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Practice Exam Sales License

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Below are the questions for the exam with the choices of answers:

Question #2
A  Speaks to a local civic club about the homebuying process
B  Contacts a mortgage broker to find out what first-time homebuyer programs are available
C  Performs a CMA for an acquaintance and provides advice on setting a listing price based on other comparable properties in the area
D  Gives her neighbor a tour of another neighborhood home that’s on the market
Question #3
A  640 miles
B  One acre
C  640 square feet
D  640 acres
Question #4
A  Prior to or within 10 days after the loan application
B  Prior to loan application
C  Prior to or within three days after the loan application
D  At loan application or within three days after loan application
Question #5
A  Fiona is hoping to purchase the building at a later date.
B  Fiona wants to demonstrate how viable her business is.
C  The landlord is her business partner.
D  Fiona wants to reduce her base rent.
Question #6
A  The primary market regulates the secondary market.
B  The primary market packages loans to sell to the secondary market.
C  The secondary market packages loans to sell to the primary market.
D  The secondary market regulates the primary market.
Question #7
A  Agency disclosure is required for buyers and sellers, but not tenants or landlords.
B  A rental agent only has “agency” with landlords, so only landlords must be provided with the disclosure.
C  Agency disclosure is required for both landlords and tenants.
D  Agency disclosure is not required if a licensee represents both the tenant and the landlord.
Question #8
A  It causes dementia if levels of exposure are high.
B  It causes premature birth.
C  It can cause serious lung disease and cancer.
D  It causes a skin rash.
Question #9
A  The center-most section identified in the rectangular government survey system
B  An east-west line used as a reference point in the rectangular government survey system
C  A north-south line used as a reference point in the rectangular government survey system
D  The center-most township identified in the rectangular government survey system
Question #10
A  The property can be a primary or secondary residence.
B  The property must be at least five acres.
C  The property must be located in California.
D  The property can be a mobile or manufactured home.
Question #13
A  Keeping a client’s confidential information confidential
B  Never questioning a client’s opinion
C  Carrying out a client’s instructions without question
D  Putting the client’s interest first
Question #14
A  Defeasance
B  Alienation
C  Due-on-sale
D  Acceleration
Question #15
A  Intention in placing item on land
B  Adaptability of the item to the land’s use
C  Agreement of the parties
D  Method of annexation
Question #16
A  The smaller number
B  The larger number, as a buyer has already been found
C  A middle point between the two numbers
D  A weighted average based on the sales price, appraisal amount, and recent sales
Question #17
A  A lawsuit filed by a landlord against a holdover tenant.
B  A lawsuit filed by a tenant when the security deposit is withheld unlawfully.
C  A lawsuit filed by a landlord to regain possession of an improvement to property.
D  A lawsuit filed by a rental agent when the commission is not paid.
Question #18
A  When a party acknowledges receipt of the contract
B  When a party rejects all terms of the contract
C  When a party does some, but not all, of what the party has agreed to do
D  When a party meets all terms of the contract
Question #19
A  A mortgage
B  A judgment lien
C  Created by a court of common law; doesn’t give the right to possession of the property
D  Created by law and gives right of possession
Question #21
A  10 square feet
B  Three square feet
C  Nine square feet
D  Six square feet
Question #22
A  An increase in the number of retirees in a given population would negatively impact the demand for large, single-family homes.
B  An increase in the number of retirees in a given population would positively impact the demand for large, single-family homes.
C  An influx of higher wage earners to a given area would create a price decrease for lower-valued homes.
D  An influx of higher wage earners to a given area would decrease the demand for higher-priced housing.
Question #24
A  Someone who is involved in a transaction but represents neither party
B  Someone who’s hired to act on behalf of a client
C  Someone who uses or purchases a product or service
D  Someone who’s in a position of trust and loyalty
Question #25
A  Ill-advised
B  Unlawful
C  Mutual
D  Tenuous
Question #26
A  Explain to the buyer why it’s unnecessary to have a professional inspection done on a new home
B  Coach the buyer on how to negotiate the terms of the sales contract to be completely in the buyer’s favor
C  Show properties the buyer might qualify for if he would put down more earnest money
D  Review transaction documents with the buyer, clarifying anything that could be confusing, without stepping outside the scope of your license
Question #27
A  Signed
B  Payable at an indefinite time
C  Include a “not to exceed” clause
D  On a government-issued form
Question #28
A  Conservator
B  Escrow officer
C  Buyer’s agent
D  Listing agent
Question #30
A  ECOLA
B  Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
C  The Equal Credit Opportunity Act
D  The Community Reinvestment Act
Question #31
A  Limited agent
B  General agent
C  Universal agent
D  Single agent
Question #33
A  The building plan
B  A blueprint
C  A survey
D  A written narrative of the building plan
Question #34
A  Time-share
B  Condominium project
C  Planned development
D  Stock cooperative project
Question #35
A  he former client has moved out-of-state.
