TAKING CONTROL OF GOODS (6TCG) – - VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS - COMPREHENSIVE LATEST VERSION

1. What is the primary legislation governing the taking control of goods in
England and Wales?
• A) The County Courts Act 1984
• B) The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
• C) The Administration of Justice Act 1970
• D) The Civil Procedure Rules 1998
ANSWER : B) The Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
2. Which schedule of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007
deals with taking control of goods?
• A) Schedule 10
• B) Schedule 11
• C) Schedule 12
• D) Schedule 13
ANSWER : C) Schedule 12
3. When did the Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013 come into
force?
• A) 1 April 2013
• B) 6 April 2014
• C) 1 January 2014
• D) 6 April 2013
ANSWER : B) 6 April 2014
4. What replaced the old "distress" process?

, • A) Seizure of goods
• B) Taking control of goods
• C) Confiscation of property
• D) Repossession proceedings
ANSWER : B) Taking control of goods
5. Which regulation sets out the fees that can be charged?
• A) Taking Control of Goods Regulations 2013
• B) Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014
• C) Enforcement Agent Fees Order 2014
• D) County Court Fees Order 2014
ANSWER : B) Taking Control of Goods (Fees) Regulations 2014
6. What is the minimum certificate level required to act as an enforcement
agent?
• A) Level 1
• B) Level 2
• C) Level 3
• D) No certificate required
ANSWER : B) Level 2
7. Who issues enforcement agent certificates?
• A) The County Court
• B) The High Court
• C) A judge of the county court or High Court
• D) The Ministry of Justice
ANSWER : C) A judge of the county court or High Court
8. How long is an enforcement agent certificate valid?
• A) 1 year
• B) 2 years
• C) 5 years

, • D) 10 years
ANSWER : B) 2 years
9. Which goods are exempt from being taken into control?
• A) Luxury items
• B) Tools of the trade up to a value of £1,350
• C) All vehicles
• D) Cash money
ANSWER : B) Tools of the trade up to a value of £1,350
10. What is the minimum notice period for a Notice of Enforcement?
• A) 5 clear days
• B) 7 clear days
• C) 14 clear days
• D) 21 clear days
ANSWER : B) 7 clear days
11. Can enforcement agents force entry into residential premises?
• A) Yes, always
• B) No, never
• C) Only for certain types of debt
• D) Only with a court order
ANSWER : C) Only for certain types of debt
12. Which of the following debts allows forced entry into residential
premises?
• A) Council tax arrears
• B) Parking fines
• C) Criminal fines imposed by a magistrates' court
• D) Commercial rent arrears
ANSWER : C) Criminal fines imposed by a magistrates' court

, 13. What time can enforcement agents visit premises to take control of
goods?
• A) Anytime
• B) Between 6am and 9pm only
• C) Between 9am and 5pm only
• D) Between midnight and midnight
ANSWER : B) Between 6am and 9pm only
14. Can enforcement action take place on a Sunday?
• A) Yes, without restriction
• B) No, never
• C) Only with court permission
• D) Only for criminal fines
ANSWER : C) Only with court permission
15. What must an enforcement agent show when requested by the debtor?
• A) Police identification
• B) Enforcement agent certificate and authorization
• C) Driving license
• D) Business card only
ANSWER : B) Enforcement agent certificate and authorization
16. Can an enforcement agent take control of goods that belong to a third
party?
• A) Yes, if they're on the debtor's premises
• B) No, not if they can be identified as third-party property
• C) Yes, in all circumstances
• D) Only with the third party's permission
ANSWER : B) No, not if they can be identified as third-party property
17. What is a Controlled Goods Agreement?
• A) A court order