FL CAM EVALUATION TEST ANSWERS AND
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔13. That property owned by the association for the use and benefit of its owners is
called _______.
A. limited common elements
B. condominium parcel
C. common elements
D. association property - ✔✔D. association property
ASSOCIATION PROPERTY refers to the real or personal property leased, owned or
controlled by the association for the use of the members. This is different from common
elements which are jointly owned by the owners. Examples would be a leased parking
area, a golf cart used by management, or a popcorn machine in the clubhouse.
✔✔14. The portion of the community property shared by all of the owners and members
is _______.
A. Limited Common Elements
B. Association Property
C. Common Elements
D. All Easements - ✔✔C. Common Elements
A COMMON ELEMENT is that property shared by all of the owners and members of the
community. Common elements are the portions of the condominium property not
included in the units. Examples are pools, parking lots, tennis courts, etc. The common
elements and the percentage of ownership are found in the Declaration of
Condominium. The common elements are owned by all of the owners.
✔✔15. The part of a condominium that is subject to exclusive use is called _______.
A. common elements
B. association property
C. a unit
D. easements - ✔✔C. a unit
,A UNIT is that part of the property reserved for the exclusive use of an owner. It may be
land, improvements, or land and improvements.
✔✔16. Common elements may be enlarged _________.
A. by a majority vote of the Board
B. only if the Association has the appropriate funds available
C. by a two-thirds vote of the owners
D. by an amendment of the declaration of condominium - ✔✔D. by an amendment of
the declaration of condominium
Common Elements may be enlarged by an amendment to the Declaration of
Condominium. The amendment must be made in accordance with the documents.
✔✔17. Condominiums created after April 1, 1992 may allocate shares of common
elements by ________.
A. Square footage
B. Equal basis
C. Developer's method
D. Both A or B - ✔✔D. Both A or B
Since April 1, 1992, the percentage of ownership is expressed either by the square
footage of the unit as a percentage of the total square footage in all of the units - or - as
an equal fractional basis of all of the units.
✔✔18. The board of directors at the Sunshine Condominium agreed to increase the
size of the main swimming pool. Which of the following would be required to make this
happen?
A. A majority vote of the directors at a board meeting
B. Approval by the Chairman of the Grounds Committee
C. Approval by 75% of the unit owners present at a budget committee meeting
D. Approval by 75% of the total voting interests of the association - ✔✔D. Approval by
75% of the total voting interests of the association
This would be a material alteration to the common elements.
For condominiums or cooperatives, you cannot materially alter or substantially add to
the common elements except in the manner provided for in the documents. If the
documents provide for alterations or additions, but do not set forth the manner, then at
least 75% (two-thirds for cooperatives) of the owners must approve the alteration or
addition.
✔✔19. Prior to transition of an HOA, the developer may amend the documents
______________________.
A. only with a majority vote of the owners
B. by filing a certificate with the State
C. in any way he sees fit
,D. subject to a test of reasonableness - ✔✔D. subject to a test of reasonableness
Prior to transition of control of an HOA, the right of the developer to amend the
association's documents is subject to a test of reasonableness which prohibits the
developer from making amendments that are arbitrary, capricious, in bad faith, destroy
the general plan of development, prejudice the rights of existing nondeveloper members
to use and enjoy the benefits of common property or materially shift economic burden
from the developer to the existing nondeveloper members.
✔✔20. The developer supplies the association with the copies of the certificates of
occupancy ___________.
A. as he gets them
B. when he thinks they need them
C. at transition
D. when asked for them - ✔✔C. at transition
Within 90 days of when the members are entitled to elect a majority of the Board, the
developer, at his expense, must turn over all of the property and official records to the
association. This includes the association building plans used in the construction of the
building, warranties, a list of contractors, sub-contractors, and suppliers, a copy of the
certificate of occupancy and all permits applicable to the properties. An audit from
inception to turnover date must be conducted at the developer's expense and an
architect's or engineer's turnover inspection report shall be turned over by the
Developer attesting to the required maintenance, useful life, and replacement costs of
certain common elements listed in the statute.
✔✔21. The association has the irrevocable right of access to each unit during
reasonable hours for _________.