B  the transaction has closed.
C  it will help another client.
D  the former client is found guilty of fraud.
Question #36
A  RESPA
B  Community Reinvestment Act
C  Truth in Lending Act
D  Equal Credit Opportunity Act
Question #37
A  Contract
B  Covenant
C  Clairvoyance
D  Conveyance
Question #38
A  20 years old
B  15 years old
C  30 years old
D  25 years old
Question #40
A  Must report this to California DRE under all circumstances
B  Must not report this; as it would be a violation of confidential information
C  Must report this to California DRE only if the charge is related to theft
D  Need not report this to California DRE because it is not a guilty verdict
Question #41
A  Disclosure
B  Obedience
C  Confidentiality
D  Reasonable skill and care
Question #43
A  Aesthetic
B  Moratorium
C  Bulk
D  Rural
Question #46
A  The agreement terminates by force of law.
B  The client can revoke the agreement but may be considered in breach of contract.
C  It’s terminated once the specified term in the agency agreement expires.
D  Jenson and Susan can mutually agree to terminate the agreement.
Question #48
A  Physical depreciation
B  None. Depreciation doesn’t apply to new buildings.
C  External depreciation
D  Functional obsolescence
Question #49
A  Implied agency and undisclosed dual agency
B  Implied friendship
C  Undisclosed single agency
D  A potential bonus from the buyer
Question #50
A  No, agency disclosure is not required on sales of residential properties with one to four units.
B  No, agency disclosure is only required on leases exceeding one year.
C  No, Damian does not provide the agency disclosure to his client. He only provides it to others involved in the transaction.
D  Yes, agency disclosure is required on sales of residential properties with one to four units.
Question #51
A  Purchase title insurance.
B  Ensure the seller’s name is on the deed.
C  File a lis pendens claim at the court before buying the property.
D  File a security agreement at the county clerk’s office.
Question #52
A  Advocating for the seller
B  Representing the buyer’s interests
C  Negotiating for the seller
D  Reviewing transactional documents with the seller
Question #53
A  Dedicate a certain percentage of the land to the state of California
B  Sign an affidavit of proforma
C  They must have a disclaimer that the property has not been examined the BRE on all marketing and sales materials.
D  Attain a surety bond and furnish it to the state of California for one-and-a-half times the amount of any deposit monies.
Question #54
A  Civil Rights Act of 1866
B  Civil Rights Act of 1968
C  Housing and Community Development Act of 1974
D  Equal Credit Opportunity Act of 1974
Question #55
A  1,760
B  640
C  5,280
D  43,560
Question #56
A  Indefinitely
B  27.5 years
C  39 years
D  Zero years (commercial properties cannot be depreciated)
Question #58
A  The contract between the parties should clarify the disposition of the crop.
B  The seller should assume the crop does not transfer with the property.
C  The buyer should assume the crop transfers with the property.
D  The seller should harvest the beans before the sale closes.
Question #61
A  Margo tells her seller client Troy that his property is worth less than it really is so he will get a quick sale.
B  Michael submits all offers he receives on Jarrod’s property.
C  Steven postponed his vacation so he could attend his seller client’s closing.
D  Tanaka refuses to encourage his seller client to lower his asking price.
Question #63
A  A payment of less than $10,000
B  Earnest money paid with a cashier’s check or wire transfer
C  Gifting a house to a family member
D  A payment of more than $10,000
Question #64
A  No, agency disclosure is not required for residential transactions involving five or more units.
B  No, agency disclosure is only required on sales of residential properties.
C  Yes, agency disclosure is required for lease transactions.
D  No, agency disclosure is only required for commercial transactions.
Question #65
A  Notice
B  Compensation
C  Sympathy
D  Alternative living arrangements
Question #68
A  Co-ownership
B  Dual ownership
C  Estate by severalty
D  Property partnership
Question #69
A  A legal notice that a lawsuit is pending that affects the title of a property
B  A notice that notifies potential buyers of a pending lease
C  A public listing and notice of foreclosure of a property.
D  A legal term that means “it depends” and requires a certain minimum sales price of the property.
