CPD Questions

Question 1

What are the key pieces of legislation for data protection?

Answer 1

General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR) - Data Protection Act 2018

Question 2

What is a data controller?

Answer 2

A person or business that decides how personal data is collected and determines what information is needed and why.

Question 3

What is a data processor?

Answer 3

A business or sole trader that handles data and personal information on the instructions of another party.

Question 4

What is a data subject?

Answer 4

Person the data relates to.

Question 5

What are the key pieces of legislation for Health and Safety in the workplace?

Answer 5

Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Occupiers Liability Act 1957, 1984
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

Question 6

Who is responsible for Health and Safety in the Workplace?

Answer 6

Employer

Question 7

What are the main RICS guidance documents on Property Management?

Answer 7

Real Estate Management 2016
Commercial Property Management Guidance Note 2011
Service Charges in Commercial Property 2018

Question 8

What is available when rent is not paid?

Answer 8

CRAR
(or Deposits, Guarantors, Stat Demands, etc)

Question 9

What is the Surveyors Acting as Expert Witnesses document?

Answer 9

Outlines the requirements and duty of a surveyor in the event of being an Expert Witness.
Duty as an Expert Witness overrides any contractual duty to your client.

Question 10

What are the RICS Codes of Conduct?

Answer 10

1. Members and firms must be honest, act with integrity and comply their personal obligations including obligations to the RICS
2. Members and firms must maintain their professional competency and ensure that service are provided by competent individuals who have the necessary expertise.
3. Members and firms should provide good quality and diligent service.
4. Members and firms should treat others with respect and encourage diversity and inclusion.
5. Members and firms should act in the public interest, take responsibility for their actions and act to prevent harm and maintain public confidence in their profession.

Question 11

What are the methods of sale?

Answer 11

Private Treaty
Informal Tender
Formal Tender
Auction

Question 12

What legislation is their regarding purchase and sale?

Answer 12

Estate Agents Act 1979
Misrepresentation Act 1967
CPR 2008