A. Maintenance, repair or replacement of common elements
B. Replacement of wall coverings, floor coverings, and appliances
C. Inspection for rules violations
D. Only with owner - ✔✔A. Maintenance, repair or replacement of common elements
The Condominium Act provides each owner the exclusive possession of his or her unit.
The association has the irrevocable right of access to each unit during reasonable
hours. Association access is for maintenance, repair, or replacement of any common
elements or any portion of a unit to be maintained by the association pursuant to the
declaration. It may also be necessary to prevent damage to the common elements or to
another unit or units.
✔✔22. For HOAs, members other than the developer are entitled to elect at least one
member of the board if at least ____ of all parcels have been conveyed to members.
A. 10 percent
B. 50 percent
C. 30 percent
, D. Two-thirds - ✔✔B. 50 percent
For homeowner associations, members other than the Developer are entitled to elect at
least one member of the board if at least 50% of the parcels in all phases of the
community which will ultimately be operated by the association have been conveyed to
the members. Members other than the developer are entitled to elect at least a majority
of the board of directors 3 months after 90 percent of the parcels in all phases of the
community have been conveyed to the owners unless the documents provide for an
earlier date.
✔✔23. Notice of an annual or special meeting usually does not contain ________.
A. Purpose of the meeting
B. Date and time of meeting
C. Social events scheduled
D. Place of meeting - ✔✔C. Social events scheduled
The notice for a meeting must contain the time, date, place and the purpose of the
meeting.
✔✔24. In a condo, the owners must be given ____ days notice before the meeting to
approve the budget.
A. two
B. ten
C. fourteen
D. thirty - ✔✔C. fourteen
If the budget is to be considered at a meeting, then 14 days notice is required.
✔✔25. It usually takes ______ days notice for a Board of Directors meeting and ______
days notice for an Owners meeting.
A.
B.
C.
D. - ✔✔D.
For board meetings, forty-eight hours notice is required, longer if the documents require.
Owner meetings require a 14-day notice.
✔✔26. Which would not be used as a proper method of meeting notification?
A. US Mail
B. Hand Delivery
C. Telephone call
D. Electronic transmission - ✔✔C. Telephone call
QUESTIONS SET A+
✔✔13. That property owned by the association for the use and benefit of its owners is
called _______.
A. limited common elements
B. condominium parcel
C. common elements
D. association property - ✔✔D. association property
ASSOCIATION PROPERTY refers to the real or personal property leased, owned or
controlled by the association for the use of the members. This is different from common
elements which are jointly owned by the owners. Examples would be a leased parking
area, a golf cart used by management, or a popcorn machine in the clubhouse.
✔✔14. The portion of the community property shared by all of the owners and members
is _______.
A. Limited Common Elements
B. Association Property
C. Common Elements
D. All Easements - ✔✔C. Common Elements
A COMMON ELEMENT is that property shared by all of the owners and members of the
community. Common elements are the portions of the condominium property not
included in the units. Examples are pools, parking lots, tennis courts, etc. The common
elements and the percentage of ownership are found in the Declaration of
Condominium. The common elements are owned by all of the owners.
✔✔15. The part of a condominium that is subject to exclusive use is called _______.
A. common elements
B. association property
C. a unit
D. easements - ✔✔C. a unit
,A UNIT is that part of the property reserved for the exclusive use of an owner. It may be
land, improvements, or land and improvements.
✔✔16. Common elements may be enlarged _________.
A. by a majority vote of the Board
B. only if the Association has the appropriate funds available
C. by a two-thirds vote of the owners
D. by an amendment of the declaration of condominium - ✔✔D. by an amendment of
the declaration of condominium
Common Elements may be enlarged by an amendment to the Declaration of
Condominium. The amendment must be made in accordance with the documents.
✔✔17. Condominiums created after April 1, 1992 may allocate shares of common
elements by ________.
A. Square footage
B. Equal basis
C. Developer's method
D. Both A or B - ✔✔D. Both A or B
Since April 1, 1992, the percentage of ownership is expressed either by the square
footage of the unit as a percentage of the total square footage in all of the units - or - as
an equal fractional basis of all of the units.
✔✔18. The board of directors at the Sunshine Condominium agreed to increase the
size of the main swimming pool. Which of the following would be required to make this
happen?
