MANUFACTURED HOUSING EXAM QUESTIONS &
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
A person who induces or attempts to induce any other person to buy or exchange
an interest in a manufactured/mobile home or receives or expects to receive a
commission from either the seller or purchaser is:
A. Guilty of a misdemeanor
B. Required to possess a valid manufactured/mobile home manufacturer's license
C. Required to possess a valid manufactured/mobile home dealer's or
salesperson's license
D. May have their license suspended or revoked - ANSWER-C. Required to possess
a valid manufactured/ mobile home dealer's or salesperson's license
A manufactured/mobile home may be sold as new:
A. Even if it has been sold previously but only if occupied for six months or less
B. Even if it has been sold and registered bu the model and year are current
C. If it has never been sold to a retail purchaser or registered
D. Only if the model year is current - ANSWER-C. If it has never been sold to a
retail purchaser or registered
Any person knowingly violating the provisions of the regulations issued pursuant
to CA Health and Safety Code Division 13, Part 2:
,A. May be found guilty of a felony
B. Is subject to fines
C. Is guilty of a Civil Offense
D. Is guilty of a misdemeanor - ANSWER-D. Is guilty of a misdemeanor
Willful violations of the regulations adopted by the department governing mobile
home escrows, advertising, warranty or alterations by a dealer or salesperson
may:
A. Result in suspension of the license issued by the department
B. May cause the dealer/salesperson to be found guilty of a felony
C. May cause the dealer/ salesperson to be found guilty of a misdemeanor
D. Result in both A and C above - ANSWER-D. Result in both A and C above:
Result in suspension of the license issued by the department
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May cause the dealer/ salesperson to be found guilty of a misdemeanor
Anybody who violates any provision of the federal manufactured home
construction and safety standards act in this state shall be liable to the state for a
civil penalty not to exceed:
A. $500.00 for each violation
B. $1,000.00 for each violation
C. $1,000,000.00
,D. $200.00 for each violation but not over $1,000.00 total - ANSWER-B. $1,000.00
for each violation
Dealers are required to exercise reasonable supervision over the activities of:
A. Salespersons
B. Employees negotiating or promoting the sale of a manufactured/mobile homes
C. General managers who exercises control over the dealer's business
D. All of those listed above - ANSWER-D. All of those listed above
The department insignia or federal label will not be required on a
manufactured/mobile home when:
A. The manufactured/mobile home is being sold by a private owner
B. The manufactured/mobile home was manufactured prior to September 1, 1958
C. The manufactured/mobile home is located on private property at time of sale
D. The manufactured/mobile home was manufactured out of state and moved
into CA prior to September 15, 1974 - ANSWER-B. The manufactured/mobile
home was manufactured prior to September 1, 1958
Any manufactured/mobile home listed or offered for sale in CA if built after
September 1, 1958 must:
A. Be inspected by the department each time it is sold and resold
B. Bear an HCD insignia or HUD label
C. Display a current DMV License
, D. All the above - ANSWER-B. Bear an HCD insignia or HUD label
In enforcing the laws and regulations governing the storage or sales of
manufactured/mobile home, the department may:
A. Inspect the dealer's inventory
B. Inspect the dealer's books and records
C. Inspect books and papers relating to sales
D. Do all the above - ANSWER-D. Do all the above
Structural, mechanical, plumbing, or electrical systems alterations to a
manufactured/mobile home bearing or required to bear an HCD insignia must be:
A. Approved by the local building department or other authority
B. Approved by the Department of Housing and Community Development prior to
such alterations.
C. Approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles
D. Approved by HUD if the estimated value is greater that $100. - ANSWER-B.
Approved by the Department of Housing and Community Development prior to
such alterations
If local authorities require alterations to meet new manufactured/mobile home
standards, the dealer should:
A. Notify the prospective buyer of the estimated cost prior to completing a sales
agreement
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST 2025
A person who induces or attempts to induce any other person to buy or exchange
an interest in a manufactured/mobile home or receives or expects to receive a
commission from either the seller or purchaser is:
A. Guilty of a misdemeanor
B. Required to possess a valid manufactured/mobile home manufacturer's license
C. Required to possess a valid manufactured/mobile home dealer's or
salesperson's license
D. May have their license suspended or revoked - ANSWER-C. Required to possess
a valid manufactured/ mobile home dealer's or salesperson's license
A manufactured/mobile home may be sold as new:
A. Even if it has been sold previously but only if occupied for six months or less
B. Even if it has been sold and registered bu the model and year are current
C. If it has never been sold to a retail purchaser or registered
D. Only if the model year is current - ANSWER-C. If it has never been sold to a
retail purchaser or registered
Any person knowingly violating the provisions of the regulations issued pursuant
to CA Health and Safety Code Division 13, Part 2:
,A. May be found guilty of a felony
B. Is subject to fines
C. Is guilty of a Civil Offense
D. Is guilty of a misdemeanor - ANSWER-D. Is guilty of a misdemeanor
Willful violations of the regulations adopted by the department governing mobile
home escrows, advertising, warranty or alterations by a dealer or salesperson
may:
A. Result in suspension of the license issued by the department
B. May cause the dealer/salesperson to be found guilty of a felony
C. May cause the dealer/ salesperson to be found guilty of a misdemeanor
D. Result in both A and C above - ANSWER-D. Result in both A and C above:
Result in suspension of the license issued by the department
-AND-
May cause the dealer/ salesperson to be found guilty of a misdemeanor
Anybody who violates any provision of the federal manufactured home
construction and safety standards act in this state shall be liable to the state for a
civil penalty not to exceed:
A. $500.00 for each violation
B. $1,000.00 for each violation
C. $1,000,000.00
,D. $200.00 for each violation but not over $1,000.00 total - ANSWER-B. $1,000.00
for each violation
Dealers are required to exercise reasonable supervision over the activities of:
A. Salespersons
B. Employees negotiating or promoting the sale of a manufactured/mobile homes
C. General managers who exercises control over the dealer's business
D. All of those listed above - ANSWER-D. All of those listed above
The department insignia or federal label will not be required on a
manufactured/mobile home when:
A. The manufactured/mobile home is being sold by a private owner
B. The manufactured/mobile home was manufactured prior to September 1, 1958
C. The manufactured/mobile home is located on private property at time of sale
D. The manufactured/mobile home was manufactured out of state and moved
into CA prior to September 15, 1974 - ANSWER-B. The manufactured/mobile
home was manufactured prior to September 1, 1958
Any manufactured/mobile home listed or offered for sale in CA if built after
September 1, 1958 must:
A. Be inspected by the department each time it is sold and resold
B. Bear an HCD insignia or HUD label
C. Display a current DMV License
, D. All the above - ANSWER-B. Bear an HCD insignia or HUD label
In enforcing the laws and regulations governing the storage or sales of
manufactured/mobile home, the department may:
A. Inspect the dealer's inventory
B. Inspect the dealer's books and records
C. Inspect books and papers relating to sales
D. Do all the above - ANSWER-D. Do all the above
Structural, mechanical, plumbing, or electrical systems alterations to a
manufactured/mobile home bearing or required to bear an HCD insignia must be:
A. Approved by the local building department or other authority
B. Approved by the Department of Housing and Community Development prior to
such alterations.
C. Approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles
D. Approved by HUD if the estimated value is greater that $100. - ANSWER-B.
Approved by the Department of Housing and Community Development prior to
such alterations
If local authorities require alterations to meet new manufactured/mobile home
standards, the dealer should:
A. Notify the prospective buyer of the estimated cost prior to completing a sales
agreement
