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