Student Centered Test Questions
"Arizona Real Estate Basics"

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1. What are the additional requirements to become a broker?

  1. Must have worked with the same broker for three years.
  2. Requires two year’s experience as an associate broker.
  3. Three years of active experience as a salesman.
  4. Must be appointed by the commissioner.

2. Who administers the real estate exam?

  1. Broker
  2. Department of real estate contracted provider
  3. Sue Jahns
  4. Commissioner
3. Who pays for the exam?
  1. Candidate
  2. Sue Jahns
  3. Broker
  4. Board of Realtors
4. May a candidate who fails the exam retake it?
  1. Yes, with a $90 fee.
  2. Yes, with broker permission
  3. Yes, with an additional 30 hours of remedial instruction
  4. Yes, with a fee of $115.
5. What is the next step after the person passes the exam?
  1. Candidate may immediately sell property for a commission
  2. Candidate becomes an independent contractor working under a broker
  3. Candidate must immediately complete 24 hours of continuing education
  4. Candidate must pass Go and Collect $200
6. What is a fingerprint card?
  1. A card on which the police department collects your fingerprints
  2. A card of your fingerprints at the time of your birth
  3. Proof of citizenship
  4. A card required to enter Experior’s testing room.
7. Does Arizona recognize licensure in other states?
  1. Arizona only has licensing agreements with neighboring states.
  2. Out of state brokers can do business in Arizona with written permission of the Governor.
  3. Arizona does not have any licensing agreement with any other state.
  4. Both A and B.
8. Can a corporation or partnership receive a Real Estate License?
  1. Yes, if one of the general partners is an attorney
  2. No, only natural persons may receive a real estate license.
  3. Only if a corporation was established before 1991.
  4. Yes, if one general partner is married to a real estate broker.
9. Can there be more than one broker in any given office?
  1. Yes, as long as they agree that one will handle all contracts.
  2. No.
  3. Yes, but there will only be one designated broker, commonly referred to as the “DB”.
  4. There can be a maximum of two brokers per office.
10. Does a branch office have to have a designated branch manager?
  1. There is only one DB for the entire company.
  2. A designated salesperson can be a branch manager if they pass a written test offered by the branch
  3. It is not necessary to have a branch manager
  4. Only if agreed upon all personnel in the branch office.
11. Are there any exceptions to being employed by a broker?
  1. There are no exceptions.
  2. Yes, as long as you are not related to the owner-developer.
  3. Yes, as long as you attended real estate school
  4. Yes, owner-developer may employ one or more non-licensed people as long as a person is related by marriage.
12. What requirements must the owner-developer meet?
  1. Given written contract by city officials.
  2. Owner-developer does not require any educational qualifications or examination by the ADRE.
  3. There are no written requirements
  4. Owner developer must be a broker.
13. Can a salesperson or associate broker be licensed under more than one broker?
  1. Yes, under certain limitations (cemetery vs. residential)
  2. One sales person can never be licensed by any other broker.
  3. Only if employing broker is a designated branch manager
  4. Yes, if salesperson has over six years of real estate experience.
14. List the basic requirements for real estate license.
  1. Name, residence, business address, social security number
  2. Signature, broker’s name
  3. Driver’s license and birth certificate
  4. Current residence address and high school diploma
15. What does the licensee have to say to make proper disclosure?
  1. Seller is a real estate salesperson or broker in the state of Arizona
  2. License status is not required to be disclosed
  3. Murder suicide, etc. are required to be disclosed to the buyer
  4. Material facts do not have to be disclosed.
16. May licensees sell or buy property for themselves without going through their brokers?
  1. Yes
  2. Not without consulting your employing broker
  3. With the consent of any broker
  4. None of the above
17. What is required from a real estate personal assistant to talk real estate?
  1. Three years experience as office manage
  2. Be licensed
  3. Have valid driver’s license
  4. B and C
18. Who is legally responsible for the activities performed by the personal assistant?
  1. Salesperson
  2. Licensee
  3. Commissioner
  4. Broker
19. What are some of the activities that an unlicensed person may perform?
  1. Show property
  2. Answer questions about properties
  3. Write advertisements
  4. Promote properties by discussing amenities with prospective purchasers
20. When can a licensee use a lottery to sell his or her property?
  1. Never, this is prohibited by ADRE
  2. If employing broker agrees
  3. If you have a public report
  4. When the property  is below market value
21. The Department must act on an application within:
  1. 60 days
  2. 30 days
  3. 15 days
  4. 45 days
22. The ADRE bases the license fee on:
  1. Taxes
  2. Contributions from applicants
  3. Fiscal budgetary needs
  4. Broker’s council
23. A new real estate licensee can:
  1. Take the broker’s test
  2. Apply for inactive license
  3. Send the MLS board the license
  4. Both A and B
24. Your real estate license expires:
  1. Four years from activation date
  2. One year from activation date
  3. Two years from activation date
  4. Never
25. ADRE checks your:
  1. Driving history
  2. Credit history
  3. Marital status
  4. Criminal history
26. To practice real estate in Arizona, you must:
  1. be a U. S. citizen
  2. be licensed in Arizona
  3. Hold a real estate license from another state
  4. Show a current driver’s license
27. You must submit your continuing education certificates to the ADRE to:
  1. Activate your license
  2. Renew your license
  3. Apply for NAR membership
  4. Become a broker
28. How many hours required for license renewal?
  1. 27 hours
  2. 24 hours
  3. 90 hours
  4. 12 hours
29. Continuing education classes are approved by:
  1. NAR
  2. ADRE
  3. REBAC
  4. REEA
30. The Real Estate Commissioner is charged whith what statutory duties?
  1. Regulate commissions
  2. Adopt rules
  3. Regulate property prices
  4. Regulate escrow companies
31. Who is not required to hold a real estate license in Arizona?
  1. Real estate brokerage
  2. Property management group
  3. Corporation engaged in the business of real estate
  4. Attorney
32. What activities require a real estate license?
  1. Apartment rental
  2. Mobile home sales
  3. Broker’s assistant
  4. Assisting in the sale of real estate with expectation of compensation (commission)
33. Property managers must:
  1. Be compensate for all rentals
  2. Keep accurate advertising records
  3. Work under supervision of a broker if more than one unit
  4. Provide financing statements for the commissioner
34. Who enforces the licensing requirements?
  1. Governor
  2. Broker
  3. Sheriff
  4. Commissioner
35. What is the greatest exemption to the licensing requirements?
  1. Sale of commercial property
  2. Sale of campsites
  3. Sale of relative’s property with compensation
  4. Individual selling of own property
36. Who is not exempt from real estate licensing requirements?
  1. Property manager with one property
  2. Bank
  3. Executor of a will
  4. Out of state realtors
37. What is the name of the Arizona real estate regulatory agency?
  1. Commissioner
  2. Arizona Department of Real Estate -  ADRE
  3. Department of Realtors
  4. Real Estate Education Association
38. How many members are on the advisory board? How long do they serve?
  1. 4 members/2 year term
  2. 1 member per county/2 year term
  3. 9 members/2 year term
  4. 9 members/ 6 year term
39. What is not a requirement to be eligible for appointment as the Arizona Real Estate Commissioner?
  1. Resident of Arizona
  2. Engaged in real estate at least five years
  3. Financially interested in any real estate or brokerage firm
  4. 3 years administrative experience
40. What are the consequences if the license is not timely renewal?
  1. License is revoked for 10 years
  2. Charged $10 per month up to a maximum of $60
  3. Charged $12 per month up to a maximum of $720
  4. Charged $12 per month up to a maximum of $720
41. What happens if the applicant’s check is returned for insufficient funds?
  1. License is denied, cancelled, or revoked
  2. Pay a $25 bad check fee
  3. Amount is automatically deducted off first commission
  4. License is unaffected but the ADRE sends a bill
