Practice Test 2(2.1) Flashcards
(149 cards)
Under RECA, which of the following criteria determines whether a person’s activities require a license? (Select ALL that apply)
Does the person have business cards?
Is the person being compensated for providing the real estate related activities or services?
Is the person over the age of 22?
Is the person performing a real estate service for someone else?
Is the person under the age of 70?
Is the person being compensated for providing the real estate related activities or services?
Is the person performing a real estate service for someone else?
The Real Estate Act (REA) requires self-regulation of the real estate industry.
True or False: Self-regulation includes being responsible for consumer protection.
True
False
True
Yasmin, a real estate professional, has moved to a mid-sized town near a heavily used natural recreation area. The town has recently been undergoing some changes with investment in revitalizing the downtown area to draw more of the tourists from the nearby recreation area. Additionally, a large tire manufacturer has moved to the area, and has been steadily hiring workers for the last several months. They anticipate having created and filled close to 600 jobs by the end of the first year. Many smaller shops, and even service (such as dentists and health care providers) are moving into the area to serve the growing population. In this particular year, Alberta is on a general decline. Generally, wages are falling and housing prices are dropping.
Which of the following information is directly relevant to potential commercial investors in Yasmin’s new town? (Select ALL that apply)
Job growth statistics for the town.
Coincident indicators.
Leading indicators for the province.
Leading indicators for the local area.
Type of cheeses produced by the dairy facilities
Daily average of people visiting the recreational area.
Foot traffic in downtown.
Gross Domestic Product
Job growth statistics for the town.
Coincident indicators.
Leading indicators for the local area.
Daily average of people visiting the recreational area.
Foot traffic in downtown
The timing for a business cycle is defined by four identifiable phases. Which of the following accurately describes the phase progression starting with expansion? (Select one)
Expansion, contraction, peak, and trough.
Expansion, peak, contraction, and trough.
Expansion, peak, trough, and contraction.
Expansion, trough, contraction, and peak.
Expansion, peak, trough, and contraction.
Which of the following is NOT a way RECA creates consumer trust and confidence in the real estate industry? (Select one)
Promoting the integrity of the industry.
Providing services that enhance and improve the industry.
Publishing the top brokerages, and their earnings, in the monthly newsletter.
Setting and enforcing standards of conduct and professional development requirements for the industry to protect the consumer.
Publishing the top brokerages, and their earnings, in the monthly newsletter.
Which of the following best describes “rent.” (Select one)
Consideration provided to a landlord for services including the allowance of occupancy, financial remuneration, and occupational liabilities associated with a property.
Payment for services enabling a tenant (occupier) to own all rights, privileges, and powers associated with a parcel of real property and the minerals contained therein.
Payment or some other consideration for the right to use and possess the property for a specific period of time.
The person occupying a tenancy.
Payment or some other consideration for the right to use and possess the property for a specific period of time.
Which of the following licences are governed by RECA? (Select ALL that apply)
Commercial driver’s licence
Commercial Landlord
Mortgage associate
Mortgage broker
Property Manager
Real estate associate
Real estate broker
Residential Landlord
Mortgage associate
Mortgage broker
Property Manager
Real estate associate
Real estate broker
True or False: A Broker must have ownership interest in the brokerage for which they are responsible.
True
False
False
True or False: The Real Estate Act Rules outline procedures for maintaining and securing electronic records, including maintaining the programs required for viewing and printing electronic records.
True
False
True
Licenses expire yearly. Which of the following statements are true, regarding re-licensing? (Select ALL that apply)
All licenses expire on October 31st of each year.
All licences expire on September 30th of each year.
You must confirm your personal contact information
Your broker must review your re-licensing application before submission.
Your broker is NOT required to review your re-licensing application before submission.
You may have mandatory re-licensing courses to complete.
Re-licensing does NOT require more education courses, only a declaration of experience during the year the re-certification occurs.
Since December 31, 2021, recertification is an affidavit only, and no longer requires a renewal fee.
All licences expire on September 30th of each year.
You must confirm your personal contact information
Your broker must review your re-licensing application before submission.
