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Humber College PREX-1060A Exam 4: Invigilated Theory Exam Exam Practice Test

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Question 1

A buyer should consider the record of site condition (RSC) document when purchasing a commercial property. Which of the following statements regarding an RSC is correct?

Options:

A.

Requesting an RSC is mandatory in all real estate transactions.

B.

It is not a material fact; thus, it is a formality for the buyer to get it.

C.

With other documents, it will inform the buyer of any legal issues attached to the title.

D.

It contains records pertaining to a property's financial condition.

Question 2

A tenant receives the keys to their new retail space. When the tenant opens the door, they see evidence of a small fire on the walls near the electrical panel. Which of the following is an appropriate recommendation the salesperson could provide to the new tenant?

Options:

A.

Meet with the property manager, review the lease, and determine a course of action.

B.

Repair the damage and deduct the cost from the rent.

C.

Contact a lawyer and immediately start a legal action for damages.

D.

Terminate the lease and start looking for a new space.

Question 3

A salesperson is helping a buyer client to purchase a piece of vacant land to develop in the future. The salesperson recommends that the buyer consult with a third-party professional because the salesperson cannot provide the service with reasonable knowledge, skill, judgment, and competence. Which of the following is NOT a professional the salesperson would likely recommend to the buyer?

Options:

A.

A consultant in a financial institution

B.

A zoning specialist in the city's planning department

C.

An appraiser with Accredited Appraiser Canadian Institute (AACI) designation

D.

A legal consultant who specializes in evicting residential tenants

Question 4

There are three primary items that require attention when countering an offer from a seller. Which of the following items does NOT need to be checked?

Options:

A.

The date of the agreement of purchase and sale

B.

The balance due clause

C.

The irrevocability clause

D.

The purchase price

Question 5

A buyer wants to purchase an industrial property for its international logistics and distribution center. Currently, the building is used by a local courier company with small delivery trucks and vans. When drafting an offer to purchase this property, which of the following should be added regarding this change of use?

Options:

A.

A clause to obtain the necessary mortgage amount

B.

A clause to test the quality of the underground water source

C.

A clause to check the condition of the trucks and vans

D.

A clause to ensure the truck parking spaces and turning radius are sufficient

Question 6

A salesperson is representing a seller of a pet food store and is preparing the marketing materials. Which of the following is a document the salesperson is required to provide to prospective buyersof the business?

Options:

A.

A list of customers who have purchased products in the last 60 months or since the business was acquired.

B.

A statement of the expenses for the business for the past year or since the business was acquired.

C.

A list of equipment, chattels, and fixtures that are included with the business.

D.

An income statement for the past 12 months or since the business was acquired.

Question 7

A salesperson discusses with a buyer the potential advantages of purchasing brownfields for redevelopment. What is NOT an advantage for the buyer of a brownfield property?

Options:

A.

An owner who rehabilitates a brownfield property can receive tax incentives.

B.

The contaminants in brownfields contain precious metals that can be sold to earn additional income.

C.

Brownfield properties typically have the advantage of existing infrastructure such as roads, utilities, water/sewer servicing, schools, and transit facilities.

D.

Brownfield properties can often be purchased at well below their potential market value.

Question 8

Finish the sentence: The Employment Standards Act:

Options:

A.

Specifies the terms of a business partnership agreement.

B.

Regulates matters involving ownership of a business.

C.

Regulates trade names.

D.

Protects the rights of workers of a business that is being sold.

Question 9

Which of the following is a correct statement regarding a design-build arrangement in commercial real estate?

Options:

A.

A design-build arrangement is a sale/leaseback arrangement.

B.

A design-build arrangement requires the buyer to acquire suitable land and construct a building themselves.

C.

A design-build arrangement means the buyer will only buy the property if the landowner builds a building to the buyer’s specifications.

D.

A design-build arrangement is commonly associated with a seller's market.

Question 10

A buyer client is interested in purchasing a 30,000 sq. ft. industrial building in an industrial park. The buyer's salesperson drafts an agreement of purchase and sale that includes an environmental site assessment condition that must be met at the buyer's own expense, and to the buyer's satisfaction. Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding the environmental site assessment condition?

Options:

A.

