Legal Aspects of Real Estate Chapter 4 Land
Use Control UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What describes a powdery mineral once commonly used as a fireproof insulating material around
pipes, in floor tiles and linoleum, in siding and roofing, in wallboard, joint compound and many
other applications? - CORRECT ANSWER - Asbestos
What describes a fungus that grows in the presence of moisture and oxygen on virtually any kind
of organic surface? - CORRECT ANSWER - Mold
In 1848, courts in the United States recognized and enforced restrictive covenants to regulate
land use in - CORRECT ANSWER - residential subdivisions.
The two most important environmental disclosure requirements for licensees to be aware of are
the Natural Hazards Disclosure Act and - CORRECT ANSWER - the Lead-based Paint
Act.
Property taxes that are not paid result in a - CORRECT ANSWER - property lien.
What does a developer submit for approval that contains surveyed plat maps and comprehensive
building specifications? - CORRECT ANSWER - A plat of subdivision
Properties which are owned by the government are - CORRECT ANSWER - exempt from
the payment of property taxes.
What authorizes a use that is not consistent with the zoning ordinance in a literal sense, yet is
clearly beneficial or essential to the public welfare? - CORRECT ANSWER - A special
use permit
Use Control UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What describes a powdery mineral once commonly used as a fireproof insulating material around
pipes, in floor tiles and linoleum, in siding and roofing, in wallboard, joint compound and many
other applications? - CORRECT ANSWER - Asbestos
What describes a fungus that grows in the presence of moisture and oxygen on virtually any kind
of organic surface? - CORRECT ANSWER - Mold
In 1848, courts in the United States recognized and enforced restrictive covenants to regulate
land use in - CORRECT ANSWER - residential subdivisions.
The two most important environmental disclosure requirements for licensees to be aware of are
the Natural Hazards Disclosure Act and - CORRECT ANSWER - the Lead-based Paint
Act.
Property taxes that are not paid result in a - CORRECT ANSWER - property lien.
What does a developer submit for approval that contains surveyed plat maps and comprehensive
building specifications? - CORRECT ANSWER - A plat of subdivision
Properties which are owned by the government are - CORRECT ANSWER - exempt from
the payment of property taxes.
What authorizes a use that is not consistent with the zoning ordinance in a literal sense, yet is
clearly beneficial or essential to the public welfare? - CORRECT ANSWER - A special
use permit
