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Florida Legal Descriptions — Printable Practice Pack
Florida state portion · Chapter 475 F.S., Rule 61J2 and Florida's transaction-broker relationships · 20 questions · Answer key on the last page · agentexamcoach.com
1.A property is described using the lot-block system of legal description. What type of subdivision is this property likely located in?
(A)A rural area with large parcels of land
(B)A planned community with a mix of residential and commercial properties
(C)A urban area with high-rise buildings
(D)A suburban area with single-family homes
2.What is the primary system of legal descriptions used in Florida?
(A)Metes and bounds
(B)Lot and block
(C)Monument-based
(D)Government survey
3.A property is described as being located in 'Block 3, Lot 14' of a subdivision. What type of legal description is this?
(A)Metes and bounds
(B)Rectangular survey
(C)Government survey
(D)Lot-block
4.What is the size of the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of a standard 640-acre section in the Government Survey system?
(A)10 acres
(B)20 acres
(C)80 acres
(D)40 acres
5.A parcel is described as the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 15. How many acres is this parcel?
(A)40 acres
(B)80 acres
(C)160 acres
(D)320 acres
6.A property is described as the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 20. What is the size of this property in acres, assuming a standard 640-acre section?
(A)40 acres
(B)80 acres
(C)120 acres
(D)160 acres
7.What is the primary system used for legal descriptions in Florida?
(A)Government survey
(B)Lot and block
(C)Metes and bounds
(D)Monument-based
8.What is the purpose of a government survey legal description?
(A)To provide a detailed description of a property's boundaries
(B)To describe a property's physical characteristics
(C)To establish a property's value
(D)To identify a property's location within a specific township and range
9.What is the primary purpose of a metes and bounds legal description?
(A)To describe the location of a property in relation to nearby landmarks
(B)To determine the value of a property
(C)To identify the owner of a property
(D)To provide a detailed description of a property's boundaries
10.A metes and bounds description of a property would typically include
(A)The lot and block numbers of the subdivision
(B)The GPS coordinates of the property corners
(C)The name of the subdivision and the city
(D)The distance and direction of the property lines from a reference point
11.How many acres are in the SE 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 25?
(A)40 acres
(B)20 acres
(C)10 acres
(D)80 acres
12.Which of the following is a type of legal description that uses reference points such as monuments and survey lines?
(A)Lot-block
(B)Rectangular survey
(C)Government survey
(D)Metes and bounds
13.A metes and bounds description includes a course of 'N 45° E' for 200 feet. What does this indicate?
(A)A 45-degree angle to the north
(B)A boundary of 200 feet along a fixed monument
(C)A distance of 200 feet due north
(D)A direction 45 degrees east of north
14.What is the primary reference point for the Government Survey system in Florida?
(A)The city of Jacksonville
(B)The city of Key West
(C)The city of Miami
(D)The city of Tallahassee
15.A property is described using metes and bounds. What type of description is this?
(A)Lot-block description
(B)Government survey description
(C)Metes and bounds description
(D)Rectangular survey description
16.A property is described as the NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 15. What is the size of this property in acres, assuming a standard 640-acre section?
(A)20 acres
(B)80 acres
(C)60 acres
(D)40 acres
17.What type of land description is typically used for properties located in urban areas?
(A)Metes and bounds
(B)Subdivision description
(C)Government survey
(D)Lot-block
18.A metes and bounds description starts with a
(A)Point of beginning
(B)Course and distance
(C)Section number
(D)Lot number
19.A metes and bounds description starts with a point of beginning at a corner of a Section. What is the primary purpose of this point?
(A)To establish the direction of the survey
(B)To define the boundary of the parcel
(C)To determine the size of the parcel
(D)To identify the location of the parcel
20.A parcel is described as Lot 12, Block 3, of the Oakwood Subdivision. What type of legal description is this?
(A)Government Survey
(B)Metes and bounds
(C)Lot and block
(D)Monument-based
Answer key & explanations
1. D — The lot-block system is commonly used in suburban areas with single-family homes, where properties are divided into smaller lots and blocks.
2. D — The Government survey system is the primary system used in Florida, with the principal meridian and base line in Tallahassee.
3. D — The description 'Block 3, Lot 14' is an example of a lot-block legal description, which is used to identify a specific parcel of land within a subdivision.
4. D — A standard section is 640 acres. The NW 1/4 is 640 ÷ 4 = 160 acres. The SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 is 160 ÷ 4 = 40 acres.
5. A — The NW 1/4 of Section 15 is 640 ÷ 4 = 160 acres. The SE 1/4 of that is 160 ÷ 4 = 40 acres.
6. A — The SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 is 1/4 of 1/4 of 640 acres, so the size is 640 ÷ 4 ÷ 4 = 40 acres.
7. A — The Government survey system is the primary system used for legal descriptions in Florida, which is based on the principal meridian and base line in Tallahassee.
8. D — A government survey legal description is used to identify a property's location within a specific township and range, using a grid system established by the federal government.
9. D — A metes and bounds legal description provides a detailed description of a property's boundaries, using measurements and monuments to define the property's limits.
10. D — A metes and bounds description uses distances and directions from a reference point to define the property boundaries.
11. A — The section has 640 acres. The SE 1/4 has 640 ÷ 4 = 160 acres. The SE 1/4 of that has 160 ÷ 4 = 40 acres.
12. D — Metes and bounds is a type of legal description that uses reference points such as monuments and survey lines to define the boundaries of a property.
13. D — The course 'N 45° E' indicates a direction that is 45 degrees east of due north, for a distance of 200 feet.
14. D — The principal meridian and base line for Florida are located in Tallahassee.
15. C — A metes and bounds description is a type of legal description that uses physical features and distances to define the boundaries of a property.
16. D — The NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 is 1/4 of 1/4 of 640 acres, so the size is 640 ÷ 4 ÷ 4 = 40 acres.
17. D — The lot-block system is commonly used for properties in urban areas, where land is subdivided into blocks and lots.
18. A — A metes and bounds description starts with a point of beginning, which is a specific location from which the courses and distances are measured.
19. D — The point of beginning is used to identify the location of the parcel, serving as a reference point for the rest of the description.
20. C — This description refers to a specific lot and block within a recorded plat, which is a characteristic of the lot and block system.
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