APPRAISERS TEST BANK with answer key
APPRAISERS TEST BANK with answer key
When Republic Act 9646, Known as the Real Estate Service Act of 2009
became law, The PRC (Philippine Regulation Commission) was tasked
to supervised and regulating the Real Estate Profession. PRC then
prescribe the Licensure Examination for Real Estate Broker, Real
Estate Appraiser and Real Estate Consultant
The state recognizes the vital role of Real Estate Service practitioners
in the social, Political, economic development and progress of the
country by promoting the real estate market, simulating economic
activity and enhancing government income from real property based-
transactions, hence, it shall develop and nurture through proper and
effective regulation and supervision a corps of technically competent,
responsible and respected professional real estate service
practitioners whose standards of practice and service shall be globally
competitive and will promote the growth of real estate industry (Rule
1, sec. 2 of the IRR of RA 9646)
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2. A duly registered and licensed natural person who, for a professional fee, compensation or other
valuable consideration, offers or renders professional advice and judgment on: (i) the acquisition,
enhancement, preservation, utilization or disposition of lands or improvements thereon; and (ii) the
conception, planning, management and development of real estate projects.
a. Real estate appraiser d. real estate assessor
b. Real estate consultant e. real estate salesperson
c. Real estate broker
3. A duly accredited natural person who performs service for, and in behalf of a real estate broker who
is registered and licensed by the Professional Regulatory Board of Real Estate Service for or in
expectation of a share in the commission, professional fee, compensation or other valuable
consideration.
a. Real estate appraiser d. real estate assessor
b. Real estate consultant e. real estate salesperson
c. Real estate broker
4. A duly registered and licensed natural person who, for a professional fee, commission or other
valuable consideration, acts as an agent in a real estate transaction to offer, advertise, solicit, list,
promote, mediate, negotiate or effect the meeting of the minds on the sale, purchase, exchange,
mortgage, lease or joint venture, or other similar transactions on real estate or any interest therein.
a. Real estate appraiser d. real estate assessor
b. Real estate consultant e. real estate salesperson
c. Real estate broker
5. A duly registered and licensed natural person who, for a professional fee, compensation or other
valuable consideration, performs or renders, or offers to perform services in estimating and arriving
at an opinion of or acts as an expert on real estate values, such services of which shall be finally
rendered by the preparation of the report in acceptable written form.
a. Real estate appraiser d. real estate assessor
b. Real estate consultant e. real estate salesperson
c. Real estate broker
6. In corporate practice of real estate service, there shall be at one license real estate broker for every
a. 25 accredited salesperson d. 35 accredited salesperson
b. 20 accredited salesperson e. 40 accredited salesperson
c. 30 accredited salesperson
7. what is PRBRES
10. Refers to any natural or juridical person engaged in the business of developing real estate
development project for his/her own account and offering them for sale
a. Real estate person d. Real estate developer
b. Real estate development project e. Real estate consultant
c. Real estate dealer
11. Refers to an official in the local government unit, who performs appraisal and assessment of real
properties, including plants, equipment and machineries for taxation purposes.
a. Valuer d. Local assessing operation officer
b. Appraiser e. Tax Mapper
c. Assessor
13. For Real estate salesperson to be accredited by the board must at least meet the ff. requirements of
a. at least high school graduate and 80 credit units of seminar and training
b. at least 1 year of college and 12 credit units of seminar and training
c. at least high school graduate and 12 credit units of seminar and training
d. at least 2 years of college and 12 credit units of seminar and training
14. Any violation of RA 9464, including violation of IRR shall meted the penalty of a fine of not less
than______ or imprisonment of not less than______ upon discretion of the court
a. 100,000.00 and 6 months
b. 50,000.00 and 2 years
c. 100,000.00 and 2 years
d. 100,000.00 and 1 year
15. In relation to question number 633. In case the violation is committed by an license real estate
service practitioner, the penalty shall be_______the aforesaid fine and imprisonment
a. Tripled d. doubled
16. In order to qualify for registration without examination, fifteen hours of continuing professional
education (CPE) credits are needed for:
a. A licensed broker who failed to renew his license prior to July 30, 2009
b. Those who had passed the 2009 & 2008 licensure examinations given by DTI but who had failed
to renew their license upon the effectivity of RA 9646
c. Those who had passed the 2007 licensure examinations given by DTI but who had failed to
renew their license upon the effectivity of RA 9646
d. Those who had passed the DTI licensure examinations in 2006 and prior years but who had
failed to renew their license upon the effectivity of RA 9646
e. None of the above
17. In order to qualify for registration without examination, eighteen hours of continuing professional
education (CPE) credits are needed for:
a. A licensed broker who failed to renew his license prior to July 30, 2009
b. Those who had passed the 2009 & 2008 licensure examinations given by DTI but who had failed
to renew their license upon the effectivity of RA 9646
c. Those who had passed the 2007 licensure examinations given by DTI but who had failed to
renew their license upon the effectivity of RA 9646
d. Those who had passed the DTI licensure examinations in 2006 and prior years but who had
failed to renew their license upon the effectivity of RA 9646
e. None of the above
18. In order to qualify for registration without examination, one hundred twenty hours of continuing
professional education (CPE) credits are needed for:
a. A licensed broker who failed to renew his license prior to July 30, 2009
b. Those who had passed the 2009 & 2008 licensure examinations given by DTI but who had failed
to renew their license upon the effectivity of RA 9646
c. Those who had passed the 2007 licensure examinations given by DTI but who had failed to
renew their license upon the effectivity of RA 9646
d. Those who had passed the DTI licensure examinations in 2006 and prior years but who had
failed to renew their license upon the effectivity of RA 9646
e. None of the above
19. In order to qualify for registration without examination, assessors and appraisers must have the
following qualifications:
A. Holds permanent appointment on the date of effectivity of RA 9646 or as of July 30, 2009
a. Is performing actual appraisal and assessment functions for the last 5 years
b. Have passed the Real Property Assessing Officer (RPAO) Examination
c. Have at least ten years actual experience in real property appraisal or assessment
e. Completed at least one hundred twenty hours of accredited training on real property appraisal
f. Have relevant CPE credit units to the satisfaction of the board
g. a or b
20. The realty service practice can be performed by juridical persons, except:
21. The national integrated organization of natural persons duly registered and licensed as real
estate service practitioners
a. Accredited and Integrated Professional Organization
b. Professional Regulatory Board of Real Estate Service
c. Professional Regulation Commission
d. Philippine Association of Real Estate Practitioners
e. None of the above
22. Conducts licensure examinations for the practice of the real estate service procession
a. Accredited and Integrated Professional Organization
b. Professional Regulatory Board of Real Estate Service
c. Professional Regulation Commission
d. Philippine Association of Real Estate Practitioners
e. None of the above
23. The minimum educational requirement for an applicant for a real estate broker’s license is:
a. Holder of bachelor’s degree d. 108 units in college
b. 72 units in college e. 144 units in college
c. 82 units in college
24. A broker’s complaints for non-payments of commission by the developer shall be filed with:
a. HLURB d. BTRCP
b. HUDCC e. Regular Court
c. NHMFC
25. A licensed real estate practitioner is qualified to be appointed as member of the Professional
Regulatory Board of Real Estate Service provided that prior to his/her appointment, he/she has
been an active licensed practitioner for at least:
a. Twenty years c. Five years
b. Fifteen years d. Three years e. Ten years
26. To constitute negligence or failure to disclose or ascertain to any person with whom a broker is
dealing relative to the property and within his knowledge at the time of the transaction, what
matters must the broker fail to disclose?
