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1. Real Estate Foundations

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Surface of the Earth and permanent natural features. Extends from the center of the Earth to infinity.

a)

Real Property

b)

Real Estate

c)

Land

2.

Land plus improvements, (improvement is any nonnatural structure built on or affixed to land)

a)

Real Estate

b)

Real Property

c)

Real Bundle

3.

It refers to the land and improvements on it, plus the bundle of rights associated.

a)

Right of encumber

b)

Real Property

c)

Right of control

d)

Real Estate

4.

Real Property includes the following bundle of rights:

a)

Exclusion, possession and disposition.

b)

Right of quiet enjoyment, control and encumber

c)

Exclusion, possession, disposition, quiet enjoyment, control and encumber

5.

It gives an owner the right to tell trespassers to get off their land.

a)

Right of possession

b)

Right of exclusion

c)

Right of control

6.

It is also known as the Right to Use:

a)

Right of Control

b)

Right of Disposition

c)

Right of Possession

7.

It is the right to sell, lease or will. Also known as the Right of Transfer.

a)

Right of disposition

b)

Right of possession

c)

Right of control

d)

right of encumber

8.

It is the right to LEGALLY use the property, however you want. This covers a lessee´s right too.

a)

Right of possession

b)

Right of encumber

c)

Right of quiet enjoyment

d)

Right of exclusion

9.

It is the right to alter, change, or improve a property as an owner sees fit.

a)

Right of disposition

b)

Right of control

c)

Right of possession

d)

Right of encumber

10.

It is the right to put a property on the line as collateral for debt. Often rolled up with the right to control.

a)

Right of encumber

b)

Right of possession

c)

Right of disposition

11.

Sandra will add a carpool to her house.

a)

Right of possession

b)

Right of control

c)

Right of disposition

d)

Right of encumber

12.

Josh doesn´t allow strangers into his property.

a)

Right of encumber

b)

Right of disposition

c)

Right of possession

d)

Right of exclusion

13.

Megan has her home closed all the weekdays, and only enjoys the pool on weekends.

a)

Right of encumber

b)

Right of possession

c)

Right of disposition

d)

Right of exclusion

14.

I live in a house my dad inherited me.

a)

Right of disposition

b)

Right of possession

c)

Right of encumber

d)

Right of control

15.

I´m thinking on add a new bathroom next month.

a)

Right of possession

b)

Right of disposition

c)

Right of control

d)

Right of quiet enjoyment

16.

Any item that may be owned, including the rights associated with ownership.

a)

deed

b)

conveyance

c)

property

d)

ordinance

17.

John just bought 20 per cent ownership iin a company, now he has:

a)

Intangible property

b)

Tangible property

c)

Real Estate

18.

Karen´s new town home is an example of:

a)

Intangible property

b)

Tangible property

c)

Bundle of rights

d)

Land

19.

An asset in Real Estate business is :

a)

Equity

b)

An item of value

20.

It is the act of transferring property from one party to another.

a)

Deed

b)

Conveyance

c)

Equity

21.

This term is commonly used in real estate transactions when buyers and sellers transfer ownership of land, building, or home.

a)

Equity

b)

Deed

c)

Conveyance

22.

A _______is done using a legal document such as a contract, lease, title, or deed.

a)

Conveyance

b)

Deed

c)

Equity

23.

_______ can be outlined as the percentage of your home that you own.

a)

Equity

b)

Asset

c)

Deed

d)

Conveyance

24.

Rick did a $20k down payment, he got an instant $20k _______

a)

Conveyance

b)

Deed

c)

Equity

d)

Asset

25.

When your home value increases your _______ increase too.

a)

Debt

b)

Equity

c)

Deed

d)

Mortgage

26.

_______ is considered as an asset and is included in the total figure of your personal net worth.

a)

Equity

b)

Deed

c)

Escrow

d)

Conveyance

27.

