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Practice Exam Sales License (2)

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

Question #2
A  The risk that the property has a bad location
B  The risk that is directly related to leverage
C  The risk that an investor cannot secure financing at an affordable rate
D  The risk that the required return on investor capital will not be met
Question #3
A  You are interviewing the broker as much as the broker is interviewing you.
B  Being a new licensee is a distinct advantage.
C  Most brokers prefer not to hire new licensees.
D  Very few licensees are selected; it’s highly competitive.
Question #4
A  An escalation clause
B  Full price or over full price
C  A quick closing
D  Waive appraisal
Question #5
A  Buyer
B  Customer
C  Seller
D  Client
Question #6
A  “All buyers are required to sign buyer representation agreements.”
B  “Without a written representation agreement, I don’t represent you.”
C  “Buyer representation agreements don’t obligate you in any way.”
D  “You won’t owe as much commission if we work under an agreement.”
Question #7
A  Robert must also be an attorney
B  Robert is a dual agent
C  Robert is in violation of agency law
D  Robert is breaching his fiduciary duty
Question #8
A  The seller forgets to repair holes in the wall and places a plant in front of them before the buyer arrives for final verification of property.
B  The seller hires a contractor to repair holes in the wall starting the day the buyer is scheduled to verify final condition.
C  The seller hires a contractor to repair holes in the wall and informs the buyer that the contractor never provided a receipt.
D  The seller repairs holes in the walls and documents that they were completed six days before close.
Question #9
A  One in which only the person who finds the buyer gets paid
B  One in which the price is negotiable within a specified range
C  One in which anyone can find the buyer, but the listing agent still gets paid
D  One in which there’s no end date
Question #11
A  Game wardens
B  Criminal attorneys
C  Divorce attorneys
D  Home inspectors
Question #12
A  Send a mailer
B  Join a team
C  Spend more than usual on marketing campaigns
D  Buy display advertising
Question #13
A  Personal photo
B  City and state where the brokerage is located and jurisdiction
C  Personal contact number
D  License number and responsible broker’s identity
Question #14
A  Broadcast clause
B  Provisionary clause
C  Marketing clause
D  Multiple listing clause
Question #15
A  The seller wishes to lower the list price to encourage more offers.
B  The seller wants to move up the expiration date because the property sold right away.
C  The seller wants to raise the list price after receiving no offers.
D  A buyer has made an offer below list price and the seller is willing to take that offer.
Question #16
A  Healthcare
B  Retail
C  Manufacturing
D  Leisure
Question #17
A  There are special government financing programs for purchasing REOs.
B  There are no agent commissions to pay for REO transactions.
C  Lenders and their shareholders don’t like to keep properties on their books longer than necessary.
D  Federal regulations require that REOs be sold below market value.
Question #18
A  The asset is worth more because of capital improvements.
B  The owner/investor is making less income from the property than previously.
C  Investors can take a business deduction for annual depreciation.
D  The asset is worth less because the economy took a downturn.
Question #20
A  They require no down payment.
B  They need somewhere to live.
C  Because they’re rare, and therefore valuable.
D  They’re always in demand.
Question #22
A  Preparing a written agreement that accurately states a purchase price
B  Preparing a written agreement that falsely states a purchase price
C  Making a reasonable effort to ensure all parties to a written agreement have a copy of the agreement
D  Including the brokerage name and main phone number, in addition to a licensee’s own name and phone number on an advertisement
Question #23
A  A new appraisal will always be ordered.
B  The seller must reduce the price to the appraised value.
C  The buyer will be forced to terminate the contract immediately.
D  The parties may choose to negotiate the difference.
Question #24
A  Laws related to theft and other crimes
B  Laws related to real property contracts, such as contract of sale or land installment contracts
C  Laws related to the sale of securities
D  It does not contain laws
Question #26
A  Are relatively liquid
B  Are relatively rare, so tenants compete for available units
C  Are larger properties
D  Require a larger down payment, so there is less to finance
Question #27
A  The commuting one, because most business is conducted in the car.
