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1
Real estate taxes for a condominium are paid directly by the:
homeowners association
condominium owner
board of directors
the sponsor
2
The government body that creates and oversees the master plan is the:
zoning board of appeals
board of assessment review
planning board
homeowners association
3
A licensee activity that violates the license law is:
advising a buyer as to the validity of a deed
charging varying rates of commission for several different listings
marketing one's own property through one's real estate office
completing a comparative market analysis
4
A document that is not a contract but reserves a condominium for purchase is a(n):
alteration agreement
declaration
letter of intent
purchaser application
5
Property taxes may be deducted on the tax return for a(n):
timeshare
personal residence
investment property
personal residence, timeshare, and investment property
6
The concept of using other people's money for real estate investment is directly related to:
rate of return
depreciation
leverage
time value of money
7
A borrower's _____ is the gross income minus expenses.
principal
real property tax
point
net income
8
A complaint alleging discriminatory behavior must be filed with the NYS Division of Human Rights within:
one year
five years
three years
an unlimited time
9
Annual _____ on a loan is calculated by multiplying the rate of interest as a percentage times the principal balance.
commission
real property tax
gross income
interest
10
What type of ownership requires unity of interest, title, time, and possession?
joint tenancy
community property
cooperative
tenancy in common
11
Compensation awarded for losses due to breach of contract is called:
forbearance
rescission
equitable consent
compensatory damages
12
In which of the following situations should more than one licensee always be present for safety reasons?
working in the office
an open house
showing a property in an established subdivision
the listing presentation
13
A cost for the buyer paid at closing that may be deductible for income tax purposes is:
points
appraisal fees
VA funding fee
mortgage note preparation
14
If a tenant abandons the leased premises, the landlord may do all of the following EXCEPT:
terminate the lease
rent the premises to another party
file a mechanic's lien against the tenant
attempt to collect the balance of the rent
15
A use that is incidental to the main use of a property is termed a(n):
use variance
special use
accessory use
multiuse
16
For safety reasons, the first appointment with a prospective buyer should take place at:
at the property to be shown
the buyer's current residence
a public place
the real estate office
17
The primary importance of a loan-to-value ratio is in determining the:
down payment
interest rate
appraised value of the property
financial capability of the borrower
18
An important duty of a city engineer is to:
assist the town receiver of taxes
inspect buildings
test the water supply
oversee roadway construction
19
Sick building syndrome is:
when a large number of employees become sick and tired
an imaginary phenomenon
a result of chemical pollutants and bacteria
a result of poor building insulation
20
Conservation advisory councils oversee:
architectural conformity
environmental projects
historic property renovation
water monitoring
21
Direct costs are known as:
locational costs
hard costs
administrative costs
overhead factors
22
A mortgage broker is generally compensated by all of the following EXCEPT:
proceeds form the loan
the borrower
a lender's rebate
the seller
23
Title to a condominium is transferred by the:
offering plan
declaration
deed
bylaws
24
The maximum time allowed to renew a license without having to retake the state exam is:
no later than the expiration date of the license
within two years from the expiration date of the license
one year from the date the license was issued
six months before the expiration date
25
Commercial leases in New York are generally:
standardized forms
prescribed by the NYS Association of REALTORS
prescribed by the state of New York
unique to the tenant and space
26
All of the following are components of a rate lock EXCEPT:
appraisal
interest rate
length of the lock
points
27
Generally, lenders favor which of the following homeowners insurance policy for a residential property?
HO-4
HO-1
HO-2
HO-3
28
The type of deed property description most common in New York is:
monuments
informal description
metes and bounds
rectangular survey system
29
All of the following are important considerations for a commercial lease EXCEPT:
tenant mix in the building
rent control
on-site management
lease duration
30
Insurance that protects lending institutions in making conventional loans is:
mutual mortgage insurance
institutional insurance
conventional mortgage insurance
private mortgage insurance
31
When a cooperating broker accepts an MLS offer of subagency, the cooperating broker becomes an agent of the:
buyer
seller
broker's agent
buyer broker
32
Mortgage interest is deductible for a(n):
personal residence, investment property, and cooperative
cooperative
personal residence
investment property
33
An annual budget that includes income and expenses for week-to-week operations is called a(n):
capital reserve budget
stabilized budget
fixed budget
operating budget
34
The property's tax rate is determined by:
the amount needed by the school district and special districts only
the amount of the tax levy
New York law
the amount voted on by citizen referendum
35
Which of the following agencies or boards is elected?
zoning board of appeals
village board of trustees
conservation advisory council
planning board
36
A valid lease must include:
recordation of the document
identification of the term and method to terminate
a formal legal description
option to renew
37
All of the following are fixed expenses of a property EXCEPT:
repairs due to flooding
permits
insurance
taxes
38
A salesperson is typically a:
general agent
trust agent
special agent
universal agent
39
All of the following are a basis of discrimination prohibited by the 1968 Fair Housing Act EXCEPT:
religion
national origin
occupation
race
40
Qualified senior citizens may have the assessed value of their property reduced by as much as:
10%
25%
50%
100%
41
To calculate a(n) _____, multiple sales price by rate of commission.