It is a measure of wealth, is the sum of all assets owned by a person or a company, minus any obligations or liabilities.

a)

Equity

b)

Deed

c)

Net worth

d)

Real Estate

28.

Synonym for Legal Title: _______

a)

Real Property

b)

Equity

c)

Deed

d)

Conveyance

29.

It is the complete legal ownership of real property and the bundle of rights associated.

a)

Equity

b)

Loan

c)

Asset

d)

Deed

30.

It is the side of law that arises from judgements and decisions made in courts rather than explicit legislation.

a)

Common law

b)

Regulating conveyance

c)

Federal government

d)

Local government

31.

It regulates broad issues, such as general land usage, natural disaster relief, environmental legislation, and anti-discrimination legislation.

a)

Local government

b)

Common Law

c)

State government

d)

Federal government

32.

They are the primary regulators of real estate law. They address things such as more specific environmental control of flood zones and waste disposal.

a)

Local government

b)

Common Law

c)

State government

d)

Federal government

33.

They empower real estate commissions to create rules around real estate licensure, ethics, and practices.

a)

Local government

b)

Common Law

c)

State government

d)

Federal government

34.

They address issues such as land use control, taxation, and zoning.

a)

Local government

b)

Common Law

c)

State government

d)

Federal government

35.

It is also known as judicial precedent, judge-made law, or case law.

a)

Local Law

b)

Common Law

c)

State Law

d)

Federal Law

36.

It is conveyed by bill of sale or by bequest in a will.

a)

Real Property

b)

Deed

c)

Personal property

d)

Equity

37.

It is a commonly used term for personal property in the world of real estate.

a)

Chattel

b)

Equity

c)

Intangible property

38.

Trees, persistent decorative plantings (such as perennial landscape plants), and uncultivated plants are an example of:

a)

Fructus naturales

b)

Fructus industriales

39.

Usually considered to be real property because of their permanence.

a)

Fructus naturales

b)

Fructus industriales

40.

Annually cultivated crops are called _______

a)

Fructus naturales

b)

Fructus industriales

41.

Emblements is a synonym for _______

a)

Fructus naturales

b)

Fructus industriales

42.

Plants that are cultivated and harvested are considered personal property and referred to as:

a)

Trees

b)

Emblements

c)

Fructus naturales

d)

Real Property

43.

It is an object that was once personal property but is now firmly attached to the land in such a way that it is considered to be real property.

a)

Fixtures

b)

Emblements

c)

Real Property

44.

These items can be detached from land and switch from personal property to real property.

a)

Fixtures

b)

Emblements

c)

Equity

45.

The process of converting personal property to real property, and therefore creating a fixture, is called _______.

a)

affixation or annexation

b)

Emblements

c)

Fructus naturales

d)

Real Property

46.

Man made attachments are usually referred to as _______.

a)

Affixation or annexation

b)

Emblements

c)

Improvements

d)

Real Property

47.

A chandelier is an example of:

a)

Emblements

b)

Improvements

c)

Fixture

48.

Because fixtures can be detached from land and can switch from personal property to real property, the best practice is to list all fixtures _______ in the sales contract.

a)

Chattel

b)

Equity

c)

Intangible property

d)

In writing

49.

The meaning of affixation or annexation is:

a)

Chattel

b)

Equity

c)

Intangible property

d)

Physical attachment

50.

It is the customization of personal property for use with real property, such as drapes cut for a window in a room with a high ceiling.

a)

Adoption

b)

Agreement

c)

Close association

51.

It is a conceptual linkage to real property, such as a garage door opener.

a)

Adoption

b)

Agreement

c)

Close association

52.

It is when the parties to a contract decide that personal property will remain with the real property (make sure to get this in writing!).

a)

Adoption

b)

Agreement

c)

Close association

53.

it is something attached to property rented by the lessee which they are entitled to take with them after the lease ends.

a)

Fixtures

b)

Emblements

c)

Adoptions

d)

Trade fixtures

54.

it is a fixture, like a shelf or display case, that is owned by and needed for a tenant’s business.

a)

Fixtures

b)

Emblements

c)

Adoptions

d)

Chattel fixtures

55.

