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RECA Residential Unit 2 Exam 710 Questions and
Detailed Answers
Fiduciary Representation ......ANSWER........- Trust and confidence
- Best interests
- Loyalty
5 Ds of Role Clarity ......ANSWER........1. Discuss
2. Determine
3. Document
4. Disclose
5. Do
Must disclose in writing ......ANSWER........- the nature of services
provided
- whether professional has entered into representation
relationship with other party
- any conflicts of interest
- any other facts that may influence consumers decision to
proceed with relationship
made to clarify and provide proof of undertanding in event
issues or disputes arise
Written Service Agreement vs Customer Acknowledgement Forms
......ANSWER........Written Service Agreement
- when consumer chooses a representation relationship
- becomes a client
- provide signed copy to brokerage
Customer Acknowledge forms
- non-representation relationship
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- becomes a customer
- provide signed copy to brokerage
PIPEDA ......ANSWER........- Federal legislation
PIPA ......ANSWER........Alberta's legislation, how private
organizations use and disclose personal information.
Power of Attorney ......ANSWER........a legal document authorizing
someone to act on your behalf
- must be 18
- POA must be written, dated and signed by both donor and
witness
- donor must be mentally capable or contract is void
- only effective as long as donor is alive, will takes effect once
death
Types of POA ......ANSWER........General POA
- has no limits on powers of the attorney
- can make all decisions regarding financial and legal affairs
- exception where the donor resides and health care
Special POA
- make certain decisions
- also called limited POA
- may grant authority to oversee sale, deals with land
- must be registered on Certificate of Title
Immediate POA
- takes effect as soon as POA is signed, dated and witnessed
- terminates upon loss of mental capacity or death
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Enduring POA
- immediately upon being signed, dated and witnessed
- continues if donor becomes incapable, mentally incapacitated
- must include statement whether it takes effect immediately and
continues...
Judicial Sale ......ANSWER........Court ordered sale usually as a
way to resolve legal matters
- primary debt recovery method for default mortgages
Foreclosure ......ANSWER........legal action supervised by the court
following a default on the mortgage.
-transfers the real property from the borrower to the lender and
erases interests on title.
Alberta Building Code ......ANSWER........Legislation that
establishes technical specifications for new building construction
and construction materials
Building Permit ......ANSWER........typically valid for one year
during which construction process must be initiated
Factory Built Construction ......ANSWER........Manufactured
- three sections that are 95% complete when they leave the
factory.
- secure the sections to the foundation and join together
- can often move in the same day or within days
- saves time and mony
Modular Construction
- manufacturing three dimensional units, 85 percent complete
when they leave
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- requires few weeks on site to be complete
- allows for creation of multi-story buildings
Panelized construction
- creation of pre-fabricated wall, floor or roof panels
- panels may be completed fully or partially
- may consist of just the frame or fully complete with windows
and siding
Alberta Safety Codes Act ......ANSWER........provincial legislation
that sets specifications for new building.
Components of Construction ......ANSWER........Lot
Substructure - building foundation
Superstructure - above grade construction
includes; envelope, service systems, interior
- building envelope - everything that encloses the structure
- roof, exterior walls, windows, doors, and interior walls
- building service systems - supply's essential services
- heat, electricity, water
- interior - interior walls, features, finishes, and fixtures
Pre-wired
- security systems, internet, fireplace controls, windows
Preserved Wood foundation ......ANSWER........treated wood,
must be certified with a stamp.
- must be examined by engineer or architect stating conforms to
the Alberta Building Code requirements
- poured concrete is the most common foundation
RECA Residential Unit 2 Exam 710 Questions and
Detailed Answers
Fiduciary Representation ......ANSWER........- Trust and confidence
- Best interests
- Loyalty
5 Ds of Role Clarity ......ANSWER........1. Discuss
2. Determine
3. Document
4. Disclose
5. Do
Must disclose in writing ......ANSWER........- the nature of services
provided
- whether professional has entered into representation
relationship with other party
- any conflicts of interest
- any other facts that may influence consumers decision to
proceed with relationship
made to clarify and provide proof of undertanding in event
issues or disputes arise
Written Service Agreement vs Customer Acknowledgement Forms
......ANSWER........Written Service Agreement
- when consumer chooses a representation relationship
- becomes a client
- provide signed copy to brokerage
Customer Acknowledge forms
- non-representation relationship
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- becomes a customer
- provide signed copy to brokerage
PIPEDA ......ANSWER........- Federal legislation
PIPA ......ANSWER........Alberta's legislation, how private
organizations use and disclose personal information.
Power of Attorney ......ANSWER........a legal document authorizing
someone to act on your behalf
- must be 18
- POA must be written, dated and signed by both donor and
witness
- donor must be mentally capable or contract is void
- only effective as long as donor is alive, will takes effect once
death
Types of POA ......ANSWER........General POA
- has no limits on powers of the attorney
- can make all decisions regarding financial and legal affairs
- exception where the donor resides and health care
Special POA
- make certain decisions
- also called limited POA
- may grant authority to oversee sale, deals with land
- must be registered on Certificate of Title
Immediate POA
- takes effect as soon as POA is signed, dated and witnessed
- terminates upon loss of mental capacity or death
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Enduring POA
- immediately upon being signed, dated and witnessed
- continues if donor becomes incapable, mentally incapacitated
- must include statement whether it takes effect immediately and
continues...
Judicial Sale ......ANSWER........Court ordered sale usually as a
way to resolve legal matters
- primary debt recovery method for default mortgages
Foreclosure ......ANSWER........legal action supervised by the court
following a default on the mortgage.
-transfers the real property from the borrower to the lender and
erases interests on title.
Alberta Building Code ......ANSWER........Legislation that
establishes technical specifications for new building construction
and construction materials
Building Permit ......ANSWER........typically valid for one year
during which construction process must be initiated
Factory Built Construction ......ANSWER........Manufactured
- three sections that are 95% complete when they leave the
factory.
- secure the sections to the foundation and join together
- can often move in the same day or within days
- saves time and mony
Modular Construction
- manufacturing three dimensional units, 85 percent complete
when they leave
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- requires few weeks on site to be complete
- allows for creation of multi-story buildings
Panelized construction
- creation of pre-fabricated wall, floor or roof panels
- panels may be completed fully or partially
- may consist of just the frame or fully complete with windows
and siding
Alberta Safety Codes Act ......ANSWER........provincial legislation
that sets specifications for new building.
Components of Construction ......ANSWER........Lot
Substructure - building foundation
Superstructure - above grade construction
includes; envelope, service systems, interior
- building envelope - everything that encloses the structure
- roof, exterior walls, windows, doors, and interior walls
- building service systems - supply's essential services
- heat, electricity, water
- interior - interior walls, features, finishes, and fixtures
Pre-wired
- security systems, internet, fireplace controls, windows
Preserved Wood foundation ......ANSWER........treated wood,
must be certified with a stamp.
- must be examined by engineer or architect stating conforms to
the Alberta Building Code requirements
- poured concrete is the most common foundation
