Section 19 Multiple Choice

Question 1

Which policy allows businesses, trades, and individuals to operate with very little interference from the government?

Answer 1

Urban sprawl
[A] Laissez faire
City Planning
Caveat Emptor

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[Section 19A, Slides 24 & 25]

Question 2

The purpose of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) includes all of the following except which one?

Answer 2

Provide a desirable environment
Economics in land development and maintenance
Usable attractive green spaces
[A] Clustered development encouraging elimination of agricultural land

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[Section 19C, Slides 42-44]

Question 3

The basic provisions of the national flood insurance program include all of the following except what?

Answer 3

[A] Development of standards that obstruct the natural flow of flood waters
Residential structures in the SFHA must have the first floor above the “Base Flood Elevation”
Non-residential structures must meet the residential requirement, or be water-tight below the Base Flood Elevation
Over 40% of purchasers of National Flood Insurance are in Florida

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[Section 19C, Slides 71-73]

Question 4

Jones Montana once owned an industrial property that was later found to be contaminated with toxic waste. Which of the following statements is true?

Answer 4

Retroactive Liability under CERCLA means that Jones Montana has no responsibility since he no longer owns the property.

[A] Retroactive Liability under CERCLA means that Jones Montana can be held liable and responsible since he used to own the property.

Several Liability under CERCLA means that Jones Montana can be held liable and responsible only if other owners are forced to pay their equal share.

Several Liability under CERCLA means that Jones Montana has no responsibility since he no longer owns the property.

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[Section 19D, Slide 77]

Question 5

Which statement is incorrect regarding insulation R-value?

Answer 5

Energy codes include requirements for a minimum R-value of insulation.
[A] The higher the R-value, the lower the insulating effectiveness.
It indicates the resistance to heat flow.
To determine the R-value of a multi-layered installation, the R-values of the individual layers are added.

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[Section 19B, Slide 65]

Question 6

When is a variance issued?

Answer 6

[A] When the zoning code causes an undue hardship to the property owner
A type of business is listed under special permit exceptions
When someone operated a business before the zoning rule was put into place
An entire block of properties cannot comply with zoning

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[Section 19C, Slide 14]

Question 7

Knowing that asbestos can be dangerous to one’s health, what would be the best course of action if you encounter a building with asbestos materials while practicing real estate?

Answer 7

It should be removed immediately by yourself and disposed of properly.
It should be removed by a specialist and disposed of properly.
[A] It should be encapsulated.
It should be not be removed, but it should be disclosed instead to future buyers.

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[Section 19D, Slide 25]

Question 8

Reenie had been operating a coffee shop out of her place for years. When zoning changed disallowing anything but residential property in the area, Reenie was allowed to continue running her coffee shop under which provision?

Answer 8

Special exception
Variance
[A] Legally nonconforming use
Immune use

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[Section 19C, Slide 20]

Question 9

Which statement is false regarding the Planning Commission?

Answer 9

Is responsible for the preparation of the comprehensive plan

Makes recommendations to the governing body regarding the adoption or amendment of a comprehensive plan

Monitors and oversees the effectiveness of the comprehensive plan

[A] Requires expert knowledge to participate in the planning commission due to the extensiveness of the comprehensive plan

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[Section 19A, Slide 67]

Question 10

The regulation of the details of structures for minimum standards for safety, health, and general welfare falls under:

Answer 10

zoning ordinances
[A] building codes
health ordinances
CERLA

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[Section 19B, Slide 59]

Question 11

What does the Planning Commission have authority over?

Answer 11

[A] Plat map approval
Urban sprawl
CERLA
Assessments

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[Section 19A, Slide 72]

Question 12

What determines the flood insurance premium?

Answer 12

[A] The relationship between the structure’s elevation and the BFE (Base Flood Elevation).

The relationship between the BFE and the FIRMs profiles.

The relationship between the structure’s elevation and the structure’s material.

The relationship between the structure’s roofline and the risk associated with the distance of that structure to the closest body of water.

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[Section 19C, Slide 72]

Question 13

A developer has 100 acres of land. He wants to preserve 30% of the land for another project while selling the rest immediately as separate lots. If zoning requires the lots to be at least 31,500 square feet, how many lots can he sell?

Answer 13

37
38
[A] 96
97

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[Section 19C, Slides 26 & 27] 100×.7=70×43,560 sq. ft.=3,049,200÷31,500=96.8 or 96 rounded down.

Question 14

City planners strive to reach all of the following goals except which one?

Answer 14

[A] Savings of tax money by encouraging sprawl
Adequate provision of services
Providing for road right-of-way and controlling setbacks
Protection against costly drainage, flooding or environmental problems

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[Section 19A, Slide 38 & 39]

Question 15

What is a buffer zone?

Answer 15

Separates two lanes of traffic
Provides passage to a piece of landlocked land
Allows the owner to use the area for purposes outside the zoning ordinance
[A] Separates different land use areas

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[Section 19B, Slide 55]