Deed

Question 1

An individual may hold title as:
A Sole
B Separate
C Sole and separate
D Individually

Answer 1

Sole and separate

Question 2

Title held in severalty is held by how many owners:
1
2
3
4

Answer 2

1

Question 3

If four owners are holding title as joint tenant:
A One title is needed
B Two titles are needed
C Three titles are needed
D Four titles are needed

Answer 3

One title is needed

Question 4

An abstract of title is:
A The history of current owner
B summary of the chain of title
C The history of previous owner
D Future owner

Answer 4

Summary of the chain of title

Question 5

Every recorded change of ownership or claim of ownership on a property is
found int the :
A Abstract of title
B Market analysis
C First trust deed
D Second trust deed

Answer 5

Abstract of title

Question 6

When a governmental body takes private real property for necessary publie use, certain legal processes must be followed. Such a taking is an exereise of the right of:
A Police power
B Eschent
C Eminent domain
D None of the above

Answer 6

Eminent domain

Question 7

To alienate title, one:
A Encumbers title
B Changes title
C Conveys title
D Records a verification

Answer 7

Conveys title

Question 8

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When a valid deed is prepared, title passes when it is:
A Notarized or acknowledged
B Recorded
C Signed
D Delivered

Answer 8

Delivered

Question 9

Recorded title to a parcel of real property was vested in Johan Strawberry, a single woman. After her marriage to William Roberts, she executed a deed to the property only in the name of Johan Roberts, a married woman The discrepancy in the grantor’s name is:
A Valid if John Roberts agrees to it
B A defect on title that may cause title to be vested as tenants in common
C Immaterial if the property is properly described
D A defect which may cause a cloud on the title

Answer 9

A defect on title that may cause title to be vested as tenants in common

Question 10

A court suit to remove a cloud on the title is known as:
A Perfecting title
B Adverse possession
C Quiet title action
D Court action

Answer 10

Quite title action

Question 11

The right of an interest in real property is represented by:
A Quite title action
B A trust deed
C A quitclaim deed
D Mortgage

Answer 11

Quite title action

Question 12

For more than three generations the Cordero family owned the right to operate a gold mine on land which belonged to a neighbor. One day, the neighbor sold the land and the new owner immediately fenced in the property and padlocked the gate to the entrance. What should the Cordero’s due:
A The Cordero’s should get a quitclaim deed from the new owner
B The Cordero’s should file a quiet title action in court
C The Cordero’s give a quitclaim deed to the new owner
D The Cordero’s can do nothing

Answer 12

The Cordero’s should file a quiet title action in court

Question 13

The main purpose of a deed to:
A To transfer title
B To be acknowledged
C Evidence the change in title or transfer
D To be recorded in the county recorders office to be valid

Answer 13

Evidence the change in title or transfer

Question 14

Where is a deed recorded:
A In any county in the state of California B B In the county where the owner resides
C In escrow
D In the county where the property is located

Answer 14

In the county where the property is located

Question 15

Which of the following is necessary for a valid deed:
A Acknowledgement
B Eviction on any day of the week except on Sundays
C Property description
D Use of the phrase to have and to hold

Answer 15

Property description

Question 16

Which of the following is not essential to a valid deed:
A Competent parties to convey
B It must be acknowledge
C A granting clause
D Must be in writing

Answer 16

It must be acknowledge

Question 17

The recording of a document gives:
A Actual notice
B Constructive notice
C Legal notice
D Voluntary notice

Answer 17

Constructive notice

Question 18

Of the following types of deeds, which one would contain no warranties, expressed or implied?
A A will deed
B Grant deed
C Warranty deed
D Quitclaim deed

Answer 18

Quitclaim deed

Question 19

Adam sold his home to Tim, but negotiated a two year leaseback and remained in possession. Tim immediately placed the deed he received in a safe deposit box for “safe keeping”. Adam then sold this same home to Jason. Jason recorded the deed. Who owns the home:
A Tim, because he received the first deed B Jason because he recorded his deed
C Adam, because he still has three more deeds ready to be sold
D Adam, because both sales were improper

Answer 19

Jason because he recorded his deed