CMCA PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| RATED A

CMCA PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS| RATED A Abstention Correct Answer: When a participant in a vote either does not go to vote or, in parliamentary procedure, is present during the vote, but does not cast a ballot. An abstention may be used to indicate the voting individual's ambivalence about the measure or mild disapproval that does not rise to the level of active opposition. Abstentions do not count in tallying the vote; when members abstain, they are in effect only attending the meeting to aid in constituting a quorum. Action item lists Correct Answer: A documented event, task, activity or action that needs to take place. Action items are usually documented in the meeting minutes and are recorded in the task list of the group. At the next meeting the action item list is reviewed by the group and at that meeting the facilitator will check the status of these items. Agenda Correct Answer: A list of meeting activities in the order in which they are to be taken up, beginning with the call to order and ending with adjournment. Amend a Motion Correct Answer: Motion modification: -Inserting or adding words or paragraphs -Striking out words or paragraphs -Striking out words and inserting or adding others, or substituting an entire paragraph or complete resolution for another. Ballot Correct Answer: A device used to record choices made by voters. Each voter uses one ballot, which is not shared. Committee report Correct Answer: Highlight matters to be decided and recommendations by the committee. Supporting research should be included in the reports. Committees need to clearly state the actions they are asking the board to take and you should provide your committees with a suggested format for their reports and a sample. Debate Correct Answer: During an election, a formal discussion involving opposing candidates vying for the same position Executive session Correct Answer: When a board must hold a discussion or make decisions of a sensitive nature. The topics that commonly require an executive session and are allowable by law usually include personal issues, contract negotiations and discussions, lawsuits and other legal matters, and governing document violations. Financial report Correct Answer: This is a report on the community's financial condition and activities, including a general ledger, variance, accounts payable, income statement and balance sheet. Majority Correct Answer: Over 50% of the votes needed to win an election. The majority vote can come from those owners who attend the meeting, in person or by proxy, to decide all matters except special issues. Management Report Correct Answer: Update on the association's current management and administrative activities. Minutes Correct Answer: Document decisions made during the meeting. This provides a permanent public record of positions and actions taken by the board. Motion Correct Answer: A formal proposal stating that the association took a certain action Notice of meeting Correct Answer: An official announcement that a meeting will take place, which should be sent in writing to board members at least a week before a meeting. Parliamentary procedure Correct Answer: The body of rules, ethics, and customs governing meetings and other operations. Plurality Correct Answer: