Arizona Real Estate Licensing Exam National
State Examination Actual Exam 2026/2027 with
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NATIONAL PORTION (110 Questions)
Section 1: Property Ownership & Land Use Controls (12 Questions)
Q1: A property owner conveys land "to my son and his heirs, but if the land is ever used for
commercial purposes, it shall revert to me." What type of estate has been created?
A. Fee simple absolute with a condition subsequent
B. Fee simple determinable with possibility of reverter
C. Fee simple subject to condition subsequent with right of entry
D. Life estate pur autre vie
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because a fee simple determinable automatically terminates upon the
happening of a specified event (use for commercial purposes) and reverts to the grantor
through a possibility of reverter. The language "but if" creates a determinable estate,
distinguishing it from a fee simple subject to condition subsequent which requires the
grantor to exercise a right of entry.
Q2: Three siblings inherit a vacation home from their parents. Each sibling owns an undivided
one-third interest, may freely transfer their interest, and has no right of survivorship. What
form of concurrent ownership exists?
A. Joint tenancy
B. Tenancy by the entirety
,C. Tenancy in common
D. Community property
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because tenancy in common is the default form of concurrent ownership
when no specific language creating joint tenancy is used. Each tenant holds an undivided
interest with no survivorship right, and each may freely alienate their interest without consent
of the others.
Q3: A married couple purchases a primary residence in Arizona. Unless they specify
otherwise in the deed, what form of ownership will they likely hold?
A. Tenancy in common
B. Joint tenancy
C. Tenancy by the entirety
D. Community property with right of survivorship
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct because Arizona is a community property state. Property acquired during
marriage is presumed community property. Arizona recognizes community property with right
of survivorship, which combines community property tax advantages with survivorship
benefits similar to joint tenancy.
Q4: A developer creates a subdivision with single-family homes, townhomes, and a
community clubhouse. Homeowners own their individual lots and homes plus an undivided
interest in common areas. What type of development is this?
A. Cooperative
B. Condominium
C. Planned Unit Development (PUD)
D. Time-share
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because a Planned Unit Development (PUD) allows mixed housing types
on a single parcel with homeowners owning their lots and structures plus an undivided
,interest in common facilities. Unlike condominiums where owners hold air space units, PUD
owners hold fee simple title to their land.
Q5: A city zoning ordinance permits a developer to build at higher density than normally
allowed if the developer includes public parks and affordable housing units. What type of
zoning incentive is this?
A. Contract zoning
B. Incentive zoning
C. Performance zoning
D. Overlay zoning
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because incentive zoning offers developers bonuses (such as increased
density or height) in exchange for providing public benefits like parks, plazas, or affordable
housing. This differs from contract zoning, which involves an agreement between a
landowner and municipality to rezone.
Q6: A property owner discovers that their neighbor's fence extends two feet onto their
property. The neighbor has maintained this fence for 15 years. What encumbrance may have
been created?
A. Easement by necessity
B. Easement by prescription
C. Equitable servitude
D. Encroachment
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct because an encroachment exists when a structure or improvement
extends onto another's property without permission. While long-term maintenance might lead
to an adverse possession claim, the immediate issue is an encroachment. The 15-year period
may establish prescriptive rights depending on state law requirements.
Q7: Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA), who may be held liable for cleanup costs at a contaminated site?
A. Only the current property owner
, B. Only the party who caused the contamination
C. Current owners, previous owners, lenders who participated in management, and
transporters of hazardous substances
D. Only the federal government
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because CERCLA (Superfund) imposes strict, joint and several liability on
potentially responsible parties (PRPs), including current and former owners and operators,
generators of hazardous substances, transporters, and lenders who participated in
management. Innocent landowner defenses exist but liability is broadly construed.
Q8: A property is located in a designated flood zone requiring flood insurance for federally
backed mortgages. Under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), what flood zone
designation indicates the highest risk area?
A. Zone B
B. Zone C
C. Zone X
D. Zone V
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct because Zone V designates coastal areas with a 1% or greater annual
chance of flooding and additional hazards from storm waves. Zone A also indicates high risk,
but Zone V represents the highest risk coastal areas. Zones B, C, and X are moderate to
low-risk areas.
