CE SHOP UNIT EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
__________, A practice introduced to the U.S. from England, is based on a general custom rather than
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written law. - Common Law
Who appoints the members of Hawaii's Land Use Commission? - The governor
Allentown sits on the river, and its many bridges need repair. Which police power is Allentown likely to
use in order to fund improvements to its bridges? - Taxation
The doctrine of "use it or lose it" is known as the doctrine of ________. - Laches
Blake is allowed to use his property in a way that's prohibited under current zoning ordinances, because
those ordinances would cause undue hardship for him. What gives him this permission? - Use variance
Olivia has learned that the LUC just approved her special permit. Which of the following must be true? -
The permit area is greater than 15 acres.
Which of these statements about the Hawaii Uniform Land Sales Practices Act is true? - Under this act,
developers must register a proposed sale of a subdivided lot before conveying any interest in the lots
A town passes a zoning ordinance preserving the architectural style of an area and requiring plantings in
the parking strips. This is an example of _________. - Aesthetic zoning
Jason, your client, is developing a subdivision of 140 houses. He may place deed restrictions on as many
as _________ properties. - 140 (100%)
What's one benefit of the government using the power of escheat? - It allows the government to take
the property and put it back into use for the public good
What might the government do if property owners fail to pay taxes on their property? - Place a lien on
the property
The state's claim to property when a property owner dies, leaving no will, heirs or creditors, is the power
of ___________. - Escheat
Josie wants to add an Obama dwelling to her property. Which of these is a requirement no matter which
island Josie is on? - The dwelling must be permitted.
Which of the following may an owner place on the land when it's sold to limit the use of the property? -
Deed restriction
If downzoning occurs in one area, reducing property values in adjacent areas, what can the homeowners
in those adjacent areas do? - File a claim for inverse condemnation
Aesthetic Zoning - Specifies style or architecture of buildings in an area to preserve charm, feel, etc
, Incentive Zoning - Where a municipality will allow an otherwise prohibited type of construction if the
developer will give the municipality something back
Spot Zoning - The act of allowing a specific property to be zoned differently from adjacent properties
__________, A practice introduced to the U.S. from England, is based on a general custom rather than
written law. - Common Law
Who appoints the members of Hawaii's Land Use Commission? - The governor
Allentown sits on the river, and its many bridges need repair. Which police power is Allentown likely to
use in order to fund improvements to its bridges? - Taxation
The doctrine of "use it or lose it" is known as the doctrine of ________. - Laches
Blake is allowed to use his property in a way that's prohibited under current zoning ordinances, because
those ordinances would cause undue hardship for him. What gives him this permission? - Use variance
Olivia has learned that the LUC just approved her special permit. Which of the following must be true? -
The permit area is greater than 15 acres.
Which of these statements about the Hawaii Uniform Land Sales Practices Act is true? - Under this act,
developers must register a proposed sale of a subdivided lot before conveying any interest in the lots
A town passes a zoning ordinance preserving the architectural style of an area and requiring plantings in
the parking strips. This is an example of _________. - Aesthetic zoning
Jason, your client, is developing a subdivision of 140 houses. He may place deed restrictions on as many
as _________ properties. - 140 (100%)
What's one benefit of the government using the power of escheat? - It allows the government to take
the property and put it back into use for the public good
What might the government do if property owners fail to pay taxes on their property? - Place a lien on
the property
The state's claim to property when a property owner dies, leaving no will, heirs or creditors, is the power
of ___________. - Escheat
Josie wants to add an Obama dwelling to her property. Which of these is a requirement no matter which
island Josie is on? - The dwelling must be permitted.
