Ch3. Review Test

Question 1

On private works, a preliminary notice must be served within how many days from the time a claimant first performed work or supplied materials?

A. 10

B. 20

C. 30

D. 60

Answer 1

B. 20

Question 2

A subcontractor must give a private-work preliminary notice to the:

A. direct contractor

B. property owner

C. the lender

D. all of the above

Answer 2

D. All of the above

Question 3

A material supplier’s mechanics’ lien must be filed with the:

A. prime contractor

B. county recorder

C. property owner

D. building department

Answer 3

B. County recorder

Question 4

A homeowner may release the property from a lien by recording a:

A. notice of nonresponsibility

B. bond in the amount of the lien

C. bond equal to 1-1/4 times (125%) the amount of the lien

D. bond equal to two times (200%) the amount of the lien

Answer 4

C. bond equal to 1-1/4 times (125%) the amount of the lien

Question 5

Which of the following may NOT file a stop payment notice on public works?

A. the direct contractor

B. a subcontractor

C. material supplier

D. surveyor

Answer 5

A. The direct contractor

Question 6

The minimum bond required for a stop payment notice in the amount of $50,000 is:

A. $50,000

B. $62,500

C. $75,000

D. $80,500

Answer 6

B. $62,500

Question 7

How many days do subcontractors have to record their liens after a notice of cessation is recorded?

A. 10

B. 20

C. 30

D. 60

Answer 7

C. 30

Question 8

How many days does the direct contractor have to record a lien after a notice of completion is recorded?

A. 30

B. 60

C. 90

D. 120

Answer 8

B. 60

Question 9

A lis pendens notice must be recorded within how many days after filing a lien foreclosure lawsuit?

A. 5

B. 10

C. 15

D. 20

Answer 9

D. 20

Question 10

A lien foreclosure lawsuit must be brought to trial within how many years after recording the lien?

A. 1

B. 2

C. 4

D. 5

Answer 10

B. 2