a. Previous owner of property or history of title
b. Fair market value of the property
c. Location, topography, and shape of property
d. Material fact, data or information
e. Whether property is updated in tax payments
28. Any of these acts shall be grounds for revocation of license except:
a. Procurement of Certificate of Registration of real estate service practitioner by fraud or
deceit
b. Unprofessional or unethical conduct
c. Allowing an unqualified person to practice the profession by using one’s certificate of
registration
d. Non-payment of dues
e. Misleading ads
30. The national integrated organization of natural person duly registered and license as real estate
service practitioner
A. Philippine association of real estate practitioner
B. Philippine realtors board
C. Philippine regulation commission
D. Accredited and integrated professional organization
E. All of the above
30. Any of these acts shall be ground for revocation of license except.
A. non payment of dues
B. engaging in the practice of the profession during the period of ones suspension
C. unprofessional or unethical
D. allowing an unqualified person to practice the profession by using ones certificate of
registrations
32. What should be indicated by the broker in his letterhead, dry seal, sigh board,
advertisement or other announcement in relation to real service practice
a. price of the property
b. address of the owner
33. Real estate broker must not encourage the following act when with a sale transaction to help the
client reduce cost
a. undervalue the amount in the deed of sale
b. pay to BIR where the property is located
c. pay the proper taxes on time
d. register immediately the sale with the ROD
e. pay the taxes on sale on time
36. Minimum requirement for applicant for real estate broker exam is
a. 80 units in college
b. 60 units in college
c. Holder of vocational
d. Holder of college degree
e. High school graduate
37. Real estate broker is usually authorized to the following acts except
a. advertise the listing
b. look for the property
c. bind the principal in the contract
d. place for sale sign in the property
e. cooperate with other broker
38. Real estate practitioner to be appointed as member of the PRBRES provided that the prior his
appointment he has been active for at least
A. 5 years
40. In order to qualify for registration without examination, assessor and appraiser must have the
following
a. have relevant CPE credit units to the satisfaction of the board
b. have passed RPAO examination
c. holds permanent appointment on the date of the effectivity of RA 9646 OR AS
OF JULY 30, 2009
d. have at least ten years experience on real property appraisal or assessment
e. completed at least 120 accredited training on real property appraisal
f. all of the above
41. The following subject in the real estate broker exam licensure exam except
a. property management
b. subdivision development
c. real estate laws and taxation
d. fundamentals of property ownership
e. code of ethics and responsibilities
42. Act as agent of a party in a real estate transaction to offer, solicit, list, promotes. Mediate,
negotiate or effect the meeting of the minds on the sale, purchase, exchange, mortgage, lease or
joint venture or other similar transactions in real estate or any interest therein
A. real estate consultant
B. real estate appraiser
C. real estate assessor
D. real estate broker
E. real estate sales person
46. Refers to the compulsory successional rights granted by the law and the same cannot be taken by
anybody except when alienated during the lifetime of the testator with consideration
A. Legitime d. intestate
B. Succession e. hier
C. testate
49. Buyers who paid installment of less than 2 years are also protected by the Maceda law and
entitled to a grace period of___days from the added their installment become due and
demandable
A. 30 days d. 15 days
B. 20 days e. 25 days
C. 60 days
50. Maceda , how many times the can the buyers exercise his rights
A. once every 10 years d. once every 3 years
B. once every 2 years e. none of the aboved
C. once every 5 years
52. Real properties used for family homes or house and lot where the family resides
53. Doctrine which reserve to the state the full ownership of all natural resources or natural
wealth that may be found in the bowels of the earth.
A. public domain d. regalian doctrine
B. res allicujos e. stewardship principle
C. res alienate
54. Right to the state to en act laws and enforce them for the safety, order, health, morals and
general welfare of the public
A. Escheat d. eminent domain
B. police power e. taxation
C. zoning
55. Power of the state to imposed and collect takes and other charges on real estate
A. Escheat d. eminent domain
B. police power e. taxation
C. zoning
56. Reversion of privately owned properties in favor of the state upon the death of the owner who
is not survived with any heir
A. escheat
B. police power
C. zoning
D. eminent domain
E. taxation
57. Power of the state to take private property for public use upon payment of just compensation
A. Escheat d. eminent domain
B. police power e. taxation
C. zoning
58. Refers to the used of restrictions of a particular areas or delineation of allowable areas for use
A. Escheat d. eminent domain
B. police power e. taxation
C. zoning
59. Under the phil constitution that every property owners are bound to used or utilized their
lands in a manner that will promote welfare and benefits not only for themselves but also for the
state
A. public domain d. regalian doctrine
B. res allicujos e. stewardship principle
C. res alienate
61. Property owned by the state in its proprietary or private capacity which is not devoted to
public used or public service and the development of national wealth
A. public domain d. regalian doctrine
B. res allicujos e. stewardship principle
C. patrimonial property
62.. Any and unknown deposit of money, precious object or jewelry and the lawful ownership
thereof is unknown. Its ownership belongs to the land
A. yamasita treasure d. alluvium
B. hidden treasure e. minerals
C. accession
63. System of land registration by which the title is recorded becomes indefeasible, absolute and
imprescriptible
A. Torres system d. Tax declaration
B. Allen system e. Bonds
C. Torrens system
64. The absence of marriage settlements, or when the regime is void what system shall govern
A. co ownership d. extra judicial
B. judicial settlement e. capital property
C. absolute community of property
65. Exclusive property brought by the husband to the marriage as his own.
A. co ownership d. extra judicial
B. judicial settlement e. capital property
C. absolute community of property
66. Exclusive property brought by the wife to the marriage as his own.
A. co ownership d. extra judicial
B. Paraphernal property e. capital property
C. absolute community of property
67. Right of common dominion which two or more persons have in spiritual part of the property
or thing which is not physically divided
A. co ownership d. extra judicial
B. Paraphernal property e. capital property
C. absolute community of property
68. Increase in value of real estate without any effort or expense of the owner
A. avulsion
B. accession
C. adhesion
69. Acquisition of alienable land of the public domain by homestead patent, free patent, sales patent,
government awards
A. private grant
B. inheritance
C. involuntary grant
D. public grant
70. The process by which the current of the river, creek or torrens segregated from the estate a known
portion and transfer it to another estate
A. reclamation
B. accretion
C. avulsion
D. alluvium
71. The right of an owner-lessor to receive the contract rent and reversion of the property at the
end of the lease is called:
a. Fee simple c. Leasehold
b. Lease fee estate d. Net lease e. None of the above
72. A legal provision which requires agreement for the sale of real estate to be in writing and
subscribed to by the parties to be enforceable by action
a. Defeasance clause d. Parole clause
b. Statute of Fraud e. Enforceability clause
c. Evidentiary clause
75. What are the considerations in determining whether something attached to real property is a
fixture?
a. method by which the item is attached; adaptability of the item for the land’s ordinary use
b. relationship of the parties; intention of the person in placing the item in the land;agreement of the
parties
c. both a and b
d. none of the above
79. The addition to the land through processes of nature, such as deposits of soil carried by streams.
a. avulsion c. alluvium
b. accretion d. usufruct
80. The sudden removal of land from one parcel to another when a body of water, such as a river,
abruptly changes.
Avulsion c. alluvium
Accretion d. usufruct
81. The soil gradually deposited by the process of accretion, usually considered to belong to the owner
of he land to which it is added.
a. avulsion c. alluvium
b. accretion d. usufruct
85. Knowledge of land value is required for all of the following except
A. a. property taxation c. fire insurance
87. Items that are built to be permanent and intended to be included with real property are
A. Trade fixtures c. Personal property
B. Real estate d. Chattel fixtures
93. When real property is sold by one person to another, the amount of money used to compensate the
seller is called
a. The cost of the real property c. The price of the real property
b. The value of the real property d. The income of the real property
94. A single- family home owner who builds a new and unique structure will commonly find that
a. The uniqueness will cause the market to like it and pay more for it
b. Properties that do not conform to the popular designs will sell for more
c. By definition, uniqueness means that fewer people will want to buy it
d. The market will pay as much for this property as any other because of its unique nature
97. The city planning department indicated a vacant residential lot located in the flood zone cannot be
given a building permit. This site
a. Has lost nearly all utility c. Has lost all desirability
b. Has become scarce d. Has lost any effective purchasing power
99. A less expensive house tends to gain in value because of more expensive neighborhood houses
because of
a. Progression Principle c. Both of the above.
b. Regression Principle d. None of the above.
101. Two homes in the same addition have the same amenities, size, features, and location. One is priced
at P1,000,000 and the other is priced at P1,100,000.
a. The lower-priced home will sell quickly.
b. The lower-priced home will attract more demand.
c. The lower-priced home will get more showings.
d. The lower-priced home will sell for the full list price.