These are property of the tenant.

a)

Fixtures

b)

Severance

c)

Adoptions

d)

Chattel or trade fixtures

56.

Is the act of converting real property into personal property, it is the opposite of affixation.

a)

Fixtures

b)

Severance

c)

Adoptions

d)

Chattel or trade fixtures

57.

Severing the fixture from the home, should be performed ______

a)

Ahead of time with all parties to the sales transaction.

b)

Before the sales transaction, but after the new owner moves.

c)

During the sales transaction.

d)

Anytime is ok while he is still the owner.

58.

A lazy Susan, still in the box is an example of:

a)

Severance

b)

Annexation

c)

Adoptions

d)

Personal property

59.

Family heirloom chandelier is removed from the dining room and packed into a box:

a)

Severance

b)

Annexation

c)

Adoptions

d)

Personal property

60.

Generally goes with the property when it's sold.

a)

Severance

b)

Real Property

c)

Personal property

61.

Ceiling fan (attached to the ceiling).

a)

Severance

b)

Real Property

c)

Personal property

62.

Usually goes with the seller in a sale, unless otherwise specified in the sales contract

a)

Severance

b)

Annexation

c)

Real Property

d)

Personal property

63.

Process of converting real property to personal property

a)

Severance

b)

Annexation

c)

Real Property

d)

Personal property

64.

Process of converting personal property to real property.

a)

Severance

b)

Annexation

c)

Real Property

d)

Personal property

65.

Shelving units are unpacked, assembled, and attached to the wall next to the kitchen sink

a)

Severance

b)

Annexation

c)

Personal property

66.

It is the right to all that one's own property produces, including that which is added, either naturally or by human action to the property.

a)

Accretion

b)

Accession

c)

Reliction

d)

Avulsion

67.

It is the process that results in the gradual increase in land area through deposits of soil (aluvion) by natural forces.

a)

Accretion

b)

Accession

c)

Reliction

d)

Avulsion

68.

It is the gradual loss of land over time. This most often happens when bodies of water wash away bordering land.

a)

Erosion

b)

Accession

c)

Reliction

d)

Avulsion

69.

It is a gradual increase in land area when water gradually withdraws.

a)

Erosion

b)

Accession

c)

Reliction

d)

Avulsion

70.

The sudden loss of land by flood or when a stream or river changes course. Because it's a sudden change, no title is lost. It is caused by water.

a)

Erosion

b)

Accession

c)

Reliction

d)

Avulsion

71.

Refers to the fact that the value of land can be affected by human-made changes to the land.

a)

Scarcity

b)

Situs

c)

Modification

d)

Illiquidity

72.

It takes into account not only the geographical location of property, but also the economic qualities of that area that make it more or less desirable.

a)

Scarcity

b)

Situs

c)

Fixity

d)

Illiquidity

73.

It is the economic characteristic that informs the economic principle of supply and demand.

a)

Scarcity

b)

Situs

c)

Fixity

d)

Illiquidity

74.

Permanence of investment is also known as _______ and means investments in real estate are long-term.

a)

Fixity

b)

Illiquidity

c)

Scarcity

d)

Movility

75.

It refers to the physical characteristics of indestructibility and immobility of land, since it cannot be moved if the market becomes better in another location.

a)

Fixity

b)

Illiquidity

c)

Scarcity

d)

Movility

76.

It is the relative difficulty of converting an asset to cash without loss of value.

a)

Fixity

b)

Illiquidity

c)

Scarcity

d)

Movility

77.

Also known as mineral rights, may be sold separately from surface rights.

a)

Air rights

b)

Riparian rights

c)

Subsurface rights

d)

Littoral rights

78.

