TEST CH6 part 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why owners need to know the most common ways to hold title to real estate?

• To ensure proper transfer of ownership

• To avoid paying property taxes

• To increase the value of the property

• To bypass the California Recording System

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand the different legal ways to describe and locate land in real estate transactions?

Multiple Choice

Where is the State of California located in terms of longitude and latitude?

• Between Longitude 114°W and 125°W, Latitude 32°N and 42°N

• Between Longitude 100°W and 110°W, Latitude 25°N and 35°N

• Between Longitude 120°W and 130°W, Latitude 30°N and 40°N

• Between Longitude 110°W and 120°W, Latitude 35°N and 45°N

Open Ended

Explain the three main methods of land description used in the United States.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the Lot, Block and Tract System?

• It uses recorded maps for legal descriptions.

• It is primarily used for irregularly shaped parcels.

• It does not require official records.

• It is only used in rural areas.

Fill in the Blank

Metes and bounds descriptions are primarily used with ___ shaped parcels in rural areas.

Open Ended

Based on the metes and bounds description, what is the significance of the 'point of beginning' (POB) in land surveying?

Multiple Choice

Which lines are used to describe locations on Earth in the U.S. Government Survey System?

• Base (parallel) and Meridian (longitude) lines

• Latitude and Longitude only

• Equator and Prime Meridian only

• Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn

Multiple Choice

Which principal meridians are used in the California Base and Meridian System?

• Mt. Diablo Meridian and San Bernardino Meridian

• San Francisco Meridian and Los Angeles Meridian

• Sacramento Meridian and San Diego Meridian

• Mt. Whitney Meridian and Mojave Meridian

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between a township and a section in the U.S. Government Survey System?

• A township contains 36 sections, each section is 1 square mile.

• A section contains 36 townships, each township is 1 square mile.

• A township contains 6 sections, each section is 6 square miles.

• A section contains 6 townships, each township is 36 square miles.

Open Ended

Explain how the U.S. Government Survey System is used to locate townships and sections within a state.

Fill in the Blank

A section in the U.S. Government Survey System is ___ miles by ___ miles.

Multiple Choice

How many acres are in the SW 1/4 of a section according to the U.S. Government Survey System?

• 160 acres

• 80 acres

• 40 acres

• 320 acres

Open Ended

Describe a real-world scenario in which understanding the U.S. Government Survey System would be essential for a professional in real estate or land development.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct total acreage for the combined land descriptions: N ½ of the W ½ of the SE ¼ of Section 12, N ½ of the S ½ of Section 20, and NE ¼ of the NE ¼ of the NE ¼ of Section 17?

• 210 acres

• 200 acres

• 180 acres

• 220 acres

Multiple Choice

What is the size of a township in both miles and square miles?

• 6 miles by 6 miles, 36 square miles

• 1 mile by 1 mile, 1 square mile

• 24 miles by 24 miles, 576 square miles

• 12 miles by 12 miles, 144 square miles

Open Ended

Explain how a tax assessor assigns parcel numbers to land using the assessor's map.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways to acquire real property?

• By will

• By accession

• By occupancy

• By inheritance only

Fill in the Blank

A ___ is a handwritten, dated, and signed will that does not require witnesses.

Open Ended

Describe the difference between 'testate' and 'intestate' as used in succession terms.

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to a later alteration to a will?

• Codicil

• Legacy

• Bequest

• Devisee

Open Ended

Explain the process and requirements for a probate sale in California Superior Court.

Multiple Choice

If a person dies intestate with a surviving spouse and two children, how is the separate property divided?

• 1/3 to spouse, 2/3 to children

• 1/2 to spouse, 1/2 to children

• All to spouse

• All to children

Fill in the Blank

In the case of community property, who receives the property upon the death of one spouse?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are ways property can be added to another property by water action?

• Accretion

• Reliction

• Avulsion

• Escheat

Open Ended

Describe the difference between abandonment and adverse possession as methods of acquiring title by occupancy.

Open Ended

Reflecting on the learning outcomes for Chapter 6, which topic do you feel you need more clarification on, and why?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a student learning outcome for Chapter 6 of California Real Estate Principles?

• List three legal ways to describe and locate land

• Outline five legal ways to acquire title to real estate

• Describe the process of obtaining a mortgage loan

• Explain the California Recording System