Bob Brooks National Land Use Exam Questions

Water rights are generally covered under federal guidelines. Some states cover water rights under riparian and littoral laws. In the absence of specific guidelines, water rights are generally governed by: Select one: a. Prior appropriation b. Police power c. Eminent domain d. Express power

a. Prior appropriation

Which type of regulation would dictate what type of building could be erected? Select one: a. Zoning ordinances b. Building codes c. Variances d. Eminent domain

a. Zoning ordinances

Under the doctrine of prior appropriation an individual who needs access to a water source 200 feet from his property would apply for a state permit and: Select one: a. Negotiate with landowner who fronts the waterway for access. b. Apply for an easement by necessity. c. Apply for easement by prescription. d. Apply for a variance.

b. Apply for an easement by necessity.

What is the purpose of a master plan? Select one: a. Allow cities a way to acquire private property in the future. b. Guide future developments. c. Ensure safety in construciton. d. To give developers a way to make subdivisions uniform.

b. Guide future developments.

Property described as "start at corner 2 Smith and Fox Lane and go east", this is known as: Select one: a. Lot & Block b. Mete & Bounds c. Government Survey d. Rectangular Survey Feedback

b. Mete & Bounds

Man sells land to a church but states in the deed that no alcoholic beverages may be served on the premises. The new owner serves alcohol. What happens to the property? Select one: a. Nothing. The property is owned by the new owner. b. The original owner can take the property back. c. The property must be sold to a thrid party. d. They must go to court.

b. The original owner can take the property back.

Radon can be detected in a home by: Select one: a. It's distinct smell. b. Through testing only. c. Discoloration on walls and floors. d. Cracks in a home's foundation.

b. Through testing only.

For tax purposes what unit of value is used? Select one: a. Market value b. Appraised value c. Assessment value d. Replacement value

c. Assessment value

A buyer is considering adding a sun room addition to the side of the house. The agent should tell the buyer and/or the agent to review: Select one: a. Buffer zones b. Setback lines c. Building lines d. Master llines

c. Building lines

What is the legal process used by the government to acquire property from a private citizen? Select one: a. Eminent domain b. Escheat c. Condemnation d. Taxation

c. Condemnation

What is the legal process used by the government to acquire property from a private citizen? Select one: a. Eminent domain b. Escheat c. Condemnation d. Taxation

c. Condemnation

Sam's property has been downzoned from commercial to residential. As far as compensation for the loss in value is concerned, Sam can expect: Select one: a. Full paymnet for the loss of value. b. Prorated amount based on his loss. c. Nothing. d. Payment in full for his property.

c. Nothing.

A gas that is colorless, odorless and causes certain types of cancer is: Select one: a. Formaldehyde b. Carbon Monoxide c. Radon d. Mold

c. Radon

What area is most likely to be addressed by building codes? Select one: a. Health codes b. Architectural design c. Type of use d. Construction standards

d. Construction standards

Which of the following is NOT required to make zoning changes? Select one: a. State or local government or property owner initiates change. b. Public hearing c. Notify all property owners. d. Get signatures of all property owners.

d. Get signatures of all property

Which of the following is not a characteristic of radon gas? Select one: a. It is a cancer causing agent. b. It is a result of decaying of natural radioactive elements. c. It is odorless. d. It is used in building materials.

d. It is used in building materials.

A man's land is separated from a waterway he would like to have access to by 200 feet of another man's land. He should: Select one: a. Negotiate an easement for access with the owner of the land. b. Sue the owner for access. c. None of the answers are correct. d. Cut a canal through the land to the waterway.

a. Negotiate an easement for access with the owner of the land.

You are building a new structure in an area zoned commercial. You cannot open for business yet because you failed the inspection for the construction of the bathroom. This would be an example of: Select one: a. Building codes b. Zoning c. Assemblage ordinances d. Master plan

a. Building codes

The government takes a piece of commercially zoned land from an individual and turns it to a public use. What process was used? Select one: a. Condemnation b. Escheat c. Zoning d. Police power

a. Condemnation

The government takes a piece of commercially zoned land from an individual and turns it to a public use. What process was used? Select one: a. Condemnation b. Escheat c. Zoning d. Police Power

a. Condemnation

The government takes a piece of commercially zoned land from an individual and turns it to a public use. What process was used? Select one: a. Condemnation b. Escheat c. Zoning d. Police power

a. Condemnation

A developer has a covenant in a subdivision he built that says that no one may hire anyone to watch their children during the day. This would be an example of: Select one: a. Deed restriction b. Master plan c. Zoning regulation d. Variance

a. Deed restriction

What is an example of a private encumbrance? Select one: a. Deed restriction b. Eminent domain c. Police powers d. Building codes

a. Deed restriction

What is an example of a private encumbrance? Select one: a. Deed restriction b. Eminent domain c. Police powers d. Building codes

a. Deed restriction

Gas station gets rezoned to residential. What is the most the owner can do with it? Select one: a. He may keep it as it stands. b. He may add an extra pump. c. He must change the property to residential. d. He must sell the property.

a. He may keep it as it stands.

What would be a likely buffer zone? Select one: a. A park between a high rise apartment building and high rise offices. b. A chemical plant that separates a large piece of land and a residential neighborhood. c. Two subdivisions separated by a small canal. d. A row of shrubs planted to keep an area quiet.

a. A park between a high rise apartment building and high rise offices.

You are building a new structure in an area zoned commercial. You cannot open for business yet because you failed the inspection for the construction of the bathroom. This would be an example of: Select one: a. Building codes b. Zoning c. Assemblage ordinances d. Master plan

a. Building codes