1. What is the main purpose of the Taking Control of Goods Act?
A. Punish debtors
B. Recover criminal fines only
C. Provide a legal process for enforcing debts
D. Protect creditors only
ANSWER : C
Explanation: The Act sets out a lawful framework for enforcing debts while
protecting both debtor and creditor rights.
2. Who is authorized to take control of goods?
A. Any creditor
B. A police officer
C. A certified enforcement agent
D. A court clerk
ANSWER : C
Explanation: Only certified enforcement agents may lawfully take control of
goods.
3. Which document must be sent before enforcement begins?
A. Court summons
B. Notice of Enforcement
C. Liability Order
D. Walking possession notice
ANSWER : B
Explanation: A Notice of Enforcement must be issued before any visit takes
place.
,4. How many clear days’ notice must be given before enforcement?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 14
ANSWER : B
Explanation: The debtor must receive 7 days excluding Sundays and bank
holidays, which equals 5 clear days.
5. Which type of debt is covered by Taking Control of Goods?
A. Parking fines
B. Council tax
C. Magistrates’ court fines
D. All of the above
ANSWER : D
Explanation: The Act applies to multiple civil and criminal debts.
6. Which goods are exempt from being taken?
A. Luxury electronics
B. Tools of trade up to a set value
C. Vehicles on finance
D. Cash
ANSWER : B
Explanation: Tools needed for work (up to the statutory limit) are protected.
7. What is the maximum value of tools of trade that can be exempt?
A. £1,000
B. £1,350
C. £2,000
D. £5,000
,ANSWER : B
Explanation: The law protects tools of trade up to £1,350.
8. When can an enforcement agent enter premises?
A. Anytime
B. Only during daylight hours
C. Between 6am and 9pm
D. Only with police present
ANSWER : C
Explanation: Entry is limited to 6am–9pm, unless the business operates
outside those hours.
9. Which entry method is allowed for residential premises?
A. Forced entry
B. Climbing through windows
C. Peaceful entry
D. Locksmith use
ANSWER : C
Explanation: Residential entry must be peaceful.
10. What is “taking control of goods”?
A. Removing goods immediately
B. Listing goods under control
C. Arresting the debtor
D. Closing a business
ANSWER : B
Explanation: Goods may be secured or listed without immediate removal.
11. What agreement alows goods to remain with the debtor?
, A. Liability Order
B. Controlled Goods Agreement
C. Payment Order
D. Court Summons
ANSWER : B
Explanation: A Controlled Goods Agreement (CGA) allows goods to stay on
site.
12. Breaking a Controlled Goods Agreement may result in:
A. Debt cancellation
B. Court appeal
C. Removal of goods
D. Police arrest
ANSWER : C
Explanation: Breach allows the agent to remove goods.
13. Which fee is charged when a Notice of Enforcement is issued?
A. £75
B. £110
C. £235
D. £420
ANSWER : A
Explanation: The compliance stage fee is £75.
14. What is the enforcement stage fee?
A. £75
B. £110
C. £235
D. £495
ANSWER : C
Explanation: The enforcement stage fee is £235 plus a percentage if applicable.
A. Punish debtors
B. Recover criminal fines only
C. Provide a legal process for enforcing debts
D. Protect creditors only
ANSWER : C
Explanation: The Act sets out a lawful framework for enforcing debts while
protecting both debtor and creditor rights.
2. Who is authorized to take control of goods?
A. Any creditor
B. A police officer
C. A certified enforcement agent
D. A court clerk
ANSWER : C
Explanation: Only certified enforcement agents may lawfully take control of
goods.
3. Which document must be sent before enforcement begins?
A. Court summons
B. Notice of Enforcement
C. Liability Order
D. Walking possession notice
ANSWER : B
Explanation: A Notice of Enforcement must be issued before any visit takes
place.
,4. How many clear days’ notice must be given before enforcement?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 7
D. 14
ANSWER : B
Explanation: The debtor must receive 7 days excluding Sundays and bank
holidays, which equals 5 clear days.
5. Which type of debt is covered by Taking Control of Goods?
A. Parking fines
B. Council tax
C. Magistrates’ court fines
D. All of the above
ANSWER : D
Explanation: The Act applies to multiple civil and criminal debts.
6. Which goods are exempt from being taken?
A. Luxury electronics
B. Tools of trade up to a set value
C. Vehicles on finance
D. Cash
ANSWER : B
Explanation: Tools needed for work (up to the statutory limit) are protected.
7. What is the maximum value of tools of trade that can be exempt?
A. £1,000
B. £1,350
C. £2,000
D. £5,000
,ANSWER : B
Explanation: The law protects tools of trade up to £1,350.
8. When can an enforcement agent enter premises?
A. Anytime
B. Only during daylight hours
C. Between 6am and 9pm
D. Only with police present
ANSWER : C
Explanation: Entry is limited to 6am–9pm, unless the business operates
outside those hours.
9. Which entry method is allowed for residential premises?
A. Forced entry
B. Climbing through windows
C. Peaceful entry
D. Locksmith use
ANSWER : C
Explanation: Residential entry must be peaceful.
10. What is “taking control of goods”?
A. Removing goods immediately
B. Listing goods under control
C. Arresting the debtor
D. Closing a business
ANSWER : B
Explanation: Goods may be secured or listed without immediate removal.
11. What agreement alows goods to remain with the debtor?
, A. Liability Order
B. Controlled Goods Agreement
C. Payment Order
D. Court Summons
ANSWER : B
Explanation: A Controlled Goods Agreement (CGA) allows goods to stay on
site.
12. Breaking a Controlled Goods Agreement may result in:
A. Debt cancellation
B. Court appeal
C. Removal of goods
D. Police arrest
ANSWER : C
Explanation: Breach allows the agent to remove goods.
13. Which fee is charged when a Notice of Enforcement is issued?
A. £75
B. £110
C. £235
D. £420
ANSWER : A
Explanation: The compliance stage fee is £75.
14. What is the enforcement stage fee?
A. £75
B. £110
C. £235
D. £495
ANSWER : C
Explanation: The enforcement stage fee is £235 plus a percentage if applicable.