hectare
acre
commission
front foot
42
A real estate salesperson shows white prospects homes in white areas. This discriminatory practice is called:
blockbusting
redlining
directing
steering
43
Under a residential lease, if the lessor does not provide habitable premises, the lessee can claim:
constructive eviction
mitigation of damages
habitability damages
eviction
44
The responsibility for safe drinking water in New York rests with the:
department of State
department of Health
office of OSHA
department of Agriculture
45
A type of pipe typically found in a structure drainage system is:
brass
PVC
aluminum
cast iron
46
Under New York law, insurance companies must disclose:
a windstorm deductible
the company's financial statement
an explanation of who the insurance agent represents
a list of all of the agents in the company
47
In New York, a branch office manager may be a(n):
licensee with two or more years' experience in the real estate business
unlicensed assistant
salesperson
associate broker
48
A benefit of tax depreciation is tax:
basis
deduction
evasion
credit
49
Before a planning board approves a subdivision, the developer must:
hire a construction crew
apply to the zoning board of appeals
submit a site plan for review by the planning board
purchase the land
50
If a comparable property has three bedrooms and the subject property has only two bedrooms:
a minus adjustment is made to the comparable property
a plus adjustment is made to the comparable property
no adjustments are needed
the comparable cannot be used
51
Functional obsolescence results from:
changes in surrounding land use patterns
faulty design and inefficient use of space
extensive and poorly planned urban redevelopment
inadequate exterior maintenance
52
A mortgage that requires the borrower to pay interest only for a specified time is:
open
straight or term
closed
package
53
To attain licensure, broker applicants must have a minimum of how many years of salesperson licensure?
one year
two years
three years
54
An economic principle that is considered in the setting of rental prices is:
anticipation
gross national product
conformity
supply and demand
55
A property tax bill is determined by:
a combination of the tax rate and the property's assessed value
the property's full value only
the property's assessed value only
the tax rate only
56
To purchase a cooperative, the prospective purchaser is approved by the:
managing agent
sponsor
board of directors
vote of all of the shareholders
57
Physical deterioration is caused by all of the following EXCEPT:
inadequate exterior maintenance
lack of adequate maintenance
inefficient floor plan
unrepaired damage
58
A(n) _____ policy addresses a real estate brokerage firm's claims for bodily or advertising injury or property damage.
cybersecurity
NYS Penal Law, Article 35
commercial general liability insurance
59
The right to take sand, soil, and gravel from another's land is called:
easement
license
profit
lien
60
The NYS Department of State does not license:
mortgage bankers
home inspectors
appraisers
apartment information vendors
61
All of the following are a real estate disclosure requirement when applicable EXCEPT:
uncapped gas wells
census statistics
property condition
agency
62
The town officer who collects real property taxes is the:
chief financial officer
town clerk
receiver of taxes
assessor
63
The "justification defense" in New York:
does not allow individuals to legally use force in defense of another
prohibits the use of physical force to defend oneself against another
allows individuals to legally use physical force to defend themselves
allows all individuals over 18 to carry a concealed weapon
64
Should there be a tax lien against a property, the lien creates an:
easement
encumbrance
appurtenance
encroachment
65
A clause that modifies or changes the original policy in some way is a(n):
endorsement
premium
peril
deductible
66
If Jack pays five points at closing on a mortgage of $325,000, how much does he pay?
$16,250
$3,250
$13,250
$32,500
67
A requirement for the transfer of a one- or two-family home in New York is a(n):
smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector affidavit
authorization from the New York Board of Fire Underwriters
affidavit of service
structural inspection certificate
68
A policy that includes several types of coverage in one policy is a(n):
monoline policy
limited liability policy
umbrella policy
package policy
69
A type of liquid investment is:
land
stock
apartment buildings
a subdivision
70
A government's exercise of power for the public good is:
police power
the doctrine of laches
spot zoning
none of these
71
The principle that illustrates the law of supply and demand is:
indestructibility
scarcity
uniqueness
permanence of investment
72
A type of budget used for forecasting income and expenses over a number of years is a(n):
stabilized budget
operating budget
capital reserve budget
variable budget
73
An applicant for a mortgage broker registration must submit a surety bond with the application for:
$10,000
$20,000
$30,000
$50,000
74
Each _____ is equal to 1% of the loan amount.
acre
hectare
front foot
point
75
A broker may discuss all of the following with a buyer customer EXCEPT:
the fact that the seller is facing bankruptcy
the agency relationship that exists
a problem with an inadequate septic system
the required New York disclosure form
76
All of the following are enforcement procedures for the federal Fair Housing Act of 1968 EXCEPT:
arbitration with the National Labor Relations Board
administrative procedures through HUD
a civil suit for damages in federal court
action by the U.S. attorney general