B  The closer one, because he can meet clients at the office easier.
C  The commuting one, because he will spend most of his time in the field.
D  The closer one, because gas is expensive.
Question #28
A  They were hoping for window air conditioning.
B  Central air conditioning isn’t a sustainable technology.
C  The unit may need to be replaced.
D  Older units are bigger and more unsightly.
Question #29
A  Bathrooms and hallways
B  Vacant units
C  Stairwells and lobbies
D  The difference between usable square footage and rentable square footage
Question #31
A  Michael may inform Felicity of fair housing laws.
B  Michael is allowed to prepare an advertisement which states, “Home for sale, $140,000. No Hispanics.”
C  Michael may follow Felicity’s instructions and show the house to anyone except Hispanics.
D  Michael is allowed to tell any prospective buyers and their agents that Felicity will not sell to Hispanics.
Question #32
A  The Internal Revenue Service
B  The Federal Bureau of Investigation
C  The California Department of Real Estate Commissioner
D  The Central Intelligence Agency
Question #33
A  Other Costs
B  Inspections, Reports, and Certificates
C  Government Requirements and Retrofit
D  Escrow and Title
Question #35
A  Yes, because this constitutes the illegal practice of real estate.
B  No, this is how all agents work.
C  Yes, because she should meet them in person before working for them.
D  No, this is how agents work with buyers.
Question #36
A  They must receive 70% return on their investment
B  That 70% of their income will go toward expenses
C  That 70% of renters will leave in the first two years
D  The purchase price shouldn’t be more than 70% of the repaired value
Question #37
A  In a trust fund account or neutral escrow
B  In the firm’s safe or safety deposit box until closing
C  In the firm’s general business account, with a ledger entry for the client’s name, labeled “trust fund”
D  In an interest-bearing account
Question #38
A  Terminate her agency relationship
B  Inform the seller
C  Say nothing
D  Inform all parties to the transaction
Question #39
A  Capital
B  Business
C  Leverage
D  Financial
Question #40
A  Modification of Terms
B  Seller Instruction to Exclude from the MLS
C  Termination of Buyer Agency
D  Cancellation of Listing
Question #41
A  Fully inform the seller about the dangers of reduced market exposure
B  Negotiate a higher commission, as there is a greater burden on the agent to find a buyer
C  Advertise the listing on the MLS
D  Prepare advertising for social media and local newspapers
Question #42
A  More amenities
B  Nothing
C  Closer to parking
D  Rooms open to interior of the building
Question #43
A  An owner refuses to sell a house to a same-sex couple that offered less than the asking price.
B  An owner refuses to sell a house to an unmarried couple on the basis of his religious beliefs that having a sexual relationship outside of marriage is sinful.
C  A landlord refuses to rent to a couple that have been on the waiting list for four months, because when they were called and given notice of their approval, the tenants refused to pay the security deposit.
D  A landlord refuses to rent to a tenant who has poor credit and unstable employment history.
Question #44
A  Laura likely won’t get a salary for six weeks.
B  Laura must stay with Bill for at least two years before she transfers brokerages.
C  Laura will be put on a three-month probation.
D  Laura may leave the brokerage and join another at any time.
Question #45
A  Seek out a broker who does a lot of business.
B  Work hard and stick with it.
C  Try to be all things to all people.
D  Work a regular work week (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
Question #46
A  Monica should not be the listing agent for her friend.
B  Monica should tell all prospective buyers that the seller has HIV.
C  Monica cannot tell others about Brian’s HIV status.
D  Monica should purchase Brian’s property.
Question #47
A  Net operating income
B  Effective gross income
C  Potential gross income
D  An operating statement
Question #48
A  Cold
B  Hot
C  Dynamic
D  Static
Question #49
A  Escrow is FDIC insured.