The environmental site assessment condition makes the offer conditional upon all possible court actions regarding environmental matters being thought of and reported.

B.

The environmental site assessment condition makes the offer conditional upon the buyer determining that no limitations or restrictions affecting the continued use of the property exist.

C.

The environmental site assessment condition makes the offer conditional upon the seller delivering documents, records, and reports relating to environmental matters to the buyer upon request.

D.

The environmental site assessment condition makes the offer conditional upon the buyer determining that the property is free from hazardous conditions or substances.

Question 11

Many industrial users install one or more cranes on their properties to move heavy items. Which type of industrial crane has an arm attached at an angle to a rotating mast that permits 360-degree swiveling around that mast?

Options:

A.

Gantry crane

B.

Jib crane

C.

Bridge crane

D.

Overhead crane

Question 12

The balance sheet of a business helps investors understand its stability and assess financial risk. A balance sheet includes details about all of the following, EXCEPT:

Options:

A.

Shareholder’s equity

B.

Assets

C.

Liabilities

D.

Net operating income

Question 13

A retail property buyer must consider the parking requirements associated with the site. All of the statements below are considerations for parking, EXCEPT:

Options:

A.

There may be minimum width and depth requirements for parking spaces.

B.

Parking may be impacted by zoning requirements.

C.

Parking may be impacted by the municipality’s parking bylaw.

D.

Required parking for persons with disabilities is usually fixed as a ratio based on the number of disabled persons in the community.

Question 14

A salesperson, who is representing a tenant, has completed a comparative market analysis (CMA) of the management fees charged, assessed on a square footage basis, at the different office buildings that their client is interested in leasing. The management fees vary across the comparable office buildings, and the tenant is interested to know why there is a difference. Which of the following is an accurate statement the salesperson can make about the difference in management fees between the buildings?

Options:

A.

The salesperson should tell their client that higher management fees charged for a building always indicates that the tenant is getting superior service and value.

B.

The salesperson should explain that a tenant occupying a smaller rentable area in a building pays higher management fees per square foot compared to a tenant with an average or larger rentable area.

C.

The salesperson should identify the reasons for high management fees charged for a building and determine the relative value it provides.

D.

The salesperson should tell the tenant that the Condominium Authority of Ontario regulates management fees charged by buildings as per their size.

Question 15

A salesperson has a buyer client in the metal fabrication industry, which requires outdoor storage and involves substantial noise and smells. The salesperson sees a listing that says "24,000-square-foot light industrial property, multi-uses permitted.” Is this a suitable property for their client? Why or why not?

Options:

A.

Yes, the property will be suitable if the client states they will change the zoning to allow their type and classification of business to operate at this location.

B.

Yes, the property is suitable since the client is already in the metal fabrication business, and does not need to get any permits from the municipality prior to moving in and using the property.

C.

Yes, the property is suitable, as the listing says the property is light industrial and multi-uses are permitted.

D.

No, the property is not suitable, as the client's business type and classification require heavy industrial zoning.

Question 16

The key mechanical components of commercial buildings include heating, cooling, and electrical systems. Which of the following tasks is NOT usually completed by the salesperson?

Options:

A.

Ensuring inspections are being carried out as required

B.

Contacting contractors for quotes for repairing or replacing equipment

C.

Reviewing whether the technical components have been recently replaced or upgraded

D.

Learning what types of equipment are in the building and having a general understanding of theirage and condition

Question 17

The operating costs of a commercial building are usually higher than those of buildings that do not have any common areas. Common area maintenance (CAM) is referred to as the landlord's operating costs attributable to factors that affect the common areas. Which of the following is NOT one of those factors?

Options:

A.

Repairs

B.

Supervision

C.

Operations

D.

Depreciation

Question 18

Issues that occurred prior to the closing of a transaction may be uncovered by title and non-title searches during due diligence. Which of the following is a non-title search concern?

Options:

A.

Liens and encumbrances that are registered against the property

B.

The property's use doesn't comply with municipal zoning bylaws

C.

A registered right of way that blocks the buyer's intended use of the property

D.

The seller is not entitled to transfer title to the property for some reason

Question 19

Which statement about an Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) is NOT correct?

Options:

A.

