CMCA COMPREHENSIVE STUDY
GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ Quorum requirements conflicts are resolved by:a. state statuteb. the board of
directorsc. a vote of those present at a meetingd. appointment of a person as
a proxy.
Answer: A
◍ CMCA.
Answer: Certified Manager of Community Associations credential
◍ CAMICB.
Answer: Community Association Managers International Certification
Board
◍ CMCA Examination.
Answer: Exam for community association managers to earn CMCA
credential
◍ Fidelity insurance provides coverage to ensure that the:a. board will meet its
fiduciary obligations.b. manager will faithfully follow all document
provisions.c. association will be covered for shortfalls in the reserve
accounts.d. association will recover any funds lost through employee
dishonesty.
Answer: D
◍ CMCA Handbook.
Answer: Official guide for CMCA examination policies and procedures
◍ Community Association Management.
Answer: Professional management of community associations
,◍ Rule Development and Enforcement.
Answer: Process of creating and ensuring compliance with community rules
◍ Which types of management is the process of operating, maintaining,
repairing, and replacing common property?a. human resourcesb. facilitiesc.
financiald. risk.
Answer: B
◍ The higher a document's place in the hierarchy, the:a. harder it is to
implementb. greater its power with the boardc. more it is regulated legallyd.
great its legal weight in a court of law.
Answer: D
◍ Based on which type of requirements would you choose a contractor over
the association to complete work?a. low urgency, cost adequate tools
availableb. high urgency, low supervision and training possibly neededc.
requires supervision, expertise required and low urgencyd. low costs, high
urgency and borrowed tools.
Answer: C
◍ Budget and Reserves.
Answer: Financial planning and setting aside funds for future expenses
◍ Who is required to be present for an annual association membership meeting
to conduct business?a. the treasurer and the secretaryb. a quorum of the
board of directorsc. all members of the board of directorsd. a quorum of the
members.
Answer: D
◍ Which of the following would a condominium unit member's personal
insurance policy cover when it is the primary insurance policy?a. wind
damage to the roof of the member's unit.b. bodily injury due to a slip and
fall in the common area in front of the member's unit.c. bodily injury due to
the association using the member's automobile.d. bodily injury due to a slip
and fall within a member's unit..
Answer: D
,◍ Collecting Assessments.
Answer: Gathering payments from community members for association
expenses
◍ Financial Statements, Audits, Income Taxes & Investments.
Answer: Documentation and examination of association finances and
investments
◍ Community association governing documents and state statutes may require
who to be involved in preparing annual reports?a. a CPAb. the ownersc. an
ad hoc committeed. the management company.
Answer: A
◍ Risk Management and Insurance.
Answer: Identifying and managing potential risks and securing insurance
coverage
◍ Property Maintenance and Management.
Answer: Supervision and upkeep of community properties
◍ Contracting.
Answer: Engaging in agreements for services or projects within the
community
◍ What is a typical management control used to identify physical assets?a.
checklistb. chart of informationc. inventoryd. calendar or schedule.
Answer: C
◍ Human Resource Management.
Answer: Administration of personnel within community association
management
◍ When a contractor fails to perform to the terms of the contract, which
provision in the contract allows the association to terminate?a. default
provisionsb. warranty provisionsc. insurance provisionsd. performance
provisions.
Answer: A
, ◍ CMCA Designees.
Answer: Individuals who have earned the CMCA credential
◍ CMCA Standards of Professional Conduct.
Answer: Guidelines for ethical behavior and professionalism for CMCA
holders
◍ CMCA Examination Blueprint.
Answer: Outline of core knowledge areas tested on the CMCA exam
◍ Continuing Education Requirements.
Answer: Obligations for ongoing learning to maintain CMCA credential
◍ Prerequisite Course Manual.
Answer: Required course on community association management
◍ Sample CMCA Examination Questions.
Answer: Practice questions for the CMCA exam
◍ Confidentiality Policy.
Answer: Guidelines for protecting sensitive information related to the
CMCA exam
◍ Refunds and Extensions.
Answer: Policies for reimbursement and prolonging exam deadlines
◍ Identification Requirements.
Answer: Specifications for verifying the identity of exam takers
◍ Security Measures.
Answer: Precautions to ensure the integrity and fairness of the CMCA exam
◍ Requesting Special Testing Accommodations.
Answer: Process for obtaining additional support during the CMCA exam
◍ Where can an individual find the owner and association's maintenance
responsibilities?a. the plat mapb. the declarationc. the state statuted. the
lease.
