legal title to the property:

Is held by the lender
Passes to a trustee permanently
Remains with the seller until the buyer completes payments (Correct answer)
Transfers immediately at signing

Correct answer: Remains with the seller until the buyer completes payments

Under a contract for deed, the seller retains legal title until the buyer fulfills the payment terms.

Question 127: Which of the following is the best example of a voluntary, specific lien on real property?

A mechanic's lien.
A judgment lien.
A real property tax lien.
A deed of trust. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: A deed of trust.

A deed of trust (or mortgage) is a voluntary lien because the property owner willingly enters into the agreement to use the property as collateral for a loan. It is a specific lien because it attaches only to the particular property being financed. Tax liens, judgment liens, and mechanic's liens are all involuntary because they are imposed by law without the owner's consent.

Question 128: What is the primary goal of a 'Planned Unit Development' (PUD) in Arizona?

To prevent commercial development near public schools
To restrict a community exclusively to single-family homes
To allow flexible design and compatible mixed land uses within a comprehensively planned area (Correct answer)
To establish minimum lot sizes for agricultural land preservation

Correct answer: To allow flexible design and compatible mixed land uses within a comprehensively planned area

A PUD allows developers flexibility to mix residential, commercial, and recreational uses within a single development while departing from rigid standard zoning requirements.

Question 129: For a real estate purchase contract to be valid and enforceable in Arizona, all of the following elements are essential EXCEPT:

Offer and acceptance
Legally competent parties
Consideration
An acknowledgment by a notary public (Correct answer)

Correct answer: An acknowledgment by a notary public

The essential elements of a valid contract in Arizona are: offer, acceptance, consideration, legally competent parties, and a legal purpose. While real estate contracts must be in writing under the Statute of Frauds, notarization (acknowledgment) is generally required for a document to be recorded, but it is not a requirement for the contract's validity between the parties themselves.

Question 130: A loan agreement includes a clause that allows the lender to demand immediate payment of the entire outstanding loan balance if the borrower misses a certain number of payments or otherwise breaches the contract. What is this clause called?

Acceleration Clause (Correct answer)
Subordination Clause
Alienation Clause
Defeasance Clause

Correct answer: Acceleration Clause

An acceleration clause gives the lender the right to 'accelerate' the due date of the entire loan balance upon a borrower's default. This is a standard clause in most mortgage and deed of trust documents.

Question 131: What is the purpose of a comparative market analysis (CMA) in real estate valuation?

To calculate the replacement cost of improvements
To determine the exact appraised value for a lender
To project future rental income for investors
To estimate a property's market value by analyzing recent sales of comparable properties (Correct answer)

Correct answer: To estimate a property's market value by analyzing recent sales of comparable properties

A CMA estimates a property's likely selling price by comparing it to similar properties that have recently sold, are currently listed, or were listed but did not sell in the same area.

Question 132: Which type of water right in Arizona is attached to the land and cannot be sold separately from the property?

An appropriative right filed with ADWR
A Type 2 non-irrigation grandfathered right
A municipal water service agreement
Riparian right associated with land adjacent to a watercourse (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Riparian right associated with land adjacent to a watercourse

Riparian rights in Arizona, where they exist, are tied to land ownership adjacent to a natural watercourse and transfer with the property.

Question 133: A contract induced by a false statement of material fact that the other party relied upon is voidable due to:

Consideration
Misrepresentation (Correct answer)
Accord and satisfaction
Novation

Correct answer: Misrepresentation

Misrepresentation of a material fact relied upon by a party makes the contract voidable.

Question 134: How long must an Arizona broker generally retain transaction records?

5 years (Correct answer)
10 years
3 years
1 year

Correct answer: 5 years

Arizona brokers must retain most transaction records for at least five years.

Question 135: What is a 'setback requirement' in Arizona zoning regulations?

The maximum number of dwelling units allowed per acre of land
The minimum distance a structure must be placed from property lines or streets (Correct answer)
The minimum lot size required for new residential construction
A requirement to set aside a percentage of land for public parks

Correct answer: The minimum distance a structure must be placed from property lines or streets

Setback requirements specify the minimum distance a building or structure must be located from front, side, or rear property lines to ensure light, air, and space between buildings.

Question 136: A large parcel of land is located within an Irrigation Non-Expansion Area (INA). What is the primary restriction on water use for this property?

The property owner must purchase water credits from the Central Arizona Project.
All existing agricultural irrigation must cease within five years.
New acres of land cannot be brought into cultivation for irrigation purposes. (Correct answer)
No new domestic wells for residential use may be drilled.

Correct answer: New acres of land cannot be brought into cultivation for irrigation purposes.

The purpose of an Irrigation Non-Expansion Area (INA) is to preserve the existing groundwater supply for established agricultural users. Therefore, the primary rule within an INA is that land that was not irrigated in the five years preceding the INA's designation cannot be newly developed for irrigation.

Question 137: Which Arizona statute requires that all agreements for the sale of real property with a term exceeding one year must be in writing?

Arizona Statute of Frauds (A.R.S. 44-101) (Correct answer)
Arizona Real Estate Recovery Fund statute
Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act
Arizona Consumer Fraud Act

Correct answer: Arizona Statute of Frauds (A.R.S. 44-101)

A.R.S. 44-101, Arizona's Statute of Frauds, mandates that contracts for the sale of real property be in writing to be enforceable.

Question 138: What is dual agency?

A broker in two states
One agent representing both buyer and seller (Correct answer)
An agent with two licenses
Two brokers sharing one office

Correct answer: One agent representing both buyer and seller

Dual agency occurs when one agent or brokerage represents both the buyer and the seller in a transaction.

Question 139: In Arizona, what happens to earnest money if a buyer defaults on a residential purchase contract without legal justification?

The seller may retain the earnest money as liquidated damages (Correct answer)
The earnest money is split equally between buyer and seller
The earnest money is returned to the buyer
The earnest money is forfeited to the state

Correct answer: The seller may retain the earnest money as liquidated damages

Under the standard Arizona residential purchase contract, the seller is entitled to retain the earnest money as liquidated damages when the buyer defaults without cause.

Question 140: Under A.R.S. Title 32, what happens to earnest money if a buyer and seller cannot agree on its disposition after a failed transaction?

The broker may keep it as commission
It is returned to the buyer automatically
It is given to the seller automatically
It must be held in trust or interpleaded into court (Correct answer)

Correct answer: It must be held in trust or interpleaded into court

Arizona statute requires the broker to hold the disputed earnest money in trust or file an interpleader action with the court to resolve the dispute.

Question 141: What is 'accrued depreciation' in the cost approach to appraisal?

The annual tax assessment increase
The total loss in value from all causes since the property was built (Correct answer)
The total interest paid on a mortgage
The cost to replace landscaping

Correct answer: The total loss in value from all causes since the property was built

Accrued depreciation is the total loss in value from all causes — physical deterioration, functional obsolescence, and economic obsolescence — since the property was constructed.

Question 142: In Arizona, how many hours of pre-licensing education must an applicant complete before sitting for the real estate salesperson license exam?

60 hours
45 hours
90 hours (Correct answer)
120 hours

Correct answer: 90 hours

Arizona requires 90 hours of approved pre-licensing education for salesperson applicants before they are eligible to take the state licensing examination administered by PSI.

Question 143: What is the continuing education requirement for Arizona real estate salesperson license renewal?

15 hours every year
12 hours every year
24 hours every 2 years (Correct answer)
30 hours every 2 years

Correct answer: 24 hours every 2 years

Arizona requires 24 hours of continuing education during each two-year renewal period for salesperson licensees.

Question 144: Which remedy allows an Arizona buyer to force a seller to complete a real estate transaction when the seller breaches the purchase contract?

Rescission
Liquidated damages
Specific performance (Correct answer)
Declaratory judgment

Correct answer: Specific performance

Specific performance is an equitable remedy that compels the breaching party to fulfill their contractual obligations, commonly used in real estate because each property is considered unique.

Question 145: Which of the following duties does a real estate agent in Arizona owe to a customer, as opposed to a client?

Fair and honest dealing (Correct answer)
Confidentiality
Obedience
Loyalty

Correct answer: Fair and honest dealing

A real estate agent owes fiduciary duties (like loyalty, obedience, and confidentiality) only to their client, with whom they have an agency agreement. To a customer (a party to the transaction whom the agent does not represent), the agent owes the duties of fair and honest dealing and the disclosure of material facts.

Question 146: Under Arizona law, how long is a real estate salesperson's license valid before renewal is required?

3 years
1 year
4 years
2 years (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 2 years

Arizona real estate salesperson licenses are issued for a two-year period and must be renewed before expiration.

Question 147: A real estate investor enters into a contract to purchase a residential property in Phoenix with the intention of assigning the contract to another buyer for a fee. Under Arizona law, what must this investor, acting as a 'wholesale buyer,' do?

Hold a valid Arizona real estate license.
Disclose their status as a wholesale buyer in writing to the seller. (Correct answer)
Deposit a minimum of 10% for the earnest money.
Close on the property themselves before selling it to the end buyer.

Correct answer: Disclose their status as a wholesale buyer in writing to the seller.

Recent Arizona law (effective late 2022) requires a person acting as a wholesale buyer of residential property to disclose in writing to the seller that they are a wholesale buyer before entering into a binding agreement. Failing to do so allows the seller to cancel the contract and retain the earnest money. While a license is required to market a property for others, it's not required to wholesale one's own contract, and there's no specific earnest money percentage mandated by this law.

Question 148: When is a licensee subject to an investigation by the Arizona Department of Real Estate?

Upon receipt of a consumer's confirmed written complaint. (Correct answer)
When licensees' spot checks turn up a pattern of violations.
When it determines that such action is necessary.
When a majority of the commission determines that this kind of action is necessary.

Correct answer: Upon receipt of a consumer's confirmed written complaint.

Explanation: Investigations are only necessary when a member of the public submits a legitimate, documented complaint, even though they may be conducted based on initiatives, recommendations, or spot checks.

Question 149: Which document serves as the borrower's personal promise to repay the mortgage debt?

Title insurance policy
Mortgage lien
Promissory note (Correct answer)
Deed of trust

Correct answer: Promissory note

The promissory note is the borrower's written promise to repay the loan according to the specified terms.

Question 150: The phrase 'first in time, first in right' means that:

The state distributes water by lottery
The senior appropriator has priority in times of shortage (Correct answer)
All users share water equally
The largest landowner controls the water

Correct answer: The senior appropriator has priority in times of shortage

Senior water rights holders are served first during shortages under prior appropriation.

Question 151: Which Arizona law requires developers in Active Management Areas to demonstrate a 100-year assured water supply?

Arizona Subdivision Act
Safe Drinking Water Act
Groundwater Management Act of 1980 (Correct answer)
Clean Water Act

Correct answer: Groundwater Management Act of 1980

The 1980 Groundwater Management Act mandates that new subdivisions in AMAs prove a 100-year assured water supply before platting.

Question 152: An original contractor performs a major kitchen remodel on an owner-occupied home in Scottsdale but is not paid. If no 'Notice of Completion' is filed, what is the maximum time the contractor has to record a mechanic's lien after the project is completed?