42. Are there any special duties imposed on brokers?
  1. Turn out lights at day’s end
  2. Responsible for instructing and supervising salespeople
  3. Must meet with the commissioner biweekly
  4. Responsible for recruiting new licensees
43. Do the affiliated salespeople and brokers have any responsibilities?
  1. Accounting
  2. Control of commissions
  3. Attending at least 40 hours of renewal classes
  4. Must keep designated broker fully informed
44. Who is responsible for each license?
  1. Licensee
  2. Commission
  3. Broker
  4. Governor
45. Is it legal, according to agency law, for a licensee to buy and/or sell property for his or her own account?
  1. Yes, if it’s disclosed
  2. Yes, as long as no one knows
  3. No, not ever!
  4. Yes, if the broker is informer
46. When must the licensee disclose that he or she is the principal?
  1. End of escrow
  2. Start of escrow
  3. Never
  4. As soon as practical
47. Does the licensee have to make the disclosure when acting on behalf of family members of for his own company?
  1. No
  2. Only if somebody asks
  3. Yes, by written disclosure
  4. Yes, when approved by the broker
48. How old do you have to be to be granted a real estate license?
  1. 21
  2. 18
  3. 30
  4. 17
49. Who would process fingerprints to verify that there are no past undisclosed improprieties?
  1. Board of realtors
  2. ADRE
  3. DMV
  4. FBI
50. How long do you have to activate your license after you pass your exam?
  1. 6 months
  2. 1 year
  3. 15 months
  4. 2 years
51. What waivers will the Arizona Department of Real Estate make pertaining to pre-licensing requirements?
  1. Case by case basis
  2. No waivers granted
  3. Waiver by broker
  4. Both A and C
52. The ADRE may deny a license to:
  1. Conviction of moral turpitude
  2. Convicted felon
  3. Person with unethical integrity
  4. All of the above
53. Which is not a requirement to obtain a salesperson license?
  1. 90 hours pre-licensing class
  2. take a correspondence course
  3. to be 18 years of age
  4. pass Experior's test
54. When does an agent NOT have to disclose?
  1. When receiving compensation from anyone other than the principal
  2. When a salesperson owns a book store, which sells real estate books.
  3. When a broker shares commission with another broker
  4. When salesperson is acting on his own behalf in a sale
55. What is the punishment for holding oneself out as a real estate broker, but not having a license?
  1. Class 3 felony
  2. Class 4 felony
  3. Class 6 felony
  4. Class 7 felony
56. All are principals EXCEPT:
  1. In a buyer broker agreement, the buyer is the principal.
  2. In a listing the seller is a principal
  3. In a rental management agreement, the owner is the principal
  4. In a property management agreement, the tenant is the principal
57. All of the following refer to the tenant’s security deposit EXCEPT:
  1. Forfeiture of security deposit
  2. Client ledgers
  3. Date of birth
  4. All receipts and disbursements
58. What is not the responsibility of a designated broker?
  1. Renew and initial
  2. Review within 10 days
  3. Delegate responsibility
  4. Supervising agents
59. Arizona Fair Housing Statutes are regulated by whom?
  1. The State Departmen
  2. U. S. Department of Justice
  3. Better Business Bureau
  4. Arizona Attorney General
60. All of the following relate to housing rights in Arizona EXCEPT:
  1. Provisions of ARS Title 10 Chapter 2
  2. Arizona mirrors Federal Laws
  3. Arizona uses “disability” instead of “handicap”
  4. Civil Rights Act of 1852
61. What provisions are included under Megan’s Law in Arizona?
  1. Law enforcement officers are to inform prospective buyers of sex offenders in neighborhood.
  2. Everyone gets ice cream after closing
  3. AZ licensees are obligated to protect home buyers
  4. Same as stigmatized property statute
62. After being terminated, can salesperson take listings to another brokerage?
  1. Licensee are not allowed to take listing agreements
  2. Only with former employer approval
  3. Licensee can take or use any brokerage agreements
  4. Brokerage agreements are property of the securing licensee
63. All  are included in a buyer-broker representation agreement except:
  1. Must be in writing
  2. Definite beginning and ending date
  3. Should disclose to buyer the terms of another offer
  4. Must be signed by principal agent
64. When are agents allowed to solicit other brokerage active listings?
  1. Always
  2. Never
  3. With an attorney’s approval
  4. Only if cash is accepted
65. All of the following are true in dual agency EXCEPT:
  1. Written consent of both parties
  2. Legal in Arizona
  3. Verbal acceptance of both parties
  4. Fiduciary relationshio
66. A listing broker can place a for sale sign on the propertywhen:
  1. The broker feels like it
  2. When the wife says so
  3. The day the contract is signed
  4. With owners’ written consent
67. General agency is created when
  1. A lender is representing the principle in one range of matters
  2. A property manager is doing the representing
  3. A dual agency is involved
  4. The agent is empowered to represent the principal in a broad range of matters
68. Procuring cause disputes happen between what types of brokers?
  1. Sexy brokers
  2. Arbitration brokers
  3. Cooperative brokers
  4. Unlicensed brokers
69. Who is considered a client?
  1. A person who enters into an agreement with a licensee for specific brokerage services
  2. The individual who hires and delegates authority
  3. A person who enters into a brokerage agreement with an unlicensed agent
  4. The person who enters through the door first
70. Who signs the agency disclosure and election form?
  1. Agent
  2. Customer
  3. Client
  4. Broker
71. How long does the written and signed agency disclosure form stay on file?
  1. Time frame varies
  2. One year
  3. Three years
  4. Five years
72. Which of these is not an obligation a licensee owes to their client?
  1. Reasonable skill
  2. Due diligence
  3. Commingling
  4. Confidentialiteal
73. Which task is most representative of client-level duty?
  1. Accompanying an appraiser to inspect the property
  2. Advise the client to see expert advice for legal questions
  3. Responding to telephone inquiries
  4. Referring clients to another broker
74. Who is required to maintain a trust account?
  1. Designated broker
  2. Licensee
  3. Banker
  4. Seller
75. What is not required to demonstrate an accurate record of trust accounts?
  1. Dates of withdrawals
  2. Balance
  3. To whom the money belongs
  4. Weekly balancing of accounts
76. What is mixing of personal funds with those that belong to others?
  1. Stealing
  2. Conversion
  3. Commingling
  4. Stirring
77. What can be paid out of a rental trust account?
  1. Personal phone bill
  2. Salaries of employees for brokerage
  3. Repairs on rental property
  4. Business luncheon
78. A broker who maintains an active license in Arizona as well as in another state, and lives in that other state must
  1. Obtain approval from the commissioner to do so
  2. Maintain and operate an office in Arizona (notify Commissioner where records are kept)
  3. Cancel his active license in Arizona
  4. Must spend at least six months of the year in Arizona
79. The minimum height in inches that the lettering must be on a sign on a brokers office exterior sign is:
  1. One inch
  2. .5 inches
  3. 2 inches
  4. no minimum requirement
80. Who must be on an established trust account?
  1. All persons in office
  2. Designated broker
  3. Broker/salesperson
  4. Broker and broker’s spouse
81. How is a broker’s compensation determined?
  1. Going rate
  2. Agency disclosure
  3. Brokerage agreement
  4. By the seller
82. What is an agency disclosure?
  1. Verbal notification to the customer
  2. Acknowledgment that the agency has been discussed with the consumer
  3. Document between the people within the office
  4. Document that obligates the buyer/seller to work exclusively with that agenct
83. A licensee can work as a dual agent when:
  1. The opportunity arises
  2. The designated broker says it’s ok.
  3. The buyer agrees to it
  4. With written consent by all parties prior to entering into negotiations
84. Who is responsible for accuracy of all advertising?
  1. Salespeople
  2. Real estate office manager
  3. Marketing and sales committee
  4. Broker
85. A blind ad is:
  1. Acceptable upon the broker’s permission
  2. Prohibited
  3. Allowable with all of sales person’s information
  4. Missing some information of brokerage
86. Who is responsible for the fair housing logo compliance and advertising accuracy?
  1. Designated broker
  2. Fair housing board
  3. Brokerage who lists the ad
  4. Advertising department
87.When may a broker place a for sale sign on a property?
