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CMCA: M100 2026 REVIEW EXAM COMPLETE
(95) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
CMCA
Prepare for the CMCA: M100 Review Exam with this
concise study resource covering community association
management fundamentals, governance, financial
management, and operations. It reinforces key concepts
aligned with certification standards from the Community
Associations Institute. Suitable for individuals preparing
for the Certified Manager of Community Associations
certification exam.
Administrative resolution ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Affects internal operations of the community association
(e.g., where board meetings are held)
Special resolution ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Applies
board decisions to a policy or rule to an individual situation
(e.g., a rule violation)
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Definition of a Community Association ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Community associations have three distinct
characteristics: Mandatory Membership, Mutually Binding
Documents, and Lien-Based Assessments
Purpose of a Community Association ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... The primary purpose is to provide for the
community, business, and governance aspects of the
association
Types of Community Associations ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Planned communities, condominiums, and cooperatives
focus on ownership rather than architectural style
Master or Umbrella Association ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Made up of more than one residential community
association
Mixed-use Development ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... A
mixture of residential and commercial or industrial space
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55 and Older Community ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Must
have one person who is 55 or older in at least 80% of the
occupied units to legally restrict children and limit
occupancy
Sources of Legal Obligation ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Federal, state, and local laws, governing documents, lender
requirements, and standards set by professional bodies
EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Prohibits discrimination in hiring,
promotion, dismissal, etc.
FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Dictates standards for minimum wage and overtime pay
FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Provides for unpaid leave for medical issues
FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Governs employee and employer
contributions to Social Security
CMCA: M100 2026 REVIEW EXAM COMPLETE
(95) CURRENT TESTING QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
CMCA
Prepare for the CMCA: M100 Review Exam with this
concise study resource covering community association
management fundamentals, governance, financial
management, and operations. It reinforces key concepts
aligned with certification standards from the Community
Associations Institute. Suitable for individuals preparing
for the Certified Manager of Community Associations
certification exam.
Administrative resolution ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Affects internal operations of the community association
(e.g., where board meetings are held)
Special resolution ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Applies
board decisions to a policy or rule to an individual situation
(e.g., a rule violation)
, Page 2 of 21
Definition of a Community Association ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Community associations have three distinct
characteristics: Mandatory Membership, Mutually Binding
Documents, and Lien-Based Assessments
Purpose of a Community Association ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... The primary purpose is to provide for the
community, business, and governance aspects of the
association
Types of Community Associations ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Planned communities, condominiums, and cooperatives
focus on ownership rather than architectural style
Master or Umbrella Association ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Made up of more than one residential community
association
Mixed-use Development ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... A
mixture of residential and commercial or industrial space
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55 and Older Community ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Must
have one person who is 55 or older in at least 80% of the
occupied units to legally restrict children and limit
occupancy
Sources of Legal Obligation ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Federal, state, and local laws, governing documents, lender
requirements, and standards set by professional bodies
EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Prohibits discrimination in hiring,
promotion, dismissal, etc.
FLSA (Fair Labor Standards Act) ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Dictates standards for minimum wage and overtime pay
FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act) ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Provides for unpaid leave for medical issues
FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act) ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Governs employee and employer
contributions to Social Security