120 days (Correct answer)
60 days
90 days
30 days

Correct answer: 120 days

Under Arizona law (A.R.S. § 33-993), an original contractor has 120 days after the completion of the project to file a mechanic's lien if a Notice of Completion is not recorded. If a Notice of Completion is recorded, this timeframe is shortened to 60 days.

Question 153: A first-time homebuyer in Tucson has a good credit score but limited funds for a down payment. Which loan type would most likely require them to pay for both an upfront and an annual Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP)?

Seller-financed loan
VA loan
FHA loan (Correct answer)
Conventional loan with 20% down

Correct answer: FHA loan

FHA loans are insured by the Federal Housing Administration and require both an upfront mortgage insurance premium (UPMIP) and an annual MIP, which is paid monthly. This insurance protects the lender against default and is required for all FHA borrowers, regardless of their down payment amount.

Question 154: An Arizona seller accepts a backup offer while the primary purchase contract is still active. What is the legal status of the backup offer?

It automatically replaces the primary contract after 10 days
It is illegal under Arizona real estate law
It is enforceable only if the primary contract fails or is canceled (Correct answer)
It is void because only one contract can exist at a time

Correct answer: It is enforceable only if the primary contract fails or is canceled

A backup offer becomes enforceable only if and when the primary contract is terminated, at which point the backup buyer moves into primary position.

Question 155: What type of deed provides the greatest level of protection to the buyer in an Arizona real estate transaction?

General warranty deed (Correct answer)
Quitclaim deed
Special warranty deed
Bargain and sale deed

Correct answer: General warranty deed

A general warranty deed provides the highest level of protection by guaranteeing the title against all defects, even those arising before the grantor's ownership.

Question 156: Which of the following practices constitutes blockbusting under fair housing law?

An appraiser using comparable sales from the same neighborhood
A lender requiring flood insurance in a flood zone
An agent encouraging homeowners to sell by telling them that minority families are moving into the neighborhood (Correct answer)
A property manager conducting background checks on all applicants equally

Correct answer: An agent encouraging homeowners to sell by telling them that minority families are moving into the neighborhood

Blockbusting (also called panic peddling) involves inducing owners to sell by suggesting that protected class members are moving into the area, thereby implying property values will decline.

Question 157: A buyer signs a purchase offer and the seller crosses out the price and writes a higher one before signing. This action legally constitutes a:

Ratification
Counteroffer that rejects the original offer (Correct answer)
Binding amendment
Valid acceptance

Correct answer: Counteroffer that rejects the original offer

Changing a material term like price rejects the original offer and creates a counteroffer.

Question 158: Which of the following correctly describes the right of reversion?

The grantor's future interest when a life estate ends and no remainder is designated (Correct answer)
The government's power to take private property for public use
A tenant's right to renew a lease automatically
A lender's right to foreclose on a defaulted mortgage

Correct answer: The grantor's future interest when a life estate ends and no remainder is designated

A reversion is the future interest retained by the grantor when a lesser estate, such as a life estate, is created without naming a remainderman.

Question 159: A seller accepts a buyer's offer but then receives a higher offer before closing and refuses to complete the sale. The buyer still wants to purchase the property as agreed. Which legal remedy would the buyer most likely seek to compel the seller to complete the transaction?

Rescission
Reformation
Liquidated Damages
Specific Performance (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Specific Performance

Specific performance is an equitable remedy where a court orders a breaching party to perform their contractual obligation. This remedy is common in real estate disputes because each property is considered unique, and monetary damages may not be an adequate substitute for the specific property the buyer contracted for. Rescission would cancel the contract, liquidated damages are a pre-determined monetary amount, and reformation corrects a mistake in the contract.

Question 160: Which of the following correctly describes the doctrine of novation as applied to Arizona real estate contracts?

Substituting a new party or obligation that extinguishes the original contract (Correct answer)
Extending the inspection period by mutual agreement
Assigning the contract to another buyer without seller consent
Adding an addendum to change the closing date

Correct answer: Substituting a new party or obligation that extinguishes the original contract

Novation replaces an original contract with a new one by substituting a new party or obligation, thereby extinguishing the original agreement.

Question 161: Under Arizona law, what happens to earnest money when a buyer and seller have a dispute and neither party agrees to release the funds?

The broker keeps the funds as commission
The broker must interplead the funds with the court (Correct answer)
The funds automatically go to the seller after 60 days
The broker must return the funds to the buyer after 30 days

Correct answer: The broker must interplead the funds with the court

When parties dispute earnest money and cannot reach agreement, the Arizona broker is required to interplead the funds into court for resolution.

Question 162: In Arizona, which type of mortgage clause allows the lender to demand full repayment if the borrower sells or transfers the property?

Due-on-sale clause (Correct answer)
Subordination clause
Prepayment clause
Defeasance clause

Correct answer: Due-on-sale clause

A due-on-sale clause gives the lender the right to demand immediate full payment of the loan balance when the property is sold or transferred.

Question 163: Which statement is TRUE about a life estate holder's obligations in Arizona?

The life tenant must maintain the property and pay current expenses to avoid committing waste (Correct answer)
The life tenant may demolish structures without the remainderman's consent
The life tenant has no obligation to pay property taxes
The life tenant can sell the fee simple interest in the property

Correct answer: The life tenant must maintain the property and pay current expenses to avoid committing waste

A life tenant has a duty to maintain the property, pay taxes, and avoid acts of waste that would diminish the remainderman's interest.

Question 164: What is the PRIMARY purpose of zoning ordinances in Arizona municipalities?

To establish mortgage lending guidelines for local banks
To separate incompatible land uses and promote orderly community development (Correct answer)
To restrict foreign ownership of real property
To increase property tax revenue for the city

Correct answer: To separate incompatible land uses and promote orderly community development

Zoning ordinances primarily separate incompatible land uses (e.g., industrial from residential) and guide orderly community development in the public interest.

Question 165: Regarding Arizona's usury laws for real estate loans between private parties, which of the following is most accurate?

The maximum interest rate is determined by the federal prime rate plus 5%.
Any interest rate may be agreed upon, as long as it is specified in a written contract. (Correct answer)
Usury laws do not apply to any loans secured by real property.
The maximum legal interest rate is strictly capped at 10% per annum.

Correct answer: Any interest rate may be agreed upon, as long as it is specified in a written contract.

According to Arizona statute A.R.S. § 44-1201(A), the legal rate of interest is 10% per annum UNLESS a different rate is contracted for in writing. If it is in writing, any rate of interest may be agreed to between the parties, effectively removing a strict ceiling for contractually defined rates.

Question 166: A buyer makes an offer on a property and the seller responds with a counteroffer. The buyer rejects the counteroffer. The seller then decides to accept the buyer's original offer. What is the status of the contract?

The buyer is obligated to purchase the property because their original offer was accepted.
There is no valid contract because the seller's counteroffer terminated the original offer. (Correct answer)
There is a valid contract because the seller ultimately accepted the buyer's original terms.
The contract is unenforceable until the buyer provides a written rejection of the counteroffer.

Correct answer: There is no valid contract because the seller's counteroffer terminated the original offer.

In contract law, a counteroffer acts as a rejection of the original offer and creates a new offer. Once the original offer has been rejected, it can no longer be accepted. The seller's subsequent attempt to accept the original offer is invalid unless the buyer chooses to revive it or make a new offer. The rejection of the counteroffer effectively terminated the negotiations at that point.

Question 167: What is eligible for an escrow?

Contractor funds
Money
All of the above. (Correct answer)
Intellectual property

Correct answer: All of the above.

Escrow is a legal arrangement where a third party holds assets or money until certain conditions are met. While commonly associated with money in real estate transactions, escrow can also hold other valuable items like intellectual property or contractor funds, ensuring that all parties fulfill their obligations before the assets are released.

Question 168: Which of the following would render a real estate contract void rather than merely voidable?

An illegal purpose such as selling to evade zoning fraud (Correct answer)
Signed under undue influence
Based on innocent misrepresentation
Signed by a person later found mentally incapacitated

Correct answer: An illegal purpose such as selling to evade zoning fraud

A contract with an illegal objective is void from the outset and unenforceable.

Question 169: What does PITI stand for in the context of a monthly mortgage payment?

Premium, Index, Term, and Interest
Payment, Interest, Trust, and Indemnity
Principal, Interest, Title, and Insurance
Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance

PITI stands for Principal, Interest, Taxes, and Insurance, representing the four components that typically make up a borrower's total monthly housing payment.

Question 170: Under Arizona law (A.R.S. § 32-2156), which of the following material facts regarding a property is a real estate licensee NOT required to disclose?

The property was the site of a homicide two years ago. (Correct answer)
The seller is aware of a significant, unrepaired crack in the foundation.
The adjacent vacant lot has been rezoned for commercial use.
A portion of the property is located in a designated FEMA flood plain.

Correct answer: The property was the site of a homicide two years ago.

Arizona Revised Statute § 32-2156 specifically states that a seller or licensee is not liable for failing to disclose that a property was the site of a natural death, suicide, homicide, or any other felony. The other options represent material facts about the property's physical condition or external influences that must be disclosed.

Question 171: A married couple who do not reside in Arizona jointly owns a property. In the event that the husband passed away, the wife would receive:

Use without restrictions
Protection of homesteads
All the rights to stay until her passing. (Correct answer)
As inherited from her husband, she will receive Courtesy Rights.

Correct answer: All the rights to stay until her passing.

Explanation: This exemplifies the lack of ""dower and curtesy"" in Arizona. A surviving spouse is entitled to a certain percentage of their deceased husband's wealth, typically between one-third and one-half, according to dower and courtesy rules. Courtesy is what a man may claim, but dower (not to be confused with a dowry) is the part to which a surviving wife is entitled.

Question 172: In Arizona, a subagent owes fiduciary duties to which party?

Both the buyer and the seller equally
The buyer they are showing homes to
The referring broker only
The principal client of the listing broker (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The principal client of the listing broker

A subagent works under the listing broker and therefore owes fiduciary duties to the listing broker's principal client, typically the seller.

Question 173: In Arizona, a real estate license is necessary for all of the following, with the exception of:

An auctioneer for real estate.
A property manager who manages just one client's property. (Correct answer)
A timeshare salesperson.
An out-of-state representatives who complete just one transaction in Arizona annually.

Correct answer: A property manager who manages just one client's property.

Explanation: In Arizona, a property manager who oversees a single apartment complex on behalf of a single owner is exempt from holding a real estate license.

Question 174: A buyer obtains a $400,000 loan to purchase a $500,000 home. The lender charges the buyer 2 discount points. How much will the buyer have to pay for these points at closing?

$4,000
$10,000
$5,000
$8,000 (Correct answer)

Correct answer: $8,000

One discount point is equal to 1% of the loan amount, not the purchase price. In this scenario, the loan amount is $400,000. Therefore, 2 points would be 2% of $400,000, which calculates to $8,000 (0.02 x 400,000 = 8,000).

Question 175: Time is of the essence in an Arizona contract means:

Only the closing date matters
Performance must occur by the stated dates or a party may be in default (Correct answer)
The contract expires after one year
Deadlines are flexible guidelines

Correct answer: Performance must occur by the stated dates or a party may be in default

This clause makes stated deadlines strictly enforceable, so missing them can constitute default.

