Failed test questions

Question 1

The cost to replace a failed septic system

Answer 1

$50,000 in some cases

Question 2

Title V governs what

Answer 2

Massachusetts septic systems, also called subsurface sewage disposal systems,

Question 3

Title V Inspection is good for

Answer 3

2 years, However, the inspection will be valid for 3 years if you have documented septic pumping service each year on or before the anniversary date of your septic system inspection.

Question 4

What is a conditional pass?

Answer 4

means that your system will pass if a certain condition is met.

Question 5

My septic system failed

Answer 5

homeowner may have up to two years to complete the repair. However, if the Health Agent deems the failure to be a health hazard, the homeowner can be required to begin the process of repairing it immediately.

Question 6

Brokers must keep copies of records for

Answer 6

3 years

Question 7

Fair Housing poster is to be hung in

Answer 7

both residential and commercial real estate offices

Question 8

The commonwealth of Massachusetts guarantees title to registered land, so if a problem occurs, the state does what

Answer 8

reimburses the property owner for any losses

Question 9

With registered land A certificate of title is issued as a decree in which the Land Court declares what

Answer 9

the Land Court declares that a particular person is the owner of property

Question 10

the system of recorded land relies upon

Answer 10

title examiners, attorneys and title-insurance companies to give subsequent purchasers confidence in a property’s chain of title. An normal sale

Question 11

Monument

Answer 11

A fixed natural or artificial object used to establish real estate boundaries for a metes-and-bounds description.

Question 12

Quit Claim Deed

Answer 12

A conveyance by which the grantor transfers whatever interest he or she has in the real estate, without warranties or obligations.

Question 13

Warranty Deed

Answer 13

A deed in which the grantor fully warrants good clear title to the property. Used in most real estate deed transfers, a warranty deed offers the greatest protection of any deed.

Question 14

can you exercise adverse possession on land owned by the commonwealth (state)?

Answer 14

no you may not

Question 15

Dealings with Recorded Land are based on the

Answer 15

buyer beware concept.
A title search conducted by a qualified attorney or title examiner will determine the status of a Recorded Land title or property.

Question 16

In Massachusetts, Recorded Land is the

Answer 16

most common form of land recording. When dealing with Recorded Land, there will be a reference to a book and page number in the document description or a reference to a Case File number.

Question 17

Land that has gone through a Land Court Registration and Decree process is called

Answer 17

Registered Land

Question 18

the Land Court has exclusive jurisdiction over

Answer 18

Registered Land.

Question 19

Generally, Registered Land is land which, at some point in time, had been the subject of

Answer 19

an ownership or boundary dispute

Question 20

Registry personnel will not accept documents for registration unless they meet the

Answer 20

strict requirements set forth by the Land Court. As with recorded land, it is generally necessary to have a qualified attorney or title examiner conduct a title search to determine the status of a Registered title/property.

Question 21

adverse possession can occur after how many years of continuous use?

Answer 21

20

Question 22

Can a broker sell a family member’s property without disclosing

Answer 22

broker or salesperson shall fully disclose in writing to all parties to the transaction the nature of his/her interest and unless the parties shall provide the broker or salesperson with written acknowledgment of such disclosure.