National 2 Quiz (Property & Government Rights)
Trees on land become personal property by: A. conversion of the trees into lumber B. sale of timber rights C. appropriation by eminent domain D. sale of the land
ANSWER: A. conversion of the trees into lumber
The right of a tenant farmer to harvest crops after the lease has expired is known as: A. emblements B. appurtenances C. easements D. fructus naturales
ANSWER: A. emblements
The party to whom a deed conveys real estate is called the: A. grantee B. grantor C. beneficiary D. buyer
ANSWER: A. grantee
Which of the following is NOT included in the concept of the power of eminent domain? A. Right of government to take property from the owner for the public good B. An exercise of police power C. Just compensation at fair market value D. Condemnation proceedings
ANSWER: B. An exercise of police power
In the sale of commercial property, which of the following documents would be used to transfer shelves, counters and other personal property? A. Chattel real B. Bill of sale C. Security agreement D. Mortgage
ANSWER: B. Bill of sale
The process of acquiring land for public use from an unwilling owner with compensation paid is called: A. eminent domain B. condemnation C. confiscation D. adverse possession
ANSWER: B. condemnation
An ordinance requires sufficient parking spaces in shopping centers. The city has the right to enforce the ordinance through: A. escheat B. police power C. eminent domain D. deed restrictions
ANSWER: B. police power
Authorization for zoning comes from the: A. U.S. Constitution B. police power C. Statute of Frauds D. Real Estate Commissioner
ANSWER: B. police power
If the city or state wishes to take property with just compensation, it may acquire title by A. attachment proceedings B. right of eminent domain C. adverse possession D. police power
ANSWER: B. right of eminent domain
The rights of a person owning land next to a river are called: A. littoral rights B. riparian rights C. alluvion rights D. avulsion rights
ANSWER: B. riparian rights
Which of the following items is NOT real estate? A. Growing trees B. Coal in the ground C. A tenant's interest in a year to year lease D. Air rights
ANSWER: C. A tenant's interest in a year to year lease
The right to light and air accompanied by the transfer of title ownership to the land is: A. fixture B. restriction C. appurtenance D. easement
ANSWER: C. appurtenance
M passes away without leaving a will. If after a lengthy search no heirs are found, the: A. estate would be given to charity B. administrator would inherit the estate C. estate would escheat to the State D. executor would inherit the estate
ANSWER: C. estate would escheat to the State
In Arizona, once an Affidavit of Affixture has been recorded the mobile home is taxed as: A. income property B. personal property C. real property D. vacant land
ANSWER: C. real property
An appurtenance includes all of the following elements EXCEPT: A. right B. privilege C. reversion D. improvements
ANSWER: C. reversion
Which of the following items is considered personal property? A. Fence around a yard B. Growing trees C. Installed water heater D. A trust deed or mortgage
ANSWER: D. A trust deed or mortgage
Which of the following does NOT fall under police power? A. Health department and fire department regulations B. Licensing of real estate agents C. Zoning ordinances D. Taking land for schools
ANSWER: D. Taking land for schools
All of the following items are real estate improvements EXCEPT: A. porch B. fence C. sewers D. mineral rights
ANSWER: D. mineral rights
All of the following items would have bearing on whether an item is considered personal property EXCEPT: A. damage from removing the item from the property B. the manner of attachment C. any agreement between buyer and seller concerning the item D. the cost of the item
ANSWER: D. the cost of the item
All of the following items are personal property EXCEPT: A. a lease B. potted plants C. living room furniture D. yard shrubbery
ANSWER: D. yard shrubbery