B  Escrow can’t disburse the money without your signature
C  Escrow is bonded
D  My company will cover any losses
Question #51
A  Wednesday, July 31
B  Friday, August 2
C  Saturday, August 3
D  Thursday, August 1
Question #52
A  They want wealthier clients than their friends and family.
B  They are afraid they’ll be asked to reduce their commissions.
C  Their brokers don’t want them marketing to that audience.
D  They don’t want to seem pushy.
Question #53
A  Hold on to the offer until after your buyer sees the property.
B  Present the offer to the seller right away and don’t mention the other potential buyer.
C  Tell the buyer’s agent that the sellers aren’t reviewing offers until next week.
D  Present the offer to the seller and tell him you have another potential buyer who wants to see the property next week.
Question #54
A  Foreign Investment in Real Estate Property Tax Act (FIRPTA)
B  Tax Withholding for Foreign Holding Act (TWFHA)
C  Foreign Investor Real Estate Investment Tax (FIRE-IT)
D  Foreign Real Estate Tax Withholding Act (FRETWA)
Question #55
A  Move in more quickly
B  Imagine themselves in the home
C  Spot the high-value items
D  Identify furniture they want to purchase from the sellers
Question #56
A  Sending a copy of the agreement to DRE
B  Destroying all documents carrying a client signature in a manner approved by DRE
C  Giving a copy of the agreement to her client after it’s signed
D  Maintaining the documents in the brokerage files for at least five years from the closing date
Question #57
A  Records that must be provided to clients upon request
B  Records that must be held for at least three years
C  Documents that must be stored electronically
D  Documents that must be submitted to the DRE
Question #59
A  To get the client better deals on title insurance
B  To get leads on available properties
C  To get the client better deals on settlement costs
D  To get referrals to other investors
Question #60
A  Yes, they can foreclose immediately.
B  Yes, but only if his taxes remain unpaid for five years.
C  No, California law prohibits foreclosure for a tax lien.
D  No, a property tax lien doesn’t give the lien holder the power of sale.
Question #61
A  Ask Jerry to repair the issues that she found
B  Ask Jerry to verbally disclose material defects to potential buyers
C  Show the issues that she noted to a home inspector, if the buyer uses one
D  Use the proper disclosure forms
Question #63
A  Door-to-door in low-income neighborhoods
B  “Subject to court approval” listings in the MLS
C  Handyman companies
D  Home decorator conventions
Question #64
A  “When you’re buying your next home, the transfer will trigger a reassessment for property tax purposes.”
B  “Your title will reveal any tax liens, so the title company will review it to ensure that isn’t an encumbrance.”
C  “If you make a profit on the sale of this property, you’ll have to pay a capital gains tax when you file your income taxes.”
D  “Property taxes are prorated so you’ll only pay for the time you owned the property.”
Question #65
A  Interview several managing brokers
B  Call the Better Business Bureau
C  Request an income guarantee
D  Interview other new licensees
Question #66
A  She should use money from her savings account to make the purchase instead of using her credit card.
B  She should use store credit instead of her credit card to purchase the furniture since the interest rate is probably lower.
C  She should wait until after she closes on the home and then use a home equity line of credit to make her furniture purchases.
D  It’s important to avoid spending money on non-essentials or adding to her debt load prior to closing on the loan.
Question #67
A  Accept a middle-of-the-road offer, but on the condition that no home inspection repairs will be performed.
B  Have all buyers submit their “highest and best” offer, then help the seller decide which offer is most appealing.
C  Reject the offers and put the home back on the market for the amount of the highest offer.
D  Leave it on the market for another three days to allow time for even more offers to come in.
Question #69
A  Environmental
B  Static
C  Dynamic
D  Capital
Question #71
A  The seller’s contact information
B  The seller’s bottom-line sales price
C  At least one photo
D  A relatively vague description, so people want to come and see the details
Question #72
A  Net income after taxes are deducted
B  A comparison of before-tax cash flow to cash invested
C  Trading international currency
D  Making money hand over fist
Question #73
A  Providing the letter in multiple languages for non-English speakers
B  Giving the letter to at least 20 neighbors
C  Listing the property on the MLS
D  Ensuring that the letter was given to neighbors on both sides of the street
Question #76
A  Owner
B  Property manager
C  Broker
D  Buyer
Question #77
A  It is voidable, because the consideration, as a percentage rather than a dollar amount, is not clearly stated.