All new commercial properties must undergo an ESA before construction begins.

B.

An ESA is not required if the buyer is purchasing the industrial property for their own use.

C.

No stipulations exist for the third and final phase of an ESA due to its vast and complex nature.

D.

The Environmental Protection Act establishes the procedures and requirements for the first two phases of an ESA.

Question 20

In a commercial transaction, which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the lawyer?

Options:

A.

Exchange of legal documents

B.

Review of financial statements

C.

Review of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale

D.

Remedy of title issues

Question 21

A buyer has just been approved for a commercial mortgage to purchase a retail strip plaza. They meet with their salesperson to review the mortgage documents. The buyer expresses concern about possible late payments. Which of the following is an accurate statement about provisions in the commercial mortgage documents regarding late payments?

Options:

A.

The options for late payments are the same for every lender.

B.

Each lender has their own method for dealing with late payments.

C.

There are no penalties for late payments in a commercial mortgage.

D.

Penalties for late payments will be added to the monthly rent.

Question 22

A salesperson is drafting an offer and discussing with the buyer the steps required for due diligencewhen purchasing a commercial condominium unit. All of the steps below are included in due diligence, EXCEPT:

Options:

A.

Create a business plan

B.

Gather, organize, and verify all pertinent information

C.

Identify third-party professionals

D.

Estimate time frames required for due diligence and other offer conditions

Question 23

Which of the following is a reason why an owner might consider redeveloping an industrial property?

Options:

A.

The cost of relocating is low.

B.

A similar building can be bought at a low price.

C.

The existing building no longer provides the highest and best use of the site.

D.

A redevelopment will seriously disrupt the current operation.

Question 24

A buyer client is discussing zoning bylaws of the municipality in relation to an industrial development site with their salesperson. Which of the following is NOT a correct statement with respect to zoning bylaws?

Options:

A.

Zoning bylaws specify the permitted land uses throughout a municipality.

B.

Municipal zoning bylaws overrule all other laws with respect to land uses and issuance ofbuilding permits in Ontario.

C.

New commercial construction and redevelopment must comply with zoning bylaws.

D.

Municipalities have zoning bylaws that divide the city into different land uses or zones.

Question 25

While preparing to list a vacant retail site that allows new auto sales, the salesperson sees that there is an auto repair garage business next door with old and rusting metal storage tanks at the side of their building. Which of the following is the correct action for the salesperson to take?

Options:

A.

The salesperson should attempt to identify signs of contamination on the property and recommend an appropriate third-party expert to the seller client.

B.

The salesperson should include the information in the marketing material as it would be beneficial for an auto sales business to have a garage located nearby.

C.

The salesperson should ask the owner of the garage for more information and what course of action they recommend to assist a future purchaser of the site.

D.

The salesperson should ask the owner of the garage whether they have thought about selling their property at this time.

Question 26

A tenant is renting 4,000 square feet of space in a commercial shopping center under a net lease. The base rent is $20 per square foot per annum, and there is a percentage rent of 5% of gross sales over the base rent. The tenant has annual gross sales of $1,000,000. The annual expenses are $10 per square foot. How much annual base rent does the tenant have to pay?

Options:

A.

$80,000

B.

$60,000

C.

$120,000

D.

$130,000

Question 27

A new commercial condominium project is completed, and the buyers are given an occupancy date. On the occupancy date, a few of the buyers move into their units and begin setting up their operations. That evening, there is a severe thunderstorm. In the morning, several of the buyers start to notice roof leaks. Some of the buyers call the builder's office while others call their salespersons.Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding the building's warranty coverage?

Options:

A.

If the builder does not address this issue, the buyers can file a complaint with the provincial warranty authority for any outstanding work the builder did not complete.

B.

The buyers should submit their concerns to the provincial warranty authority, as they are entitled to one-year warranty coverage from the occupancy date.

C.

There is no provincial warranty coverage for commercial condominiums, but the buyers can inquire with the builder about any warranties that they may offer.

D.

The buyers should draft a list of all their concerns and submit them to the municipality for appropriate coverage.

Question 28

An agreement of purchase and sale for an industrial building is accepted conditional on financing with the expiry date of May 14. On May 11, the bank informs the buyer the mortgage cannot be approved until May 17. The salesperson for the buyer then prepares an amendment to the agreement of purchase and sale for the extension of the condition. Which of the following is NOT correct?