Q9: A homeowner's association (HOA) adopts rules restricting the color of exterior paint and
the types of fencing allowed. These restrictions are most likely established through:
A. Zoning ordinances
B. Deed restrictions and CC&Rs
C. Building codes
D. Environmental regulations
Correct Answer: B
State Examination Actual Exam 2026/2027 with
Detailed Rationales | Complete Exam-Style
Questions | Pass Guaranteed – A+ Graded
NATIONAL PORTION (110 Questions)
Section 1: Property Ownership & Land Use Controls (12 Questions)
Q1: A property owner conveys land "to my son and his heirs, but if the land is ever used for
commercial purposes, it shall revert to me." What type of estate has been created?
A. Fee simple absolute with a condition subsequent
B. Fee simple determinable with possibility of reverter
C. Fee simple subject to condition subsequent with right of entry
D. Life estate pur autre vie
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because a fee simple determinable automatically terminates upon the
happening of a specified event (use for commercial purposes) and reverts to the grantor
through a possibility of reverter. The language "but if" creates a determinable estate,
distinguishing it from a fee simple subject to condition subsequent which requires the
grantor to exercise a right of entry.
Q2: Three siblings inherit a vacation home from their parents. Each sibling owns an undivided
one-third interest, may freely transfer their interest, and has no right of survivorship. What
form of concurrent ownership exists?
A. Joint tenancy
B. Tenancy by the entirety
,C. Tenancy in common
D. Community property
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because tenancy in common is the default form of concurrent ownership
when no specific language creating joint tenancy is used. Each tenant holds an undivided
interest with no survivorship right, and each may freely alienate their interest without consent
of the others.
Q3: A married couple purchases a primary residence in Arizona. Unless they specify
otherwise in the deed, what form of ownership will they likely hold?
A. Tenancy in common
B. Joint tenancy
C. Tenancy by the entirety
D. Community property with right of survivorship
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct because Arizona is a community property state. Property acquired during
marriage is presumed community property. Arizona recognizes community property with right
of survivorship, which combines community property tax advantages with survivorship
benefits similar to joint tenancy.
Q4: A developer creates a subdivision with single-family homes, townhomes, and a
community clubhouse. Homeowners own their individual lots and homes plus an undivided
interest in common areas. What type of development is this?
A. Cooperative
B. Condominium
C. Planned Unit Development (PUD)
D. Time-share
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because a Planned Unit Development (PUD) allows mixed housing types
on a single parcel with homeowners owning their lots and structures plus an undivided
,interest in common facilities. Unlike condominiums where owners hold air space units, PUD
owners hold fee simple title to their land.
Q5: A city zoning ordinance permits a developer to build at higher density than normally
allowed if the developer includes public parks and affordable housing units. What type of
zoning incentive is this?
A. Contract zoning
B. Incentive zoning
C. Performance zoning
D. Overlay zoning
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Correct because incentive zoning offers developers bonuses (such as increased
density or height) in exchange for providing public benefits like parks, plazas, or affordable
housing. This differs from contract zoning, which involves an agreement between a
landowner and municipality to rezone.
Q6: A property owner discovers that their neighbor's fence extends two feet onto their
property. The neighbor has maintained this fence for 15 years. What encumbrance may have
been created?
A. Easement by necessity
B. Easement by prescription
C. Equitable servitude
D. Encroachment
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct because an encroachment exists when a structure or improvement
extends onto another's property without permission. While long-term maintenance might lead
to an adverse possession claim, the immediate issue is an encroachment. The 15-year period
may establish prescriptive rights depending on state law requirements.
Q7: Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act
(CERCLA), who may be held liable for cleanup costs at a contaminated site?
A. Only the current property owner
, B. Only the party who caused the contamination
C. Current owners, previous owners, lenders who participated in management, and
transporters of hazardous substances
D. Only the federal government
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Correct because CERCLA (Superfund) imposes strict, joint and several liability on
potentially responsible parties (PRPs), including current and former owners and operators,
generators of hazardous substances, transporters, and lenders who participated in
management. Innocent landowner defenses exist but liability is broadly construed.
Q8: A property is located in a designated flood zone requiring flood insurance for federally
backed mortgages. Under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), what flood zone
designation indicates the highest risk area?
A. Zone B
B. Zone C
C. Zone X
D. Zone V
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Correct because Zone V designates coastal areas with a 1% or greater annual
chance of flooding and additional hazards from storm waves. Zone A also indicates high risk,
but Zone V represents the highest risk coastal areas. Zones B, C, and X are moderate to
low-risk areas.
Q9: A homeowner's association (HOA) adopts rules restricting the color of exterior paint and
the types of fencing allowed. These restrictions are most likely established through:
A. Zoning ordinances
B. Deed restrictions and CC&Rs
C. Building codes
D. Environmental regulations
Correct Answer: B
