Real Estate License Practice Test - Property and Ownership Laws

Question 1

When one landowner uses the land of another for a specific purpose, it is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

easement

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lien

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littoral right

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restrictive covenant

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered realty?

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lumber

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bricks mortared together in a wall

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a growing tree

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land

Question 3

Mr. Smith has died. By what rights does his wife lay claim to his property?

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dower

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eminent domain

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curtesy

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tenancy in common

Question 4

A person has been using another person’s land for 30 years without permission. They may have a legal claim to the land by which means of ownership?

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adverse posession

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voluntary alienation

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They do not have a legal claim to the land.

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involuntary alientation

Question 5

A condominium is legally defined as:

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a community where homeowners have the title to one piece of indvidual property and the right to use community property shared with others

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a community in which the architectural style makes the homes look uniform and neat in appearance

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an association with dues used to maintain community property, including swimming pools, park areas, and parking lots

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a community where the owner owns a portion of the shares of stock of the cooperative corporation

Question 6

A stream and large rock are referenced in a property description. Which type of land description would this be considered?

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monument or occupancy

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rectangular survey

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lot and block

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metes and bounds

Question 7

Rectangular survey is used in many states as a way to evenly divide property into 6 even square mile areas. What are these areas called?

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townships

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villages

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counties

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cities

Question 8

Which of the following would determine if there was encroachment on a property?

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survey

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apprasial

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ejectment

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easement

Question 9

What is meant by riparian rights?

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The property owner has property that borders a moving body of water.

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The property was given to the current owner by a deceased family member.

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There is no legal owner to the land so the property becomes possession of the government.

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The former property owner still lives at the property, but it has officially been sold.

Question 10

Which document outlines the environmental effects that are caused by new development?

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Environmental Impact Report

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Environmental Risk Report

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Environmental Project Report

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Environmental Development Report