102. In a high demand market, the cost of building a new property will increase substantially until
a. It becomes impossible for prices to go higher
b. The supply increases because new builders get into the market
c. The charges from suppliers and subcontractors go down
d. The BSP increases interest rates
103. The four forces that influence real estate values are
a. Social, economic, governmental, and environmental
b. Land, labor, capital, and green space
c. Eminent domain, police power, escheat, and taxation
d. Governmental, social, taxation, and economic conditions
105. The length of a tract of land along a street is called the land’s
a. depth c. frontage
b. width d. abutment
106. Refers to prices or values of land adjacent to or “across the fence” from railroad, pipeline, highway
or other corridor real estate.
a. buyer’s market c. corner influence
b. across the fence value (atf) d. property line
c. corner influence
107. A _______ is an article that was once personal property, but that has been installed in or attached
to land or a building so that such article is regarded in law as part of the real estate.
a. Fixture c. domestic trade
b. Trade fixture d. all of the above
114. What term is used to describe a study of the cost -benefit relationship of an economic endeavor?
a. Investment analysis c. Feasibility analysis
b. Cash flow analysis d. Market analysis
115. The mayor of a small town recently hired you to estimate the value of a new one-story, three- bay
fire station. The fire station was built last year at a cost of P2.5 million (land and buildings). Similar-size d,
one year-old commercial buildings in comparable locations are selling for P2 million. lf you appraise this
building for approximately P2.5 million, you probably have conveyed
116. You were recently asked to appraise the Midnight blue hostel. The bank asked you to value the
property for loan purposes. The comparables sales you used in this analysis were all sales of the entire
operation. The income used in your calculation was based on the rental rate of each sleeping room and
the sales at the restaurant and the bar. You are most likely appraising
a. Market value of the fee simple interest
b. Market value of the leased fee interest
c. Going-concern value
d. Value in use
118. Estimating market value requires identification of the desires and priorities of
a. Well-informed buyers and sellers c. A typically informed purchaser
b. A fully informed seller d. A typically informed seller
120. Which of the following is not a part of the market value definition?
a. Buyer and seller are typically motivated
b. The property sells in 90 to 120 days
c. Payment is made in cash or cash equivalent terms
d. Both parties are well informed
122. Two bookstores are located on the same city street, and both have had good business for ten years.
One store is improved with new displays, better lighting, computerized inventory control, and a snack
bar. Because the store is part of a chain, remodeling costs are absorbed without general increase in
prices. The other bookstore begins losing customers. Which basic value principle(s) does the foregoing
case illustrate?
a. competition c. Both a and b.
b. contribution d. None of the above.
123. A single-family neighborhood is located adjacent to an airport. Excessive noise caused by airplanes
flying overhead and the potential danger they create have adversely affected the value of homes in the
immediate area. Which basic value principle(s) does the foregoing case illustrate?
a. internalities c. Both a and b.
b. externalities d. None of the above
125. An homeowner purchased two adjacent lots in a tract subdivision 20 years ago and built a single-
unit residence entirely on one lot, utilizing the second lot as a side yard. The homeowner has decided to
build a smaller home on the vacant side lot and retain the existing home as a rental. What term applies
to the second yard?
a. Surplus land
b. Vacant site
c. Excess land
d. Underutilized site
127. A buyer invests in a small strip center because she believes the property will net
P350,000 per year. This is an example of
a. Anticipation
b. Change
128. The statement “property values are created and sustained when the characteristics of a property
conform to the demand of its market" refers to
a. Use value
b. Contribution
c. Conformity
d. Supply and demand analysis
130. Highest and best use analysis requires an estimate of the use as though vacant and as improved to
a. Estimate the value of the improvements
b. Ensure that appraisers recognize that the properly could be worth more without the buildings than
with them
c. Estimate functional obsolescence caused by inappropriate improvements
d. All of the above
131. The concept of consistent use requires an improvement to be valued based on a use that is
consistent with the site’s highest and best use. This means
a. The highest and best use of the site as though vacant must always consider the improvements
thereon
b. The highest and best use as improved would always be consistent with the "as vacant" analysis
c. The improvement value must be adjusted down if the land’s highest and best use is different than the
improved highest and best use
d. The vacant land value can never exceed the improved value
132. When a property’s highest and best use is likely to change in the near future, the prevailing highest
and best use is called a(n)
a. Pending use
b. Temporary use
c. Interim use
d. Alternative use
134. The purpose of regulating the real estate service practitioners practice in the
Philippines is to
140. Gentrification is
a. A class of citizens who live in blighted areas
b. A process in which older homes in a neighborhood are remodeled and different residents replace the
lower-income residents
c. A group of complementary land uses
d. A part of the life cycle of a market area in which property values are stable and the maintenance
levels are adequate
145. What will be the best tool for locating the next Jollibee fast food restaurant in a city?
a. GPS (Global Positioning System).
b. GIS (Geographic Information System).
c. Microsoft Words.
d. Remote Sensing.
147. The value of a property will reach to its maximum level when the factors of production such as:
land, labor, capital, coordination or entrepreneurship are in balance refers to
a. Principle of Balance d. Principle of Substitution
b. Principle of Conformity e. Principle of Anticipation
c. HABU
148. The principle of increase and decreasing returns applied to a portion or the whole of an
improvement refers to
a. Principle of Anticipation d. Principle of Contribution
b. Principle of Conformity e. Principle of Substitution
c. HABU
149. The net income remaining after the cost of labor, capital and coordination have been paid refers to
a. HABU d. Principle of Substitution
b. Principle of Anticipation e. Principle of Surplus Productivity
c. Principle of Conformity
150. The result of reasonable degree of architectural homogeneity and compatible land uses brought
about by market attitudes, societal trends, economic conditions and public policy refers to
a. HABU d. Principle of Substitution
b. Principle of Conformity e. Principle of Anticipation
c. Principle of Utility
151. The meeting desires and requirements of human beings. It is not only the capacity to give
satisfaction in use but also the power to excite desire for continued possession refers to
a. HABU d, Principle of Substitution
152. The factor where the value is increased if supply is reduced by effective demand, resulting in
scarcity refers to
a. Principle of Anticipation d. HABU
b. Principle of Supply and Demand e. Principle of Consistent Use
c. Principle of Contribution
153. That factor where the property is cannot be valued on the basis of one use for land and another
use of improvements refers to
a. Principle of Consistent Use d. HABU
b. Principle of Anticipation e. Principle of Substitution
c. Principle of Contribution
154. Refers to the most profitable and likely use of the property at the time of appraisal. It refers to that
which in all probability will yield the maximum return at a given time. It is the first necessary
consideration in studying a tract of land to estimate its value.
a. Principle of Supply and Demand d. Principle of Contribution
b. Principle of Substitution e. Principle of Anticipation
c. Principle of Highest and Best Use
155. Is the amount that maybe recovered when the property will be retired or disposed at a future time.
a. Salvage Value d. Scrap Value
b. Market Value c. Principle of Substitution
c. Principle of Anticipation
156. Is the fair market value of the land in a specific zone or area as established by the BIR.
a. Salvage Value d. Scrap Value
b. Market Value e. Zonal Value
c. Principle of Contribution
157. One which states that the maximum value of a property tends to be set by the cost of purchasing
an equally desirable and valuable replacement property, as the basic principle that underlies the Market
Data Approach of Sales Comparison,
a. Principle of Anticipation d. Principle of Highest and Best Use
b. Principle of Substitution e. Principle of Supply and Demand
c. Principle of Contribution
158. To be considered comparable to the subject property, a comparable must have been sold
a. in an arm’s-length transaction
b. with a conventional mortgage
c. without any form of secondary financing d. for all cash
159. One method of compensating for sales that involved different terms of financing is use of the
a. financing readjustment grid
b. loan-to-value ratio
c. cash equivalency technique
160. Recent sales of comparable sites competitive with the subject site
a. Are the most reliable guide to the probable current market behavior and reactions of informed
buyers.
b. Do not indicate any probable current market behavior and reaction of informed buyers.
c. Both a and b.
d. None of the above.
