MA Portion RE Exam Practice
Questions with Complete Solutions
Mortgagee protection under a title insurance policy would cover which of the
following?
An unrecorded easement
A change in zoning laws
A deed error
An outstanding loan balance - ANSWER-D
The following is illegal in Massachusetts:
Failing to include handicapped-accessible design features on the second floor of a
building without an elevator
Denying a rental applicant who has a dog
Selling a property with asbestos
Denying Section 8 rental applicants due to their use of Section 8 vouchers -
ANSWER-D
After what date must homes in MA have carbon monoxide detectors if they have fuel
burning equipment?
January 1, 2009
June 1, 2011
March 31, 2006
January 1, 1978 - ANSWER-C
When listing an apartment for rent in a 1950's home, as the listing agent, you should:
Be sure to have the landlord sign a lead paint law notification form
Advertise the property as only for renters with children over 6 years old
Ask if there will be any children living in the home
Charge more rent to anyone with children - ANSWER-A
How does the seller of a condominium show they have paid all of their association
fees when selling?
A Title 111 certificate
B 6D closing certificate
C Title V certificate
D Security certificate - ANSWER-B
Under MA fair housing laws, which is permissible?
A Refusing to rent to Section 8 recipients
B Refusing to deal with people of Russian origin
C Refusing to rent to families with children under 6
D A church refusing to rent to people who are not a part of its congregation -
ANSWER-D
,Homer and Ned are neighbors. Homer sells Ned his rake, which then breaks as soon
as Ned uses it to rake his leaves. Homer sees this from his window and laughs out
loud at Ned's misfortune. Ned sues Homer by bringing a 93A claim against him. Will
Ned be successful in his suit against Homer?
Yes, because Homer's acts constitute an unfair and deceptive act or practice.
B Yes, because Homer did not provide Ned a receipt.
C No, because 93A is not for private party disputes.
D No, because Ned did not send Homer a settlement letter prior to bringing his suit. -
ANSWER-C
A home inspection brochure must be provided to all buyers in Massachusetts when:
A The offer is made
B The offer is accepted
C By the time the purchase and sale agreement is signed
D After the purchase and sale agreement is signed - ANSWER-C
In Massachusetts, which of the following is a protected class?
A Student status
B Public assistance status
C Pet ownership
D Car ownership - ANSWER-B
From whom may a licensed salesperson receive compensation or commission?
A Employing broker
B Managing broker
C Co-broker
D All of the above - ANSWER-A
Randy, a broker, is given a gift certificate to his favorite restaurant as thanks for
sending his client to his friend, a real estate attorney, to deal with the purchase and
sale agreement for the home his client was selling. Has he risked his license?
A No
B No, since it was not cash
C Yes, since his client was not an attorney
D Yes, it is a potential conflict of interest - ANSWER-D
Oscar is driving through his town on a Sunday afternoon and sees a sign for an open
house that is being handled by the seller's agent. Oscar takes a look around the
house and decides that the house would be perfect for him and his daughter to live
in. He decides to put in an offer without his own agent. Is Oscar allowed to do so?
A No, because he is not being represented by a real estate agent
B Yes, he is allowed to represent himself without an agent since he is buying the
property for himself
C No, because the listing agent is not allowed to act as a dual agent without
authorization, and accepting Oscar's offer without him being represented constitutes
a dual agency
D Yes, because Oscar is buying the house for his daughter and is allowed to act as
an agent for her as a close relative - ANSWER-B
, Conan owns a home in Cambridge, MA which has an oil heating system. He decides
to replace the siding on his home, and the contractors mistakenly switch the fill pipe
and vent pipe to the oil tank. The oil truck comes, and the driver connects the hose
to the fill pipe, but all of the oil spills into Conan's basement. Which law will be
triggered to assist with the cleanup of the oil?
A Clean Water Act of 1972
B Wetlands Protection Act
C Endangered Species Act of 1973
D Massachusetts General Law Chapter 21E - ANSWER-D
A tenant has a lease with a landlord that states that the tenant shall be responsible
for snow removal during the winter months. It snows, and the sidewalks outside the
property are not shoveled for several days. Who is legally responsible for the snow
removal for the rental property?
A The tenant
B The landlord
C The management company
D The city or town in which the property is located - ANSWER-B, the landlord is
legally responsible for snow removal under the MA sanitary code, regardless of any
lease or management agreements that might be in place.
The state of Massachusetts agrees to honor a licensee's license from another state.
This is an example of:
A Hereditament
B Conversion
C Doctrine of laches
D Reciprocity - ANSWER-D
The following must be disclosed affirmatively:
A The spooky ghost that haunts the property
B The new porch put on the property
C The seller's need to sell by the end of the month before moving to California
D The buyer's plans to file for bankruptcy - ANSWER-D
Real estate agents found guilty of a first violation of Massachusetts Fair Housing
Law will receive:
A A 60 day suspension
B A 90 day suspension
C A $500 fine
D A $5000 fine - ANSWER-A
As a facilitator, you owe the buyer and seller:
A Obedience
B Respect
C Confidentiality
D Disclosure - ANSWER-D
How many members of the Board of Registration are not licensed as brokers?