Question #70
A  The date it is recorded
B  The amount of the lien
C  The lien holder
D  The date the lien is to be paid off
Question #73
A  Clairvoyance and contract
B  Conveyance and concession
C  Conveyance and contract
D  Concession and contract
Question #78
A  Tom is holding an open house for his client. Ruby, a buyer, says she wants to make an offer.
B  Kady’s firm uses representation agreements that, when signed, provide consent to dual licensee dual agency. Kady’s buyer makes an offer on one of Kady’s colleague’s listings.
C  Levi’s customer, Renee, wants to make an offer on Levi’s seller client’s home. Levi presents Renee’s offer to his client.
D  Jarrod represents the seller, Juan. A buyer, Alaina, approaches Jarrod about representing her in the purchase of Juan’s house. Jarrod obtains Juan and Alaina’s consent to dual agency.
Question #79
A  They’re recorded at the real estate brokerage’s main office.
B  Mortgages are not recorded; only deeds are.
C  They’re recorded at the lending bank’s main office.
D  They’re recorded at the recorder’s office in the county where the property is located.
Question #80
A  Each company a uses a slightly different scoring system
B  Each company posts the borrower’s FICO® Score
C  Scoring is consistent across the three companies
D  The higher the score, the higher the credit risk
Question #81
A  The property may float away.
B  Lenders will not approve a loan.
C  The property will never sell.
D  Flood insurance may be required.
Question #82
A  She received another loan on the secondary market when her bank demanded full payment.
B  Her bank sold it on the secondary market as an investment product.
C  She sold the loan on the primary market for a lower interest rate.
D  Her bank foreclosed on the loan.
Question #83
A  Move the decimal point two places to the left and remove the percent symbol.
B  Divide the smaller number by the larger number.
C  Move the decimal point right two spots and add a percent symbol.
D  Divide the top number by the bottom number.
Question #85
A  It provides requirements that contracts have to meet to be legally enforceable.
B  It doesn’t allow people to own land unless they can afford it.
C  It puts a limit on how much interest financial institutions can charge.
D  It states that all real property sales must involve lawyers.
Question #86
A  The asset is worth more because of capital improvements.
B  The owner/investor is making less income from the property than previously.
C  The asset is worth less because the economy took a downturn.
D  Investors can take a business deduction for annual depreciation.
Question #87
A  Consideration
B  Earnest money
C  Profit
D  Attorney review
Question #88
A  It’s still valid; Rex’s family must abide by it.
B  The listing agreement is terminated by force of law.
C  Rex’s agent can continue to market the property, but Rex’s family must approve the sale.
D  The listing is temporarily on hold until a court gives permission to invalidate it or until the listing expires.
Question #89
A  The owner of the empty lot down the street that Elizabeth uses as a vegetable garden with the owner’s permission
B  The resident of the adjoining property to whom Elizabeth has given permission to store some items in her gardening shed
C  The utility company that needs to access the power line that crosses a corner of Elizabeth’s land
D  The neighbor who constructed his new backyard fence six inches across Elizabeth’s property line
Question #90
A  Reliction
B  Alienation
C  Accession
D  Dedication
Question #91
A  Both the buyer and seller
B  The buyer
C  The seller
D  Neither the buyer nor seller
Question #92
A  The seller is willing to take less than the asking price.
B  The seller is in a hurry to move because his wife is seven months pregnant.
C  None of these facts may be shared with the buyer if you are the seller’s agent.
D  The roof leaks when it rains.
Question #93
A  The Freedom of Information Act
B  The SPEECH Act
C  The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
D  The First Amendment
Question #94
A  NAR Code of Ethics
B  National Association of Appraisers (NAA) bylaws
C  Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
D  Real estate license law
Question #96
A  Discusses real estate policy and makes recommendations to the Commissioner
B  Values real property in California
C  Determines real estate policy and issues regulations to enforce law
D  Issues real estate licenses
Question #97
A  Whether he will incur a prepayment penalty
B  The state of his local housing market
C  A second mortgage
D  Whether his uncle would like this
Question #98
A  Resolve to not try to pay the loan off early.
B  Laugh and throw the Loan Estimate in the trash.
C  Ask the lender if there are other options available that would not involve a prepayment penalty.
D  Check with his real estate agent to make sure that the penalty shown is typical.
Question #99
A  Fraud
B  Voidable
C  Void
D  Valid
Question #100
A  Negotiate the sale of a house for two friends and receive a tip as thanks.
B  Give advice to a friend who is negotiating the purchase of a house.
C  List a friend or family member’s home for sale for a fee.
D  Receive payment for managing real estate.