You may have mandatory re-licensing courses to complete.
Which of the following items are required to be completed by a Property Manager to receive their license? (Select ALL that apply)
Complete the Fundamentals of Real Estate course.
Complete the Practice of Property Management course.
Pass the relevant RECA exams.
Practice as an apprentice Property Manager for a period of three years.
Complete a certified criminal record check
Register with a brokerage that conducts property management activities
Complete the Fundamentals of Real Estate course.
Complete the Practice of Property Management course.
Pass the relevant RECA exams.
Complete a certified criminal record check
Register with a brokerage that conducts property management activities
Which component of the Real Estate Act (REA) are amendments to or interpretations of the Act and are part of the law? (Select one)
The Act
The bylaws
The rules
The regulations
The regulations
As of 2022, RECA is currently in the process of divesting from the delivery of licensing education. The entirety of the RECA Education Code of Conduct principles continues to apply to all licensing courses, including those offered by third-party providers. Which of the following examples breach the principles described in RECA’s Education Code of Conduct. (Select ALL that apply)
Accessing other computer programs, online, windows, external website, emails, texts, or instant messages to secure answers during the examination.
Acting in an abusive manner toward other learners, facilitators, proctors, or RECA staff.
Assisting other learners by providing training and advice to assist the learner’s understanding of content.
Attempting to access RECA online examinations without appropriate permission.
Providing other learners with the answers to pre-licensing or re-licensing courses.
Sharing exam answers on social media or other online real estate chat groups or forums.
Voicing concerns related to RECA’s education programs.
Accessing other computer programs, online, windows, external website, emails, texts, or instant messages to secure answers during the examination.
Acting in an abusive manner toward other learners, facilitators, proctors, or RECA staff.
Acting in an abusive manner toward other learners, facilitators, proctors, or RECA staff.
Attempting to access RECA online examinations without appropriate permission.
Providing other learners with the answers to pre-licensing or re-licensing courses.
Sharing exam answers on social media or other online real estate chat groups or forums.
The range of property types that can be considered as part of commercial real estate is broad and include three groups: Industry, Business, and Investment. Review each of the following items, and select the ones that belong to the industry group. (Select ALL that apply)
The range of property types that can be considered as part of commercial real estate is broad and include three groups: Industry, Business, and Investment. Review each of the following items, and select the ones that belong to the industry group. (Select ALL that apply)
Business brokerage
Integrated office space
Manufacturing
Office space
Retail facilities
Warehousing
Yard storage
The range of property types that can be considered as part of commercial real estate is broad and include three groups: Industry, Business, and Investment. Review each of the following items, and select the ones that belong to the industry group. (Select ALL that apply)
Business brokerage
Integrated office space
Manufacturing
Office space
Retail facilities
Warehousing
Yard storage
Which of the following rights are considered part of Fee Simple Property Rights?” (Select ALL that apply)
To control (allows determining others’ interests or uses for the property)
To dispose of (right to lease, sell, give or hold the property)
To enjoy (use of the property without outside interference)
To enterprise (the freedom to market, sell, or derive income from commercial activity regardless of property type)
To exclude (right to refuse others’ interest or uses for the property)
To jurisdiction (Provincial laws do not apply to any actions on owned property)
To possess (allows the occupation of the property)
To control (allows determining others’ interests or uses for the property)
To dispose of (right to lease, sell, give or hold the property)
To enjoy (use of the property without outside interference)
To exclude (right to refuse others’ interest or uses for the property)
To possess (allows the occupation of the property)
At a brokerage, the real estate broker, and an associate have different responsibilities. While many of the responsibilities are shared, such as monitoring if the brokerage name is properly used and applied in advertising, the broker has specific duties to the brokerage. While these duties may be delegated (which requires them to be communicated as delegated), the broker still has the responsibility for them. The following list contains broker-specific duties and responsibilities. Review each item, and identify the duties for which the broker is the responsible party. (Select ALL that apply)
Comply with written policies and procedures.
Comply with brokerage policies and procedures for their personal trades.
