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1. Cost and value are MOST likely to be similar under which of the
following conditions?
a. The property is new c. The property is special purpose
b. The property is small d. The property has no deferred
maintenance
2. Highest and best use analysis is used to determine which of the
following factors?
a.
b.
c.
d.
Value in exchange
Value in use
c. Value in perpetuity
d. Book value
c. Contribution
d. Substitution
8. The total loan payment made on a parcel of real estate during any
one year is generally referred to as:
a.
b.
Debt service
equity
c. mortgage constant
d. cash flow
10. The legal estate in land that provides the highest degree or
extent of ownership rights recognized by
law may be referred to by
which of the following terms?
a.
b.
Fee
Fee simple
Taxation
Escheat
c. Eminent domain
d. Zoning
Grantor, grantee
Grantee, grantor
c. Owner, seller
d. Grantee, grantor
Encroachments
Amenities
c. Appurtenances
d. Easements
Encroachment
Adverse possession
c. Mechanics lien
d. Deed restriction
a.
b.
c. Street address
d. Monuments
16. Which of the following terms refers to the right of a person who
owns a property free and clear of any leases?
a. Leased fee estate
b. Leasehold estate
c. Encroachment
d. Assemblage
c. Subject property
d. Appraised property
Comparab P2,000,000
Less:
le
.00
600,000.00
Garage
c .
d .
Market
Value
P1,400,000
.00
Sales Price
Php144,250
Php147,050
Php145,600
Time of Sale
4months ago
2months ago
3months ago
Php50,000
Php100,000
c. P140,000.00
d. P150,000.00
Solution:
1.
144,250 x 1.04 = 150,020.00
2.
147,050 x 1.02 = 149,991.00
3.
145,600 x 1.03 = 149,968.00
Total
=
449,979.00 / 3 = P149,993 or P150K
25. Deferred maintenance usually results in which of the following
losses in value?
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c. A poor location
d. A worn-out roof
28. The building cost estimate method that replicates the contractors
development of a bid, and is the most comprehensive way to
estimate building costs, is known as the:
a.
b.
Unit-in-place method
Quantity survey method
c. Breakdown method
d. Comparative unit method
Replacement cost
c. Acquisition cost
Highest and best use of the land d. Accrued depreciation
c. Escheat
d. Plottage
Chronological age
Effective age
c. Economic age
d. Depreciated age
Php40,000
15/25 =P60K
b.
Php60,000
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9.5
b.
9.5
36. The peso amount of rent received from a parcel of real estate
when rented in an open, competitive market is referred to as:
a.
b.
Economic rent
Contract rent
c. Ground rent
d. Gross rent
37. A mortgage loan for P300,000 at 9 percent per annum for 30 years
has been made. What is the amount of interest for the first month?
a.
Php163.90
c. P2,250.00
09/12 x 1mo. = P2250.00
b.
Php900.00
d. P2,413.90
Solution: P300K x .
The
The
The
The
39. Which of the following types of lease does NOT provide at least
some protection to the lessor against inflation?
a.
b.
Flat lease
Index lease
c. Reappraisal lease
d. Graduated lease
41. A father sells his home to his daughter and her husband. Such a
sale would NORMALLY be described as which of the following
sales?
a.
Arms-length sale
unrepresentative sale
b.
Illegal sale
c. Distorted sale or
d. Forced sale
c. P123,600.00 (1.06) 2
d. P1,123,600.00
Php60,000
Php120,000
Solution: P1M x (1.06)
- P1M = P123,600.00
45. What term best describes the effect of a power plant on the
value of a nearby home?
a.
b.
Balance
Externalities
c. Contribution
d. Conformity
46. Which of the following appraisal principles holds that market value
is indicated by the value of another property with similar utility?
a.
b.
c. Competition
d. Balance
47. The specific use of a parcel of land that gives that land the
greatest residual of income is referred to as the lands:
a.
b.
Intrinsic use
Highest and best use
Conformity
Encroachment
c. Escheat
d. Substitution
49. The term lenders often use to refer to the relative amount of
money they will lend on a specific parcel of property is known as:
a.
b.
a.
b.
Purchasing power
Interest rates
c. Building codes
d. Building cycles
Actual notice
c. Lis pendens
Constructive notice d. Escheat
Police power
c. Condemnation
Eminent domain d. Escheat
Building codes
Zoning
c. Adverse possession
d. Fire codes
b.
c.
d.
58. Which of the following terms refer to the legal interest belonging to
a person who is leasing property from someone else?
a.
b.
Revitalization
Growth cycle
c. Life cycle
d. Change
neighborhood is 110. What is the lump sum peso adjustment for the
locational obsolescence of the residence?
a.
P500
c. P50,000.00
b.