Question 176: Which appraisal approach estimates value by calculating the cost to rebuild the structure minus depreciation plus land value?

Gross rent multiplier approach
Cost approach (Correct answer)
Sales comparison approach
Income capitalization approach

Correct answer: Cost approach

The cost approach estimates value by adding the land value to the current cost of constructing the improvements, then subtracting accrued depreciation.

Question 177: The Arizona Residential Seller's Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS) is primarily used to:

Transfer title
Disclose the property's known condition to the buyer (Correct answer)
Set the sale price
Establish the commission rate

Correct answer: Disclose the property's known condition to the buyer

The SPDS discloses the seller's knowledge of the property's condition to the buyer.

Question 178: Which fiduciary duty requires an agent to act only in the client's best interest?

Neutrality
Self-dealing
Disclosure to competitors
Loyalty (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Loyalty

Loyalty requires the agent to place the client's interests above all others.

Question 179: What type of deed provides the GREATEST protection to a buyer in an Arizona real estate transaction?

Special warranty deed
Quitclaim deed
Bargain and sale deed
General warranty deed (Correct answer)

Correct answer: General warranty deed

A general warranty deed offers the most comprehensive protection by guaranteeing the title against all defects, even those arising before the grantor's ownership.

Question 180: Substituting a new party into a contract, releasing the original party from obligation with all parties' consent, is known as:

Subordination
Novation (Correct answer)
Assignment
Ratification

Correct answer: Novation

Novation replaces a party or obligation and releases the original party by mutual agreement.

Question 181: What is a remainder interest in real property?

A leasehold interest lasting more than one year
An easement that runs with the land
A future interest that becomes possessory after a life estate ends (Correct answer)
The right to reclaim property after a condition is broken

Correct answer: A future interest that becomes possessory after a life estate ends

A remainder interest is a future estate that vests in a third party upon the natural termination of a prior life estate.

Question 182: In an Arizona condo complex with a total of only 25 units, who is in charge of providing all CCRs and HOA paperwork to a potential buyer?

The HOA Board
The present owner (Correct answer)
The organization who is currently in charge
The escrow firm

Correct answer: The present owner

Explanation: In Arizona, the owner is in charge of the paperwork and delivery in complexes with up to 49 units.

Question 183: Arizona's system for allocating rights to use surface water from rivers and streams is primarily based on which legal doctrine?

Littoral Rights, which apply to owners of land bordering oceans and seas.
Doctrine of Prior Appropriation, which grants rights to the first to put the water to beneficial use. (Correct answer)
Riparian Rights, which grant rights to landowners adjacent to the water source.
Correlative Rights, which allocate groundwater based on land ownership.

Correct answer: Doctrine of Prior Appropriation, which grants rights to the first to put the water to beneficial use.

As an arid state, Arizona follows the Doctrine of Prior Appropriation for surface water. This system, often summarized as 'first in time, first in right,' grants water rights to the first person to divert the water and apply it to a beneficial use, regardless of land ownership adjacent to the water source.

Question 184: Water rights in Arizona are generally treated as:

Personal property that cannot transfer
A property right that can be conveyed (Correct answer)
A revocable license with no value
A federal-only interest

Correct answer: A property right that can be conveyed

Appropriative water rights are property rights that can be bought, sold, and transferred subject to regulation.

Question 185: A transactional agent is someone who:

Assists a person in buying a new house while keeping their existing one.
Helps the buyer on the side and legally represents the seller.
Agrees to sell his house only with the seller.
Acts as the buyer's and seller's representative to help with the closing documentation. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Acts as the buyer's and seller's representative to help with the closing documentation.

A transactional agent, or facilitator, assists both the buyer and seller in a real estate transaction without representing either party exclusively. Their role is to facilitate the transaction, handle paperwork, and ensure a smooth closing, rather than advocating for the best interests of one side over the other. This differs from a traditional agent who has a fiduciary duty to their client.

Question 186: Under Arizona's SPDS, which of the following conditions must a seller disclose?

Known presence of expansive soil on the property (Correct answer)
Pending zoning changes the seller is unaware of
The exact amount of the seller's remaining mortgage
The property's proximity to a registered sex offender

Correct answer: Known presence of expansive soil on the property

Arizona's SPDS requires disclosure of known soil problems including expansive or settling soils, which are common in many Arizona areas.

Question 187: In Arizona, which disclosure is a seller of residential property legally required to provide to the buyer?

Termite clearance letter
Home inspection report
Appraisal report
Seller's Property Disclosure Statement (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Seller's Property Disclosure Statement

Arizona law requires residential sellers to provide a Seller's Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS) revealing known material facts about the property.

Question 188: In Arizona, what happens to the agency relationship if a broker's license is suspended?

The relationships are paused until reinstatement
The relationships transfer to the Arizona Department of Real Estate
All agency relationships under that broker are terminated (Correct answer)
The agents can continue under their own licenses

Correct answer: All agency relationships under that broker are terminated

Since agents in Arizona operate under a designated broker, suspension of the broker's license terminates all agency relationships held by that brokerage.

Question 189: Are net listings legal in Arizona?

Required for all commercial deals
Mandatory for vacant land
Automatically void
Discouraged and risky but not outright prohibited (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Discouraged and risky but not outright prohibited

Net listings are heavily discouraged due to conflict-of-interest risk but are not flatly banned by statute.

Question 190: Consideration in a real estate contract refers to:

The buyer's credit score
The property's appraised value
Something of value exchanged between the parties (Correct answer)
The escrow period

Correct answer: Something of value exchanged between the parties

Consideration is the value each party gives, such as money for the promise to convey property.

Question 191: Arizona is which type of property state for married couples?

Community property (Correct answer)
Dower and curtesy
Homestead-only
Common law property

Correct answer: Community property

Arizona is a community property state, so most property acquired during marriage is jointly owned.

Question 192: Under Arizona law, which of the following acts by a licensee constitutes grounds for disciplinary action?

Advertising a property at the listed price
Presenting all offers to the seller promptly
Commingling client funds with the licensee's personal funds (Correct answer)
Disclosing material facts about a property's condition

Correct answer: Commingling client funds with the licensee's personal funds

Commingling client funds with personal funds is a serious violation that constitutes grounds for license discipline in Arizona.

Question 193: An 'as-is' clause in an Arizona purchase contract primarily means the seller:

Is exempt from all disclosure laws
Will not make repairs but must still disclose known material defects (Correct answer)
Waives the buyer's inspection rights entirely
Guarantees the property's condition

Correct answer: Will not make repairs but must still disclose known material defects

An as-is clause means no repairs, but the seller must still disclose known material defects.

Question 194: Under an Arizona land contract (contract for deed), when does legal title transfer to the buyer?

After the first payment is made
Upon recording the contract with the county
When all payments under the contract are completed (Correct answer)
At the time the contract is signed

Correct answer: When all payments under the contract are completed

In a contract for deed, the seller retains legal title until the buyer fulfills all payment obligations under the agreement.

Question 195: An owner grants land to a church 'so long as it is used for religious purposes.' What type of estate has been created?

Fee simple subject to condition subsequent
Fee simple absolute
Life estate
Fee simple determinable (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Fee simple determinable

The phrase 'so long as' creates a fee simple determinable, which automatically reverts to the grantor if the condition is violated.

Question 196: In Arizona, which of the following situations would make a real estate contract voidable rather than void?

A contract missing a legal description of the property
A contract signed by a minor (Correct answer)
A contract with no consideration
A contract to sell property for an illegal purpose

Correct answer: A contract signed by a minor

A contract signed by a minor is voidable because the minor has the option to disaffirm the contract, but it is not automatically void.

Question 197: Who must a salesperson's license be held by to be active in Arizona?

The county recorder
A designated employing broker (Correct answer)
The Arizona Association of Realtors
The salesperson directly

Correct answer: A designated employing broker

An active salesperson must work under and have their license held by a designated employing broker.

Question 198: In Arizona, most residential loans are secured by a Deed of Trust. If the borrower defaults, what is the most common procedure for the lender to reclaim the property?

Strict foreclosure
Judicial foreclosure
Deed in lieu of foreclosure
Trustee's Sale (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Trustee's Sale

A Deed of Trust is the most common security instrument in Arizona and typically includes a "power of sale" clause. This allows the trustee to sell the property in a non-judicial foreclosure process, known as a Trustee's Sale, if the borrower defaults. This method is faster and more common than a judicial foreclosure, which requires court involvement.

Question 199: Under Arizona law, what distinguishes joint tenancy from tenancy in common?

Joint tenancy does not require unity of time
Joint tenancy allows unequal shares while tenancy in common does not
Tenancy in common requires all owners to sign the deed simultaneously
Joint tenancy includes right of survivorship while tenancy in common does not (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Joint tenancy includes right of survivorship while tenancy in common does not

The key distinction is that joint tenancy carries a right of survivorship, meaning a deceased tenant's share passes to the surviving joint tenants.

Question 200: By what means do the majority of government buildings in the State of Arizona own real property?

Tenancy by the Entirety
Government Freehold
Severalty (Correct answer)
Eminent Domain

Correct answer: Severalty

Explanation: When title is held by corporations, government agencies, or individuals, the property is owned in "severalty."

Question 201: Under Arizona community property law, if one spouse signs a listing agreement to sell community real property without the other spouse's consent, what is the result?

The listing is fully enforceable
The listing is voidable by the non-signing spouse (Correct answer)
The listing is valid but the sale requires both signatures
The broker is liable for the full commission regardless

Correct answer: The listing is voidable by the non-signing spouse

In Arizona, both spouses must consent to the sale of community property, and a listing signed by only one spouse is voidable by the other.

Question 202: In Arizona, who is legally authorized to perform a federally related real estate appraisal?

Any licensed real estate agent
Any notary public
A certified or licensed appraiser under the Arizona Board of Appraisal (Correct answer)
A real estate broker only

Correct answer: A certified or licensed appraiser under the Arizona Board of Appraisal

Federally related appraisals in Arizona must be performed by a certified or licensed appraiser regulated by the Arizona Board of Appraisal.

Question 203: In Arizona, you need to have the following in order to sell land and attached manufactured homes:

A sales license for mobile homes.
An active, legal real estate license. (Correct answer)
An active, legal dealer’s license.
Ownership of a company that manufactures homes since only the manufacturer can sell manufactured homes.

Correct answer: An active, legal real estate license.

Explanation: When selling the land along with the manufactured home, only licensed real estate agents are permitted to sell the attached home.

Question 204: In Arizona, which disclosure is a seller required to provide to a buyer of residential property?

Termite bond documentation
Seller's Property Disclosure Statement (Correct answer)
Home warranty certificate
Neighborhood crime statistics

Correct answer: Seller's Property Disclosure Statement

Arizona law requires sellers of residential property to provide a Seller's Property Disclosure Statement revealing known material facts about the property's condition.

Question 205: Which Arizona agency administers surface water and groundwater regulation?

Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) (Correct answer)
Arizona Corporation Commission
Environmental Protection Agency
Bureau of Land Management

Correct answer: Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR)

The Arizona Department of Water Resources oversees the state's water resources and rights.