Answer: B
GUIDE 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◍ Quorum requirements conflicts are resolved by:a. state statuteb. the board of
directorsc. a vote of those present at a meetingd. appointment of a person as
a proxy.
Answer: A
◍ CMCA.
Answer: Certified Manager of Community Associations credential
◍ CAMICB.
Answer: Community Association Managers International Certification
Board
◍ CMCA Examination.
Answer: Exam for community association managers to earn CMCA
credential
◍ Fidelity insurance provides coverage to ensure that the:a. board will meet its
fiduciary obligations.b. manager will faithfully follow all document
provisions.c. association will be covered for shortfalls in the reserve
accounts.d. association will recover any funds lost through employee
dishonesty.
Answer: D
◍ CMCA Handbook.
Answer: Official guide for CMCA examination policies and procedures
◍ Community Association Management.
Answer: Professional management of community associations
,◍ Rule Development and Enforcement.
Answer: Process of creating and ensuring compliance with community rules
◍ Which types of management is the process of operating, maintaining,
repairing, and replacing common property?a. human resourcesb. facilitiesc.
financiald. risk.
Answer: B
◍ The higher a document's place in the hierarchy, the:a. harder it is to
implementb. greater its power with the boardc. more it is regulated legallyd.
great its legal weight in a court of law.
Answer: D
◍ Based on which type of requirements would you choose a contractor over
the association to complete work?a. low urgency, cost adequate tools
availableb. high urgency, low supervision and training possibly neededc.
requires supervision, expertise required and low urgencyd. low costs, high
urgency and borrowed tools.
Answer: C
◍ Budget and Reserves.
Answer: Financial planning and setting aside funds for future expenses
◍ Who is required to be present for an annual association membership meeting
to conduct business?a. the treasurer and the secretaryb. a quorum of the
board of directorsc. all members of the board of directorsd. a quorum of the
members.
Answer: D
◍ Which of the following would a condominium unit member's personal
insurance policy cover when it is the primary insurance policy?a. wind
damage to the roof of the member's unit.b. bodily injury due to a slip and
fall in the common area in front of the member's unit.c. bodily injury due to
the association using the member's automobile.d. bodily injury due to a slip
and fall within a member's unit..
Answer: D
,◍ Collecting Assessments.
Answer: Gathering payments from community members for association
expenses
◍ Financial Statements, Audits, Income Taxes & Investments.
Answer: Documentation and examination of association finances and
investments
◍ Community association governing documents and state statutes may require
who to be involved in preparing annual reports?a. a CPAb. the ownersc. an
ad hoc committeed. the management company.
Answer: A
◍ Risk Management and Insurance.
Answer: Identifying and managing potential risks and securing insurance
coverage
◍ Property Maintenance and Management.
Answer: Supervision and upkeep of community properties
◍ Contracting.
Answer: Engaging in agreements for services or projects within the
community
◍ What is a typical management control used to identify physical assets?a.
checklistb. chart of informationc. inventoryd. calendar or schedule.
Answer: C
◍ Human Resource Management.
Answer: Administration of personnel within community association
management
◍ When a contractor fails to perform to the terms of the contract, which
provision in the contract allows the association to terminate?a. default
provisionsb. warranty provisionsc. insurance provisionsd. performance
provisions.
Answer: A
, ◍ CMCA Designees.
Answer: Individuals who have earned the CMCA credential
◍ CMCA Standards of Professional Conduct.
Answer: Guidelines for ethical behavior and professionalism for CMCA
holders
◍ CMCA Examination Blueprint.
Answer: Outline of core knowledge areas tested on the CMCA exam
◍ Continuing Education Requirements.
Answer: Obligations for ongoing learning to maintain CMCA credential
◍ Prerequisite Course Manual.
Answer: Required course on community association management
◍ Sample CMCA Examination Questions.
Answer: Practice questions for the CMCA exam
◍ Confidentiality Policy.
Answer: Guidelines for protecting sensitive information related to the
CMCA exam
◍ Refunds and Extensions.
Answer: Policies for reimbursement and prolonging exam deadlines
◍ Identification Requirements.
Answer: Specifications for verifying the identity of exam takers
◍ Security Measures.
Answer: Precautions to ensure the integrity and fairness of the CMCA exam
◍ Requesting Special Testing Accommodations.
Answer: Process for obtaining additional support during the CMCA exam
◍ Where can an individual find the owner and association's maintenance
responsibilities?a. the plat mapb. the declarationc. the state statuted. the
lease.
Answer: B
