Technology in Real Estate Flashcards

Which payment security standard applies when a leasing office accepts rent by credit card?

Answer: PCI DSS

The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard governs how card data is stored, processed, and transmitted.

A leasing agent wants to take aerial marketing photos of a community with a drone for commercial use. What does the FAA generally require?

Answer: The pilot holds a Remote Pilot Certificate under Part 107

Commercial drone operations fall under FAA Part 107, which requires a certified remote pilot.

What is the best way to store scanned applicant documents containing Social Security numbers?

Answer: Encrypted storage with role-based access controls

Encryption and limited access protect sensitive personal data from unauthorized disclosure.

An online listing syndication tool pushes one vacancy to many rental websites. What is its main operational risk?

Answer: Outdated or inaccurate listings remaining live after the unit is leased

If feeds are not updated, stale listings can mislead prospects and create advertising compliance issues.

An AI chatbot on a leasing website answers prospect questions after hours. Which response would create the greatest fair housing risk?

Answer: Steering families with children toward a particular building

Steering based on familial status violates the Fair Housing Act regardless of whether a human or an automated tool does it.

What advantage does an online maintenance request portal provide over phone-only requests?

Answer: A time-stamped record of each request and its resolution

Digital work orders document when issues were reported and resolved, supporting accountability and dispute defense.

Which state-adopted law parallels ESIGN by recognizing electronic records and signatures in most U.S. states?

Answer: The Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA)

UETA has been adopted by nearly all states to give electronic transactions legal validity at the state level.