Pass With This California Real Estate Exam
Multiple Choice Prep Questions and Answers.
1. The first component of real estate is land, which includes: - Correct Answer-d — Land is
inclusive of all listed answer choices.
The northeast 1/4 of a section contains:
a. 160 acres.
b. 320 acres.
c. 10 acres.
d. 40 acres. - Correct Answer-a — There are 640 acres in a section. Divide this by four to
find the area of a quarter section, 160
acres.
3. How many square feet are in three acres of land?
a. 130,680
b. 217,800
c. 143,560
d. 43,560 - Correct Answer-a — An acre of land contains 43,560 square feet. Thus, three
acres of land equals 130,680 square feet. The conversion of acreage to square feet is the
most common type of math question on the state exam.
4. All of the following are acceptable means to obtain
title, except:
a. grant.
b. escheat.
c. adverse use.
d. descent. - Correct Answer-b — An individual may not obtain title by escheat. Only the
state government may acquire title through escheat.
5. There are baseline and meridian systems in California.
,a. 36
b. 12
c. 3
d. infinite - Correct Answer-c — The three baseline and meridian systems in California are
Humboldt, Mt. Diablo and San Bernardino.
6. Which of the following would be the least desirable reference point for a metes and
bounds description?
a. The corner of a section.
c. The corner of a quarter section.
b. A township line.
d. A riverbank. - Correct Answer-d — A riverbank may shift over time.
7. A lot contains 73,000 square yards. How many acres does this equal?
a. 29
b. 14.7
c. 10
d. 15.1 - Correct Answer-d — The parcel of land is described in square yards. First
determine how many square feet this equals by multiplying the square yard by 9. 73,000 x
9 = 657,000 square feet. Then, divide by 43,560 (the square feet in one acre). 657,000 /
43,560 = 15.1 acres.
8. Which of the following statements regarding zoning is true?
a. Zoning is never retroactive.
b. Aesthetic values are not an interest in the establishment of zoning.
c. Zoning always takes precedence over deed restrictions.
d. Zoning law always keeps commercial and residential properties separate. - Correct
Answer-a — Zoning cannot apply to existing structures, only structures to be built.
9. Before a new home can be occupied:
a. All construction loans need to be paid off.
b. A certificate of occupancy must be issued by the local building department.
,c. A notice of completion needs to be recorded by the owner.
d. Offsite improvements need to be complete. - Correct Answer-b — A certificate of
occupancy issued by the building department is proof of habitability.
10. On a zoning map, 'M' generally indicates:
a. Multiple use.
b. Multi-unit.
c. Manufacturing.
d. Mobile homes. - Correct Answer-c — M = manufacturing, C = commercial, R =
residential.
11. The Subdivision Map Act grants control to the:
a. Corporation counsel.
b. Department of Real Estate (DRE).
c. Local government
d. State building inspector - Correct Answer-c — The Subdivisions Map Act is controlled
by local authorities. Subdivided Lands Law is controlled by the DRE.
12. An owner with riparian rights has rights relating to the use and ownership of water from
which of the following sources:
a. rivers, streams and watercourses.
b. oceans and bays.
c. underground caves with water.
d. swimming pools and watering systems. - Correct Answer-a — Riparian rights apply to
all surface waters.
13. Individual ownership of a lot and common ownership of other areas in the
development constitutes a:
a. Fully improved subdivision.
b. Planned unit development (PUD).
c. Multi-unit apartment project.
, d. condominium. - Correct Answer-b — A planned unit development (PUD) has common
areas in addition to individual
ownership of a house.
14. The Real Estate Commissioner rescinds their approval of a subdivision by:
a. issuing an injunction.
b. issuing a writ of prohibition.
c. revoking the developer's license.
d. issuing a desist and refrain order. - Correct Answer-d — To stop a development, the
Real Estate Commissioner files a desist and refrain order against the developer.
15. A roof on which all four sides slope to the eaves is classified as a:
a. gambrel roof.
b. gable roof.
c. mansard roof.
d. hip roof. - Correct Answer-d — A roof with four sides is called hip. A two-sided roof is
gable.
16. Real property does not include:
a. watercourses.
b. improvements.
c. fences.
d. leasehold estates. - Correct Answer-d — A leasehold estate is less-than-freehold, and
therefore not real property.
17. Which of the following is regarded as real property?
a. Growing crops that have been mortgaged.
b. Crops that have been sold but have not been harvested.
c. Riparian rights.
d. Trade fixtures. - Correct Answer-c — Riparian rights go with the land and are
appurtenant to it.