  1. When the listing is agreed upon
  2. Signatures are given by both spouses
  3. Only with the prior written permission of the owner
  4. 30 days before close of escrow
88. Who is in complete charge of office operation and bears total responsibility?
  1. Administrative secretary
  2. Sales person
  3. Agent
  4. Designated broker
89. A corporation or a partnership may receive a real estate license by
  1. Hiring a sales agent from any real estate office
  2. Appoint a partner to act as broker
  3. Having an approved designated broker
  4. Hiring a lawyer
90. Trust funds should be deposited
  1. At the close of escrow
  2. By the next banking day after acceptance
  3. Whenever the broker has time to go to the bank
  4. Anytime before the close of escrow as long as the funds are kept in a safe place
91. What is a requirement to be a property manager for more than one property that you do not personally own?
  1. A real estate license
  2. Broker’s permission
  3. Patience
  4. There are no requirements
92. Which is not a property manager’s duty?
  1. Collect rents
  2. Handle repairs
  3. Supervise agents
  4. Locate tenants
93. A salesperson is an employee/independent contractor of?
  1. Client
  2. Mickey mouse
  3. Broker
  4. Customer
94. Of the following, who may not legally accept a referral fee?
  1. Broker
  2. Associate broker
  3. Licensed sales person
  4. Seller’s neighbor
95. Rights and obligations of both parties and an agreement for broker compensation is known as:
  1. Agreement upon request
  2. Brokerage agreement
  3. Severance agreement
  4. Both severance agreement and agreement upon request
96. What are the brokerage employment agreements with consumers?
  1. Listing agreement
  2. Buyer-broker agreement
  3. Property management agreement
  4. All of the above
97. Under which listing is a commission earned regardless of who sells the property?
  1. Long listing
  2. Open listing
  3. Exclusive right-to-sell listing
  4. Option listing
98. When is dual representation acceptable?
  1. When disclosed to the buyer
  2. When disclosed to the seller
  3. When disclosed to both buyer and seller
  4. When approved by the broker
99. Under a brokerage agreement, who delegates authority?
  1. Customer
  2. Client
  3. Broker
  4. Sales person
100. What listing agreement is enforceable?
  1. Written
  2. Oral
  3. Implied
  4. Broker’s instructions
101. The listing agent is also known as:
  1. James bond
  2. Special agent
  3. General agent
  4. Sue Jahns
102. A client asks you to sell their house for $50,000 and you keep all proceeds above that. What type of listing is this?
  1. Net
  2. MLS
  3. Option
  4. Christmas
103. What is NOT required in a written listing agreement?
  1. Identify property and terms
  2. Description of property
  3. Ticket to San Diego
  4. Listing term
104. A protection clause protects which of the following is?
  1. A prospective buyer from falling on seller’s property
  2. Seller from scrupulous sales agents
  3. Protects the broker from unscrupulous sellers or buyers
  4. Buyer from unscrupulous seller
105. Which of the following must sign the listing agreement?
  1. Listing agent and principal
  2. Girlfriend and husband because wife isn’t home
  3. All parties with an interest
  4. Only one signature is required to list property
106. Who determines the brokerage fee?
  1. Board of realtors
  2. Principal
  3. Mutual agreement between principal and broker
  4. Principal and listing agent
107. Single agency is involved when:
  1. Principal signs contract
  2. One person is represented in a transaction
  3. Agent represents a non-married person
  4. Agent represents principal at one time and then goes to customer
108. An agent’s duty to his customer is which of the following and best describes customer?
  1. Telling walk-in about only his listings
  2. Faxing MLS listing sheet to call-in looking for property
  3. Represent seller of property –honestly and fairly
  4. Telling prospective buyer that the seller is going into foreclosure
109. What is the age of legal competence in Arizona, without exception, to enter into a contract?
  1. 18
  2. 21
  3. 16
  4. 25
110. What does “informed parties” mean?
  1. Two parties who know the Boston Red Sox won.
  2. Two parties are in agreement
  3. Seller may be able to void the contract
  4. It’s okay to withhold material facts
111. What is a material fact?
  1. That a Realtor makes the final determination of the price
  2. The broker gives legal advice regarding real estate
  3. Facts about a property that may affect any consideration to be paid or a purchaser’s decision to buy
  4. Sue Jahns’ birthday
112. What is negligence?
  1. Due diligence
  2. Not exercising reasonable skill and care
  3. A statute
  4. An honest mistake
113. Who is permitted to draw up real estate contracts according to Article 26 of the AZ Constitution?
  1. Buyer
  2. Seller
  3. Both buyer and seller
  4. Broker/salesperson
 114. What specifically may a broker not prepare?
  1. Title insurance policy
  2. Deed
  3. Installment sales contract
  4. Procuring cause
115. How is property described in Arizona legal documents?
  1. Rectangular survey
  2. Metes and bounds
  3. Lot and block
  4. All of the above
116. What is required to be in a listing agreement?
  1. Buyer’s name
  2. Notary stamp
  3. Street address
  4. Age of seller
117. What form must be supplied if home is built before 1978?
  1. Lead base paint
  2. SPDS
  3. Agency disclosure
  4. Blue prints of home
118. How long must the commissioner’s Public Report, once signed by the purchaser, be kept by the subdivider?
  1. For the lifetime of the home
  2. Until close of escrow
  3. Five years
  4. Until the subdivision is completed
119. When is a soil report required?
  1. Only upon buyer’s request
  2. Never
  3. At recordation of the property
  4. Before signing of sales agreement
120. Susie never received the public report from the subdivider. What are her options?
  1. None
  2. Hire a contractor to fix the problems
  3. Void the contract up to three years
  4. Sue the commissioner
121. A seller must disclose:
  1. As little as possible
  2. Cost of subdividing
  3. Blue prints of home
  4. If property is adjacent to BLM land
122. What is the purpose of the SPDS?
  1. Insures buyer in purchasing property
  2. Provides information essential to the condition of the property
  3. Allows puffing of the property
  4. None of the above
123. When must the SPDS form be delivered?
  1. Three days after signing a contract
  2. Prior to or upon contract
  3. At the time of settlement
  4. Within 24 hours
124. To what properties does the SPDS form apply?
  1. Commercial
  2. Agricultural
  3. Industrial
  4. Residential and vacant land
125. Who must complete the seller property disclosure?
  1. Seller
  2. Listing agent
  3. Broker
  4. Buyer
126. When would the licensee be liable for the accuracy of the SPDS form?
  1. When knowledge of client’s misrepresentation has been made
  2. Never liable
  3. Only when representing seller
  4. Only when representing buyer/seller
127. What if the property transfers without a seller disclosure statement?
  1. Transaction is void
  2. If seller didn’t disclose, buyer may pursue legal action
  3. Seller’s liable for repairs
  4. Caveat emptor
128. Whose signatures must be on the SPDS?
  1. Both spouses if married
  2. Attorney and agent
  3. Sales agent
  4. Broker
129. The buyer will not sign the disclosure document. Now what?
  1. Agent should at least show delivery of disclosure
  2. Deal will end
  3. Go through anyway
  4. Agent will lose license
130. Do buyers receive any special information in a resale of common interest community property?
  1. No
  2. Yes
  3. Doesn’t matter
  4. Only if there’s a pool
131. What information must be included in the disclosure statement that is given to the buyer of a common interest community?