P6,000
d. P55,000.00 Solution: 110 x P500 =
P55K
66. The building cost method that finds the cost of the component parts of
a building through standard cost estimates and then adjusts for the
condition of the component, time and location is known as the:
a.
Unit-in-place method c. Break-down method
b.
Quantity survey method
d. Comparative unit method
67. Marias house was built 12 years ago. Because he keeps it in
excellent condition, it shows only as much wear as a typical fiveyear-old house. Marias house therefore has an effective age of:
a.
b.
5 years
7 years
c. 12 years
d. 17 years
Unit-in-place
Quantity survey
c. Comparative unit
d. Trade breakdown
69. The cost approach to value takes into consideration all of the
following factors EXCEPT:
a.
b.
a.
c.
70. When using the cost approach to value, an appraiser should value the
land as though:
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
P600,000.00
P2,400,000.00
P24M
c. P6,000,000.00 Solution:
d. P24,000,000.00 4 x 10,000 x 600 =
72. What is the correct percentage of accrued depreciation for a 15year old building if the building has an effective age of 20 years and
a remaining economic life of 30 years?
a.
20 percent
c. 40 percent
Solution: 20/ 20
+30
b.
30 percent
d. 60 percent
73. What term applies to the rent specifies in a lease?
a.
Base rent
c. Contract rent
b.
market rent
d. Gross rent
74. The sales comparison approach is said to be the most reliable
when which of the following market exists?
a.
Active market
c. Buyers market
b.
Inactive market
d. Sellers market
75. Numerous elements should be identified when an appraiser is
attempting to sue the sales comparison approach to value. which of
the following lists BEST explains those elements of comparison?
a.
Demand, supply, utility, transferability
b.
Physical, functional, economic, locational
c.
Date of sale, location, physical condition, condition of sale
d.
Location, location, location, location
76. What term is used to describe tangible and intangible factors that
enhance the desirability and thus add to the value of real estate?
a.
b.
Amenities
Goodies
c. Enhancements
d. Negative externalities
77. In the short run, which of the following conditions has the MOST
effect on real estate prices?
a.
b.
c.
d.
More
More
More
More
Market value
Investment value
c. Sale value
d. Use value
Dominant estate
Servient estate
c. Lien estate
d. Estate in gross
The
lease
b.
The
c.
The
d.
The
law
Income approach
Direct sales comparison approach
Cost approach
All three approaches
86. A leasehold interest may be created only if the contract rent is:
a.
b.
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87. Suppose a propertys NOI and value are not expected to change
over an investment holding period. What would be the relationship
between the overall rate and the property yield rate?
a.
b.
a. The overall rate would be less than the property yield rate
The overall rate would be equal to the property yield rate
The overall rate would be greater than the property yield
rate
b. More information is required to determine the
relationship between the overall rate and the property
yield rate
88. Which of the terms BEST describes a pattern of income or cash flow
that is regular and predictable?
a.
Reversion
c. Annuity
b.
Lease
d. Payment
89. A property has NOI of Php1,000,000, interest payment of
Php800,000 and principal payments of Php100,000. What is the
debt coverage ratio?
a.
b.
0.80
.0.90
= .90
c. 1.11
d. 1.25
d. P5,000.00
35K /7 =
Solution: 9K x 2 /
10 = 1,800
5,0
00
6,8
00
.095
92. The term effective rate refers to the:
a.
b.
P82,330
P82,438
c. P92,210.00
d. P92,330.00
94. When a propertys vacancy and bad debts is subtracted from the
propertys gross (potential) income, which of the following incomes
is derived?
a.
Effective gross income c. Taxable income
b.
Net operating income d. Cash flow income
95. The basic equation used in the income approach to value is:
a.
Rate divided by income equals value
b.
Income divided by rate equals value
NOI / Cap. Rate =
Market Value
c.
Rate times income equals value
d.
Rate plus income equals value
96. One of the standard techniques used by appraisers when analyzing
the income of property is to divide the income being generated
between the land and the improvements and then to capitalize the
residual income to the improvements into a value estimate. Such a
technique is referred to as the:
a.
Land residual technique
c. Property residual
technique
b.
Building residual technique d. Plottage residual
technique
97. The income approach to value:
a.
Is based on the principle of anticipation
b.
Translated the ability of property to generate income into an
indication of value
c.
Requires an estimate of net operating income of property
d.
All of the above are correct
98. The lump sum that an investor receives at the termination of an
investment is referred to as the:
a.
Remainder
c. Lump sum
b.
Reversion
d. Gain
99. Which of the following land uses is generally NOT considered
income property?
a.
Hotels
c. Office buildings
b.