When two parties each hold an interest in a property the holder of ____ has priority and may legally enter the property to extract the minerals they have rights to, but they must take care to not materially disturb the surface.

a)

Air rights

b)

Riparian rights

c)

Subsurface rights

d)

Littoral rights

79.

A landowner who drills a well for gas or oil on their land is entitled to all that well produces — even if the gas or oil migrates from beneath a neighbor's property.

a)

Law or rule of capture

b)

Riparian rights

c)

Subsurface rights

d)

Littoral rights

80.

Supporting rights is the legal concept of responsibility adjacent landowners share.

_______ is provided by adjacent properties.

a)

Lateral suport

b)

Subjacent support

c)

Subsurface rights

d)

Mineral rights

81.

Supporting rights is the legal concept of responsibility adjacent landowners share.

_______ comes from the underlying earth.

a)

Lateral suport

b)

Subjacent support

c)

Subsurface rights

d)

Mineral rights

82.

Is the right of surface land to be supported by the land beneath it against subsidence. Subsidence is the sinking or lowering of the earth's strata.

a)

Lateral suport

b)

Subjacent support

c)

Subsurface rights

d)

Mineral rights

83.

The owner of land has a right in having their soil in its natural condition remain in its natural position without being caused to fall away by excavations or improvements made on adjoining land.

a)

Lateral suport

b)

Subjacent support

c)

Subsurface rights

d)

Mineral rights

84.

It is the area above ground that is owned along with a property.

a)

Air rights

b)

Riparian rights

c)

Air space

d)

Supporting rights

85.

Grants a state the power to control and regulate all water resources within its borders, and property owners must apply for a permit to use any available water source.

a)

Air rights

b)

Prior appropriation.

c)

Air space

d)

Supporting rights

86.

_______ apply during periods of drought or when water is more scarce. Give owners the rights to a portion of their water, but not all.

a)

Air rights

b)

Prior appropriation.

c)

Correlative rights

d)

Supporting rights

87.

Govern the use of flowing water, such as rivers and streams that pass through or border a property.

a)

Riparian rights

b)

Prior appropriation.

c)

Correlative rights

d)

Supporting rights

88.

Govern lakefront or oceanfront property and usually allow the property owner to use the water bordering their property, but prohibits the property owner from artificially changing the water’s location.

a)

Riparian rights

b)

Littoral rights

c)

Correlative rights

d)

Supporting rights

89.

Refers to rights or restrictions that run with the land, such as subsurface rights, driveways, drainage ditches, fences.

a)

Appurtenances

b)

Supporting rights

c)

Riparian rights

90.

Includes the doctrine of prior appropriation.

a)

Appurtenances

b)

Subsurface rights

c)

Air rights

d)

Water rights

91.

A homeowner who extracts oil deposits from underneath their property is utilizing these rights.

a)

Appurtenances

b)

Subsurface rights

c)

Air rights

d)

Water rights

92.

The rights to access the uppermost layer of a parcel of real property.

a)

Appurtenances

b)

Subsurface rights

c)

Air rights

d)

Surface rights

93.

A homeowner who builds a 10-story skyscraper is utilizing more of these rights.

a)

Appurtenances

b)

Subsurface rights

c)

Air rights

d)

Surface rights

94.

Includes riparian rights, littoral rights, and percolating rights.

a)

Appurtenances

b)

Subsurface rights

c)

Air rights

d)

Water rights

95.

Because the buyer of this kind of housing isn't buying real property, they won't use a mortgage for financing. Instead they will take out a loan regulated by the Uniform Commercial Code, which regulates the sale and transfer of personal property.

a)

Commercial Real Estate

b)

Co-op

c)

Common Elements

96.

"Right of first refusal" the association has this right. This means that if the owner decides to sell the unit, the association has the first chance to buy or lease the property.

a)

Commercial Real Estate

b)

Co-op

c)

Condominium