  1. Must agree to CC&Rs
  2. Size of pool
  3. Property can be liened if assessments are not paid
  4. A and C
132. Do listing agents have to let the buyer’s agent present the offer directly to their seller clients?
  1. Only if seller and agent are friends
  2. Only if broker is out of town
  3. Only if there is no structure on the property
  4. It varies by broker
133. When an offer is accepted, what should happen with subsequent offers?
  1. Reject offer
  2. Dispose of subsequent offers
  3. Seller has the right to see all offers
  4. File offer
134. What amount of time do you have to accept or reject an offer?
  1. One week
  2. reasonable time
  3. Six months
  4. 48 hours
135. Once an offer is accepted, what rights does the buyer have in the property?
  1. Equitable title
  2. Equitable deed
  3. Equitable interest
  4. No interest until closing and docs are recorded
136. Who is responsible for the earnest money until the offer is accepted?
  1. Buyer
  2. Seller
  3. Sales agent
  4. Broker
137. Who is responsible for the accuracy of a closing?
  1. Broker
  2. Escrow agent/title company
  3. Sales agent
  4. Seller/buyer
138. Who keeps copies of closing docs, and for how long?
  1. Selling agent/forever
  2. Buying agent/five years
  3. Selling broker/five years
  4. Selling broker/seven years
139. Which is a stigmatized property?
  1. Bad location
  2. Undesirable appearance
  3. Good appearance
  4. Undesirable reputation
140. What about suspected methamphetamine labs?
  1. If buyer doesn’t ask, seller doesn’t need to disclose
  2. Property automatically condemned
  3. Must be disclosed
  4. Notify authorities
141. Is there any responsibility for failure to disclose information about stigmatized property?
  1. No, but buyer could be directed to the correct source to find out
  2. Yes, must disclose material facts – even stigmatized property
  3. Only disclose if broker wants you to
  4. Yes, if buyer already knows
142. Who implements CERCLA in Arizona?
  1. Department of Economic Security
  2. Governor
  3. Department of Environmental Quality
  4. Department of Public Safety
143. All may be responsible for cleanup of a contaminated property except:
  1. Current or former owner who caused a hazardous spill
  2. Transporter of hazardous substance who caused the problem
  3. A current owner who does not qualify for the “innocent purchaser defense”
  4. Broker who sold the property and requested a PHASE I inspection
144. Who implements CERCLA?
  1. Board of realtors
  2. Commissioner
  3. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
  4. National Association of Realtors
145. Who is responsible for cleaning up on hazardous waste on a property?
  1. EPA
  2. Buyer
  3. Seller
  4. Party, which is responsible for spill
146. Which state agency controls the rights to water in Arizona?
  1. Ground management Act of 1980
  2. Doctrine of prior appropriation
  3. Article 26 of the Arizona Constitution
  4. Arizona Department of Water Resources
147. How many days do you have to transfer ownership of a well?
  1. 30 days after sale
  2. 7 days after sale
  3. 10 days after sale
  4. 10 days prior to close of escrow
148. How many feet must a waste water disposal system be set back from a domestic well?
  1. 50
  2. 75
  3. 100
  4. 150
149. When was Title X Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act passed?
  1. 1978
  2. 1912
  3. 1992
  4. 1982
150. Who can be involved in the abatement of asbestos?
  1. Anyone
  2. Licensed person by the state
  3. A trained person with five years experience
  4. EPA
151. Prior to closing, the buyer learns of a defect, the remedy of which was not addressed in the purchase agreement or the SPDS, the buyer:
  1. Is obligated to purchase
  2. May rescind, in writing, the agreement without penalty
  3. Obligate seller to fix defect
  4. May lose earnest money
152. “S” has discovered property defects after closing; how long does “s” have to notify home builders of defect?
  1. 24 hours
  2. 30 days
  3. immediately
  4. 60 days
153. Once delivered, any new discoveries or a worsening of condition require an amended seller property disclosure statement; how should these changes be handled?
  1. Ignored
  2. Complete for GNORW-01
  3. Must be communicated to buyer
  4. Disclose to broker
154. What leases need to be in writing?
  1. Any exceeding a period of one year
  2. All leases
  3. Co-op leases
  4. Month to month leases
155. How many days must a landlord give for an eviction notice?
  1. 1
  2. 5
  3. 45
  4. 90
156. What is the maximum allowed security deposit?
  1. One and one half month’s rent
  2. $500
  3. Twice the deposit
  4. Three times the pet deposit
157. What is the purpose of the landlord tenant act?
  1. Protect transient hotel
  2. Protect residents
  3. Protect both the landlord and the tenant
  4. Protect fraternity and sorority houses
158. Who is allowed to manage property?
  1. Broker
  2. Sales person
  3. Real estate assistant
  4. Office manager
159. Under which condition can a licensed sales person act as a property manager?
  1. Only commercial units
  2. If they have 50 or more units
  3. Only if they don’t own any rental property
  4. If it’s their own property
160. What is not community property?
  1. Inheritance if not commingled
  2. House purchased while married
  3. Husband’s salary
  4. Wife’s salary
161. Who must execute a sales contract in order to see community property?
  1. Trustee
  2. Wife only
  3. Husband only
  4. Both husband and wife
162. How many parties does it take to establish joint tenancy?
  1. One
  2. Four
  3. Two or more
  4. Non of the above
163. Violation of Arizona license law is:
  1. Revocation of license
  2. Felony
  3. Misdemeanor
  4. Punishable by fine
164. Under what circumstances may the Arizona Department of Real Estate investigate licensees?
  1. Consumer files complaint against licensee
  2. Agent guilty of puffing
  3. Agent caught drinking Yagermeister in public
  4. Broker fails to pay agent adequate commission
165. A licensee may be disciplined if charged with:
  1. Expired drivers license
  2. Accepting commission from principle
  3. Steering customers
  4. Fraud
166. The Department follows up on all the following complaints EXCEPT:
  1. Frivolous complaints
  2. Merited complaints
  3. Severity complaints
  4. All of the above
167. What happens if a licensee is investigated?
  1. Licensee must fully cooperate
  2. Licensee can continue to sell real estate pending investigation
  3. License is not required to respond
  4. Licensee is not subject to a subpoena
168. What time frame must be observed for complaints?
  1. 60 days
  2. 15 days
  3. 120 days
  4. 90 days
169. Can legal counsel represent a respondent?
  1. No
  2. Yes
  3. Depends on preliminary hearing
  4. Only if it is a serious complaint
170. How much may a licensee be administratively fined per offense?
  1. $10,000
  2. $100
  3. $1,000
  4. $500
171. How many days after a motion is filed must a licensee submit a response to the department?
  1. 25
  2. 10
  3. 5
  4. 15
172. What is not an immediate affect of a revoked designated broker’s license?
  1. License is terminated
  2. Public notification in local newspaper s
  3. Holding of commission compensation
  4. License is returned to Real Estate Department
173. What is an effect of a revoked broker’s license?
  1. License is returned to Real Estate Department
  2. Listing agreements remain unchanged
  3. New sellers get a discount on commissions
  4. Broker may continue to advertise properties for sales people
174. Can a disciplined licensee get his broker in trouble:
  1. No, as long as the broker doesn’t know
  2. Yes, if the police are involved in the complaint
  3. No, as long as the broker accepts money from agent
  4. Yes, if the broker is unknowledgeable about the specific statute, Commission’s Rule, or Contract Law
175. How can a licensee regain his/her license after it has been revoked?
  1. Bribing the broker
  2. Reapplying with the Real Estate Department
  3. Retaking the 90 hour prelicensing course
  4. You can’t be renewed by any means
176. Does a licensee need to be bonded?
  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. Maybe
  4. Only in New York
177. What fund does a person apply to for compensation of wrongful acts by licensees?
  1. The victims association
  2. The Estate Recovery Fund
  3. Recovery Real Estate Fund
  4. Real Estate Recovery Fund
178. Who pays into the Recovery Fund?
  1. Sellers
  2. Tax payers
  3. Licensees
  4. Buyers
179. Who collects from the Recovery Fund?
  1. Licensees
  2. Brokers
  3. Satisfied sellers
  4. Consumers who have suffered loss
180. What is the maximum reward per claim?
  1. $10,000
  2. $30,000
  3. $500
  4. $90,000
181. What is the maximum reward per licensee?
  1. $10,000
  2. $30,000
  3. $500
  4. $90,000
182. What is not true of time shares?
  1. Time shares are a fee simple interest
  2. Limited to contractual period purchased
  3. Buys equitable title
  4. Buys in intervals
183. Timeshare solicitors are permitted to do what?
  1. Solicit over the phone
  2. Tour premises with customers
  3. Engage is sales
  4. Earn commissions
184. How many days to rescind the contract?
  1. 1
  2. 3
  3. 5
  4. 7
185. Arizona focuses on ____________________ as a nontraditional form of real property?
  1. Land
  2. Cooperative
  3. Timeshares
  4. Commercial
186. How many hours must a residential licensed appraiser take?
  1. 40
  2. 90
  3. 80
  4. 120
187. A certified residential inspector may perform an inspection of a residential structure consisting of no more than:
  1. Four units and a garage
  2. Ten units and a garage
  3. 20 units and a garage
  4. No specific number

Answers