Question 206: Who is in charge of fixing a rented property's repairs under the terms of the Arizona Landlord Tenant Act?

Only the landlord
Only the tenant
Whoever the parties specified in the signed lease agreement. (Correct answer)
Only the property manager or the property management firm.

Correct answer: Whoever the parties specified in the signed lease agreement.

Explanation: Any essential repairs will have to be made by the party named as the responsible party under the lease. Enacted to regulate the renting of dwelling units and the rights and responsibilities of landlords and renters, the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act relates to typical rental housing.

Question 207: An Arizona buyer's agent learns the seller is facing foreclosure. What is the agent's obligation?

Withdraw from the transaction immediately
Report the foreclosure to the state
Disclose this information to the buyer client (Correct answer)
Keep the information confidential for the seller

Correct answer: Disclose this information to the buyer client

A buyer's agent must disclose material facts that could affect the buyer's decision, including the seller's foreclosure status.

Question 208: How many hours of pre-licensing education are required for an Arizona salesperson license?

120 hours
60 hours
30 hours
90 hours (Correct answer)

Correct answer: 90 hours

Arizona requires 90 hours of approved pre-licensing education for a salesperson license.

Question 209: In Arizona, which type of loan is insured by the Federal Housing Administration and typically requires a lower down payment?

VA loan
FHA loan (Correct answer)
USDA loan
Conventional loan

Correct answer: FHA loan

FHA loans are insured by the Federal Housing Administration and are designed to help borrowers who may not qualify for conventional financing by requiring lower down payments.

Question 210: The Equal Housing Opportunity logo was established under the Fair Housing Act with the intention of:

Facilitating the organization of marketing materials for brokers and real estate agents.
An increase in the number of real estate deals.
Promoting openness in real estate marketing.
Defining uniform standards for real estate advertising. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Defining uniform standards for real estate advertising.

The Equal Housing Opportunity logo and slogan were created to promote fair housing practices and ensure that all individuals have equal access to housing opportunities, regardless of protected characteristics. By requiring its use in real estate advertising, it establishes a uniform standard that signals compliance with the Fair Housing Act and communicates a commitment to non-discrimination.

Question 211: Which type of deed provides the GREATEST protection to the buyer in Arizona?

Quitclaim deed
General warranty deed (Correct answer)
Bargain and sale deed
Special warranty deed

Correct answer: General warranty deed

A general warranty deed offers the most comprehensive covenants of title, protecting the buyer against all defects arising during and before the grantor's ownership.

Question 212: An Arizona buyer discovers undisclosed foundation damage after closing. Under the Seller Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS) requirements, what is the buyer's most likely legal recourse?

Sue the seller for fraudulent concealment or misrepresentation (Correct answer)
Automatically rescind the transaction within 90 days
Request the title company reverse the sale
File a complaint with the Arizona Department of Real Estate only

Correct answer: Sue the seller for fraudulent concealment or misrepresentation

If a seller knowingly failed to disclose a material defect on the SPDS, the buyer may pursue a claim for fraudulent concealment or misrepresentation.

Question 213: For 12 consecutive years, a rancher has openly and continuously driven their cattle across a specific, unfenced path on a neighbor's land to reach a watering hole. This was done without the neighbor's permission. The rancher may have acquired which of the following?

Fee simple title through adverse possession.
A prescriptive easement. (Correct answer)
An easement by necessity.
An easement in gross.

Correct answer: A prescriptive easement.

In Arizona, a prescriptive easement can be acquired through use that is open, notorious, continuous, and hostile (without permission) for a statutory period of at least 10 years. The rancher's 12-year use fits these criteria. It is not an easement by necessity (which applies to landlocked parcels) or fee simple title (which requires exclusive possession).

Question 214: There is a legitimate life estate homestead exemption in the state of Arizona. What protection would a married couple's vacation house have as a homestead?

$600,000
$0 (Correct answer)
$350,000
$300,000, only when submitting combined tax returns

Correct answer: $0

Arizona's homestead exemption provides protection for an individual's primary residence (domicile) from certain creditors, up to a specified value. A vacation house, by definition, is not a primary residence or domicile. Therefore, it does not qualify for the homestead exemption under Arizona law, regardless of marital status or the property's value.

Question 215: In an AAR (Arizona Association of REALTORS) purchase contract, what is the standard remedy if both parties cannot agree on the release of disputed earnest money?

Either party may file an interpleader action in court (Correct answer)
The listing broker retains the funds as commission
The escrow company decides the allocation
The money is split equally between buyer and seller

Correct answer: Either party may file an interpleader action in court

When earnest money is disputed and neither party agrees to its release, an interpleader action may be filed to have a court determine the proper distribution.

Question 216: A listing agreement in Arizona is terminated because the property is destroyed in a fire. This is an example of termination by:

Revocation by the principal
Mutual agreement
Operation of law (Correct answer)
Fulfillment of purpose

Correct answer: Operation of law

The destruction of the subject property is an event that automatically terminates the agency relationship by operation of law. It makes the fulfillment of the contract impossible, thus ending the agreement without any action required by either the client or the agent.

Question 217: What is commingling in Arizona real estate practice?

Mixing client trust funds with the broker's own funds (Correct answer)
Marketing two properties together
Combining two listings into one
Sharing a commission with another broker

Correct answer: Mixing client trust funds with the broker's own funds

Commingling is improperly mixing client trust money with the broker's personal or business funds.

Question 218: In Arizona, which document is used to transfer real property ownership from one party to another?

Deed (Correct answer)
Mortgage
Title insurance policy
Promissory note

Correct answer: Deed

A deed is the legal instrument that conveys title to real property from a grantor to a grantee.

Question 219: In Arizona, a trustee's sale under a deed of trust is an example of which type of foreclosure?

Judicial foreclosure
Strict foreclosure
Non-judicial foreclosure (Correct answer)
Equitable foreclosure

Correct answer: Non-judicial foreclosure

A trustee's sale conducted under a deed of trust in Arizona is a non-judicial foreclosure that does not require court involvement.

Question 220: Under the Prior Appropriation Doctrine used in Arizona, which principle determines water rights priority?

Federal government allocation
First in time, first in right (Correct answer)
Riparian ownership of adjacent land
Equal distribution among all users

Correct answer: First in time, first in right

Arizona follows the Prior Appropriation Doctrine, meaning the first person to put water to beneficial use has senior rights over later users.

Question 221: According to Arizona Revised Statutes, how long must a designated broker retain transaction records?

5 years
3 years
6 years (Correct answer)
10 years

Correct answer: 6 years

Arizona law requires designated brokers to retain all transaction records for a minimum of six years after the close of the transaction.

Question 222: In Arizona, if a buyer breaches the purchase contract and the agreement contains a liquidated damages clause, the seller is typically entitled to:

Nothing until a court rules
Collect triple the purchase price
Sue for specific performance only
Retain the earnest money as agreed damages (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Retain the earnest money as agreed damages

A liquidated damages clause commonly allows the seller to keep the earnest money as the agreed remedy for buyer default.

Question 223: Which Arizona state agency issues real estate licenses?

Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) (Correct answer)
Arizona Corporation Commission
Arizona Department of Revenue
Arizona Secretary of State

Correct answer: Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)

The Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) regulates and issues real estate licenses in the state.

Question 224: Which appraisal principle states that value is created and maintained when property characteristics conform to the standards of the surrounding area?

Principle of contribution
Principle of conformity (Correct answer)
Principle of substitution
Principle of anticipation

Correct answer: Principle of conformity

The principle of conformity holds that property value is maximized when it conforms to the surrounding neighborhood in use, design, and size.

Question 225: Under Arizona's anti-deficiency statutes, when is a lender generally prohibited from pursuing a deficiency judgment?

After any judicial foreclosure on commercial property
After a deed in lieu of foreclosure on agricultural land
After a short sale on any property type
After a trustee's sale on a residential property of 2.5 acres or less (Correct answer)

Correct answer: After a trustee's sale on a residential property of 2.5 acres or less

Arizona's anti-deficiency statutes generally prohibit lenders from seeking a deficiency judgment after a trustee's sale on qualifying residential properties of 2.5 acres or less.

Question 226: What is the continuing education requirement for Arizona real estate salesperson license renewal?

12 hours every 2 years
24 hours every 2 years (Correct answer)
15 hours every year
30 hours every 4 years

Correct answer: 24 hours every 2 years

Arizona requires real estate salespersons to complete 24 hours of continuing education every two-year renewal period.

Question 227: Which element is NOT required for a valid real estate contract in Arizona?

Lawful objective
Legally competent parties
A licensed attorney's review (Correct answer)
Consideration

Correct answer: A licensed attorney's review

Attorney review is not a required element; competent parties, consideration, mutual assent, and lawful purpose are.

Question 228: A buyer's agent is preparing an offer for a single-family home constructed in 1972. What is the agent's primary disclosure responsibility regarding potential lead-based paint?

To ensure the buyer receives the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home" and the seller's disclosure of any known lead paint before the contract is binding. (Correct answer)
To personally guarantee that the property is free of lead-based paint hazards.
To disclose the potential for lead-based paint only if the buyers have young children.
To require the seller to conduct a professional lead-based paint abatement before closing.

Correct answer: To ensure the buyer receives the EPA pamphlet "Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home" and the seller's disclosure of any known lead paint before the contract is binding.

The federal Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992 requires that for most housing built before 1978, sellers must provide buyers with an EPA-approved pamphlet, disclose any known lead-based paint or hazards, and provide any available reports. The agent is responsible for ensuring the seller complies with these disclosure requirements before the buyer is obligated under the contract.

Question 229: What document is a seller of a residential property in Arizona required to provide to the buyer disclosing the known physical condition of the property?

Property Condition Report (PCR)
Seller's Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS) (Correct answer)
Material Facts Affidavit
Transfer Disclosure Form (TDF)

Correct answer: Seller's Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS)

The Seller's Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS) is the Arizona-specific form sellers must complete to disclose known material facts about a property's condition, systems, and any defects to potential buyers.

Question 230: Under Arizona's Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA), which of the following is a critical requirement for an electronic signature to be considered legally valid on a real estate purchase contract?

The signature must be a scanned image of the person's handwritten signature.
The parties to the transaction must have agreed to conduct the transaction by electronic means. (Correct answer)
A third-party verification service must be used to witness the signature.
The signature must be a cryptographically secured blockchain entry.

Correct answer: The parties to the transaction must have agreed to conduct the transaction by electronic means.

Arizona's UETA, based on the national model, gives electronic signatures the same legal weight as handwritten ones. A key provision is that the act only applies when the parties to a transaction have agreed to conduct it electronically. This agreement can be express or implied from the context and circumstances. While various technologies can be used, the fundamental requirement is the mutual agreement to use electronic methods.

Question 231: Which term describes the most probable price a property would sell for in a competitive and open market under normal conditions?

Replacement cost
Assessed value
Market value (Correct answer)
Appraised value

Correct answer: Market value

Market value is defined as the most probable price a property would sell for in a competitive, open market between a willing buyer and seller under normal conditions.

Question 232: An Arizona real estate agent represents a seller. A potential buyer, who is not represented by an agent, tells the seller's agent confidential information about their negotiating position. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the agent's duty?