Which of the following may an owner place on the land when it's sold to limit the use of the property? -
Deed restriction
If downzoning occurs in one area, reducing property values in adjacent areas, what can the homeowners
in those adjacent areas do? - File a claim for inverse condemnation
Aesthetic Zoning - Specifies style or architecture of buildings in an area to preserve charm, feel, etc
CORRECT ANSWERS
__________, A practice introduced to the U.S. from England, is based on a general custom rather than
j
written law. - Common Law
Who appoints the members of Hawaii's Land Use Commission? - The governor
Allentown sits on the river, and its many bridges need repair. Which police power is Allentown likely to
use in order to fund improvements to its bridges? - Taxation
The doctrine of "use it or lose it" is known as the doctrine of ________. - Laches
Blake is allowed to use his property in a way that's prohibited under current zoning ordinances, because
those ordinances would cause undue hardship for him. What gives him this permission? - Use variance
Olivia has learned that the LUC just approved her special permit. Which of the following must be true? -
The permit area is greater than 15 acres.
Which of these statements about the Hawaii Uniform Land Sales Practices Act is true? - Under this act,
developers must register a proposed sale of a subdivided lot before conveying any interest in the lots
A town passes a zoning ordinance preserving the architectural style of an area and requiring plantings in
the parking strips. This is an example of _________. - Aesthetic zoning
Jason, your client, is developing a subdivision of 140 houses. He may place deed restrictions on as many
as _________ properties. - 140 (100%)
What's one benefit of the government using the power of escheat? - It allows the government to take
the property and put it back into use for the public good
What might the government do if property owners fail to pay taxes on their property? - Place a lien on
the property
The state's claim to property when a property owner dies, leaving no will, heirs or creditors, is the power
of ___________. - Escheat
Josie wants to add an Obama dwelling to her property. Which of these is a requirement no matter which
island Josie is on? - The dwelling must be permitted.
Which of the following may an owner place on the land when it's sold to limit the use of the property? -
Deed restriction
If downzoning occurs in one area, reducing property values in adjacent areas, what can the homeowners
in those adjacent areas do? - File a claim for inverse condemnation
Aesthetic Zoning - Specifies style or architecture of buildings in an area to preserve charm, feel, etc
, Incentive Zoning - Where a municipality will allow an otherwise prohibited type of construction if the
developer will give the municipality something back
Spot Zoning - The act of allowing a specific property to be zoned differently from adjacent properties
__________, A practice introduced to the U.S. from England, is based on a general custom rather than
written law. - Common Law
Who appoints the members of Hawaii's Land Use Commission? - The governor
Allentown sits on the river, and its many bridges need repair. Which police power is Allentown likely to
use in order to fund improvements to its bridges? - Taxation
The doctrine of "use it or lose it" is known as the doctrine of ________. - Laches
Blake is allowed to use his property in a way that's prohibited under current zoning ordinances, because
those ordinances would cause undue hardship for him. What gives him this permission? - Use variance
Olivia has learned that the LUC just approved her special permit. Which of the following must be true? -
The permit area is greater than 15 acres.
Which of these statements about the Hawaii Uniform Land Sales Practices Act is true? - Under this act,
developers must register a proposed sale of a subdivided lot before conveying any interest in the lots
A town passes a zoning ordinance preserving the architectural style of an area and requiring plantings in
the parking strips. This is an example of _________. - Aesthetic zoning
Jason, your client, is developing a subdivision of 140 houses. He may place deed restrictions on as many
as _________ properties. - 140 (100%)
What's one benefit of the government using the power of escheat? - It allows the government to take
the property and put it back into use for the public good
What might the government do if property owners fail to pay taxes on their property? - Place a lien on
the property
The state's claim to property when a property owner dies, leaving no will, heirs or creditors, is the power
of ___________. - Escheat
Josie wants to add an Obama dwelling to her property. Which of these is a requirement no matter which
island Josie is on? - The dwelling must be permitted.
Which of the following may an owner place on the land when it's sold to limit the use of the property? -
Deed restriction
If downzoning occurs in one area, reducing property values in adjacent areas, what can the homeowners
in those adjacent areas do? - File a claim for inverse condemnation
Aesthetic Zoning - Specifies style or architecture of buildings in an area to preserve charm, feel, etc