165. The cost of improvements identical in design and material to those of the subject property is called
the subject’s
a. reproduction cost
b. replacement cost
c. sales price
d. market value
166. The cost of improvements identical in utility to those of the subject property is called the subject’s
a. reproduction cost
b. replacement cost
c. sales price
d. market value
167. In using the cost approach to appraising, the estimated construction cost of improvements usually
will be based on
170. The predominant depreciation category for a residential location on heavily traveled national
highway is
a. Physical deterioration—curable
b. Physical deterioration—long-lived incurable
c. Functional obsolescence—curable
d. External obsolescence—incurable
171. The predominant depreciation category for severe termite damage throughout a structure
a. Physical deterioration—curable
b. Physical deterioration—long-lived incurable
c. Functional obsolescence—curable
d. External obsolescence—incurable
172. The ratio of total operating expenses to effective gross income is the
a. operating expense ratio
b. net income ratio
c. effective gross income ratio
d. break-even ratio
173. The ratio of net operating income to effective gross income is the
a. operating expense ratio
b. net income ratio
c. effective gross income ratio
d. break-even ratio
174. The ratio of the operating expenses plus annual debt service to potential gross income is the
a. operating expense ratio
b. net income ratio
c. effective gross income ratio
d. break-even ratio
178. The data needed for an appraisal by the income approach using direct capitalization are
a. the potential gross income from the property, which includes the annual income from all sources; the
amount of the expected annual effective gross income from the property, estimated by subtracting
anticipated vacancy and collection losses from potential gross income;
b. net operating income, found by deducting normal annual operating and other expenses from the
effective gross income; the capitalization rate for the property; that is, the rate that can be applied to
the property’s net annual income, the result being the appraiser’s estimate of the property’s value;
c. both a and b
d. none of the above
179. While working on an appraisal of a residential property in a new home subdivision, the appraiser
finds that the builders have a total of 100 home sites currently offered for sale. In measuring market
demand the appraiser notes that all of the builders are currently averaging 2 new sales contracts per
month (combined), and are expecting to sell 24 homes within the next year. What conclusion could be
drawn with regard to the 100 available home sites and a market period of the next 12 months?
a. The market is in a condition of supply and demand.
b. The market is in a condition of balance.
c. The market is in a condition of oversupply.
d. The market is in a condition of undersupply.
182. The valuation technique in which land and building are valued separately is
a. The income capitalization approach
b. The sales comparison approach
c. Linear regression
d. The cost approach
184. Land value can be estimated using all of the following techniques except
a. The sales comparison method
b. The cost method
c. The income method
d. The allocation method
191. Is the amount paid by the lessee of a house or flat fee of a commercial bldg.
a. economic rent d. rental
b. interest e. market price
c. lease
192. The revenue derived from the use of land and of the forces inherent to land
a. economic rent d. rental
b. interest e. price
c. lease
196. The value added to total property value by a particular component is an example of the principle of
A. substitution
B. anticipation
C. change
D. contribution
E. conformity
198. The market loss cause by depreciation in an older structure may be offset by all of the following
EXCEPT
A. architectural interest
B. historical registration
C. strong demand relative to supply
D. strong supply relative to demand
E. renovation of the structure
201. Assets that are inextricably combined with others and that may include specialised buildings,
machinery, and equipment.
a. Plant
b. Machinery
c. quipment
d. Business asset
202. Individual machines or a collection of machines. A machine used for a specific process in
connection with the operation of the entity.
a. Plant
b. Machinery
c. quipment
d. Business asset
203. For assets in the public sector, the assumption equivalent to a business continuing as a going
concern is that the public sector assets
a. Will continue to be used for the provision of the relevant public good or service.
b. Will cease to be used for the provision of the relevant public good or service.
c. Both of the above.
204. Plant for the supply of electricity, gas, heating, cooling or ventilation and equipment such as
elevators
a. Should be reflected in the value of the real estate interest
b. Would not normally be reflected in the value of the real estate interest
c. Both of the above.
d. None of the above.
206. Intangible assets that can have an impact on the value of plant and equipment include
a. production records
b. patents
c. operating software
d. All of the above.
209. Valuations of plant and equipment can be carried out using any of the following approaches:
a. the sales comparison approach.
b. the cost approach (depreciated replacement cost)
c. the income capitalization approach
d. All of the above.
213. All of the following will affect the market value of a property EXCEPT
A. political factors d. economic factors
B. legal use restriction e. social concerns
C. acquisition cost to present owner
215. Amount may be recovered when the property will be retired or disposed at a future time
A. scrap value
B. book value
C. zonal value
D. salvage value
E. market value
216. Fair market value of the land in a specific zone or areas as established by the BIR
A. scrap value
B. book value
C. zonal value
D. salvage value
E. market value
217. Impairment of the desirability and usefulness of a real property brought by the physical, economic,
and other changes
A. depreciation
B. externalities
C. obsolescence
220. Appraisal under the unified housing loan program shall be undertaken by
A. NHA
B. HLURB
C. HDMF
D. HIGC
E. HUDCC
221. Loss in value of property because of the buyers desire or because of the presence of fixtures which
are not desirable
A. external loss
B. external obsolescence
C. economic obsolescence
D. functional obsolescence
E. external forces
223. The average selling price of homes in a district can best be determined by:
a. Comparative Analysis d. Any of the above
b Assessed Value e. None of the above
c. An appraisal
227. The application of more factors of production will tend to increase net income up to certain point
beyond which the introduction of more factors of production will tend to decrease net income
A. principle of conformity
B. principle of substitution
C. principle of progression
D. principle of increasing and diminishing return
E. principle of regression
229. The principle of value which states that value of a property tends to be enhanced when there is
reasonable homogeneity in use:
a. Principle of conformity d. Principle of progression
b. Principle of highest and best use e. None of the above
c. Principle of increasing and diminishing return
230. The increase in value of real estate without any effort or expense of the owner is:
a. Unearned increment c. Accretion
b. Unearned income d. Accession e. Adhesion
231. The study of current supply and demand conditions in a particular area for particular type of
property is:
a. Market analysis d. Absorption method
b. Real Estate appraisal e. Income projection
c. Cash flow analysis
236. In the computation of depreciation of properties, the method widely used by the practitioner is
the:
a. Straight line method d. Declining balance method
b. Diminishing return method e. None of the above
c. Cost benefits method
237. An appraisal principle which holds that the value of property tends to be enhanced by
association with superior properties is:
a. Principle of Progression d. Principle of Attrition
b. Principle of Regression e. None of the above
c. Principle of Infiltration
238. Is a factor derived from comparable properties and applied to expected rental income in order to
estimate a value. It may be used in finding the value of a property. It is the ratio that expresses the
relation between gross income and sales prices of a property.
a. Gross Income Multiplier d. Multiplier Effect Factor
b. Zonal Value e. Market Value
c. Scrap Value
239. Method of identifying the boundaries of a parcel of land by placing pins or stakes on the ground
A. subdivision survey d. relocation survey
B. topographic survey e. schematic survey
C. geodetic survey
240. Survey of land to determine the elevation or undulation of the terrain at various section
A. subdivision survey d. relocation survey
B. topographic survey e. rectangular survey
C. geodetic survey
241. Grid of north and south meridians and east and west lines surveyed by the government in
identifying Philippines boundaries
A. subdivision survey d. relocation survey
B. topographic survey e. rectangular survey
C. geodetic survey
243. Imaginary lines connection to point 1 of a lot with a reference point such as BLBM
A. contour line d. Bearings
B. tie back e. Metes and bounds
C. Tie line
244. lines in topographic map which indicate the elevation of the terrain at various sections of the land
A. contour line
B. tie back
C. Tie line
D. Bearings
E. Metes and bounds
246. Refers to subd scheme wher the resulting blocks rectangular in shape
A. Gridiron d. cul de sac
B. tie line e. square planning
C. chaplan
248. Prepared out of a cadastral survey of extensive area consisting of several lots for cadastral
registration proceedings
A. Phil map d. Cadastral map
B. Vicinity map e. Territorial map
C. Tax map
249. Land located in the fringes of built up communities which has the provincial characteristics but is
favored with city utilities, amenities and facilities
A. city land c. urbanized land
B. metropolis land d. idle land
250. Lands in metro manila or NCR are covered by the Urban Land Reform Law when they located
within _______areas for priority development sites
A. 214
B. 234
C. 224 d. 244
253. Drew imaginary lines on the surface of the earth in order to describe the location of places
A. Hipparchus
B. Aristotle
C. Ptolemy
D. Erastosthenes
E. Humbult and ritter
254. Says geographers should study human environment relationships by concentrating on how
physical environment causes social development
A. Hipparchus
B. Aristotle
C. Ptolemy
D. Erastosthenes
E. Humbult and ritter
255. Used the word geography and calculated the circumference of the earth within 0.5 percent
accuracy
A. Hipparchus
B. Aristotle
C. Ptolemy
D. Erastosthenes
E. Humbult and ritter
258. Relative location of place compared with other places, identification of streets, buildings and
landmarks to direct people to a desired location
A. land
B. lot site
C. toponym
D. situation
E. mathematical location
267. Difference between the number of immigrants and the number of imegrants
A. emigration
B. migration
C. immigration
D. net migration
E. exodus
268. A kind of survey where the shape of the earth is taken into account in computing results is
known as:
a. Plane survey d. Geodetic survey
b. Topographic survey e. Cadastral survey
c. Hydrographic survey
269. A metes and bounds description begins and ends with the
A. street and house number
B. block number
C. point of beginning
D. grid coordinates
E. iron pin
270. A (n) ____ identifies a property in such a way that it CANNOT be confused with any other property.
A. coded map book d. full city survey
B. legal description e. engineering report
C. narrative appraisal
272. Factors that will influence value which are governmental based. It is the degree of efficiency in the
maintenance of peace and order and the effort of providing the essential services like: utilities, zoning
and land use ordinance, anti-squatting law, rental control law and etc.
a. Physical d. Cultural
b. Economic e. Political
c. Social
273. Factors what will influence value which forces include the nature or basic industry and business
activity in the neighborhood, trend of employment, and expansion of housing programs;
a. Physical d. Cultural
b. Economic e. Political
c. Social
274. Factors that will influence value which refer to the location and age of the neighborhood (size,
area, shape and land topography), type of improvements and architectural trends, street pattern,
sidewalks and underground drainage.
a. Physical d. Cultural
b. Economic e. Political
c. Social
275. Former natural born Filipino citizen who acquired foreign citizenship and has not applied and been
granted dual citizenship, can purchase for his use as residence
A. 1,000 sq.m. of urban land and 1 has of rural land
B. 1,000 sq.m. of urban land and 2 has of rural land
C. 1,000 sq.m. of urban land and 5 has of rural land
D. 1,000 sq.m. of urban land and 3 has of rural land
276. Buyers of real property covered by RA 6552 do not include installment buyers of
A. industrial lots
B. house and lot packages
C. residential subd lots
D. residential condominiums
277. Retention limits under carp for foreign individuals on lease, management grower or service
contract
A. not more than 100 has
B. not more than 500 has
C. not more than 10 has
D. not more than 1,000 has
280. Process of bartering land for another piece of land and or shares of stock of equal value in the
government or quasi government corporation
A. land assembly
B. land reform
C. land banking
D. land exchange
281. Acquisitions of lots of varying ownership through, among others, expropriation or negotiated
purchase for the purpose of planning and development unrestricted by individual property boundaries
A. expropriation
B. land banking
C. land assembly
D. land reform
282. In the absence of pre nuptial agreement all properties of the husband and wife shall only have a
total retention of
A. 1 has
B. 5 has
C. 10 has
D. 3 has
283. Refers to the commitment for more than a limited duration of funds, land resources, facilities and
service by the two or more legally separate interest, to an enterprise for their mutual benefit
A. corporation
B. land assembly
C. cooperative
D. joint venture
284. Acquisition of land in advance of actual need for the purpose of acquiring lands at existing use
value and disposing of them in a manner which would influence land price formation and promote
planned development
A. land reform c. land exchange
B. land assembly d. land banking
285. States that a specified party must be given an opportunity before any others to either accept or
reject an offer
A. right to redeem c. right of first refusal
B. right to recover d. right to reject
287. As a mode of acquiring title to real property, prescription in good faith is:
a. 5 years c. 15 years
b. 30 year d. 50 years e. 10 years
288. The bundle of rights inherent in ownership without any limitations other than those imposed by
law or contract is:
a. Fee Estate c. Lease fee estate
b. Fee simple d. Tenancy in common e. None of the above
289. The following liens can be found at the back of the title except:
a. Real estate tax liens c. Mechanic’s liens
b. Mortgage lien d. Judgment liens e. None of the above
290. Seizure of a property by court order, usually done to have it available in the event of adverse
judgment in a pending suit, is:
a. Escheat c. Forfeiture
b. Foreclosure d. Attachments e. Conveyance
291. A buyer of real estate has already paid in 8 years of installment a total amount of P520,000.00
inclusive of P20,000.00 penalty interest. The cash surrender value of the property based on Maceda Law
is:
a. P200,000.00 c. P250,000.00
b. P325,000.00 d. P350,000.00 e. None of the above
292. A stipulation in a mortgage contract where the mortgagee is authorized to appropriate the
property upon default or non-payment of debt is:
a. Dacion en Pago d. Pactum de non Aliendo
b. Tacita Reconduta e. None of the above
c. Pactum Commissorium
293. A contract where the property is hypothecated to secure an obligation where the creditor is
given the right to possess the property and collect the fruits thereof is:
a. Real estate mortgage c. Blanket mortgage
b. Equitable mortgage d. Antichresis e. None of the above
296. A provision in the blanket mortgage that property whose loan value has been fully paid shall be
released from the mortgage
a. Defeasance clause d. Acceleration clause
b. Termination clause e. None of the above
c. Automatic redemption clause
297. X, owner of a 10- door apartment rented a unit to Y for a period of one year. Under the law on
lease, Y, without the consent of X, may perform any of the following acts, except:
a. Sublease the unit
b. Assign his rights
c. Suspend payment if X fails to make the necessary repairs.
d. Demand payment reimbursement constituting one half of the value of the usual improvements
introduced in good faith
e. All of the above
298. A special power of attorney to sell a real estate carries with it all the following except:
a. Power to find a purchaser d. Power to fix the term of sale
b. Power to sell directly e. None of the above
c. Power to sell only for cash
300. In the absence of any stipulation on the period, the vendor in a pacto de retro sale may
repurchase the property within:
a. 4 years c. 6 years
b. 8 years d. 10 years None of the above
301. Husband and wife can sell property to each other in the following circumstances:
a. Separation of property was agreed upon in the pre-nuptial agreement
b. There has been a judicial separation of property
c. There has been a legal separation
d. Any of the above
305. In the absence of any provision in the master deed of a condominium project, the interest of the
unit owner in the common areas shall be;
1. equal
2. based on value
3. decided by the condominium corporation
4. proportionate
5. NOTA
306. Unless justifiable cause, the period of completion of development of a subdivision project counted
from issuance of license to sell is;
1. eighteen months
2. twenty four months
3. six months
4. twelve months
5. NOTA
308. A buyer of a subdivision lot on installment after sufficient notice to the developer discontinued
paying amortization because the developer failed to develop the subd as certified by the HLURB in such
a situation and under PD 957, the buyer is entitled to a refund which would be
A. Total payment made less penalty charges
B. Total payment made less penalty plus interest charges
C. Total payment made less penalty charges and interest on total payment
D. Total payment plus penalty charges
E. NOTA
309. Provided by RA 7279 a developer of a subd. Project is required to develop an equivalent 20% of the
project for
314. The performance bond for a subd project may be in the form of a surety bond equivalent to
A. 30% of the development cost
B. 40% of the development cost
C. 20% of the development cost
D. 10% of the development cost
E. 25% of the development cost
315. The areas reserve for parks, playground and recreational areas of a subd project are
A. saleable lots
B. non alienable public land
C. Exclusively owned by the owner developer
D. Co owned by the developer and lot owner
316. The area reserved for roads, alleys and open spaces in a subd. Project with an area of one hectare
or more is
317. In mixed use condominium project, the master deed may be amended by the simple majority of
unit owners. Majority is based on.