The agent must disclose the information to their seller client because their primary fiduciary duty is to their client. (Correct answer)
The agent must keep the information confidential as it was shared in the context of a real estate transaction.
The agent must treat the unrepresented buyer as a customer and owes them the duty of fair and honest dealing, but not confidentiality.
The agent has an implied agency relationship with the buyer and must protect their confidential information.

Correct answer: The agent must disclose the information to their seller client because their primary fiduciary duty is to their client.

In Arizona, a licensee owes the fiduciary duty of loyalty and disclosure to their client (the seller). Information that materially affects the consideration to be paid, such as the buyer's negotiating strategy, must be disclosed to the client. While the agent must treat the unrepresented buyer (a customer) fairly and honestly, they do not owe them a fiduciary duty of confidentiality.

Question 233: Under Arizona law, which of the following is required for a real estate purchase contract to be enforceable?

An email confirmation from the buyer's agent
A written document signed by the party to be charged (Correct answer)
A notarized handshake agreement
Verbal agreement witnessed by two people

Correct answer: A written document signed by the party to be charged

Arizona follows the Statute of Frauds, which requires real estate contracts to be in writing and signed by the party to be charged.

Question 234: An employing broker in Arizona is responsible for maintaining records of all completed real estate transactions. According to Arizona law, for how long must these records be kept after the date of the transaction's termination?

Ten years
Seven years
Five years (Correct answer)
Three years

Correct answer: Five years

Arizona Revised Statutes § 32-2151.01(A) explicitly states that a licensed employing broker must keep records of all real estate transactions for a period of at least five years from the date of the termination of the transaction.

Question 235: Which appraisal approach estimates value by calculating the cost to replace a structure minus depreciation plus land value?

Sales comparison approach
Cost approach (Correct answer)
Income capitalization approach
Gross rent multiplier approach

Correct answer: Cost approach

The cost approach estimates value by determining the cost to replace the improvements, subtracting accrued depreciation, and adding the land value.

Question 236: Which of the following best describes community property in Arizona?

Property acquired by either spouse during marriage using marital funds (Correct answer)
Property inherited by one spouse during the marriage
Property owned by a spouse before the marriage
Property gifted to one spouse by a third party

Correct answer: Property acquired by either spouse during marriage using marital funds

Arizona is a community property state where assets acquired during the marriage with marital earnings are owned equally by both spouses.

Question 237: Under Arizona real estate law, which statement about deed restrictions is MOST accurate?

Deed restrictions automatically expire after 20 years unless formally renewed
Deed restrictions can be more restrictive than zoning but cannot permit what zoning prohibits (Correct answer)
Deed restrictions can only be created and enforced by government entities
Deed restrictions always supersede and override local zoning ordinances

Correct answer: Deed restrictions can be more restrictive than zoning but cannot permit what zoning prohibits

Private deed restrictions can impose MORE restrictive standards than zoning allows, but they cannot authorize a use that local zoning law prohibits — a property owner must comply with both the restriction and the zoning.

Question 238: An Arizona seller fails to disclose a known roof leak on the SPDS. The buyer discovers the leak after closing. What remedy is most likely available to the buyer?

A lawsuit for fraudulent concealment and damages (Correct answer)
Automatic rescission of the sale within 90 days
Immediate criminal prosecution of the seller
Filing a mechanics lien against the property

Correct answer: A lawsuit for fraudulent concealment and damages

A seller who intentionally conceals known defects on the SPDS may be liable for fraudulent concealment, allowing the buyer to seek compensatory damages.

Question 239: What is a 'buffer zone' in Arizona zoning practice?

A transitional land use area that separates incompatible uses, such as industrial from residential zones (Correct answer)
A zone where absolutely no development or construction is permitted
Land formally set aside for future government acquisition through eminent domain
An area designated exclusively for emergency services and public safety facilities

Correct answer: A transitional land use area that separates incompatible uses, such as industrial from residential zones

A buffer zone is a transitional area — often parks, low-intensity commercial uses, or landscaping — placed between incompatible land uses to reduce conflicts and nuisances between them.

Question 240: Under Arizona contract law, what is the effect of the parol evidence rule on a fully integrated real estate purchase agreement?

It permits either party to introduce evidence of prior negotiations to change contract terms
It requires all amendments to be notarized
It allows verbal modifications at any time
It prevents prior or contemporaneous oral agreements from contradicting the written contract (Correct answer)

Correct answer: It prevents prior or contemporaneous oral agreements from contradicting the written contract

The parol evidence rule prevents parties from introducing prior or contemporaneous oral agreements to contradict the terms of a fully integrated written contract.

Question 241: How does Arizona's Groundwater Management Act affect a buyer purchasing a home in a non-AMA rural area?

The buyer receives the same protections as in an AMA
Groundwater pumping is completely unregulated in non-AMA areas
The buyer must obtain a separate groundwater permit from ADWR
The Act's assured water supply requirements do not apply, but adequate water supply rules may still apply (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The Act's assured water supply requirements do not apply, but adequate water supply rules may still apply

The Groundwater Management Act's strict assured water supply rules only apply within AMAs; outside AMAs, the less stringent adequate water supply program may apply.

Question 242: An Arizona real estate broker receives an earnest money deposit from a buyer on a Friday afternoon. According to Arizona statutes regarding trust accounts, the broker must deposit the funds:

Promptly upon acceptance of the contract. (Correct answer)
Into their personal bank account until the offer is accepted.
Within three banking days of receiving the funds.
By the end of the next business day.

Correct answer: Promptly upon acceptance of the contract.

A.R.S. § 32-2151(B)(1) requires that a broker shall 'promptly' place all money entrusted to the broker in a neutral escrow depository in Arizona or a trust account. The Commissioner's Rules further clarify this, generally meaning by the close of the next business day, but the statute itself uses the term 'promptly upon acceptance of the contract'.

Question 243: In Arizona, what is the legal effect of a buyer removing all contingencies from a purchase contract?

The buyer can still cancel for any reason within 30 days
The seller is required to reduce the purchase price
The buyer's earnest money becomes non-refundable if the buyer defaults (Correct answer)
The contract becomes voidable at either party's discretion

Correct answer: The buyer's earnest money becomes non-refundable if the buyer defaults

Once contingencies are removed, the buyer loses the contractual right to cancel under those provisions, and the earnest money is typically at risk if the buyer defaults.

Question 244: An Arizona listing agent receives multiple offers on a property. What is the agent's duty regarding these offers?

Present all offers to the seller promptly (Correct answer)
Reject lowball offers on behalf of the seller
Present offers in the order received
Present only the highest offer

Correct answer: Present all offers to the seller promptly

Arizona listing agents must present all offers to the seller promptly and let the seller decide which to accept, reject, or counter.

Question 245: A real estate agent selling rural Arizona land with a well should advise the buyer to verify:

The neighbor's fence line
The listing photos
Well registration, depth, and water rights with ADWR (Correct answer)
Only the paint color

Correct answer: Well registration, depth, and water rights with ADWR

Buyers should confirm well status and water rights through ADWR before purchasing rural property.

Question 246: A borrower obtains a loan where monthly payments cover only the interest for the first five years. What type of loan is this?

Reverse mortgage
Fully amortized loan
Balloon payment loan
Interest-only loan (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Interest-only loan

An interest-only loan requires the borrower to pay only the interest portion for a set period before principal payments begin.

Question 247: What type of listing gives one broker the exclusive right to earn a commission regardless of who sells the property?

Exclusive right to sell (Correct answer)
Open listing
Exclusive agency
Net listing

Correct answer: Exclusive right to sell

Under an exclusive right to sell listing, the broker earns a commission no matter who finds the buyer.

Question 248: A landlord refuses to allow a tenant with a physical disability to install a grab bar in the bathroom at the tenant's expense. This action violates which principle?

The covenant of quiet enjoyment
The duty to mitigate damages
The implied warranty of habitability
The requirement to permit reasonable modifications under fair housing law (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The requirement to permit reasonable modifications under fair housing law

The Fair Housing Act requires landlords to allow tenants with disabilities to make reasonable modifications to their unit at their own expense.

Question 249: When using the income capitalization approach, how is the value of an investment property determined?

By multiplying the gross rent by a standard factor
By subtracting depreciation from the replacement cost
By comparing recent sales of similar properties
By dividing the net operating income by the capitalization rate (Correct answer)

Correct answer: By dividing the net operating income by the capitalization rate

The income capitalization approach divides the property's net operating income (NOI) by an appropriate capitalization rate to estimate market value.

Question 250: What is the key difference between Arizona's 'Assured Water Supply' program and its 'Adequate Water Supply' program?

The Assured program is managed by federal authorities, while the Adequate program is managed by individual counties.
The Assured program is for agricultural use, while the Adequate program is for industrial use.
The Assured program applies inside AMAs and is a strict requirement for development, while the Adequate program applies outside AMAs and is primarily a consumer disclosure program. (Correct answer)
The Assured program requires a 50-year supply, while the Adequate program requires a 100-year supply.

Correct answer: The Assured program applies inside AMAs and is a strict requirement for development, while the Adequate program applies outside AMAs and is primarily a consumer disclosure program.

The Assured Water Supply program operates within the state's five Active Management Areas (AMAs) and is a mandatory requirement that developers must meet to prove a 100-year water supply before selling lots. The Adequate Water Supply program operates outside the AMAs, also assesses a 100-year supply, but serves as a consumer advisory tool where the developer must disclose the ADWR's findings to potential buyers.

Question 251: Which of the following actions could create an implied agency relationship in Arizona?

A person walks into an open house and has a general conversation with the listing agent about the property's features.
A licensee provides a seller with a comparative market analysis (CMA) with a signed listing agreement.
A licensee consistently provides a prospective buyer with advice, negotiates on their behalf, and shares confidential opinions without a written agreement. (Correct answer)
A prospective buyer signs an exclusive buyer-broker agreement with a licensee.

Correct answer: A licensee consistently provides a prospective buyer with advice, negotiates on their behalf, and shares confidential opinions without a written agreement.

An implied agency is formed by the actions and conduct of the parties, not by a written agreement. By providing advice and negotiating on the buyer's behalf, the licensee's actions imply a fiduciary relationship, even without a formal contract. The other options describe express agency or actions that do not rise to the level of creating an agency relationship.

Question 252: Groundwater in Arizona is primarily governed by which legal doctrine?

Prior appropriation
Absolute dominion
Riparian rights
Reasonable use doctrine (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Reasonable use doctrine

Arizona applies the reasonable use doctrine to percolating groundwater outside active management areas.

Question 253: A homeowner in Arizona is facing financial difficulties and has several unsecured creditors. As of early 2026, what is the maximum amount of equity in their primary residence that is protected from these creditors under the state's homestead exemption?

$150,000
$250,000
$400,000 (Correct answer)
There is no homestead protection in Arizona.

Correct answer: $400,000

Effective January 1, 2023, the Arizona homestead exemption increased to protect up to $400,000 of a person's equity in their primary residence from attachment and forced sale by most unsecured creditors. This amount is subject to annual adjustments for inflation.

