CCAM Certified Community Association Manager
Exam Independent Revision Guide and Practice
CCAM Certified Community Association Manager Exam – Independent Revision
Guide & Practice
California Association of Community Managers (CACM) | 2025/2026 | Complete
Study Resource
EXAM OVERVIEW
The Certified Community Association Manager (CCAM) certification is the
foundational credential for community managers in California, administered by the
California Association of Community Managers (CACM) .
Eligibility Requirements :
- Employed as a community manager for six or more months immediately
preceding application
- Complete 30 educational hours of California-specific coursework in law, general
management, and ethics
- Submit certification application within three years of completing the first course
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,Exam Details:
- Format: 100 multiple-choice questions
- Time Limit: 4 hours
- Passing Score: 75%
- Exam Level: College graduate level, scenario-based, involves critical thinking
- Content Domains: 9 domains of knowledge covered
Recertification (Every 3 Years) :
- Earn 30 CEUs per recertification period
- Attend one full CACM Law Seminar (8 CEUs) every 3 years
- Complete one CACM Ethics-related course (4 CEUs) every 3 years
- Maintain current membership and certification maintenance fees
- Comply with CACM Code of Professional Ethics
SECTION 1: LEGAL FRAMEWORK & GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
Question 1
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,What is the hierarchy of governing documents in a California common interest
development (CID)?
A) CC&Rs, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, Operating Rules
B) Articles of Incorporation, CC&Rs, Bylaws, Operating Rules
C) Operating Rules, Bylaws, CC&Rs, Articles of Incorporation
D) Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, Operating Rules, CC&Rs
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The hierarchy of governing documents is: Articles of Incorporation
(corporate foundation), CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions) (core
property use rules), Bylaws (governance procedures), and Operating Rules (day-to-
day regulations). CC&Rs take precedence over Bylaws and Rules .
Question 2
Under the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act, which document is
considered the most restrictive in governing association operations?
A) Bylaws
B) Articles of Incorporation
C) CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions)
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, D) Operating Rules
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The CC&Rs establish the most fundamental property use restrictions
and are recorded against the property. They take precedence over Bylaws and
Rules. The hierarchy is: Articles of Incorporation > CC&Rs > Bylaws > Operating
Rules .
Question 3
What is the primary function of the Board of Directors in a community
association?
A) Manage personal finances of residents
B) Oversee policy implementation and strategic planning
C) Schedule individual resident vacations
D) Act as maintenance personnel
Correct Answer: B
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Exam Independent Revision Guide and Practice
CCAM Certified Community Association Manager Exam – Independent Revision
Guide & Practice
California Association of Community Managers (CACM) | 2025/2026 | Complete
Study Resource
EXAM OVERVIEW
The Certified Community Association Manager (CCAM) certification is the
foundational credential for community managers in California, administered by the
California Association of Community Managers (CACM) .
Eligibility Requirements :
- Employed as a community manager for six or more months immediately
preceding application
- Complete 30 educational hours of California-specific coursework in law, general
management, and ethics
- Submit certification application within three years of completing the first course
1
,Exam Details:
- Format: 100 multiple-choice questions
- Time Limit: 4 hours
- Passing Score: 75%
- Exam Level: College graduate level, scenario-based, involves critical thinking
- Content Domains: 9 domains of knowledge covered
Recertification (Every 3 Years) :
- Earn 30 CEUs per recertification period
- Attend one full CACM Law Seminar (8 CEUs) every 3 years
- Complete one CACM Ethics-related course (4 CEUs) every 3 years
- Maintain current membership and certification maintenance fees
- Comply with CACM Code of Professional Ethics
SECTION 1: LEGAL FRAMEWORK & GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
Question 1
2
,What is the hierarchy of governing documents in a California common interest
development (CID)?
A) CC&Rs, Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, Operating Rules
B) Articles of Incorporation, CC&Rs, Bylaws, Operating Rules
C) Operating Rules, Bylaws, CC&Rs, Articles of Incorporation
D) Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, Operating Rules, CC&Rs
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The hierarchy of governing documents is: Articles of Incorporation
(corporate foundation), CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions) (core
property use rules), Bylaws (governance procedures), and Operating Rules (day-to-
day regulations). CC&Rs take precedence over Bylaws and Rules .
Question 2
Under the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act, which document is
considered the most restrictive in governing association operations?
A) Bylaws
B) Articles of Incorporation
C) CC&Rs (Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions)
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, D) Operating Rules
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The CC&Rs establish the most fundamental property use restrictions
and are recorded against the property. They take precedence over Bylaws and
Rules. The hierarchy is: Articles of Incorporation > CC&Rs > Bylaws > Operating
Rules .
Question 3
What is the primary function of the Board of Directors in a community
association?
A) Manage personal finances of residents
B) Oversee policy implementation and strategic planning
C) Schedule individual resident vacations
D) Act as maintenance personnel
Correct Answer: B
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