A1
B2
Questions with Complete Solutions
Mortgagee protection under a title insurance policy would cover which of the
following?
An unrecorded easement
A change in zoning laws
A deed error
An outstanding loan balance - ANSWER-D
The following is illegal in Massachusetts:
Failing to include handicapped-accessible design features on the second floor of a
building without an elevator
Denying a rental applicant who has a dog
Selling a property with asbestos
Denying Section 8 rental applicants due to their use of Section 8 vouchers -
ANSWER-D
After what date must homes in MA have carbon monoxide detectors if they have fuel
burning equipment?
January 1, 2009
June 1, 2011
March 31, 2006
January 1, 1978 - ANSWER-C
When listing an apartment for rent in a 1950's home, as the listing agent, you should:
Be sure to have the landlord sign a lead paint law notification form
Advertise the property as only for renters with children over 6 years old
Ask if there will be any children living in the home
Charge more rent to anyone with children - ANSWER-A
How does the seller of a condominium show they have paid all of their association
fees when selling?
A Title 111 certificate
B 6D closing certificate
C Title V certificate
D Security certificate - ANSWER-B
Under MA fair housing laws, which is permissible?
A Refusing to rent to Section 8 recipients
B Refusing to deal with people of Russian origin
C Refusing to rent to families with children under 6
D A church refusing to rent to people who are not a part of its congregation -
ANSWER-D
,Homer and Ned are neighbors. Homer sells Ned his rake, which then breaks as soon
as Ned uses it to rake his leaves. Homer sees this from his window and laughs out
loud at Ned's misfortune. Ned sues Homer by bringing a 93A claim against him. Will
Ned be successful in his suit against Homer?
Yes, because Homer's acts constitute an unfair and deceptive act or practice.
B Yes, because Homer did not provide Ned a receipt.
C No, because 93A is not for private party disputes.
D No, because Ned did not send Homer a settlement letter prior to bringing his suit. -
ANSWER-C
A home inspection brochure must be provided to all buyers in Massachusetts when:
A The offer is made
B The offer is accepted
C By the time the purchase and sale agreement is signed
D After the purchase and sale agreement is signed - ANSWER-C
In Massachusetts, which of the following is a protected class?
A Student status
B Public assistance status
C Pet ownership
D Car ownership - ANSWER-B
From whom may a licensed salesperson receive compensation or commission?
A Employing broker
B Managing broker
C Co-broker
D All of the above - ANSWER-A
Randy, a broker, is given a gift certificate to his favorite restaurant as thanks for
sending his client to his friend, a real estate attorney, to deal with the purchase and
sale agreement for the home his client was selling. Has he risked his license?
A No
B No, since it was not cash
C Yes, since his client was not an attorney
D Yes, it is a potential conflict of interest - ANSWER-D
Oscar is driving through his town on a Sunday afternoon and sees a sign for an open
house that is being handled by the seller's agent. Oscar takes a look around the
house and decides that the house would be perfect for him and his daughter to live
in. He decides to put in an offer without his own agent. Is Oscar allowed to do so?
A No, because he is not being represented by a real estate agent
B Yes, he is allowed to represent himself without an agent since he is buying the
property for himself
C No, because the listing agent is not allowed to act as a dual agent without
authorization, and accepting Oscar's offer without him being represented constitutes
a dual agency
D Yes, because Oscar is buying the house for his daughter and is allowed to act as
an agent for her as a close relative - ANSWER-B
, Conan owns a home in Cambridge, MA which has an oil heating system. He decides
to replace the siding on his home, and the contractors mistakenly switch the fill pipe
and vent pipe to the oil tank. The oil truck comes, and the driver connects the hose
to the fill pipe, but all of the oil spills into Conan's basement. Which law will be
triggered to assist with the cleanup of the oil?
A Clean Water Act of 1972
B Wetlands Protection Act
C Endangered Species Act of 1973
D Massachusetts General Law Chapter 21E - ANSWER-D
A tenant has a lease with a landlord that states that the tenant shall be responsible
for snow removal during the winter months. It snows, and the sidewalks outside the
property are not shoveled for several days. Who is legally responsible for the snow
removal for the rental property?
A The tenant
B The landlord
C The management company
D The city or town in which the property is located - ANSWER-B, the landlord is
legally responsible for snow removal under the MA sanitary code, regardless of any
lease or management agreements that might be in place.
The state of Massachusetts agrees to honor a licensee's license from another state.
This is an example of:
A Hereditament
B Conversion
C Doctrine of laches
D Reciprocity - ANSWER-D
The following must be disclosed affirmatively:
A The spooky ghost that haunts the property
B The new porch put on the property
C The seller's need to sell by the end of the month before moving to California
D The buyer's plans to file for bankruptcy - ANSWER-D
Real estate agents found guilty of a first violation of Massachusetts Fair Housing
Law will receive:
A A 60 day suspension
B A 90 day suspension
C A $500 fine
D A $5000 fine - ANSWER-A
As a facilitator, you owe the buyer and seller:
A Obedience
B Respect
C Confidentiality
D Disclosure - ANSWER-D
How many members of the Board of Registration are not licensed as brokers?
A1
B2