1. What are the additional requirements to become a broker?

  1. Must have worked with the same broker for three years.
  2. Requires two year’s experience as an associate broker.
  3. Three years of active experience as a salesman.
  4. Must be appointed by the commissioner.

2. Who administers the real estate exam?

  1. Broker
  2. Department of real estate contracted provider
  3. Sue Jahns
  4. Commissioner
3. Who pays for the exam?
  1. Candidate
  2. Sue Jahns
  3. Broker
  4. Board of Realtors
4. May a candidate who fails the exam retake it?
  1. Yes, with a $90 fee.
  2. Yes, with broker permission
  3. Yes, with an additional 30 hours of remedial instruction
  4. Yes, with a fee of $115.
5. What is the next step after the person passes the exam?
  1. Candidate may immediately sell property for a commission
  2. Candidate becomes an independent contractor working under a broker
  3. Candidate must immediately complete 24 hours of continuing education
  4. Candidate must pass Go and Collect $200
6. What is a fingerprint card?
  1. A card on which the police department collects your fingerprints
  2. A card of your fingerprints at the time of your birth
  3. Proof of citizenship
  4. A card required to enter Experior’s testing room.
7. Does Arizona recognize licensure in other states?
  1. Arizona only has licensing agreements with neighboring states.
  2. Out of state brokers can do business in Arizona with written permission of the Governor.
  3. Arizona does not have any licensing agreement with any other state.
  4. Both A and B.
8. Can a corporation or partnership receive a Real Estate License?
  1. Yes, if one of the general partners is an attorney
  2. No, only natural persons may receive a real estate license.
  3. Only if a corporation was established before 1991.
  4. Yes, if one general partner is married to a real estate broker.
9. Can there be more than one broker in any given office?
  1. Yes, as long as they agree that one will handle all contracts.
  2. No.
  3. Yes, but there will only be one designated broker, commonly referred to as the “DB”.
  4. There can be a maximum of two brokers per office.
10. Does a branch office have to have a designated branch manager?
  1. There is only one DB for the entire company.
  2. A designated salesperson can be a branch manager if they pass a written test offered by the branch
  3. It is not necessary to have a branch manager
  4. Only if agreed upon all personnel in the branch office.
11. Are there any exceptions to being employed by a broker?
  1. There are no exceptions.
  2. Yes, as long as you are not related to the owner-developer.
  3. Yes, as long as you attended real estate school
  4. Yes, owner-developer may employ one or more non-licensed people as long as a person is related by marriage.
12. What requirements must the owner-developer meet?
  1. Given written contract by city officials.
  2. Owner-developer does not require any educational qualifications or examination by the ADRE.
  3. There are no written requirements
  4. Owner developer must be a broker.
13. Can a salesperson or associate broker be licensed under more than one broker?
  1. Yes, under certain limitations (cemetery vs. residential)
  2. One sales person can never be licensed by any other broker.
  3. Only if employing broker is a designated branch manager
  4. Yes, if salesperson has over six years of real estate experience.
14. List the basic requirements for real estate license.
  1. Name, residence, business address, social security number
  2. Signature, broker’s name
  3. Driver’s license and birth certificate
  4. Current residence address and high school diploma
15. What does the licensee have to say to make proper disclosure?
  1. Seller is a real estate salesperson or broker in the state of Arizona
  2. License status is not required to be disclosed
  3. Murder suicide, etc. are required to be disclosed to the buyer
  4. Material facts do not have to be disclosed.
16. May licensees sell or buy property for themselves without going through their brokers?
  1. Yes
  2. Not without consulting your employing broker
  3. With the consent of any broker
  4. None of the above
17. What is required from a real estate personal assistant to talk real estate?
  1. Three years experience as office manage
  2. Be licensed
  3. Have valid driver’s license
  4. B and C
18. Who is legally responsible for the activities performed by the personal assistant?
  1. Salesperson
  2. Licensee
  3. Commissioner
  4. Broker
19. What are some of the activities that an unlicensed person may perform?
  1. Show property
  2. Answer questions about properties
  3. Write advertisements
  4. Promote properties by discussing amenities with prospective purchasers
20. When can a licensee use a lottery to sell his or her property?
  1. Never, this is prohibited by ADRE
  2. If employing broker agrees
  3. If you have a public report
  4. When the property  is below market value
21. The Department must act on an application within:
  1. 60 days
  2. 30 days
  3. 15 days
  4. 45 days
22. The ADRE bases the license fee on:
  1. Taxes
  2. Contributions from applicants
  3. Fiscal budgetary needs
  4. Broker’s council
23. A new real estate licensee can:
  1. Take the broker’s test
  2. Apply for inactive license
  3. Send the MLS board the license
  4. Both A and B
24. Your real estate license expires:
  1. Four years from activation date
  2. One year from activation date
  3. Two years from activation date
  4. Never
25. ADRE checks your:
  1. Driving history
  2. Credit history
  3. Marital status
  4. Criminal history
26. To practice real estate in Arizona, you must:
  1. be a U. S. citizen
  2. be licensed in Arizona
  3. Hold a real estate license from another state
  4. Show a current driver’s license
27. You must submit your continuing education certificates to the ADRE to:
  1. Activate your license
  2. Renew your license
  3. Apply for NAR membership
  4. Become a broker
28. How many hours required for license renewal?
  1. 27 hours
  2. 24 hours
  3. 90 hours
  4. 12 hours
29. Continuing education classes are approved by:
  1. NAR
  2. ADRE
  3. REBAC
  4. REEA
30. The Real Estate Commissioner is charged whith what statutory duties?
  1. Regulate commissions
  2. Adopt rules
  3. Regulate property prices
  4. Regulate escrow companies
31. Who is not required to hold a real estate license in Arizona?
  1. Real estate brokerage
  2. Property management group
  3. Corporation engaged in the business of real estate
  4. Attorney
32. What activities require a real estate license?
  1. Apartment rental
  2. Mobile home sales
  3. Broker’s assistant
  4. Assisting in the sale of real estate with expectation of compensation (commission)
33. Property managers must:
  1. Be compensate for all rentals
  2. Keep accurate advertising records
  3. Work under supervision of a broker if more than one unit
  4. Provide financing statements for the commissioner
34. Who enforces the licensing requirements?
  1. Governor
  2. Broker
  3. Sheriff
  4. Commissioner
35. What is the greatest exemption to the licensing requirements?
  1. Sale of commercial property
  2. Sale of campsites
  3. Sale of relative’s property with compensation
  4. Individual selling of own property
36. Who is not exempt from real estate licensing requirements?
  1. Property manager with one property
  2. Bank
  3. Executor of a will
  4. Out of state realtors
37. What is the name of the Arizona real estate regulatory agency?
  1. Commissioner
  2. Arizona Department of Real Estate -  ADRE
  3. Department of Realtors
  4. Real Estate Education Association
38. How many members are on the advisory board? How long do they serve?
  1. 4 members/2 year term
  2. 1 member per county/2 year term
  3. 9 members/2 year term
  4. 9 members/ 6 year term
39. What is not a requirement to be eligible for appointment as the Arizona Real Estate Commissioner?
  1. Resident of Arizona
  2. Engaged in real estate at least five years
  3. Financially interested in any real estate or brokerage firm
  4. 3 years administrative experience
40. What are the consequences if the license is not timely renewal?
  1. License is revoked for 10 years
  2. Charged $10 per month up to a maximum of $60
  3. Charged $12 per month up to a maximum of $720
  4. Charged $12 per month up to a maximum of $720
41. What happens if the applicant’s check is returned for insufficient funds?
  1. License is denied, cancelled, or revoked
  2. Pay a $25 bad check fee
  3. Amount is automatically deducted off first commission
  4. License is unaffected but the ADRE sends a bill
42. Are there any special duties imposed on brokers?
  1. Turn out lights at day’s end
