1.A built-in oven is considered what type of property?
(A)Personal property
(B)Real property
(C)Fixture
(D)Intangible property
2.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 provide a detailed description of a property's boundaries
(C)To identify the owner of a property
(D)To determine the value of a property
3.A property owner installs a fence that encroaches onto neighboring property without permission. What is this an example of?
(A)Easement
(B)Encroachment
(C)Lien
(D)Encumbrance
4.What is the term for a government's power to take private property for public use, as long as just compensation is paid to the owner?
(A)Police power
(B)Eminent domain
(C)Escheat
(D)Taxation
5.A homeowner's association (HOA) has the power to enforce certain rules and regulations on property owners within a development. What is the term for these rules and regulations?
(A)CC&Rs
(B)Easements
(C)Liens
(D)Covenants
6.What is the term for the process by which the government takes ownership of property that has been abandoned or has no clear owner?
(A)Escheat
(B)Eminent domain
(C)Taxation
(D)Police power
7.A property is zoned for single-family residential use, but the owner wants to build a commercial development. What must the owner do to proceed with the development?
(A)Apply for a variance
(B)Obtain a special use permit
(C)Request a zoning change
(D)File a lawsuit against the city
8.What is the term for a right or interest in a property that is held by someone other than the owner, such as a utility company's right to install and maintain equipment on the property?
(A)Easement
(B)Lien
(C)Encumbrance
(D)Encroachment
9.Which of the following is an example of a police power?
(A)Eminent domain
(B)Zoning ordinance
(C)Private property ownership
(D)Escheat
10.What is the purpose of a metes and bounds legal description?
(A)To describe a property's location using a grid system
(B)To identify a property's boundaries using reference points and distances
(C)To provide a brief summary of a property's characteristics
(D)To establish a property's value
11.A homeowner installs a new, above-ground swimming pool. Is this considered a fixture or personal property?
(A)Fixture
(B)Personal property
(C)Trade fixture
(D)Emblements
12.What is the effect of a lien on a property's title?
(A)It increases the property's value
(B)It decreases the property's value
(C)It provides a creditor with a claim against the property
(D)It has no impact on the property's title
13.A property owner grants an easement to a neighbor. What is the purpose of this easement?
(A)To provide a means of access to the neighbor's property
(B)To restrict the use of the property
(C)To increase the property's value
(D)To decrease the property's value
14.Which of the following is an example of an encroachment?
(A)A fence built on the property line
(B)A fence built entirely on one's own property
(C)A tree branch extending over the property line
(D)A building built entirely on one's own property
15.A city passes a zoning ordinance that restricts the use of a property. What is the basis for this ordinance?
(A)Eminent domain
(B)Police power
(C)Escheat
(D)Taxation
16.A property owner installs a built-in oven in their kitchen. What type of property is the oven considered?
(A)Personal property
(B)Fixture
(C)Trade fixture
(D)Emblements
17.A city passes an ordinance restricting the height of buildings in a certain area. What type of land-use control is this an example of?
(A)Eminent domain
(B)Police power
(C)Zoning
(D)Escheat
18.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
19.A property owner grants an easement to a neighbor to use a portion of their land. What type of private land-use control is this an example of?
(A)CC&Rs
(B)Easement
(C)Lien
(D)Encroachment
20.A farmer plants crops on their land. What type of property are the crops considered?
(A)Fixtures
(B)Emblements
(C)Trade fixtures
(D)Personal property
Answer key & explanations
1. C — A built-in oven is attached to the property and is therefore considered a fixture, which is a type of real property.
2. B — 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.
3. B — An encroachment occurs when a property owner's improvement, such as a fence, extends onto neighboring property without permission.
4. B — Eminent domain refers to the government's power to take private property for public use, as long as just compensation is paid to the owner.
5. A — CC&Rs, or covenants, conditions, and restrictions, are rules and regulations that govern the use of property within a development, and are typically enforced by a homeowner's association.
6. A — Escheat refers to the process by which the government takes ownership of property that has been abandoned or has no clear owner.
7. C — To build a commercial development on a property zoned for single-family residential use, the owner must request a zoning change, which would require approval from the local government.
8. A — An easement is a right or interest in a property that is held by someone other than the owner, and can be used for a specific purpose, such as installing and maintaining equipment.
9. B — A zoning ordinance is an example of police power, which is the government's authority to regulate private property for the public good without providing compensation.
10. B — A metes and bounds legal description is used to identify a property's boundaries using reference points and distances.
11. B — An above-ground swimming pool is considered personal property because it is not attached to the real property.
12. C — A lien provides a creditor with a claim against the property, which can affect the property's marketability and value.
13. A — An easement is a grant of permission to use someone else's property for a specific purpose, such as access to a neighboring property.
14. C — An encroachment occurs when a property owner's improvement, such as a tree branch, extends beyond their property line and onto a neighboring property.
15. B — The city's zoning ordinance is based on its police power, which is the authority to regulate private property for the public good.
16. B — The oven is considered a fixture because it is attached to the real property.
17. C — Zoning is a type of land-use control that regulates the use of property, including restrictions on building height.
18. 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.
19. B — An easement is a type of private land-use control that grants another party the right to use a portion of someone's property.
20. B — Emblements are crops or other products of the land that are considered personal property.
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