Options:

A.

The buyer can use the same amendment to ask for a change of the closing date.

B.

The buyer can still waive the condition before the expiry date if the seller refuses to sign the amendment, provided there is a waiver provision in the condition.

C.

The salesperson should prepare the amendment with midnight, May 17 as the irrevocable time.

D.

To play it safe, the salesperson should amend the condition with May 18 as the expiry date.

Question 29

Obtaining the size and boundaries of a commercial condominium unit is an important task for a salesperson. Which of the following statements regarding this task is NOT correct?

Options:

A.

An Ontario Land Surveyor can be hired to measure the space.

B.

Space should be measured in accordance with BOMA standards.

C.

An architect can be hired to measure the space.

D.

The original plans should be used to determine the size of a unit.

Question 30

A retail property buyer must consider the parking requirements associated with the site. All of the statements below are considerations for parking, EXCEPT:

Options:

A.

There may be minimum width and depth requirements for parking spaces.

B.

Parking may be impacted by zoning requirements.

C.

Parking may be impacted by the municipality’s parking bylaw.

D.

Required parking for persons with disabilities is usually fixed as a ratio based on the number of disabled persons in the community.

Question 31

A salesperson is assisting both the tenant and the landlord in a commercial property rentaltransaction. Which of the following statements about calculating the remuneration for this transaction is correct?

Options:

A.

The tenant may be required to pay the deficiency between the contracted amount in the tenant representation agreement and the amount actually paid by the landlord.

B.

Salespersons are prohibited from indicating directly that remuneration is fixed by any association but can indicate it indirectly.

C.

Remuneration can be calculated based on the difference between the listing price and the actual rental price.

D.

Remuneration can be an agreed amount or a percentage of the rental price, but not a combination of both.

Question 32

Examples of properties which would warrant a Phase 2 environmental assessment may include heavy industrial sites. Which of the following is NOT an example of a heavy industrial use?

Options:

A.

Power stations

B.

Petroleum storage and distribution sites

C.

Chemical manufacturers

D.

Computer training institute

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT relevant information a salesperson must verify when representing a landlord who is planning to lease their industrial property?

Options:

A.

The salesperson must verify the zoning information for the industrial property.

B.

The salesperson must verify the previous tenant's lease rates and terms.

C.

The salesperson must verify whether the tenant's intended use for the industrial property is permitted under the zoning bylaw.

D.

The salesperson must verify the rates and terms of lease for the property.

Question 34

If a property in Ontario is assessed and valued as farmland by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), the farmer could receive a 75% tax reduction for municipal taxes if certain conditions are met. Which of the following describes a condition that must be met?

Options:

A.

They carry on a farming business generating a net profit of $100,000.

B.

They have a valid harmonized sales tax (HST) registration number under the Excise Tax Act.

C.

They are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada.

D.

They submit the appropriate application semi-annually.

Question 35

A salesperson is drafting an offer for a vacant industrial site prime for development on behalf of their buyer client. The salesperson has included all proper conditions to protect the buyer, along with sufficient time periods to undertake the due diligence. Which of the following would be an appropriate conditional time period based on the corresponding condition?

Options:

A.

A conditional time period for a property inspection that is 30 business days in length.

B.

A conditional time period for obtaining an approval for a zoning change that is seven business days in length.

C.

A conditional time period for verifying the existence of services such as sewage, water, and electricity that is 30 days in length.

D.

A conditional time period for verifying the soil condition or type that is five days in length.

Question 36

Audited and unaudited statements provide the financial status of a business to potential buyers. What is the main difference between audited and unaudited financial statements?

Options:

A.

Unaudited financial statements are prepared by Chartered Professional Accountants; audited financial statements are prepared by senior Chartered Professional Accountants.

B.

Audited financial statements provide an accurate picture of the financial status of a business; unaudited financial statements may only contain partially reviewed information.

C.

Unaudited financial statements are prepared by accounting students; audited financial statements are completed by accountants who have received their professional designation.

D.

Audited financial statements comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); unaudited financial statements do not comply with GAAP.

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