Multiple Choice Prep Questions and Answers.
1. The first component of real estate is land, which includes: - Correct Answer-d — Land is
inclusive of all listed answer choices.
The northeast 1/4 of a section contains:
a. 160 acres.
b. 320 acres.
c. 10 acres.
d. 40 acres. - Correct Answer-a — There are 640 acres in a section. Divide this by four to
find the area of a quarter section, 160
acres.
3. How many square feet are in three acres of land?
a. 130,680
b. 217,800
c. 143,560
d. 43,560 - Correct Answer-a — An acre of land contains 43,560 square feet. Thus, three
acres of land equals 130,680 square feet. The conversion of acreage to square feet is the
most common type of math question on the state exam.
4. All of the following are acceptable means to obtain
title, except:
a. grant.
b. escheat.
c. adverse use.
d. descent. - Correct Answer-b — An individual may not obtain title by escheat. Only the
state government may acquire title through escheat.
5. There are baseline and meridian systems in California.
,a. 36
b. 12
c. 3
d. infinite - Correct Answer-c — The three baseline and meridian systems in California are
Humboldt, Mt. Diablo and San Bernardino.
6. Which of the following would be the least desirable reference point for a metes and
bounds description?
a. The corner of a section.
c. The corner of a quarter section.
b. A township line.
d. A riverbank. - Correct Answer-d — A riverbank may shift over time.
7. A lot contains 73,000 square yards. How many acres does this equal?
a. 29
b. 14.7
c. 10
d. 15.1 - Correct Answer-d — The parcel of land is described in square yards. First
determine how many square feet this equals by multiplying the square yard by 9. 73,000 x
9 = 657,000 square feet. Then, divide by 43,560 (the square feet in one acre). 657,000 /
43,560 = 15.1 acres.
8. Which of the following statements regarding zoning is true?
a. Zoning is never retroactive.
b. Aesthetic values are not an interest in the establishment of zoning.
c. Zoning always takes precedence over deed restrictions.
d. Zoning law always keeps commercial and residential properties separate. - Correct
Answer-a — Zoning cannot apply to existing structures, only structures to be built.
9. Before a new home can be occupied:
a. All construction loans need to be paid off.
b. A certificate of occupancy must be issued by the local building department.
,c. A notice of completion needs to be recorded by the owner.
d. Offsite improvements need to be complete. - Correct Answer-b — A certificate of
occupancy issued by the building department is proof of habitability.
10. On a zoning map, 'M' generally indicates:
a. Multiple use.
b. Multi-unit.
c. Manufacturing.
d. Mobile homes. - Correct Answer-c — M = manufacturing, C = commercial, R =
residential.
11. The Subdivision Map Act grants control to the:
a. Corporation counsel.
b. Department of Real Estate (DRE).
c. Local government
d. State building inspector - Correct Answer-c — The Subdivisions Map Act is controlled
by local authorities. Subdivided Lands Law is controlled by the DRE.
12. An owner with riparian rights has rights relating to the use and ownership of water from
which of the following sources:
a. rivers, streams and watercourses.
b. oceans and bays.
c. underground caves with water.
d. swimming pools and watering systems. - Correct Answer-a — Riparian rights apply to
all surface waters.
13. Individual ownership of a lot and common ownership of other areas in the
development constitutes a:
a. Fully improved subdivision.
b. Planned unit development (PUD).
c. Multi-unit apartment project.
, d. condominium. - Correct Answer-b — A planned unit development (PUD) has common
areas in addition to individual
ownership of a house.
14. The Real Estate Commissioner rescinds their approval of a subdivision by:
a. issuing an injunction.
b. issuing a writ of prohibition.
c. revoking the developer's license.
d. issuing a desist and refrain order. - Correct Answer-d — To stop a development, the
Real Estate Commissioner files a desist and refrain order against the developer.
15. A roof on which all four sides slope to the eaves is classified as a:
a. gambrel roof.
b. gable roof.
c. mansard roof.
d. hip roof. - Correct Answer-d — A roof with four sides is called hip. A two-sided roof is
gable.
16. Real property does not include:
a. watercourses.
b. improvements.
c. fences.
d. leasehold estates. - Correct Answer-d — A leasehold estate is less-than-freehold, and
therefore not real property.
17. Which of the following is regarded as real property?
a. Growing crops that have been mortgaged.
b. Crops that have been sold but have not been harvested.
c. Riparian rights.
d. Trade fixtures. - Correct Answer-c — Riparian rights go with the land and are
appurtenant to it.