Question 254: In Arizona, the 'sales comparison approach' to value relies primarily on:

Replacement cost of improvements
The original purchase price
Recent sales of similar nearby properties (Correct answer)
Net operating income of the property

Correct answer: Recent sales of similar nearby properties

The sales comparison approach bases value on recent sales of comparable properties in the same market area, adjusted for differences.

Question 255: In Arizona, which document is commonly used to establish the agency relationship between a seller and a listing broker?

A purchase contract
A buyer-broker agreement
A property disclosure statement
An exclusive right to sell listing agreement (Correct answer)

Correct answer: An exclusive right to sell listing agreement

The exclusive right to sell listing agreement is the standard document that formally creates the agency relationship between a seller and their listing broker in Arizona.

Question 256: What is the primary purpose of the Arizona Broker Supervisory Agreement?

To grant agents the authority to practice independently
To define the scope of supervision and responsibility between the designated broker and their agents (Correct answer)
To establish commission splits between agents
To register agents with the Arizona Department of Real Estate

Correct answer: To define the scope of supervision and responsibility between the designated broker and their agents

The Broker Supervisory Agreement outlines the designated broker's supervisory responsibilities over their affiliated agents.

Question 257: What is the purpose of the Arizona Real Estate Recovery Fund?

Compensate consumers harmed by licensee fraud who cannot collect a judgment (Correct answer)
Provide loans to first-time buyers
Fund ADRE staff salaries
Pay for licensee continuing education

Correct answer: Compensate consumers harmed by licensee fraud who cannot collect a judgment

The Recovery Fund pays eligible consumers who obtain a judgment against a licensee but cannot otherwise collect.

Question 258: What is a 'conditional use permit' (also called a special use permit) in Arizona?

A license issued by the Arizona Department of Real Estate to brokers
A permit required before listing commercial real estate for sale
A document allowing temporary occupancy of newly constructed buildings
Permission to use property in a way not permitted by right in that zone, subject to stated conditions (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Permission to use property in a way not permitted by right in that zone, subject to stated conditions

A conditional use permit allows a land use that is not permitted by right in a zoning district but may be approved subject to conditions designed to protect surrounding properties.

Question 259: Which of the following is a primary requirement of the federal Truth in Lending Act (TILA), as implemented by Regulation Z?

Requiring disclosure of the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) (Correct answer)
Mandating a home inspection for all government-backed loans
Prohibiting kickbacks for settlement service referrals
Providing the borrower with a Loan Estimate within three business days of application

Correct answer: Requiring disclosure of the Annual Percentage Rate (APR)

The main purpose of the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) is to promote the informed use of consumer credit by requiring disclosures about its terms and cost. A key disclosure required by TILA's Regulation Z is the Annual Percentage Rate (APR), which represents the total cost of borrowing money expressed as a yearly rate.

Question 260: What is the purpose of the Arizona Real Estate Recovery Fund?

To cover legal fees for licensees facing disciplinary action
To fund real estate education programs statewide
To reimburse consumers who suffer financial loss due to a licensee's misconduct (Correct answer)
To provide low-interest loans to first-time homebuyers

Correct answer: To reimburse consumers who suffer financial loss due to a licensee's misconduct

The Recovery Fund exists to compensate members of the public who suffer actual monetary damages due to the fraudulent or dishonest conduct of a licensed real estate professional.

Question 261: What would happen if it was discovered that someone was operating Arizonan real estate without the required license?

They would seize their commission.
There could be civil penalties. (Correct answer)
The Commissioner's consent could be obtained in order to provide a temporary, retroactive license.
Parties affected may file a lawsuit for particular performance.

Correct answer: There could be civil penalties.

Operating as a real estate professional in Arizona without the required license is a serious violation of state law. Individuals found engaging in unlicensed real estate activity can face significant civil penalties, including substantial fines. Depending on the nature and extent of the activity, criminal charges may also be pursued, underscoring the importance of proper licensing.

Question 262: Which of the following is a form of involuntary lien?

Home equity loan
Property tax lien (Correct answer)
Mortgage
Deed of trust

Correct answer: Property tax lien

A property tax lien is placed involuntarily by the government for unpaid taxes.

Question 263: A borrower obtains an adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) in Arizona; what component sets the baseline for rate adjustments?

The margin
The index (Correct answer)
The discount rate
The cap

Correct answer: The index

The index is a published benchmark interest rate, such as the Treasury rate, that serves as the baseline for calculating ARM rate adjustments.

Question 264: In Arizona, 'subdivision regulations' primarily govern which of the following?

The architectural styles and exterior materials permitted within a planned development
The process of dividing land into parcels and infrastructure standards for streets, utilities, and drainage (Correct answer)
The permitted land uses for each individual lot within a subdivision
The minimum sales price required for lots offered in a new subdivision

Correct answer: The process of dividing land into parcels and infrastructure standards for streets, utilities, and drainage

Subdivision regulations control how land is divided into lots and ensure adequate public infrastructure (streets, water, sewer, drainage) is provided; zoning ordinances separately govern permitted uses on those lots.

Question 265: Which of the following is required to establish an easement by prescription in Arizona?

A recorded document demonstrating the use is a necessity for accessing the property.
The user must have paid property taxes on the portion of land being used.
The express written permission of the landowner, renewed annually.
Open, notorious, hostile, and continuous use of the property for a statutory period of 10 years. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Open, notorious, hostile, and continuous use of the property for a statutory period of 10 years.

To establish a prescriptive easement in Arizona, the claimant must prove their use of the land was open, notorious, continuous for at least 10 years, and hostile (adverse) to the owner's rights, meaning it was without the owner's permission.

Question 266: A newly licensed real estate salesperson in Arizona must work under the supervision of which of the following?

Any licensed real estate agent with at least five years of experience
Another salesperson who holds a real estate instructor certificate
A designated broker holding an active Arizona broker license (Correct answer)
The Arizona Department of Real Estate directly

Correct answer: A designated broker holding an active Arizona broker license

Arizona law requires all salesperson licensees to be employed by and work under a designated broker. The designated broker is legally responsible for supervising the salesperson's real estate activities.

Question 267: Under Arizona law, when must a salesperson deliver a copy of a signed contract to the client?

At the time the party signs it (Correct answer)
Only upon request
Within 30 days of closing
At the next scheduled meeting

Correct answer: At the time the party signs it

Arizona requires the licensee to give each party a legible copy of any instrument at the time it is signed.

Question 268: A seller completes the Arizona Association of REALTORS® Residential Seller's Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS). They fail to mention a slow plumbing leak under the kitchen sink that they know about, hoping the buyer's inspector won't find it. The failure to disclose this known issue is a violation of the seller's duty to disclose:

Latent defects. (Correct answer)
Future zoning changes.
Patent defects.
Psychological stigmas.

Correct answer: Latent defects.

A latent defect is a fault in the property that is not readily observable or discoverable by a reasonable inspection, such as a slow, hidden leak. Arizona law requires sellers to disclose all known latent material defects to the buyer. A patent defect is one that is obvious and easily discovered.

Question 269: What term describes ownership of land plus everything permanently attached to it?

Real property (Correct answer)
Leasehold
Personal property
Chattel

Correct answer: Real property

Real property includes land and everything permanently attached to it.

Question 270: How many hours of continuing education must an Arizona licensee complete for each renewal period?

6 hours
24 hours (Correct answer)
12 hours
36 hours

Correct answer: 24 hours

Arizona requires 24 hours of continuing education in required categories every two-year renewal cycle.

Question 271: A seller in Scottsdale breaches a real estate purchase contract by refusing to close, despite all contingencies being met by the buyer. The buyer still wants the property, as it is unique. Which legal remedy would be most appropriate for the buyer to seek?

Specific Performance (Correct answer)
Punitive Damages
Liquidated Damages
Rescission

Correct answer: Specific Performance

Specific performance is an equitable remedy where a court orders the breaching party to perform their contractual obligations. It is commonly used in real estate disputes because each property is considered unique, and monetary damages may not be an adequate remedy for the buyer who wants that specific property. Rescission would cancel the contract, liquidated damages would provide a pre-determined monetary sum (often the earnest money), and punitive damages are generally not awarded for a simple breach of contract.

Question 272: In Arizona, corporations often possess property under what kind of ownership?

Tenancy by Entirety
Tenancy in Common
Joint Tenancy
Severalty (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Severalty

Explanation: Both governments and private citizens own property in Arizona LLCs in severalty. When a single person or legal entity owns real estate, it is known as ownership in severalty (or tenancy in severalty), giving the owner total authority over the land. The owner is ""severed"" from other owners, which is where the word comes from.

Question 273: The doctrine of 'accord and satisfaction' occurs when parties:

Sign the original contract
Record the deed
Agree to accept different performance to settle an existing obligation (Correct answer)
Cancel the escrow

Correct answer: Agree to accept different performance to settle an existing obligation

Accord and satisfaction settles an obligation by the parties agreeing to and completing a substituted performance.

Question 274: Which Arizona regulatory body oversees complaints related to agent agency duty violations?

Arizona Attorney General's Office
Arizona Association of Realtors
Arizona Department of Real Estate (Correct answer)
Maricopa County Superior Court

Correct answer: Arizona Department of Real Estate

The Arizona Department of Real Estate is the state regulatory body that handles licensing complaints and agency duty violations.

Question 275: Which of the following is TRUE regarding surface water rights in Arizona?

Ownership of land next to a river automatically grants the owner the right to use the water.
Surface water rights are based on the doctrine of riparian rights, favoring adjacent landowners.
Groundwater and surface water rights are governed by the exact same set of laws.
Arizona follows the doctrine of prior appropriation, meaning 'first in time, first in right.' (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Arizona follows the doctrine of prior appropriation, meaning 'first in time, first in right.'

Arizona law governs surface water rights under the doctrine of prior appropriation. This principle grants the right to use water to the first person who puts the water to a beneficial use, establishing a priority system. Owning land adjacent to a water source does not in itself confer rights to that water.

Question 276: Which of the following is NOT one of Arizona's designated Active Management Areas (AMAs)?

Phoenix AMA
Tucson AMA
Flagstaff AMA (Correct answer)
Prescott AMA

Correct answer: Flagstaff AMA

Arizona has five AMAs: Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott, Pinal, and Santa Cruz — Flagstaff is not one of them.

Question 277: The legal remedy compelling a party to complete a real estate sale as agreed is called:

Reformation
Rescission
Novation
Specific performance (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Specific performance

Specific performance forces completion of the contract because real property is considered unique.

Question 278: In Arizona, there is a married couple that is legally separated. The spouse posts a listing for their jointly acquired vacation property in Tucson and gets a very good offer. What will be the outcome?

The sales contract is void since mutual consent to sell wasn’t granted. (Correct answer)
The sales contract is valid for the husband's share only.
The sales contract is voidable by either party.
The sales contract is valid and common since it only takes one to sell in Arizona.

Correct answer: The sales contract is void since mutual consent to sell wasn’t granted.

Explanation: Since selling a jointly-owned property requires authorization from both parties, the listing for this property was never legitimate and any sale agreement would be null and void.

Question 279: What are prepayment penalties?

