Texas Code Enforcement Officer Exam
Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
Texas adoptd its form of the Standard Zoning Enabling Act in _____.
Correct Answer
1927
Question 2
Land-Use Controls can be broken down into two types. What are they? Describe
them.
Correct Answer
Zoning - Used to implement the land-use plan and allows the city to set aside
specific areas for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural.
Subdivision regulations - Used to ensure that residential neighborhoods are
constructed according to sound principles and standards.
Question 3
T or F?
Housing codes pertain to new construction and provide minimum requirements for
life, safety, health, public welfare, and the protection of property. They also contain
provisions relating to rehabilitation of existing buildings.
Correct Answer
F
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,Question 4
What is/are not meant to be a method of completely departing from the intent of
zoning ordinance, but rather a means of judiciously affording relief to those adversely
affected by a zoning ordinance?
A - Zoning
B - Variances
C - Ordinance
D - Enforcement
Correct Answer
B
Question 5
T or F?
Flags can be defined as any fabric, banner, or building containing distinctive colors,
patterns or symbols, used as a symbol of a government, political subdivision, or other
entity.
Correct Answer
T
Question 6
According to Chapter 683 Abandoned Vehicles, a motor vehicle is considered
abandoned if it:
A. Is inoperable, is more than 5 years old, and has been left unattended on public
property for more than 48 hours or has remained illegally on public property for more
than 48 hours.
B. Has remained on private property for more than 48 hours without the consent of
the owner or person in charge of the property or has been left unattended on the
right-of-way if a designated county, state, or federal holiday for more than 48 hours.
C. Has been left unattended for more than 24 hours on the right-of-way of a turnpike
project constructed and maintained by the Texas Turnpike Authority division of the
Texas Department of Transportation or a controlled access highway, or is considered
an abandoned motor vehicle under Section 644.153(r)
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer
D
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,Question 7
The gap between structures serves as what?
Correct Answer
A fire break.
Question 8
After the plaintiff has examined all its witnesses, it announces what?
Correct Answer
Rest.
Question 9
The state court system include what courts?
Correct Answer
Justice of the peace courts, municipal courts, county courts, district courts, courts of
civil appeals, and the Supreme Court of the State of Texas.
Question 10
T or F?
The 14th Amendment deals with discrimination, stating that the state governments
are not to discriminate in applying their laws to different individuals or groups of
people.
Correct Answer
T
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, Question 11
Which component of a comprehensive plan identifies the best location for residential,
commercial, and industrial sites within a city?
A - Residential analysis
B - Land-use plan
C - Urban planning
D - State law plan
Correct Answer
B
Question 12
The City of Galveston, Texas first officially adopted the commission form of local
government in _______.
Correct Answer
1901
Question 13
Describe the Council-Manager form of local government?
Correct Answer
The people elect a council and mayor to create policies and a vision for the city. The
council then votes and hires a manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the
city. If the Manager is not fulfilling the expectations of the council, then they can fire
this manager and hire a new one.
Question 14
A basic city comprehensive plan usually contains four primary components. What are
these?
Correct Answer
- Land-Use
- Transportation
- Community Facilities
- Policies Document
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Questions and Correct Answers
Question 1
Texas adoptd its form of the Standard Zoning Enabling Act in _____.
Correct Answer
1927
Question 2
Land-Use Controls can be broken down into two types. What are they? Describe
them.
Correct Answer
Zoning - Used to implement the land-use plan and allows the city to set aside
specific areas for residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural.
Subdivision regulations - Used to ensure that residential neighborhoods are
constructed according to sound principles and standards.
Question 3
T or F?
Housing codes pertain to new construction and provide minimum requirements for
life, safety, health, public welfare, and the protection of property. They also contain
provisions relating to rehabilitation of existing buildings.
Correct Answer
F
Page 1 of 91
,Question 4
What is/are not meant to be a method of completely departing from the intent of
zoning ordinance, but rather a means of judiciously affording relief to those adversely
affected by a zoning ordinance?
A - Zoning
B - Variances
C - Ordinance
D - Enforcement
Correct Answer
B
Question 5
T or F?
Flags can be defined as any fabric, banner, or building containing distinctive colors,
patterns or symbols, used as a symbol of a government, political subdivision, or other
entity.
Correct Answer
T
Question 6
According to Chapter 683 Abandoned Vehicles, a motor vehicle is considered
abandoned if it:
A. Is inoperable, is more than 5 years old, and has been left unattended on public
property for more than 48 hours or has remained illegally on public property for more
than 48 hours.
B. Has remained on private property for more than 48 hours without the consent of
the owner or person in charge of the property or has been left unattended on the
right-of-way if a designated county, state, or federal holiday for more than 48 hours.
C. Has been left unattended for more than 24 hours on the right-of-way of a turnpike
project constructed and maintained by the Texas Turnpike Authority division of the
Texas Department of Transportation or a controlled access highway, or is considered
an abandoned motor vehicle under Section 644.153(r)
D. All of the above.
Correct Answer
D
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,Question 7
The gap between structures serves as what?
Correct Answer
A fire break.
Question 8
After the plaintiff has examined all its witnesses, it announces what?
Correct Answer
Rest.
Question 9
The state court system include what courts?
Correct Answer
Justice of the peace courts, municipal courts, county courts, district courts, courts of
civil appeals, and the Supreme Court of the State of Texas.
Question 10
T or F?
The 14th Amendment deals with discrimination, stating that the state governments
are not to discriminate in applying their laws to different individuals or groups of
people.
Correct Answer
T
Page 3 of 91
, Question 11
Which component of a comprehensive plan identifies the best location for residential,
commercial, and industrial sites within a city?
A - Residential analysis
B - Land-use plan
C - Urban planning
D - State law plan
Correct Answer
B
Question 12
The City of Galveston, Texas first officially adopted the commission form of local
government in _______.
Correct Answer
1901
Question 13
Describe the Council-Manager form of local government?
Correct Answer
The people elect a council and mayor to create policies and a vision for the city. The
council then votes and hires a manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the
city. If the Manager is not fulfilling the expectations of the council, then they can fire
this manager and hire a new one.
Question 14
A basic city comprehensive plan usually contains four primary components. What are
these?
Correct Answer
- Land-Use
- Transportation
- Community Facilities
- Policies Document
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