A. floor area of ownership
B. number condominium units
C. total area of condominium units
D. all of the aboved
318. The amendment of master of deed of a condominium project is decided by the majority of
registered owners must be approved by the HLURB and
A. City or municipal council c. City of Municipal Engineer
B. City of Municipal Mayor d. City or Municipal Assessor
319. Amendment to the master of deed of a condominium project approved by majority of registered
owner also need to be approved by the city engineer and
A. NHA d. HUDCC
B. LRA e. HLURB
C. LGU
321. Some old Spanish title , the unit of measure one 1 “are” is equal to
A. 10 sq.m. d. 1,000 sq.m.
B. 100 sq.m. e. 10,000 sq.m
C. 1 sq.m.
322. Jose owns a house on a parcel that includes an easement over the adjoining property of Tom Yan.
The Jose property is the
a. Servient tenement c. For sale property
b. Dominant tenement d. None of the above
323. Co-owners who have an equal right of possession coupled with a right of survivorship have
a. Tenancy in common c. Tenancy in partnership
b. Joint tenancy d. Marital property
324. In what form of property ownership is an exclusive right to an identified segment of airspace
conveyed along with an interest in common in the rest of the parcel?
a. House and lot c. both of the above
b. Townhouse d. Condominium
325. The property of a person who dies leaving no heirs passes to the state by the right of
326. Condemnation of private property for public use is called the right of
a. Seizure c. Eminent Domain
b. Escheat d. Acquisition
329. The form of deed used to return title to real estate to its owner when the debt secured by a deed
of trust is paid in full is the
a. warranty deed c. quitclaim deed
b. reconveyance deed d. tax deed
333. During the research of a subject property an appraiser learns the occupants (parents) have been
granted a life estate by their children. What interest do the children hold in the property?
A. Remainder man C. Trustee
B. Life tenant D. Trustor
337. The rate of real estate tax in municipalities within metro manila is not more than
A. 5% c. 10%
B. 2% d. 20%
338. Under the local government code, agricultural lands of more than one hectare are subject to
additional tax of no more than 5% of assessed value when at lest
A. entire area is uncultivated
B. 50% of the area is uncultivated
C. 30% of the area is uncultivated
D. 20% of the area is uncultivated
339. Annual levy on real estate equivalent to 1% of the assessed value which shall be in addition to the
basic real estate tax
A. ad valorem tax c. special education fund tax
B. excise tax d. vat
340.. Capital gains on the sale of real estate classified as capital asset is
A. prepaid income tax c. expanded withholding tax
B. creditable tax on sale d. creditable tax on sale
341. BIR revenue regulation no 17-2003, the seller of a family home who failed to utilized the proceeds
to acquire a new residence within 18 months from the sale shall be assessed additional deficiency
capital gains tax inclusive of penalties and
A. 5% p.a. c. 20% p.a.
B. 25% p.a. d. 10% p.a.
342. Ground floor of a condominium project per BIR 28-29 shall be considered as commercial and a
additional rate shall be added on established residential zonal value of
A. 20% c. 15%
B. 10% d. 25%
343. The estate tax return shall be filed with the BIR within
A. 90 days from the death of the decedent
B. 120 days from the death of the decedent
C. 60 days from the death of the decedent
D. 180 days from the death of the decedent
344. Taxpayer has__ to redeem his real property which was levied and subsequently forfeited and
acquired by the local government for tax delinquency
A. 3 years c. 1 year
B. 5 years d. 2 years
345. The following composed the board of assessment of Makati city, except
347. Value placed on taxable property by the assessor for ad valorem tax purpose
A. economic value c. assessed value
B. appraised value d. market value
348. The property sold is an ordinary asset, what is the applicable tax
A. estate tax c. capital gains tax
B. percentage tax d. creditable withholding tax
349. Tax fixed on documents, instruments and papers evidencing acceptance, assignment or sale of a
right, property or obligation
A. community tax c. excise tax
B. estate tax d. documentary stamp tax
350. Banks acquired assets which form part of its real estate inventories at the close of its accounting
period shall be classified
A. ordinary asset c. fixed asset
B. capital asset d. tangible asset
351. Sale of a dealer of a residential dwelling is not subject to E-VAT when the price does not exceed
A. 1,500,000.00 c. 1,000,000.00
B. 2,500,000.00 d. 3,000,000.00
353. The required number of votes of registered owners to authorize a condominium corporation to sell
or otherwise dispose of the common areas in a condominium project is
A. unanimous votes c. Simple majority votes
B. 2/3 votes d. 1/3 votes
355. The right of an owner lessor to receive the contract rent and reversion of property at the end of
the lease is
356. An authority given by the developer to a broker to look for a supplier of backfilling materials who
shall be paid with developed lots is:
a. Procurement agency d. Sales agency
b. General Brokerage e. None of the above
c. Exchange agency
357. An agreement between an owner and a broker to sell a real estate property:
a. Listing d. Power of Attorney
b. Authorization to sell e. None of the Above
c. Joint venture
358. In the real estate business, another term for the owner is:
a. Customer c. Principal e. None of the above
b. Prospect d. Alter Ego
359. The documentary stamp on lease of real estate is P3.00 for the first P2,000.00 or fraction
thereof and additional
a. P0.50 for every P1,000 in excess of the first P2,000
b. P1.00 for every P1,000 in excess of the first P2,000
c. P1.50 for every P1,000 in excess of the first P2,000
d. P2.00 for every P1,000 in excess of the first P2,000
e. P3.00 for every P1,000 in excess of the first P2,000
360. Under BIR Revenue Regulation No. 17-2003, the seller of a family home who failed to utilize the
proceeds to acquire a new residence within 18 months from the sale shall be assessed additional
deficiency capital gains tax inclusive of penalties and:
a. 5% interest per annum d. 10% interest per annum
b. 15% interest per annum e. 20% interest per annum
c. 25% interest per annum
361. The rate of real estate tax in municipalities within Metro Manila is not more than
a. One-half percent of assessed value d. Three percent of assessed value
b. One percent of assessed value e. None of the above
c. Two percent of assessed value
362. Based on net gifts, the maximum rate of donor’s tax is:
a. Ten Percent c. Fifteen percent e. Thirty percent
b. Twenty percent d. Twenty-five percent
363. The value placed on taxable property by the assessor for ad valorem tax purpose is:
a. Market Value d. Appraised Value
b. Assessment Value e. Assessed Value
c. Economic Value
365. Under the Local Government Code, the next period for the property owner to file a sworn
declaration of ownership and value with the assessor is:
a. Year 2008 c. Year 2009 e. None of the above
b. Year 2010 d. Year 2011
366. The documentary stamp tax on the sale of property must be paid
a. Within thirty (30) days from the date of notarization
b. Within five (5) days after the close of the month of the date of sale
c. Within ten (10) days after the close of the month of the date of sale
d. At the time of payment of capital gains tax
e. At any time
367. The ground floor of a condominium project, per BIR 28-98, shall be considered as commercial
and an additional rate shall be added on established residential zonal value of:
a. 10% d. 25%
b. 15% e. 30%
c. 20%
368. The schedule of fair market value in municipalities in Metro Manila is prepared by:
a. MMDA d. Bureau of Internal Revenue
b. Concerned Municipal Assessor e. Sangguniang Bayan by ordinance
c. None of the above
369. The amount of family home equivalent to the fair market value considered as allowable
deductions from the estate of the decedent
a. P 500,000.00 c. P 1,000,000.00 e. P1,500,000.00
b. P 2,000,000.00 d. P 750,000.00
370. A taxpayer has ____ to redeem his real property which was levied and subsequently
forfeited and acquired by the local government for tax delinquency.
a. 1 year c. 60 days e. 2 years
b. 4 years d. 3 years
371. In case of foreclosure sale where right of redemption is not exercised by the mortgagor, who
pays the capital gains tax?
a. Owner-mortgagor c. Buyer of the property e. None of the above
b. Creditor-bank d. Any of the above
372. The documentary stamp on every mortgage or pledge of real estate is:
a. P20.00 for the 1st P5,000.00 plus P10.00 for every P5,000.00 thereafter
b. P10.00 for every P5,000.00 or fraction thereof
c. P15.00 for every P5,000.00 or fraction thereof
d. P2.00 on each P200.00 or fraction thereof
373. In case of sale of agricultural lands not exceeding five (5) hectares, aside from clearance from
DAR, buyer must also submit what document?
a. Undertaking to surrender land in excess of retention limits
b. Affidavit of compliance with CARL
c. Affidavit of total or aggregate landholding
d. Certification from DAR
e. Affidavit of waiver
375. A buyer of a subdivision lot on installment after sufficient notice to the developer discontinued
paying amortization because the developer failed to develop the subdivision as certified by the HLURB in
such a situation and under P.D. 957, the buyer is entitled to a refund which would be:
a. Total payment made less penalty charges.
b. Total payments made less penalty and interest charges.
c. Total payments made less penalty charges plus interest on total payment.
d. Total payments including penalty charges
e. None of the above.