  2. Responsible for instructing and supervising salespeople
  3. Must meet with the commissioner biweekly
  4. Responsible for recruiting new licensees
43. Do the affiliated salespeople and brokers have any responsibilities?
  1. Accounting
  2. Control of commissions
  3. Attending at least 40 hours of renewal classes
  4. Must keep designated broker fully informed
44. Who is responsible for each license?
  1. Licensee
  2. Commission
  3. Broker
  4. Governor
45. Is it legal, according to agency law, for a licensee to buy and/or sell property for his or her own account?
  1. Yes, if it’s disclosed
  2. Yes, as long as no one knows
  3. No, not ever!
  4. Yes, if the broker is informer
46. When must the licensee disclose that he or she is the principal?
  1. End of escrow
  2. Start of escrow
  3. Never
  4. As soon as practical
47. Does the licensee have to make the disclosure when acting on behalf of family members of for his own company?
  1. No
  2. Only if somebody asks
  3. Yes, by written disclosure
  4. Yes, when approved by the broker
48. How old do you have to be to be granted a real estate license?
  1. 21
  2. 18
  3. 30
  4. 17
49. Who would process fingerprints to verify that there are no past undisclosed improprieties?
  1. Board of realtors
  2. ADRE
  3. DMV
  4. FBI
50. How long do you have to activate your license after you pass your exam?
  1. 6 months
  2. 1 year
  3. 15 months
  4. 2 years
51. What waivers will the Arizona Department of Real Estate make pertaining to pre-licensing requirements?
  1. Case by case basis
  2. No waivers granted
  3. Waiver by broker
  4. Both A and C
52. The ADRE may deny a license to:
  1. Conviction of moral turpitude
  2. Convicted felon
  3. Person with unethical integrity
  4. All of the above
53. Which is not a requirement to obtain a salesperson license?
  1. 90 hours pre-licensing class
  2. take a correspondence course
  3. to be 18 years of age
  4. pass Experior's test
54. When does an agent have to disclose?
  1. When receiving compensation from anyone other than the principal
  2. When a salesperson owns a book store, which sells real estate books.
  3. When a broker shares commission with another broker
  4. When salesperson is acting on his own behalf in a sale
55. What is the punishment for holding oneself out as a real estate broker, but not having a license?
  1. Class 3 felony
  2. Class 4 felony
  3. Class 6 felony
  4. Class 7 felony
56. All are principals EXCEPT:
  1. In a buyer broker agreement, the buyer is the principal.
  2. In a listing the seller is a principal
  3. In a rental management agreement, the owner is the principal
  4. In a property management agreement, the tenant is the principal
57. All of the following refer to the tenant’s security deposit EXCEPT:
  1. Forfeiture of security deposit
  2. Client ledgers
  3. Date of birth
  4. All receipts and disbursements
58. What is not the responsibility of a designated broker?
  1. Renew and initial
  2. Review within 10 days
  3. Delegate responsibility
  4. Supervise agents
59. Arizona Fair Housing Statutes are regulated by whom?
  1. The State Departmen
  2. U. S. Department of Justice
  3. Better Business Bureau
  4. Arizona Attorney General
60. All of the following relate to housing rights in Arizona EXCEPT:
  1. Provisions of ARS Title 10 Chapter 2
  2. Arizona mirrors Federal Laws
  3. Arizona uses “disability” instead of “handicap”
  4. Civil Rights Act of 1852
61. What provisions are included under Megan’s Law in Arizona?
  1. Law enforcement officers are to inform prospective buyers of sex offenders in neighborhood.
  2. Everyone gets ice cream after closing
  3. AZ licensees are obligated to protect home buyers
  4. Same as stigmatized property statute
62. After being terminated, can salesperson take listings to another brokerage?
  1. Licensee are not allowed to take listing agreements
  2. Only with former employer approval
  3. Licensee can take or use any brokerage agreements
  4. Brokerage agreements are property of the securing licensee
63. All  are included in a buyer-broker representation agreement except:
  1. Must be in writing
  2. Definite beginning and ending date
  3. Should disclose to buyer the terms of another offer
  4. Must be signed by principal agent
64. When are agents allowed to solicit other brokerage active listings?
  1. Always
  2. Never
  3. With an attorney’s approval
  4. Only if cash is accepted
65. All of the following are true in dual agency EXCEPT:
  1. Written consent of both parties
  2. Legal in Arizona
  3. Verbal acceptance of both parties
  4. Fiduciary relationshio
66. A listing broker can place a for sale sign on the propertywhen:
  1. The broker feels like it
  2. When the wife says so
  3. The day the contract is signed
  4. With owners’ written consent
67. General agency is created when
  1. A lender is representing the principle in one range of matters
  2. A property manager is doing the representing
  3. A dual agency is involved
  4. The agent is empowered to represent the principal in a broad range of matters
68. Procuring cause disputes happen between what types of brokers?
  1. Sexy brokers
  2. Arbitration brokers
  3. Cooperative brokers
  4. Unlicensed brokers
69. Who is considered a client?
  1. A person who enters into an agreement with a licensee for specific brokerage services
  2. The individual who hires and delegates authority
  3. A person who enters into a brokerage agreement with an unlicensed agent
  4. The person who enters through the door first
70. Who signs the agency disclosure and election form?
  1. Agent
  2. Customer
  3. Client
  4. Broker
71. How long does the written and signed agency disclosure form stay on file?
  1. Time frame varies
  2. One year
  3. Three years
  4. Five years
72. Which of these is not an obligation a licensee owes to their client?
  1. Reasonable skill
  2. Due diligence
  3. Commingling
  4. Confidentialiteal
73. Which task is most representative of client-level duty?
  1. Accompanying an appraiser to inspect the property
  2. Advise the client to see expert advice for legal questions
  3. Responding to telephone inquiries
  4. Referring clients to another broker
74. Who is required to maintain a trust account?
  1. Designated broker
  2. Licensee
  3. Banker
  4. Seller
75. What is not required to demonstrate an accurate record of trust accounts?
  1. Dates of withdrawals
  2. Balance
  3. To whom the money belongs
  4. Weekly balancing of accounts
76. What is mixing of personal funds with those that belong to others?
  1. Stealing
  2. Conversion
  3. Commingling
  4. Stirring
77. What can be paid out of a rental trust account?
  1. Personal phone bill
  2. Salaries of employees for brokerage
  3. Repairs on rental property
  4. Business luncheon
78. A broker who maintains an active license in Arizona as well as in another state, and lives in that other state must
  1. Obtain approval from the commissioner to do so
  2. Maintain and operate an office in Arizona (notify Commissioner where records are kept)
  3. Cancel his active license in Arizona
  4. Must spend at least six months of the year in Arizona
79. The minimum height in inches that the lettering must be on a sign on a brokers office exterior sign is:
  1. One inch
  2. .5 inches
  3. 2 inches
  4. no minimum requirement
80. Who must be on an established trust account?
  1. All persons in office
  2. Designated broker
  3. Broker/salesperson
  4. Broker and broker’s spouse
81. How is a broker’s compensation determined?
  1. Going rate
  2. Agency disclosure
  3. Brokerage agreement
  4. By the seller
82. What is an agency disclosure?
  1. Verbal notification to the customer
  2. Acknowledgment that the agency has been discussed with the consumer
  3. Document between the people within the office
  4. Document that obligates the buyer/seller to work exclusively with that agenct
83. A licensee can work as a dual agent when:
  1. The opportunity arises
  2. The designated broker says it’s ok.
  3. The buyer agrees to it
  4. With written consent by all parties prior to entering into negotiations
84. Who is responsible for accuracy of all advertising?
  1. Salespeople
  2. Real estate office manager
  3. Marketing and sales committee
  4. Broker
85. A blind ad is:
  1. Acceptable upon the broker’s permission
  2. Prohibited
  3. Allowable with all of sales person’s information
  4. Missing some information of brokerage
86. Who is responsible for the fair housing logo compliance and advertising accuracy?
  1. Designated broker
  2. Fair housing board
  3. Brokerage who lists the ad
  4. Advertising department
87.When may a broker place a for sale sign on a property?