B  It is void because it is not for a lawful purpose.
C  It is voidable, because Jesse probably signed it under duress.
D  It is voidable, because Jesse is not mentally competent to sign a contract.
Question #78
A  Selling their home before purchasing a new one is more work for you and might not be worth your time.
B  If they don’t, they’re probably wasting your time.
C  You won’t need to check their credit if they’ve qualified for a home in the past.
D  Their current home might be a potential listing for you.
Question #79
A  Yes, Yolanda should have canceled the contract within three days of receiving seller disclosures.
B  Yes, the buyer can only take legal action within six months of taking possession of the property.
C  No, Yolanda can take legal action against the buyers at any time while she still owns the property.
D  No, Yolanda can take legal action at any time within two years after taking possession of the property.
Question #81
A  WNBA
B  FDIC
C  NAIC
D  AARP
Question #83
A  You should ask the buyers who walked away whether you can provide a copy.
B  You should provide an inspection report, but only if specifically asked.
C  You should provide an inspection report to all prospects, along with seller disclosures.
D  You should disclose any adverse material facts, but you don’t have to provide the report.
Question #84
A  Are you currently working with any other agents?
B  Have you ever been convicted of any felonies?
C  What is your tax bracket?
D  What is your income?
Question #85
A  Commission
B  Trust funds
C  Revenue
D  Non-trust funds
Question #86
A  “My contract length is non-negotiable.”
B  “My listing agreements are generally 90-day contracts.”
C  “The MLS requires us to have at least 90-day listings.”
D  “With today’s market conditions, we could expect the house to take two months to sell. Let’s set a term of four months for our listing contract.”
Question #87
A  Real Estate Standard Protection Act
B  Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act
C  Real Estate Society Protection Act
D  Real Estate Seller Prohibition Act
Question #88
A  Capital
B  Financial
C  Leverage
D  Business
Question #89
A  Subtract
B  Depreciate
C  Add
D  Deduct
Question #91
A  The group seems bent on creating a tie-in arrangement
B  This conversation seems to be turning into a discussion of market allocation
C  She needs to get to work developing this model for herself
D  This conversation sounds like it might become an antitrust violation
Question #92
A  Commingling
B  Documentation
C  Conversion
D  Earned interest
Question #93
A  Yes, because she’s a close relative.
B  No, the commission must go through the agent’s broker.
C  No, agents cannot accept commissions from immediate family.
D  No, the commission must go through the escrow company first.
Question #94
A  Rhoda loans Carl the money to catch up his mortgage payments in return for a listing agreement to sell Carl’s home for a 4% commission.
B  Gene, a real estate professional, is purchasing a home for his personal use. He negotiates a reduction in the sales price in return for taking no commission from the seller.
C  Jeanine agrees to charge no commission from her buyer’s purchase of a four-plex if the buyer agrees to pay Jeanine a 3% fee for each unit for which she finds a tenant after the sale.
D  Carma agrees to list Tera’s property for free if Tera signs an agreement to purchase her new home through Carma.
Question #97
A  The day after closing on the property to ensure proper transfer of title
B  The day prior to closing
C  At the closing
D  Weeks prior to closing
Question #98
A  The seller is solely responsible.
B  The responsibility lies solely with the listing agent and brokerage.
C  The listing agreement does not account for responsibility in this area.
D  Both seller and broker are responsible.
Question #99
A  Maximum listing service
B  Market listing service
C  Membership listing service
D  Multiple listing service
Question #100
A  Honesty and obedience
B  Obedience and loyalty
C  Fairness and loyalty
D  Honesty and fairness