Undeveloped land
d. Apartment buildings
100. A collection of retail stores with a common parking area and
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101. What is the distinction between the terms market price and
market value?
a. Market price is synonymous with replacement cost, while
market value is the same as assessed value
b. Market price is what the seller asks for, while market value is
what the buyer actually pays
c. Market price is what the property sells for, while market value is
what the sales price should be to a typical buyer
d. Market price is what is currently owned on the property, while
market value is what is bought for
102. What type of analysis identifies land uses that are legally
permissible, physically possible and financially feasible?
a.
Sensitivity
c. Feasibility
b.
Highest and best use
d. Supply and demand
103. Included in the definition of highest and best use are certain tests
or criteria that must be met. Which of the following conditions is
NOT a certain in determining the highest and best use of land?
a.
Physically possible
c. Financially feasible
b.
Legally permissible
d. Supply and demand
104. When two or more individual parcels are legally encumbered by
one mortgage and one of the parcels is to be freed from the
encumbrance, the instrument used is a(n):
a.
Partial release of mortgage c. Sub assignment of
mortgage
b.
Satisfaction agreement
d. Estoppel certificate
105. Which of the following statement is NOT necessarily
correct about a local zoning ordinances?
a.
Zoning can establish height restrictions on building
b.
Zoning prevents decline in property values within a certain
zoning district
c.
Zoning is often used to separate incompatible land uses
d.
Zoning establishes setback requirements for
improvements on land
106. A mortgage secured by a legal claim against two or more separate
properties is referred to as a:
a.
Wraparound mortgage
c. Blanket mortgage
b.
Participation mortgage
d. Ground lease mortgage
107. The property tax due on real estate is calculated by what method?
a.
Dividing the tax rate by the assessed value
b.
Multiplying the tax rate by the assessed value
c.
Dividing the tax rate by the most probable sales price
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d.
4. scarcity
6. Multiple Choice
a.
b.
d.
d.
e.
f.
c.
d.
l.
9. Name the economic principle that best fits each description. (Principles of
Values)
a. A propertys value is diminished by P10,000 because it lacks a
garage. (contribution)
b. An owner adds a fourth bedroom to her home and realizes a
significant gain in property value. The addition of a fifth bedroom
a year later results in only a modest increase in value. (increasing
and diminishing balance)
c. A prospective buyer believes a suburb will be passing a rent control
ordinance. (anticipation)
d. After reviewing a property, a buyer decides that its greatest value
could be realized if a strip mall were built on it. (HBU)
e. A developer decides to assemble four adjacent lots so than an office
building can be built. (plottage)
f. A propertys value passes through a renewal phase. (change)
g. A property owners house is worth approximately the same as
other similar houses on the block. (substitution)
h. A homeowners property value suffers because it is next to a
house that has become rundown. (regression)
i. A homeowners property value benefits because it is next to a house
that recently has been renovated. (progression)
j. The value of property is maximized if it is used in the same way as
neighboring properties. (conformity)
k. The value of real estate does not remain constant. (change)
l. Effect on the value of property based on some future event.
(anticipation)
m. Effect of an improvement on a propertys value. (contribution)
n. Property values change as these two forces adjust
themselves in the real estate market. (supply and
demand)
o. Process of merging lots. (assemblage or consolidation)
p. The value of a better property will decrease if it is near a poorer
quality property. (regression)
q. Combining lots to increase the value of the new larger lot over the
sum of the smaller ones. (plottage)
r. The value of a poorer property will increase if it is near a better
quality property. (progression)
s. The one legal use that provides a property its greatest value. ( HBU)
t. The maximum value of a property is equal to the cost of
purchasing an equally desirable property. (substitution)
10. Name the step of the appraisal process that best fits each description.
(Appraisal Process)
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13. Supply the term that best matches each of the following descriptions.
a.
18. What type of property is best suited for the cost approach?
Special purpose properties or relatively new buildings
19. Supply the term that best matches the each of the following descriptions
(Cost approach & depreciation)
a.
e.
d.
e.
21. List the effect on value in the following situations: Market value
increases or decreases?
a.
Rate increases
( value decreases)
b.
Rate decreases
(value increases)
c.
Expenses increase ( value decreases)
d.
Expenses decrease (value increases)
22. What type of property is best suited for the
Commercial properties or income
properties
23. Supply the term that best matches each of the following descriptions. ( See
Operating Statement)
a. Anticipated income from rent and all other sources (PGI)
b. Potential gross income less uncollected rent and vacancies
(EGI)
c. Effective gross income less operating expenses (NOI
24. What is the formula for finding
the GRM?
Selling Price of comparable / Gross Monthly Rental of
25. What is the formula for finding
the GIM?
Selling Price of comparable / Effective Gross Income of
26. What type of property is best suited for
Residential
rented
property
27. What type of property is best suited for
the GIM?
Commercial and industrial
28. Multiple
Choice
1. The income approach would be best used in
appraising a(n)
a.
Single-family residence.
b.
Church.
c.
Apartment building.
2. The sales comparison (market data) approach can be used effectively
in an appraisal if
a.
