CMCA M100 COMPREHENSIVE
CERTIFICATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Internal Resources for Enforcing Rules
Answer: Suspension of voting rights
Suspension of recreational facility usage
Fines
Eviction
Self help
◉ External Resources for Enforcing Rules
Answer: Local Health Department
Local Zoning Department
Local Fire Department
Local Police Department
Local Building Department
Local Animal Shelter
◉ Sources of Budget Requirements
Answer: Federal Laws
, State Statutes
Local Laws
Governing Documents
◉ Name Two Main Budget Components
Answer: Revenue & Expenses
Revenue - Owner assessments, Interest, late fees, fines, usage fees.
Expenses - Operating, major improvements, reserves
◉ Budget Line Items
Answer: Mandatory & Discretionary
Mandatory - Community and owner needs and obligations
(maintenance, utilities, repairs, taxes).
Discretionary - Owner, board and committee desires (social and
recreational expenses, picnic areas, patrol, pool towels).
◉ Budgeting Methods
Answer: Zero-Based - all line items are set to zero.
CERTIFICATION TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Internal Resources for Enforcing Rules
Answer: Suspension of voting rights
Suspension of recreational facility usage
Fines
Eviction
Self help
◉ External Resources for Enforcing Rules
Answer: Local Health Department
Local Zoning Department
Local Fire Department
Local Police Department
Local Building Department
Local Animal Shelter
◉ Sources of Budget Requirements
Answer: Federal Laws
, State Statutes
Local Laws
Governing Documents
◉ Name Two Main Budget Components
Answer: Revenue & Expenses
Revenue - Owner assessments, Interest, late fees, fines, usage fees.
Expenses - Operating, major improvements, reserves
◉ Budget Line Items
Answer: Mandatory & Discretionary
Mandatory - Community and owner needs and obligations
(maintenance, utilities, repairs, taxes).
Discretionary - Owner, board and committee desires (social and
recreational expenses, picnic areas, patrol, pool towels).
◉ Budgeting Methods
Answer: Zero-Based - all line items are set to zero.