  1. When the listing is agreed upon
  2. Signatures are given by both spouses
  3. Only with the prior written permission of the owner
  4. 30 days before close of escrow
88. Who is in complete charge of office operation and bears total responsibility?
  1. Administrative secretary
  2. Sales person
  3. Agent
  4. Designated broker
89. A corporation or a partnership may receive a real estate license by
  1. Hiring a sales agent from any real estate office
  2. Appoint a partner to act as broker
  3. Having an approved designated broker
  4. Hiring a lawyer
90. Trust funds should be deposited
  1. At the close of escrow
  2. By the next banking day after acceptance
  3. Whenever the broker has time to go to the bank
  4. Anytime before the close of escrow as long as the funds are kept in a safe place
91. What is a requirement to be a property manager for more than one property that you do not personally own?
  1. A real estate license
  2. Broker’s permission
  3. Patience
  4. There are no requirements
92. Which is not a property manager’s duty?
  1. Collect rents
  2. Handle repairs
  3. Supervise agents
  4. Locate tenants
93. A salesperson is an employee/independent contractor of?
  1. Client
  2. Mickey mouse
  3. Broker
  4. Customer
94. Of the following, who may not legally accept a referral fee?
  1. Broker
  2. Associate broker
  3. Licensed sales person
  4. Seller’s neighbor
95. Rights and obligations of both parties and an agreement for broker compensation is known as:
  1. Agreement upon request
  2. Brokerage agreement
  3. Severance agreement
  4. Both severance agreement and agreement upon request
96. What are the brokerage employment agreements with consumers?
  1. Listing agreement
  2. Buyer-broker agreement
  3. Property management agreement
  4. All of the above
97. Under which listing is a commission earned regardless of who sells the property?
  1. Long listing
  2. Open listing
  3. Exclusive right-to-sell listing
  4. Option listing
98. When is dual representation acceptable?
  1. When disclosed to the buyer
  2. When disclosed to the seller
  3. When disclosed to both buyer and seller
  4. When approved by the broker
99. Under a brokerage agreement, who delegates authority?
  1. Customer
  2. Client
  3. Broker
  4. Sales person
100. What listing agreement is enforceable?
  1. Written
  2. Oral
  3. Implied
  4. Broker’s instructions
101. The listing agent is also known as:
  1. James bond
  2. Special agent
  3. General agent
  4. Sue Jahns
102. A client asks you to sell their house for $50,000 and you keep all proceeds above that. What type of listing is this?
  1. Net
  2. MLS
  3. Option
  4. Christmas
103. What is NOT required in a written listing agreement?
  1. Identify property and terms
  2. Description of property
  3. Ticket to San Diego
  4. Listing term
104. A protection clause protects which of the following is?
  1. A prospective buyer from falling on seller’s property
  2. Seller from scrupulous sales agents
  3. Protects the broker from unscrupulous sellers or buyers
  4. Buyer from unscrupulous seller
105. Which of the following must sign the listing agreement?
  1. Listing agent and principal
  2. Girlfriend and husband because wife isn’t home
  3. All parties with an interest
  4. Only one signature is required to list property
106. Who determines the brokerage fee?
  1. Board of realtors
  2. Principal
  3. Mutual agreement between principal and broker
  4. Principal and listing agent
107. Single agency is involved when:
  1. Principal signs contract
  2. One person is represented in a transaction
  3. Agent represents a non-married person
  4. Agent represents principal at one time and then goes to customer
108. An agent’s duty to his customer is which of the following and best describes customer?
  1. Telling walk-in about only his listings
  2. Faxing MLS listing sheet to call-in looking for property
  3. Represent seller of property –honestly and fairly
  4. Telling prospective buyer that the seller is going into foreclosure
109. What is the age of legal competence in Arizona, without exception, to enter into a contract?
  1. 18
  2. 21
  3. 16
  4. 25
110. What does “informed parties” mean?
  1. Two parties who know the Boston Red Sox won.
  2. Two parties are in agreement
  3. Seller may be able to void the contract
  4. It’s okay to withhold material facts
111. What is a material fact?
  1. That a Realtor makes the final determination of the price
  2. The broker gives legal advice regarding real estate
  3. Facts about a property that may affect any consideration to be paid or a purchaser’s decision to buy
  4. Sue Jahns’ birthday
112. What is negligence?
  1. Due diligence
  2. Not exercising reasonable skill and care
  3. A statute
  4. An honest mistake
113. Who is permitted to draw up real estate contracts according to Article 26 of the AZ Constitution?
  1. Buyer
  2. Seller
  3. Both buyer and seller
  4. Broker/salesperson
 114. What specifically may a broker not prepare?
  1. Title insurance policy
  2. Deed
  3. Installment sales contract
  4. Procuring cause
115. How is property described in Arizona legal documents?
  1. Rectangular survey
  2. Metes and bounds
  3. Lot and block
  4. All of the above
116. What is required to be in a listing agreement?
  1. Buyer’s name
  2. Notary stamp
  3. Street address
  4. Age of seller
117. What form must be supplied if home is built before 1978?
  1. Lead base paint
  2. SPDS
  3. Agency disclosure
  4. Blue prints of home
118. How long must the commissioner’s Public Report, once signed by the purchaser, be kept by the subdivider?
  1. For the lifetime of the home
  2. Until close of escrow
  3. Five years
  4. Until the subdivision is completed
119. When is a soil report required?
  1. Only upon buyer’s request
  2. Never
  3. At recordation of the property
  4. Before signing of sales agreement
120. Susie never received the public report from the subdivider. What are her options?
  1. None
  2. Hire a contractor to fix the problems
  3. Void the contract up to three years
  4. Sue the commissioner
121. A seller must disclose:
  1. As little as possible
  2. Cost of subdividing
  3. Blue prints of home
  4. If property is adjacent to BLM land
122. What is the purpose of the SPDS?
  1. Insures buyer in purchasing property
  2. Provides information essential to the condition of the property
  3. Allows puffing of the property
  4. None of the above
123. When must the SPDS form be delivered?
  1. Three days after signing a contract
  2. Prior to or upon contract
  3. At the time of settlement
  4. Within 24 hours
124. To what properties does the SPDS form apply?
  1. Commercial
  2. Agricultural
  3. Industrial
  4. Residential and vacant land
125. Who must complete the seller property disclosure?
  1. Seller
  2. Listing agent
  3. Broker
  4. Buyer
126. When would the licensee be liable for the accuracy of the SPDS form?
  1. When knowledge of client’s misrepresentation has been made
  2. Never liable
  3. Only when representing seller
  4. Only when representing buyer/seller
127. What if the property transfers without a seller disclosure statement?
  1. Transaction is void
  2. If seller didn’t disclose, buyer may pursue legal action
  3. Seller’s liable for repairs
  4. Caveat emptor
128. Whose signatures must be on the SPDS?
  1. Both spouses if married
  2. Attorney and agent
  3. Sales agent
  4. Broker
129. The buyer will not sign the disclosure document. Now what?
  1. Agent should at least show delivery of disclosure
  2. Deal will end
  3. Go through anyway
  4. Agent will lose license
130. Do buyers receive any special information in a resale of common interest community property?
  1. No
  2. Yes
  3. Doesn’t matter
  4. Only if there’s a pool
131. What information must be included in the disclosure statement that is given to the buyer of a common interest community?