376. Unless extended for justifiable cause, the period of completion of development of a subdivision
project, counted from issuance of license to sell, is:
a. Six months d. Eighteen months
b. Twelve months e. Twenty four months
c. None of the above
378. In the absence of any provision in the master deed of a condominium project, the interest of the
unit o owners in the common areas shall be:
a. Proportionate d. Decided by the condominium corporation
b. Based on Value e. None of the above
c. Equal
384. The area reserved for roads, alleys and open spaces in a subdivision project with an area of one
hectare or more is:
a. 20% of gross area d. 25% of gross area
b. 30% of gross area e. 35% of gross area
c. None of the above
386. In mixed use condominium project, the master deed may be amended by simple majority of unit
owners. Majority is based on:
a. Number of condominium units d. Floor area of ownership
b. Total area of condominium units e. Any of the above
c. None of the above
387. Amendment to the master deed of a condominium project approved by majority of registered
owners also need to be approved by the city engineer and:
a. Local Government e. National Housing Authority
b. Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council
c. Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board
d. Land Registration Authority
390. When to pay Estate tax if the case is settled extra judicially
a. Not exceeding 2 years d. not exceeding 10 years
b. Not exceeding 3 years e. Not exceeding 5 years
c. Not exceeding 4 years
393. It is a certification issued by the EMB certifying that based on the submitted project description, the
project is not covered by the EIS system and is not required to secure an ECC
a. Environmental compliance certificate d. Feasibilty study
b. Project impact study e. Environmental impact study
c. certificate of non coverage
396. Under HDMF circular 189-C, a qualified Pagibig member can purchase residential lot not exceeding
a. 500 sq.m. d. 1,000 sq.m.
b. 750 sq.m. e. 1,500 sq.m.
c. 250 sq.m.
397. Maximum amount of loan available under Unified Home Lending Program
398. Zero Assessment level refers to an assessment of all building whose market value does not exceed-
_______ which are exempted from payment of real property taxes
a. 75,000.00 d. 175,000.00
b. 125,000.00 e. 275,000.00
c. 150,000.00
399. How often does the real property assessment be revised by the City/ Municipal assessor
a. every year d. 7 years
b. 3 years e. 10 years
c. 5 years
400. A tax imposed on the sale, donation, barter or any other mode of transferring real property
ownership or title
a. simple fee/tax d. registration fee
b. filing fee/tax e. excise tax
c. transfer fee/tax
403. All real estate broker and private appraiser shall be required to post a professional indemnity
insurance/cash or surety bond, in an amount with no less than_____, without prejudice to additional
requirement of the client. It will be renewable every 3 years.
a. 2,000 pesos d. 15,000 pesos
b. 5,000 pesos e. 20,000 pesos
c. 10,000 pesos
404. a stock corporation established principally for the purpose of owning income generating real estate
assets
A. real estate trust
B. real estate company
C. real estate investment trust
D. real estate investment corporation
E. Philippine stock exchange
407. Real estate investment trust must distribute annually at least ______ of its distributable income as
dividends to its shareholder
A. 50%
B. 20%
C. 75%
D. 90%
E. 40%
408. The price or value of property agreed upon the seller who is not is compelled to sell and a buyer
who is not compelled to buy, both knowing all material facts relative to the property and the transaction
A. appraised value
B. assessed value
C. economic value
D. fair market value
E. zonal value
409. The sale of or transfer of real property to real estate investment trust, which includes the sale or
transfer of any and all security interest thereto, shall be subject to.
A. 25% of the applicable DST
B. 10% of the applicable DST
C. 75% of the applicable DST
D. 50% of the applicable DST
410. Income payment to real estate investment trust shall be subject to a lower creditable withholding
tax of
A. 5% c. 1% e. 10%
B. 7.5% d. 2%
413. PD 1517 or Urban Land Reform Law an area considered urban when it has a population density of
at least an area of.
A. 1,000 resident per sq.km. and at least 25% of active resident engage in non agricultural activities
B. 2,000 resident per sq.km. and at least 50% of active resident engage in non agricultural activities
C. 1,500 resident per sq.km. and at least 50% of active resident engage in non agricultural activities
D. 2,000 resident per sq.km. and at least 70% of active resident engage in non agricultural activities
E. 1,000 resident per sq.m. and at least 25% of active resident engage in non agricultural activities
Model Exam 1
1.) The present and future demand for a property and its absorption rate is considered in a
a.) letter in appraisal
b.) market feasibility study
c.) market segmentation
d.) highest and best used analysis
e.) transmittal letter
2.) The appraiser final estimate should be based on
a.) average of three value indications obtained by three approaches
b.) weighing of the reliability of the information analyzed in each of the three approaches
c.) the most sophisticated guess technique
d.) adjustment for most recent indicators in the local market
3.) the appropriate time adjustment is concluded to be an increase of 7% per year compounded.
The time adjustment for a comparable sales property that should for 80,000.00 two years ago.
a.) 11,529 d.) 11,200
b.) 9,200 e.) 91,592
c.) 5,600
4.) the criteria for determining the highest and best used include all of the following EXCEPT
a.) physical possibility d.) probable use
b.) financial feasibility e.) effect on community welfare
c.) legal permissibility
5.) the broad forces affecting value do not include
a.) physical d.) social
b.) life cycle e.) economic
c.) political
6.) the certification of value section of an appraisal report states everything EXCEPT that
a.) the appraiser has no interest in the property
b.) the fee is not contingent upon any aspect of the report
c.) the facts are correct to the best of the appraiser knowledge
d.) last year the property was appraised by the another person
e.) the property was personally inspected by the appraiser
7.) one implication of competition and excess profit is that
a.) there is a certain optimum combination of land, labor, capital and entrepreneurship
b.) an estimate of value should be based on future expectation
c.) abnormally high profits cannot be expected to continue indefinitely
d.) maximum value accrues to real estate when social and economic homogeneity are present in a
neighborhood
8.) cost indexes offered by standardized services are used to
a.) derive units of comparison
b.) catalog building component
c.) estimate operating expenses
d.) update past cost into current cost
33.) a use must be_____ to be considered as a possible alternative for highest and best used
62.) The fact that the value of a property tends to equal the cost of an equally desirable substitute is
an example of the principle of
a.) balance
b.) substitution
c.) contribution
d.) diminishing returns
e.) supply and demand
63.) Population flow to different regions of the United States will change primarily because of
a.) changing economic opportunities
b.) environmental control legislation
c.) rezoning legislation
d.) state tax policies
e.) air conditioning in the Sunbelt
64.) When each alternative use requires the same capital investment, the use that maximizes the
investment’s______ on a long-term basis is the highest and best use.
a.) diversified portfolio
b.) operating expenses
c.) net operating income
d.) potential gross income
e.) occupancy rate
65.) What would be the indicated value of a property that rented for 750 per month, using a monthly
gross rent multiplier of 100, if the expenses attribute to the property were 115 per month?
a.) 75,670
b.) 75,000
c.) 68,750
d.) 61,125
e.) 13,750
66.) Which of the following criteria most completely defines “highest and best use”?
a.) physically possible, legally acceptable, and generating a higher present land value than any
other use
b.) legally authorized, politically viable, and socially acceptable
c.) physically possible, comparable to other uses in the neighborhood, and legally authorized
d.) comparable to other local uses, physically possible, and generating a higher present land value
that any other use
e.) the tallest and most beautiful structure that can be placed on the land
67.) The total income anticipated from income property operations after vacancy and collection
allowances and operating expenses are deducted is
a.) net operating income
b.) before-tax cash flow
You are appraising a 40-acre tract of unimproved by a real land. The size is zoned for single-family
residential use. All utilities are available along the street on which the land fronts. The engineers
who will plat the proposed subdivision told you that 20% of the land area will be used for streets
and sidewalks. Zoning will permit four lots per acre of net developable land after deducting streets.