A penalty for failing to pay enough discount points to cover the loan's outstanding interest.
A penalty that the lender charges on the borrower for repaying the loan early. (Correct answer)
A fee that the borrower must pay back to the lender in full.
A fee imposed by the lender in order to recover outstanding property taxes.

Correct answer: A penalty that the lender charges on the borrower for repaying the loan early.

Prepayment penalties are fees charged by a lender if a borrower pays off a loan earlier than scheduled. Lenders impose these penalties to recover some of the interest income they would have earned over the full loan term, especially on loans that are costly to originate. While less common on standard residential mortgages today due to regulations, they can still be found in certain types of loans.

Question 280: What constitutes a 'regulatory taking' under the Fifth Amendment as applied in Arizona?

Any transfer of real property ownership completed through a recorded deed
A mortgage lender's seizure of property following the borrower's default on the loan
Government regulation that deprives a property owner of all or substantially all economic use, triggering a right to just compensation (Correct answer)
A court order transferring title from a delinquent taxpayer to the county for unpaid property taxes

Correct answer: Government regulation that deprives a property owner of all or substantially all economic use, triggering a right to just compensation

A regulatory taking occurs when government regulation (rather than physical acquisition) deprives a property owner of all or substantially all economic value, requiring the government to pay just compensation under the Fifth Amendment.

Question 281: An Arizona real estate agent discovers a known material defect in a property they are listing. The seller instructs the agent not to disclose it. What must the agent do?

Disclose the defect because Arizona law requires it regardless of the seller's wishes (Correct answer)
Follow the seller's instructions and keep quiet
Withdraw from the listing without disclosing
Ask the buyer's agent to conduct their own investigation

Correct answer: Disclose the defect because Arizona law requires it regardless of the seller's wishes

Arizona law requires disclosure of known material defects, and an agent cannot obey a client's instruction to conceal them.

Question 282: Which of the following is NOT a fiduciary duty owed by an Arizona real estate agent to their client?

Loyalty
Guaranteeing a profit on the transaction (Correct answer)
Disclosure of material facts
Confidentiality

Correct answer: Guaranteeing a profit on the transaction

Agents owe loyalty, confidentiality, and disclosure but are never required to guarantee a profit on any transaction.

Question 283: What is 'gross rent multiplier' (GRM) used to estimate?

The value of vacant land
The cost of improvements
The value of income-producing property using gross rental income (Correct answer)
The loan-to-value ratio

Correct answer: The value of income-producing property using gross rental income

The GRM estimates property value by multiplying gross annual or monthly rental income by a multiplier derived from comparable sales.

Question 284: Under Arizona law, dual agency is permitted only if:

Both parties give informed written consent (Correct answer)
The broker keeps it secret
Only the seller agrees
The price exceeds $500,000

Correct answer: Both parties give informed written consent

Arizona allows dual agency only with the informed written consent of both parties.

Question 285: What is the purpose of the Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act?

To set maximum rental prices statewide
To require all rental properties to be inspected annually
To establish rights and obligations of landlords and tenants (Correct answer)
To mandate landlord licensing for rental properties

Correct answer: To establish rights and obligations of landlords and tenants

The Arizona Residential Landlord and Tenant Act defines the legal rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants in residential rental agreements.

Question 286: A fixture is best described as an item that was once personal property but is now:

Sold separately
Permanently attached to real property (Correct answer)
Owned by the tenant
Exempt from sale

Correct answer: Permanently attached to real property

A fixture is personal property that has become attached to real property and is treated as part of it.

Question 287: An option contract in real estate gives the optionee:

An obligation to buy the property
Immediate legal title
The right, but not the obligation, to buy within a set period (Correct answer)
The right to lease only

Correct answer: The right, but not the obligation, to buy within a set period

An option grants the right without obligation to purchase during a specified time for consideration.

Question 288: Which of the following correctly describes an easement in gross in Arizona?

It automatically transfers when the dominant tenement is sold
It can only be created by government condemnation
It requires a formal subdivision plat to be recorded
It benefits a specific person or entity rather than an adjacent parcel of land (Correct answer)

Correct answer: It benefits a specific person or entity rather than an adjacent parcel of land

An easement in gross benefits a particular individual or company rather than being attached to a neighboring property.

Question 289: Which of the following best describes 'highest and best use' as used by Arizona appraisers?

The legally permissible, physically possible, financially feasible, and maximally productive use of a property (Correct answer)
The use preferred by the property owner
The use that generates the most rent
The current use of the property

Correct answer: The legally permissible, physically possible, financially feasible, and maximally productive use of a property

Highest and best use is the reasonably probable use that is legally permissible, physically possible, financially feasible, and maximally productive, resulting in the highest value.

Question 290: When does the inspection period typically begin under a standard Arizona residential purchase contract?

When the buyer's loan is approved
When escrow is opened
When the buyer receives the seller's disclosure statement
Upon mutual acceptance of the contract (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Upon mutual acceptance of the contract

The inspection period begins upon mutual acceptance (contract acceptance date) as specified in the AAR purchase contract.

Question 291: Which Arizona agency oversees the licensing of real property appraisers?

Arizona State Land Department
Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)
Arizona Board of Appraisal (Correct answer)
Arizona Department of Financial Institutions

Correct answer: Arizona Board of Appraisal

The Arizona Board of Appraisal is the state agency responsible for licensing and regulating real property appraisers in Arizona.

Question 292: Which type of loan features a fixed interest rate for an initial period that then adjusts periodically based on a market index?

Graduated payment mortgage
Hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage (Correct answer)
Fixed-rate mortgage
Blanket mortgage

Correct answer: Hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage

A hybrid ARM offers a fixed rate for an initial period (commonly 3, 5, or 7 years) before converting to an adjustable rate tied to a market index.

Question 293: Under the Fair Housing Act, which of the following properties is generally exempt from the prohibition against discrimination?

A single-family home sold by the owner without using a broker or discriminatory advertising (Correct answer)
A 50-unit apartment complex managed by a real estate broker
All government-subsidized housing units
Any property located in a retirement community

Correct answer: A single-family home sold by the owner without using a broker or discriminatory advertising

The Fair Housing Act provides a limited exemption for owner-occupied single-family homes sold without a broker, provided no discriminatory advertising is used.

Question 294: Which of the following best describes a fee simple defeasible estate in Arizona real property?

Ownership shared equally among all heirs
Ownership that can be lost if a specified condition is violated (Correct answer)
Ownership limited to the lifetime of the holder
Ownership held in trust for a minor

Correct answer: Ownership that can be lost if a specified condition is violated

A fee simple defeasible estate grants full ownership that may revert to the grantor or a third party if a stated condition occurs.

Question 295: An Arizona buyer's agent learns that the seller is facing foreclosure and is highly motivated to sell quickly. What should the agent do with this information?

Report it to the Arizona Department of Real Estate
Disclose it to the buyer client since it is a material fact (Correct answer)
Share it only if the seller authorizes disclosure
Keep it confidential because it was told in confidence

Correct answer: Disclose it to the buyer client since it is a material fact

A buyer's agent has a fiduciary duty to disclose material facts that could benefit their client's negotiating position.

Question 296: What does 'capitalization rate' measure in real estate valuation?

The percentage of appreciation over time
The rate of return expected on an income-producing property (Correct answer)
The cost to build per square foot
The ratio of mortgage payments to property value

Correct answer: The rate of return expected on an income-producing property

The capitalization rate (cap rate) measures the expected rate of return on an income-producing property by dividing net operating income by the property's value.

Question 297: Ben has acquired a timeshare with a deeded stake for two weeks. What is his ownership stake in the property?

None of the above.
Zero interests
A 1/26 interest (Correct answer)
A 1/42 interest

Correct answer: A 1/26 interest

A deeded timeshare for two weeks means Ben owns a fractional interest in the property. Since there are 52 weeks in a year, owning two weeks translates to 2/52, which simplifies to a 1/26 ownership interest in the property. This type of ownership grants him the right to use the property for those specific weeks each year.

Question 298: In Arizona, what type of listing agreement gives one broker the exclusive right to earn a commission regardless of who sells?

Net listing
Open listing
Exclusive right-to-sell listing (Correct answer)
Exclusive agency listing

Correct answer: Exclusive right-to-sell listing

An exclusive right-to-sell listing pays the broker even if the seller finds the buyer.

Question 299: In Arizona, what is the legal effect of a counteroffer on the original purchase offer?

It preserves the original offer while adding new terms
It automatically binds both parties to the new terms
It serves as a rejection of the original offer and creates a new offer (Correct answer)
It extends the original offer by 48 hours

Correct answer: It serves as a rejection of the original offer and creates a new offer

A counteroffer legally rejects the original offer and constitutes a new offer that the other party may accept or reject.

Question 300: In Arizona, which document typically guides long-term land use planning decisions for cities and counties?

The Arizona Administrative Code Title 4
The General Plan (Comprehensive Plan) (Correct answer)
The Arizona Real Estate License Law (Title 32)
The Multiple Listing Service rules and guidelines

Correct answer: The General Plan (Comprehensive Plan)

The General Plan (or Comprehensive Plan) is a long-range policy document that guides land use, transportation, housing, and development decisions for Arizona municipalities and counties.

Question 301: What does the term 'equity' refer to in residential real estate financing?

The total market value of the property
The difference between the property's market value and the outstanding mortgage balance (Correct answer)
The original purchase price of the property
The total amount of interest paid over the life of the loan

Correct answer: The difference between the property's market value and the outstanding mortgage balance

Equity is the difference between the current market value of a property and the remaining balance owed on any mortgages or liens against it.

Question 302: A homeowner's right to a certificate of assured water supply is most relevant when:

Renting an existing apartment
Selling lots in a new subdivision within an AMA (Correct answer)
Refinancing a mortgage
Installing a swimming pool

Correct answer: Selling lots in a new subdivision within an AMA

Assured water supply certificates are required for platting and selling new subdivision lots in AMAs.

Question 303: Under Arizona's recording statutes, what happens when a buyer fails to record their deed?

The property reverts to the seller
The deed is automatically void after 90 days
The buyer's ownership may be defeated by a subsequent good-faith purchaser who records first (Correct answer)
The buyer loses all legal rights to the property immediately

Correct answer: The buyer's ownership may be defeated by a subsequent good-faith purchaser who records first

Arizona follows a race-notice recording statute where an unrecorded deed can be defeated by a later bona fide purchaser who records first without notice.

Question 304: In Arizona, property taxes are levied on an ad valorem basis. A property has a full cash value (FCV) of $500,000 and a limited property value (LPV) of $450,000. For the purpose of calculating primary property taxes, which value is used?

The market value determined by a recent appraisal
The Assessed Value, which is derived from the LPV (Correct answer)
The Full Cash Value (FCV)
The average of the FCV and LPV

Correct answer: The Assessed Value, which is derived from the LPV

In Arizona, primary property taxes (funding the general operations of government) are calculated using the Limited Property Value (LPV). The LPV is then multiplied by the legal assessment ratio (e.g., 10% for residential property) to determine the assessed value, which the tax rate is then applied to. The LPV is designed to limit large annual increases in property taxes.

Question 305: Which entity has the authority to revoke or suspend a real estate license in Arizona?