  1. Must agree to CC&Rs
  2. Size of pool
  3. Property can be liened if assessments are not paid
  4. A and C
132. Do listing agents have to let the buyer’s agent present the offer directly to their seller clients?
  1. Only if seller and agent are friends
  2. Only if broker is out of town
  3. Only if there is no structure on the property
  4. It varies by broker
133. When an offer is accepted, what should happen with subsequent offers?
  1. Reject offer
  2. Dispose of subsequent offers
  3. Seller has the right to see all offers
  4. File offer
134. What amount of time do you have to accept or reject an offer?
  1. One week
  2. reasonable time
  3. Six months
  4. 48 hours
135. Once an offer is accepted, what rights does the buyer have in the property?
  1. Equitable title
  2. Equitable deed
  3. Equitable interest
  4. No interest until closing and docs are recorded
136. Who is responsible for the earnest money until the offer is accepted?
  1. Buyer
  2. Seller
  3. Sales agent
  4. Broker
137. Who is responsible for the accuracy of a closing?
  1. Broker
  2. Escrow agent/title company
  3. Sales agent
  4. Seller/buyer
138. Who keeps copies of closing docs, and for how long?
  1. Selling agent/forever
  2. Buying agent/five years
  3. Selling broker/five years
  4. Selling broker/seven years
139. Which is a stigmatized property?
  1. Bad location
  2. Undesirable appearance
  3. Good appearance
  4. Undesirable reputation
140. What about suspected methamphetamine labs?
  1. If buyer doesn’t ask, seller doesn’t need to disclose
  2. Property automatically condemned
  3. Must be disclosed
  4. Notify authorities
141. Is there any responsibility for failure to disclose information about stigmatized property?
  1. No, but buyer could be directed to the correct source to find out
  2. Yes, must disclose material facts – even stigmatized property
  3. Only disclose if broker wants you to
  4. Yes, if buyer already knows
142. Who implements CERCLA in Arizona?
  1. Department of Economic Security
  2. Governor
  3. Department of Environmental Quality
  4. Department of Public Safety
143. All may be responsible for cleanup of a contaminated property except:
  1. Current or former owner who caused a hazardous spill
  2. Transporter of hazardous substance who caused the problem
  3. A current owner who does not qualify for the “innocent purchaser defense”
  4. Broker who sold the property and requested a PHASE I inspection
144. Who implements CERCLA?
  1. Board of realtors
  2. Commissioner
  3. Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
  4. National Association of Realtors
145. Who is responsible for cleaning up on hazardous waste on a property?
  1. EPA
  2. Buyer
  3. Seller
  4. Party, which is responsible for spill
146. Which state agency controls the rights to water in Arizona?
  1. Ground management Act of 1980
  2. Doctrine of prior appropriation
  3. Article 26 of the Arizona Constitution
  4. Arizona Department of Water Resources
147. How many days do you have to transfer ownership of a well?
  1. 30 days after sale
  2. 7 days after sale
  3. 10 days after sale
  4. 10 days prior to close of escrow
148. How many feet must a waste water disposal system be set back from a domestic well?
  1. 50
  2. 75
  3. 100
  4. 150
149. When was Title X Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act passed?
  1. 1978
  2. 1912
  3. 1992
  4. 1982
150. Who can be involved in the abatement of asbestos?
  1. Anyone
  2. Licensed person by the state
  3. A trained person with five years experience
  4. EPA
151. Prior to closing, the buyer learns of a defect, the remedy of which was not addressed in the purchase agreement or the SPDS, the buyer:
  1. Is obligated to purchase
  2. May rescind, in writing, the agreement without penalty
  3. Obligate seller to fix defect
  4. May lose earnest money
152. “S” has discovered property defects after closing; how long does “s” have to notify home builders of defect?
  1. 24 hours
  2. 30 days
  3. immediately
  4. 60 days
153. Once delivered, any new discoveries or a worsening of condition require an amended seller property disclosure statement; how should these changes be handled?
  1. Ignored
  2. Complete for GNORW-01
  3. Must be communicated to buyer
  4. Disclose to broker
154. What leases need to be in writing?
  1. Any exceeding a period of one year
  2. All leases
  3. Co-op leases
  4. Month to month leases
155. How many days must a landlord give for an eviction notice?
  1. 1
  2. 5
  3. 45
  4. 90
156. What is the maximum allowed security deposit?
  1. One and one half month’s rent
  2. $500
  3. Twice the deposit
  4. Three times the pet deposit
157. What is the purpose of the landlord tenant act?
  1. Protect transient hotel
  2. Protect residents
  3. Protect both the landlord and the tenant
  4. Protect fraternity and sorority houses
158. Who is allowed to manage property?
  1. Broker
  2. Sales person
  3. Real estate assistant
  4. Office manager
159. Under which condition can a licensed sales person act as a property manager?
  1. Only commercial units
  2. If they have 50 or more units
  3. Only if they don’t own any rental property
  4. If it’s their own property
160. What is not community property?
  1. Inheritance if not commingled
  2. House purchased while married
  3. Husband’s salary
  4. Wife’s salary
161. Who must execute a sales contract in order to see community property?
  1. Trustee
  2. Wife only
  3. Husband only
  4. Both husband and wife
162. How many parties does it take to establish joint tenancy?
  1. One
  2. Four
  3. Two or more
  4. Non of the above
163. Violation of Arizona license law is:
  1. Revocation of license
  2. Felony
  3. Misdemeanor
  4. Punishable by fine
164. Under what circumstances may the Arizona Department of Real Estate investigate licensees?
  1. Consumer files complaint against licensee
  2. Agent guilty of puffing
  3. Agent caught drinking Yagermeister in public
  4. Broker fails to pay agent adequate commission
165. A licensee may be disciplined if charged with:
  1. Expired drivers license
  2. Accepting commission from principle
  3. Steering customers
  4. Fraud
166. The Department follows up on all the following complaints EXCEPT:
  1. Frivolous complaints
  2. Merited complaints
  3. Severity complaints
  4. All of the above
167. What happens if a licensee is investigated?
  1. Licensee must fully cooperate
  2. Licensee can continue to sell real estate pending investigation
  3. License is not required to respond
  4. Licensee is not subject to a subpoena
168. What time frame must be observed for complaints?
  1. 60 days
  2. 15 days
  3. 120 days
  4. 90 days
169. Can legal counsel represent a respondent?
  1. No
  2. Yes
  3. Depends on preliminary hearing
  4. Only if it is a serious complaint
170. How much may a licensee be administratively fined per offense?
  1. $10,000
  2. $100
  3. $1,000
  4. $500
171. How many days after a motion is filed must a licensee submit a response to the department?
  1. 25
  2. 10
  3. 5
  4. 15
172. What is not an immediate affect of a revoked designated broker’s license?
  1. License is terminated
  2. Public notification in local newspaper s
  3. Holding of commission compensation
  4. License is returned to Real Estate Department
173. What is an effect of a revoked broker’s license?
  1. License is returned to Real Estate Department
  2. Listing agreements remain unchanged
  3. New sellers get a discount on commissions
  4. Broker may continue to advertise properties for sales people
174. Can a disciplined licensee get his broker in trouble:
  1. No, as long as the broker doesn’t know
  2. Yes, if the police are involved in the complaint
  3. No, as long as the broker accepts money from agent
  4. Yes, if the broker is unknowledgeable about the specific statute, Commission’s Rule, or Contract Law
175. How can a licensee regain his/her license after it has been revoked?
  1. Bribing the broker
  2. Reapplying with the Real Estate Department
  3. Retaking the 90 hour prelicensing course
  4. You can’t be renewed by any means
176. Does a licensee need to be bonded?
  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. Maybe
  4. Only in New York
177. What fund does a person apply to for compensation of wrongful acts by licensees?
  1. The victims association
  2. The Estate Recovery Fund
  3. Recovery Real Estate Fund
  4. Real Estate Recovery Fund
178. Who pays into the Recovery Fund?
  1. Sellers
  2. Tax payers
  3. Licensees
  4. Buyers
179. Who collects from the Recovery Fund?
  1. Licensees
  2. Brokers
  3. Satisfied sellers
  4. Consumers who have suffered loss
180. What is the maximum reward per claim?
  1. $10,000
  2. $30,000
  3. $500
  4. $90,000
181. What is the maximum reward per licensee?
  1. $10,000
  2. $30,000
  3. $500
  4. $90,000
182. What is not true of time shares?
  1. Time shares are a fee simple interest
  2. Limited to contractual period purchased
  3. Buys equitable title
  4. Buys in intervals
183. Timeshare solicitors are permitted to do what?
  1. Solicit over the phone
  2. Tour premises with customers
  3. Engage is sales
  4. Earn commissions
184. How many days to rescind the contract?
  1. 1
  2. 3
  3. 5
  4. 7
185. Arizona focuses on ____________________ as a nontraditional form of real property?
  1. Land
  2. Cooperative
  3. Timeshares
  4. Commercial
186. How many hours must a residential licensed appraiser take?
  1. 40
  2. 90
  3. 80
  4. 120
187. A certified residential inspector may perform an inspection of a residential structure consisting of no more than:
  1. Four units and a garage
  2. Ten units and a garage
  3. 20 units and a garage
  4. No specific number

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