Research indicates that lots similar to those that will be available on the subject land will sell for
18,000 each and that the entire tract can be developed and sold in 1 year. You find that 40% of the
sale price of each lot must be allocated to selling cost, overhead, contingencies, carrying cost, and
developer’s profit, and that 2,000 feet of streets (including water, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer
lines) must be installed at a cost of 80 per foot.
A 100-unit apartment complex includes 40 one-bedroom units that rent for 950 and 60 two-
bedroom units that rent for 1,150 monthly. The vacancy rate is 5%; miscellaneous income is 5,000
annually. Operating expenses amount to 400,000. The mortgage loan requires payments of 630,000
annually.
A building contains 50 one-bedroom units and 150 two-bedroom units. The one-bedroom units rent
for 550 monthly; two bedroom are 675. the vacancy rate is 7&; operating expenses are estimated at
40 of effective gross income. There is 2,000.00 annual income for vending machines.
a.) 64,375
b.) 268,970
c.) 863,310
d.) 719,425
e.) None of the above
97.) operating expense are
a.) 1,545,000
b.) 54,075
c.) 2,000
d.) 719,425
e.) 575,540
98.) in one step of the land value residual technique, the building capitalization rate is
applied to the known building value to estimate the
a.) highest and best use of the site
b.) cost of the building
c.) income needed to support the land
d.) net operating income needed to support the building
e.) land value
99.) the basic formula of property valuation via income capitalization is
Model Exam 2
1. In economics, the four factors of production are
(A) land, labor, capital, and improvements
(B) land, labor, capital and entrepreneurship
(C) land, labor, capital and money
(D) land, improvements, labor and materials
(E) land, labor, site, and improvements
2. The law of supply and demand is
(A) a basic economic principle
(B) legislated by Congress
(C) seldom used in the appraisal process
(D) not a applicable in the short term
(E) all of the above
3. Which of the is NOT an agent of production?
(A) land (D) capital
(B) transportation (E) entrepreneurship
(C) labor
4. Political forces affecting value may include
(A) life-styles and living standards
(B) topography
(C) athletic levels and recreation facilities
(D) government spending and taxation policy
(E) primary registration and turnout
5. What are the two categories of tangible property?
(A) real property and personal property
(B) intangible property and real property
(C) real estate and intangible property
(D) legal and illegal investments
(E) open and shut transactions
6. Zoning is an exercise of the
(A) equity courts
(B) police powers
(C) Environmental Protection Agency
(D) Right of condemnation
Adjusted Sales Price: Prices have been rising by 5% per year in the are for this type of property.
Other Adjustments: Each square foot of livable area is judged to be worth 30; condition grades are fair,
good, and excellent , with each difference in condition grade worth 5%; a two-care garage is judged to
be worth 1,500 more than a one-car garage.
A 200-unit apartment complex includes 80 one-bedroom units that rent for 475 and 120 two-bedroom
units that rent for 575 monthly. The vacancy rate is 5%; miscellaneous income is 5,000 annually.
Operating expenses amount to 400,000. The mortgage loan requires annual payments of 630,000.
MODEL EXAM 3
1. A building is depreciated at 2.5% per year on a straight-line basis. What is the estimated useful life of
the building?
2. A residential land is located at Orange City with an area of 2,200 square meters and cost per sq.m. is
P3,500. It has a corner influence of 25% because of its location, topography advantage of 20% because
it is plain and a plottage of 10% because of its shape. Compute the value of the property.
3. Using the 4-3-2-1 depth rule, if a 10-hectare belonging to different owners namely; Mamita, Tiyo, Alan
and L.A was sold for P10,0M, what is the share of each owner?
4. Rebisco bought 50 hectares of land at P700 per sq.m. If the medium subd. development costs of
P1,000/sq.m. is based on the saleable area which is 60% of the gross area, compute the following:
A Real Estate Property was valued and assessed by Mun. Assessor in the following amount and rate:
6. Total Special Education Fund Tax for one year before discount?
8. A commercial property producing an annual gross income of P390,000 was sold two months ago for
P3,412,500. What is the property's gross income multiplier?
9. The property under appraisal is a 25 year-old apartment building producing a net operating
income of P50,000 a year. Compute the value of the property, assuming a remaining economic
life of 40 years for the building at 10.5% interest rate and land value is estimated at
P100,000.00
10: You can afford to put 10,000 in a savings account today that pays 6% interest compounded
annually. How much will you have 5 years from now if you make no withdrawals?
11. Another financial institution offers to pay 6% compounded semiannually. How much will your
10,000 grow to in five years at this rate?
13. What amount will accumulate if we deposit 5,000 at the beginning of each year for the next 5
n
years? Assume an interest of 6% compounded annually. . FV = PMT ([(1 + i ) + 1]/i )
14. You want to buy a house 5 years from now for 150,000. Assuming a 6% interest rate compounded
annually, how much should you invest today to yield 150,000 in 5 years?
PV=FV(1+i)^-n pv=150000(1.06)^-5
15. What amount must you invest today at 6% compounded annually so that you can withdraw 5,000 at
the end of each year for the next 5?
-n
PV = PMT [( 1-(1 + i) ] / i
5000((1-(1+.06)^-5))/.06
MODEL 1
1. B 26.C 51.A 76.B
2. B 27.D 52.A 77.E
3. E 28.C 53.C 78.A
4. E 29.A 54.B 79.C
5. B 30.C 55.A 80.E
6. D 31.A 56.E 81.A
7. C 32.A 57.B 82.D
8. D 33.A 58.C 83. A
9. C 34.D 59.D 84.A
10.C 35.B 60.B 85.D
11.B 36.C 61.B 86.B
12.B 37.D 62.B 87.B
13.A 38.C 63.A 88.D
14.C 39.A 64.C 89.A
15.E 40.A 65.B 90.D
16. D 41.B 66.A 91.A
17.D 42.B 67.A 92.B
18.A 43.D 68.D 93.C
19.E 44.B 69.C 94.C
20.A 45.D 70.C 95.D
21.D 46.B 71.C 96.A
22.D 47.D 72.E 97.C
23.A 48.B 73. D 98.B
24.D 49.C 74.D 99.C
25.E 50.D 75.C 100.B
MODEL 2
1. B 26.A 51.E 76.C
2.A 27.C 52.A 77.D
3.B 28.A 53.B 78.D
4.D 29.A 54.C 79.B
5.A 30.B 55.A 80.C
6.B 31.D 56.C 81.A
7.C 32.C 57.D 82.A
8.C 33.E 58.B 83.B
MODEL 3
1. Answer:
Estimated Useful life = 1 = 1 = 40 years
N 2.5%
2.Answer:
Land Value (2,200 @P3,500/sq.m.) P 7,700,000
Add Adjustment factors:
Corner influence (P7.70M x 25%) 1,925,000
Topography advantage (P7.70M x 20%) 1,540,000
Plottage (P7.70M x10%) 770,000
Value of the Property 11,935,000
3. Answer:
1st Lot owner: (P10.0M x40%) P4.0M
2nd Lot owner: (P10.0M x30%) P3.0M
3rd Lot owner: (P10.0M x20%) P2.0M
4th Lot owner: (P10.0M x10%) P1.0M
4. Answers:
(a) Land Acquisition Cost: 50 hectares x 10,000 sq.m. @P700/sq.m. = P350.00M
V=I/R
Where: V= Value
I= income
Rate= interest rate
10. PV = 10,000
i = .06
n=5
FV = 10,000 (1 + .06)5 = 10,000 (1.3382255776)
ANSWER = 13,382.26
11. PV = 10,000
i = .06 / 2 = .03
n = 5 * 2 = 10
FV = 10,000 (1 + .03)10 = 10,000 (1.343916379)
ANSWER= 13,439.16
14. PV = FV ( 1 )
(1 + i)n
FV = 150,000; i =.06; n = 5
PV = 150,000 ( 1 )
(1 + .06)5
= 150,000 ( 1 )
1.3382255776
ANSWER = 112,088.73