Ensure proper management and control of documents or records related to licensing, registrations, and related regulatory requirements.
Ensure all documents related to trades are maintained or made available for the purposes of a RECA review.
Ensure all trust monies are properly maintained.
Ensure proper management and control of documents or records related to licensing, registrations, and related regulatory requirements.
Ensure all documents related to trades are maintained or made available for the purposes of a RECA review.
Ensure all trust monies are properly maintained.
True or False: RECA may deny an authorization and issue an Administrative Penalty up to $25,000 for learners who are not industry professionals and who breach the Education Code of Conduct.
True
False
True
Real estate education takes many forms. Pre-licensing education, ongoing education, and mandatory courses are just a few key learning points in the journey to obtain and maintain a real estate license. Which of the following are reasons why real estate education is required? (Select ALL that apply)
Pre-licensing education ensures licensees have sufficient knowledge to perform their duties with integrity.
Pre-licensing education ensures clients know you have the required knowledge to adequately support their needs.
Ongoing education ensures the Trust Fund at a brokerage is fully funded.
Ongoing education enables professionals to become licensed in multiple industries.
Education guarantees licensees will have professional conduct and never make mistakes.
Mandatory courses ensure everyone is brought up to a certain level of education on a specific topic by a certain date
Pre-licensing education ensures licensees have sufficient knowledge to perform their duties with integrity.
Pre-licensing education ensures clients know you have the required knowledge to adequately support their needs.
Ongoing education ensures the Trust Fund at a brokerage is fully funded.
Mandatory courses ensure everyone is brought up to a certain level of education on a specific topic by a certain date
Which component of the Real Estate Act (REA) are administrative guidelines that specify how RECA conducts and operates its business, and are amended only by RECA’s Board or Directors? (Select one)
The Act
The bylaws
The rules
The regulations
The bylaws
Real estate organizations are valuable since they help you to better serve your clients. An awareness of these organizations in their current form will be an important part of developing your real estate career. Which of the following organizations are national and provincial government organizations that provide resources and information for real estate professionals? (Select ALL that apply)
The Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA)
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Service Alberta
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)
The Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA)
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Service Alberta
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)
As a real estate professional, you have responsibilities to your clients and to your brokerage and for complying with the legislation as determined by the government and RECA. While RECA’s role may appear to just be the governing body of the real estate council of Alberta, a key responsibility is primarily to protect consumers. Which actions does RECA take to protect the consumers in Alberta? (Select ALL that apply)
Addressing any complaints consumers may have about real estate licensees.
Establish the Prime Rate for lending.
Inspecting brokerages to ensure compliance with legislation and regulations.
Manage MLS® listings for Real estate professionals
Providing a list of top brokerages monthly at https://www.reca.ca
Responsible for services including registries, land titles, and the Alberta King’s Printer.
Set guidance on commission distributions among brokerages and their associates.
Addressing any complaints consumers may have about real estate licensees.
Inspecting brokerages to ensure compliance with legislation and regulations.
Which of the following administrative penalties (issued by the Registrar or by a court) may apply to a person involved in unlicensed activities? (Select TWO)
Fines up to $25,000
Fines up to $35,000
Fines up to $50,000
All remuneration earned during the unlicensed period may be required to be returned.
Treble Damages: Triple the remuneration earned during the unlicensed period may be required to be returned.
Fines up to $25,000
All remuneration earned during the unlicensed period may be required to be returned.
True or False: To obtain a license, or re-certification of a license, an associate or associate broker must be registered to a brokerage.
True
False
True
Petar has recently transferred brokerages to join a friend who is an associate at the new brokerage who described the broker as a “real change agent” in the industry. During his first three months of employment, he notices a variety of systems and processes that could be improved. Petar is concerned about how to approach the situation. Which of the following is the best approach to making the systemic change? (Select one)
Approach the broker with the suggestions, and support the decisions made.
Identify the process owners, create a project charter and manage the process owners to complete the projects.
Make the changes and then announce them.
Talk about the changes in the breakroom, suggesting that if the broker were smart, he’d have already made them.
Approach the broker with the suggestions, and support the decisions made.