A. A majority vote of the directors at a board meeting
B. Approval by the Chairman of the Grounds Committee
C. Approval by 75% of the unit owners present at a budget committee meeting
D. Approval by 75% of the total voting interests of the association - ✔✔D. Approval by
75% of the total voting interests of the association
This would be a material alteration to the common elements.
For condominiums or cooperatives, you cannot materially alter or substantially add to
the common elements except in the manner provided for in the documents. If the
documents provide for alterations or additions, but do not set forth the manner, then at
least 75% (two-thirds for cooperatives) of the owners must approve the alteration or
addition.
✔✔19. Prior to transition of an HOA, the developer may amend the documents
______________________.
A. only with a majority vote of the owners
B. by filing a certificate with the State
C. in any way he sees fit
,D. subject to a test of reasonableness - ✔✔D. subject to a test of reasonableness
Prior to transition of control of an HOA, the right of the developer to amend the
association's documents is subject to a test of reasonableness which prohibits the
developer from making amendments that are arbitrary, capricious, in bad faith, destroy
the general plan of development, prejudice the rights of existing nondeveloper members
to use and enjoy the benefits of common property or materially shift economic burden
from the developer to the existing nondeveloper members.
✔✔20. The developer supplies the association with the copies of the certificates of
occupancy ___________.
A. as he gets them
B. when he thinks they need them
C. at transition
D. when asked for them - ✔✔C. at transition
Within 90 days of when the members are entitled to elect a majority of the Board, the
developer, at his expense, must turn over all of the property and official records to the
association. This includes the association building plans used in the construction of the
building, warranties, a list of contractors, sub-contractors, and suppliers, a copy of the
certificate of occupancy and all permits applicable to the properties. An audit from
inception to turnover date must be conducted at the developer's expense and an
architect's or engineer's turnover inspection report shall be turned over by the
Developer attesting to the required maintenance, useful life, and replacement costs of
certain common elements listed in the statute.
✔✔21. The association has the irrevocable right of access to each unit during
reasonable hours for _________.
A. Maintenance, repair or replacement of common elements
B. Replacement of wall coverings, floor coverings, and appliances
C. Inspection for rules violations
D. Only with owner - ✔✔A. Maintenance, repair or replacement of common elements
The Condominium Act provides each owner the exclusive possession of his or her unit.
The association has the irrevocable right of access to each unit during reasonable
hours. Association access is for maintenance, repair, or replacement of any common
elements or any portion of a unit to be maintained by the association pursuant to the
declaration. It may also be necessary to prevent damage to the common elements or to
another unit or units.
✔✔22. For HOAs, members other than the developer are entitled to elect at least one
member of the board if at least ____ of all parcels have been conveyed to members.
A. 10 percent
B. 50 percent
C. 30 percent
, D. Two-thirds - ✔✔B. 50 percent
For homeowner associations, members other than the Developer are entitled to elect at
least one member of the board if at least 50% of the parcels in all phases of the
community which will ultimately be operated by the association have been conveyed to
the members. Members other than the developer are entitled to elect at least a majority
of the board of directors 3 months after 90 percent of the parcels in all phases of the
community have been conveyed to the owners unless the documents provide for an
earlier date.
✔✔23. Notice of an annual or special meeting usually does not contain ________.
A. Purpose of the meeting
B. Date and time of meeting
C. Social events scheduled
D. Place of meeting - ✔✔C. Social events scheduled
The notice for a meeting must contain the time, date, place and the purpose of the
meeting.
✔✔24. In a condo, the owners must be given ____ days notice before the meeting to
approve the budget.
A. two
B. ten
C. fourteen
D. thirty - ✔✔C. fourteen
If the budget is to be considered at a meeting, then 14 days notice is required.
✔✔25. It usually takes ______ days notice for a Board of Directors meeting and ______
days notice for an Owners meeting.
A.
B.
C.
D. - ✔✔D.
For board meetings, forty-eight hours notice is required, longer if the documents require.
Owner meetings require a 14-day notice.
✔✔26. Which would not be used as a proper method of meeting notification?
A. US Mail
B. Hand Delivery
C. Telephone call
D. Electronic transmission - ✔✔C. Telephone call
