Question: Which is NOT an exercise of police power?

Answer Options: A. Building codes B. Environmental regulations C. Property taxation D. Zoning.

Answer: C. Property taxation. 30

Question: A temporary halt on development while new regulations are considered is called a:

Answer Options: A. Variance B. Moratorium C. Special assessment D. Nonconforming use.

Answer: B. Moratorium. 31

Question: What is the primary purpose of building codes?

Answer Options: A. Control property prices B. Protect health and safety by establishing construction standards C. Set tax rates D. Regulate ownership.

Answer: B. Protect health and safety through construction standards. 32

Question: A subdivision’s CC&Rs prohibit purple exterior paint. What kind of restriction is this?

Answer Options: A. Private restriction B. Zoning ordinance C. Building code D. Eminent-domain restriction.

Answer: A. Private restriction. 33

Question: What is the primary difference between building codes and zoning ordinances?

Answer Options: A. Building codes regulate construction zoning regulates land use B. Zoning regulates construction only C. Building codes are private D. There is no difference.

Answer: A. Building codes regulate construction; zoning regulates land use. 34

Question: A homeowner wants to build an addition. What will generally be required before construction begins?

Answer Options: A. Building permit B. Easement C. Deed restriction D. Special assessment.

Answer: A. Building permit. 35

Question: A deed restriction is racially discriminatory and unenforceable. How may it be removed?

Answer Options: A. Through an appropriate legal or recording procedure without enforcing it B. Only with every neighbor’s consent C. It cannot be removed D. Through adverse possession.

Answer: A. Through an appropriate legal or recording procedure. 36

Question: What must the government provide when taking private property through eminent domain?

Answer Options: A. A replacement property B. Just compensation C. A zoning variance D. A tax exemption.

Answer: B. Just compensation. 37

Question: Property reverting to the state when someone dies intestate without heirs is called:

Answer Options: A. Condemnation B. Escheat C. Foreclosure D. Dedication.

Answer: B. Escheat. 38

Question: Eminent domain may apply to:

Answer Options: A. Residential property only B. Commercial property only C. Vacant land only D. Any type of private property needed for public use.

Answer: D. Any type of private property needed for public use. 39

Question: A natural-gas company receives authority to place a pipeline across private land for public use. What government power is involved?

Answer Options: A. Police power B. Escheat C. Eminent domain D. Taxation.

Answer: C. Eminent domain. 40

Question: Fred’s gas station was lawful before the area was rezoned residential. What is the station’s current status?

Answer Options: A. Spot zoning B. Nonconforming use C. Variance D. Illegal use.

Answer: B. Nonconforming use. 41

Question: What is a plat?

Answer Options: A. A map showing subdivided land, lots, streets, and related details B. A tax bill C. A building permit D. A deed restriction.

Answer: A. A map showing subdivided land and its lots. 42

Question: The authority to enact zoning ordinances comes primarily from the government’s:

Answer Options: A. Eminent domain B. Police power C. Escheat power D. Taxation power.

Answer: B. Police power. 43

Question: Which property is most likely exempt from property taxes?

Answer Options: A. Apartment building B. Retail store C. Police station D. Private warehouse.

Answer: C. Police station. Leases, contracts, and purchase agreements 44