Current construction costs are available.
b.
The property generates income.
c.
Depreciation for the property can be calculated.
d.
There are recent sales of similar properties.
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c. Market approach
d. Income approach
17. The last house in a new development sold for twice the price paid
for the first houses sold in the same development. The higher price is
a result of
a. Supply and demand
b. Conformity
c. Progression
d. Contribution
18. Which of the following appraisal methods requires that the appraiser
calculate the amount of accrued depreciation?
a. Cost approach
b. Income approach
c. Sales comparison approach
d. Gross income multiplier
19. Which of the following is considered economic obsolescence?
a. A leaky roof
b. Abandoned buildings
in the area
c. Outmoded plumbing fixtures d. A cracked
foundation
20. A group of investors making very high profits from a shopping mall
most likely would be concerned with the principle of
a. Conformity b. Progression
c. Competition
d.
Contribution
21. An appraiser calculates the replacement cost of a building when
using the
a. Cost approach
b. Sales comparison approach
c. Income approach
d. Gross rent multiplier
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24. All of the following statements describing the capitalization rate are
false except
a.
The rate is divided by net income to determine value
b.
An increase in the rate results in an increase in value
c.
The rate increase when the investments risk increase
d.
The rate represents the return on the investment
25. An appraiser who calculates the cost of reproducing a building is
finding the
a.
Present value of the building
b.
Current cost to duplicate the building
c.
Depreciated value of the building
d.
Current cost to build a similar building using cheaper materials
26. A property has a monthly net income of P1,800, and an appraiser
believes a 9 percent rate of return is appropriate for the property. Its
value would be estimated at
a. P20,000.00
b. P21,600.00c. P240,000.00 d.
P2,400,000.00
Solution: P1,800.00 x 12mos. / .09 = P240K
27. An investor who follows the concept that the whole is worth more
than the parts is using the concept of
a. Depreciation b. Progression c. Plottage
d. Contribution
28. An appraiser who calculates the cost of constructing an older
building using modern techniques and materials is finding the
buildings
a. Unit cost b. Replacement cost
c. Reproduction cost d.
Operating cost
29. Physical deterioration is a result of all of the following except
a. Poor floor plan b. Cracked sidewalks
c. Peeling paint
d. Broken windows
30. For a property to have all of the following must be present except
a. Competition
b. Utility
c. Demand d. Transferability
31. An incurable cause of property depreciation is
a. Physical deterioration
b. Functional obsolescence
c. Zoning obsolescence d. Economic obsolescence
32. Which of the following is not an approach to estimating property
value?
a. Income approach
b. Cost approach
c. Assessment approach
d. Sales comparison approach
33. An investor is willing to pay a premium for a commercial property
because he believes there will be an increase in the areas
population. The investors decision is based on the concept of
a. Anticipation b. Competition c. Conformity d. Contribution
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35. When using the sales comparison approach, all of the following are
important characteristics in selecting comparables except
a. Sale dates of the properties
b. Location of the properties
c. Cost to the sellers
d.Number of rooms
36. An investor investigates the zoning code for a property to determine
how much should be offered for the property. The investors decision
will be based on the concept of
a. Anticipation
b. Competition
c. Highest and best use
d. Contribution
37. To calculate net operating income in an appraisal, all of the
following are deductible from gross effective income except
a. Loan payments
b. Repairs c. Cleaning expenses
Legal fees
d.
45. Using the cost approach, an appraiser determines that the value of
a property at P230,000. If the appraiser estimated the cost of
replacing the structures on the property at P160,000 and the land
value at P90,000, what was the amount of accrued depreciation
estimated by the appraiser for the property?
a. P10,000
b. P20,000 c. P60,000 d. P90,000
Solution : P160K + P90K = P250K - P230K = P20K
46. An apartment building has six units that rent for P750 a month. If
the purchase price of the property is P486,000, the propertys annual
gross income multiplier is
a. 7
b. 9
Solution: 486K / 750K x 12 x
6units = 9
c. 54
d. 108
47. An appraiser calculates a separate value for the land when using
the
a.
Sales comparison approach
b.
Income approach
c.
Cost approach
d.
Gross rent multiplier approach
48. If an appraiser uses more than one appraisal method and assigns
different weights to the results of each, she is using
a.
Substitution
b.
Contribution
c.
Replacement
d.
Reconciliation
49. An apartment building has a capitalization rate of 6 percent. If the
expenses on the property increases by P6,000 while the rents remain
the same, the property value will
a.
Decrease by P60,000
Solution : Say NOI of P1M / 10% =
P10M
b.
Increase by P6,000
P1M - P6K = P994,000 / 10% =
P9,940,000.00
c.
Decrease by P36,000
P10M - P9,940,000.00 =
P60,000.00
d.
Decrease by P100,000