The Arizona Real Estate Advisory Board
The county Superior Court
The Arizona Attorney General
The Arizona Department of Real Estate Commissioner (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The Arizona Department of Real Estate Commissioner

The Commissioner of the Arizona Department of Real Estate has the authority to revoke, suspend, or deny real estate licenses.

Question 306: An Arizona real estate salesperson owes fiduciary duties to their client. Which of the following is NOT considered a fiduciary duty?

Confidentiality
Disclosure
Fairness (Correct answer)
Loyalty

Correct answer: Fairness

While a licensee must treat all parties with fairness and honesty, fairness is a duty owed to all parties in a transaction (customers and clients alike), not a specific fiduciary duty owed exclusively to a client. The core fiduciary duties are Loyalty, Obedience, Disclosure, Confidentiality, Accounting, and Reasonable Care.

Question 307: If a minor enters into a real estate contract in Arizona, the contract is generally:

Automatically valid once recorded
Void from the start
Voidable at the option of the minor (Correct answer)
Fully enforceable

Correct answer: Voidable at the option of the minor

Contracts with minors are voidable at the minor's option because minors lack full contractual capacity.

Question 308: A property manager adopts a policy of requiring higher security deposits from families with children. This practice is an example of which fair housing violation?

Blockbusting
Discriminatory terms and conditions (Correct answer)
Redlining
Steering

Correct answer: Discriminatory terms and conditions

Imposing different rental terms based on familial status constitutes discrimination in the terms and conditions of housing under the Fair Housing Act.

Question 309: Which of the following is NOT a fiduciary duty owed by an Arizona real estate agent to their client?

Loyalty to the client's interests
Obedience to lawful instructions
Confidentiality of client information
Guaranteeing the property will appreciate in value (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Guaranteeing the property will appreciate in value

Agents cannot guarantee property appreciation; this is not a fiduciary duty and would constitute misrepresentation.

Question 310: As a real estate agent, Mark believes that his clients will find greater happiness in communities where all residents belong to the same race. As a result, he will only provide listings for homes from communities where the majority of the people are African Americans if his customer is African American. Which of the following best sums up Mark's behavior?

Blockbusting
Redlining
Prospecting
Steering (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Steering

Steering is the illegal practice of guiding prospective homebuyers towards or away from certain neighborhoods based on their race, religion, national origin, or other protected characteristics. Mark's actions of showing homes only in specific racial communities based on his client's race directly constitute steering, violating fair housing laws.

Question 311: The term 'safe yield' in Arizona groundwater management means:

Maximum possible pumping
Zero groundwater use
Water quality standards
Long-term balance between withdrawal and natural/artificial recharge (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Long-term balance between withdrawal and natural/artificial recharge

Safe yield seeks equilibrium so that groundwater withdrawals do not exceed replenishment.

Question 312: The 1980 Arizona law that regulates groundwater in critical areas is the:

Colorado River Compact
Clean Water Act
Groundwater Management Act (Correct answer)
Central Arizona Project Act

Correct answer: Groundwater Management Act

The 1980 Groundwater Management Act created regulatory controls over groundwater use.

Question 313: Under Arizona law, what is the maximum period for which a real estate listing agreement can be automatically renewed without the client's written consent?

12 months
It cannot be automatically renewed (Correct answer)
24 months
6 months

Correct answer: It cannot be automatically renewed

Arizona statute prohibits automatic renewal clauses in listing agreements without the client's express written consent for each renewal period.

Question 314: In Arizona, what is the typical redemption period after a judicial foreclosure sale?

No redemption period
One year
Six months (Correct answer)
Thirty days

Correct answer: Six months

Arizona law generally provides a six-month statutory redemption period following a judicial foreclosure sale.

Question 315: Under Arizona law, an oral agreement to sell real estate is generally:

Enforceable if under $10,000
Fully enforceable
Unenforceable under the Statute of Frauds (Correct answer)
Valid if witnessed

Correct answer: Unenforceable under the Statute of Frauds

Oral real estate sale agreements are unenforceable because the Statute of Frauds requires a signed writing.

Question 316: Under Arizona law, which of the following must a seller disclose to a prospective buyer?

The race or religion of current neighbors
Previous listing prices of the property
The buyer's ability to obtain financing
Known material defects affecting the property's value (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Known material defects affecting the property's value

Arizona's Seller Property Disclosure Statement (SPDS) requires sellers to disclose all known material defects that could affect the property's value or desirability.

Question 317: How many hours of pre-licensing education are required to become a real estate salesperson in Arizona?

120 hours
45 hours
90 hours (Correct answer)
60 hours

Correct answer: 90 hours

Arizona requires 90 hours of approved pre-licensing education before a candidate can sit for the salesperson exam.

Question 318: An appraiser is estimating the value of an Arizona apartment complex. Which approach would typically be given the most weight?

Income capitalization approach (Correct answer)
Cost approach
Sales comparison approach
Gross rent multiplier only

Correct answer: Income capitalization approach

For income-producing properties like apartment complexes, the income capitalization approach is typically given the most weight because buyers focus on the income the property generates.

Question 319: How often must Arizona real estate licensees complete continuing education to renew their license?

Every 4 years, 24 hours of CE
Every year, 12 hours of CE
Every 2 years, 30 hours of CE
Every 2 years, 24 hours of CE (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Every 2 years, 24 hours of CE

Arizona requires real estate licensees to complete 24 hours of approved continuing education every two-year renewal cycle.

Question 320: The transfer of contractual rights to another party, where the original party may remain secondarily liable, is:

Rescission
Assignment (Correct answer)
Reformation
Novation

Correct answer: Assignment

Assignment transfers rights to a third party while the assignor may remain secondarily liable.

Question 321: Arizona law requires real estate agents to present all written offers to the seller unless which condition is met?

The offer is below the listing price
The seller has given prior written instructions not to present certain types of offers (Correct answer)
The agent determines the offer is not serious
The property is already under contract with no backup offer provision

Correct answer: The seller has given prior written instructions not to present certain types of offers

Arizona agents must present all written offers unless the seller has provided prior written direction specifying which offers need not be presented.

Question 322: What is the primary characteristic of a tenancy at sufferance in Arizona?

The tenant has a renewable lease with automatic extensions
The tenant holds a recorded lease with a definite end date
The tenant occupies the property under an oral month-to-month agreement
The tenant remains in possession after the lease has expired without the landlord's consent (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The tenant remains in possession after the lease has expired without the landlord's consent

A tenancy at sufferance occurs when a tenant holds over after lease expiration without the landlord's permission to remain.

Question 323: Which Arizona agency issues and regulates real estate licenses?

Arizona Department of Financial Institutions
Arizona Association of Realtors
Arizona Corporation Commission
Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)

The Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE) issues licenses and enforces license law under the Commissioner.

Question 324: When someone is employed as a salesperson but has a fully qualified Arizona Broker license, they are referred to as:

An Associate Broker (Correct answer)
A Broker
A Sales Agent
A Broker Manager

Correct answer: An Associate Broker

Explanation: A person who works as a salesperson but has a fully qualified Arizona Broker license is known as an "associate" broker. There could be hundreds of salespeople and "associate" brokers working for an employing broker, but only one "designated" broker.

Question 325: What does the term 'loan-to-value ratio' (LTV) represent in real estate financing?

The down payment divided by the purchase price
The monthly payment divided by the borrower's income
The interest rate divided by the loan term
The loan amount divided by the appraised property value (Correct answer)

Correct answer: The loan amount divided by the appraised property value

The loan-to-value ratio is calculated by dividing the mortgage loan amount by the appraised value of the property.

Question 326: What is an encumbrance on a property?

A buyer's deposit
A claim or liability that affects the title (Correct answer)
A closing cost
A type of deed

Correct answer: A claim or liability that affects the title

An encumbrance is a claim, lien, or liability that burdens or affects the title to property.

Question 327: A real estate licensee in Arizona is representing a buyer. During the transaction, the buyer confides in the licensee that they are willing to pay up to $15,000 more than their current offer if necessary. The listing agent asks the licensee if the buyer will increase their offer. Which fiduciary duty requires the licensee to keep this information private?

Obedience
Confidentiality (Correct answer)
Disclosure
Loyalty

Correct answer: Confidentiality

The fiduciary duty of Confidentiality obligates an agent to safeguard their client's secrets and private information. Divulging that the buyer is willing to pay more would weaken their negotiating position, which is a direct violation of this duty. Loyalty is acting in the client's best interest, Obedience is following lawful instructions, and Disclosure pertains to revealing material facts about the property or transaction to all parties.

Question 328: A real estate investor in Arizona enters into a purchase contract with a homeowner. The investor's plan is to assign the contract to another buyer for a higher price before the original contract closes. Recent Arizona law (HB 2747) requires this investor, acting as a "wholesale buyer," to do which of the following?

Disclose their status as a wholesale buyer to the end-buyer only.
Hold an active Arizona real estate license.
Place a minimum of 10% of the purchase price in escrow as earnest money.
Disclose in writing to the original seller that they are a wholesale buyer. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Disclose in writing to the original seller that they are a wholesale buyer.

Arizona law, specifically HB 2747 which became effective in late 2022, imposes new disclosure requirements on real estate wholesalers. The law defines a "wholesale buyer" as someone who enters a purchase contract and then assigns it. A primary requirement is that the wholesale buyer must disclose in writing to the original seller that they are a wholesale buyer before entering a binding agreement.

Question 329: How many hours of continuing education must an Arizona real estate salesperson complete during each two-year license renewal period?

36 hours
24 hours (Correct answer)
18 hours
12 hours

Correct answer: 24 hours

Arizona requires 24 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal cycle, including 3 mandatory hours of Commissioner's Standards. Failure to meet this requirement results in license expiration.

Question 330: Under Arizona law, within how many banking days must a real estate broker deposit earnest money or other trust funds received on behalf of a client?

5 banking days
3 banking days (Correct answer)
1 banking day
2 banking days

Correct answer: 3 banking days

Arizona Administrative Code requires brokers to deposit trust funds, including earnest money, into a trust account within three banking days of receipt to protect client funds and ensure proper accounting.

Question 331: In Arizona, which clause in a purchase contract allows the buyer to terminate if the property does not appraise at or above the purchase price?

Inspection contingency
Financing contingency
Appraisal contingency (Correct answer)
Title contingency

Correct answer: Appraisal contingency

The appraisal contingency gives the buyer the right to cancel or renegotiate if the appraised value comes in below the purchase price.

Question 332: Which additional course must be completed before activating an Arizona salesperson license?

A home inspection course
A 6-hour contract writing course (Correct answer)
An appraisal course
A property management seminar

Correct answer: A 6-hour contract writing course

Arizona requires a 6-hour contract writing course before a new salesperson license can be activated.

Question 333: Under Arizona law, surface water rights are governed by which doctrine?

Reasonable use
Absolute ownership
Riparian rights
Prior appropriation (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Prior appropriation

Arizona surface water follows the prior appropriation doctrine, meaning 'first in time, first in right.'

Arizona Real Estate Salesperson Exam

The Arizona Real Estate Salesperson Exam tests knowledge of real estate principles, practices, and Arizona-specific laws required to become a licensed real estate agent.

180

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180 min

Time Limit

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azre.gov — Registration deadline · verified Oct 2026
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