FREE CMCA Knowledge Questions and Answers Flashcards

Which topic is most appropriate for a board to discuss in executive session?

Answer: Pending litigation with a contractor

Executive sessions are generally reserved for confidential matters such as litigation, personnel, and individual delinquencies.

In community association elections, a proxy is:

Answer: A written authorization allowing another person to vote on a member's behalf

A proxy authorizes a designated holder to cast a member's vote, subject to state law and governing documents.

A monthly variance report is used primarily to:

Answer: Compare actual income and expenses against the approved budget

Variance reports highlight differences between budgeted and actual figures so the board can investigate and respond.

Regularly scheduled lubrication, filter changes, and inspections of HVAC equipment are examples of:

Answer: Preventive maintenance

Preventive maintenance is planned, routine work that extends component life and avoids costly failures.

Before a contractor begins work on association property, the manager should obtain:

Answer: A certificate of insurance showing required coverage

A certificate of insurance confirms the contractor carries liability and workers' compensation coverage, reducing association risk.

A resident with a disability requests an assistance animal in a no-pet community. Under the federal Fair Housing Act, the association should:

Answer: Evaluate it as a reasonable accommodation request

The Fair Housing Act requires housing providers to consider reasonable accommodations, and assistance animals are not treated as pets.

A community manager should take direction from:

Answer: The board acting as a body, as set out in the management agreement

Directors have authority only collectively, so the manager follows decisions of the board as a whole or its authorized designee.