Chapter 9: Title, Deeds & Ownership Restrictions (MC)

Question 1

Which instrument transfers title from one individual to another?

a. contract
b. deed
c. warranty
d. covenant

Answer 1

b. deed

Question 2

Title is

a. any instrument that guarantees legal rights.
b. a legal instrument that transfers property from one party to another.
c. the same as ownership.
d. a piece of bond paper.

Answer 2

c. the same as ownership.

Question 3

A warrant in a deed is

a. a disclaimer.
b. a promise made by the grantee.
c. unenforceable.
d. a promise made by the grantor.

Answer 3

d. a promise made by the grantor.

Question 4

Which clause in a deed states the interest being conveyed?

a. habendum
b. reddendum
c. release
d. seisin

Answer 4

a. habendum

Question 5

The warrant in a deed in which the grantor assures the grantee freedom from hostile claims against their ownership is the

a. habendum clause.
b. warrant of seisin.
c. warrant of quiet enjoyment.
d. reddendum clause.

Answer 5

c. warrant of quiet enjoyment.

Question 6

Which statement is correct concerning a quitclaim deed?

a. The only warrant contained in the deed is the warrant of seisin.
b. The grantor cannot transfer ownership under a quitclaim deed.
c. A quitclaim deed transfers temporary title.
d. It may be used to cure defects in title.

Answer 6

d. It may be used to cure defects in title.

Question 7

What type of deed is most commonly used?

a. special warranty
b. general warranty
c. quitclaim
d. bargain and sale

Answer 7

b. general warranty

Question 8

An individual who dies leaving no will has died

a. in default.
b. intestate.
c. in bond.
d. escheat.

Answer 8

b. intestate.

Question 9

A person appointed by court to act for a decedent is called a

a. referee.
b. benefactor.
c. personal representative.
d. relative.

Answer 9

c. personal representative.

Question 10

A valid deed is required to be

a. notarized.
b. recorded.
c. witnessed.
d. acknowledged.

Answer 10

c. witnessed.

Question 11

Zoning is an example of which government limitation over private property rights?

a. police power
b. eminent domain
c. escheat
d. taxation

Answer 11

a. police power

Question 12

An attorney’s opinion of title

a. guarantees the title.
b. guarantees the authenticity of the documents.
c. is the same as title insurance.
d. is rendered after an examination of an abstract.

Answer 12

d. is rendered after an examination of an abstract.

Question 13

To obtain title by adverse possession requires

a. possession of the property for 1 month.
b. paying taxes on the property for 2 years.
c. notorious, open, hostile, adverse and exclusive possession of the property for 7 or more consecutive years.

Answer 13

c. notorious, open, hostile, adverse and exclusive possession of the property for 7 or more consecutive years.

Question 14

What type of notice is considered to be the best proof of ownership?

a. actual
b. constructive
c. implied
d. expressed

Answer 14

b. constructive

Question 15

What type of deed is used by the government to transfer property to an individual?

a. general warranty
b. quitclaim
c. unit
d. patent

Answer 15

d. patent