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Practice Test 1 Practice Test 21. A mortgage loan where only interest is paid during the term and the principal is due at the end is called:
A straight note, also called an interest-only loan, requires the borrower to pay only interest during the term. The entire principal is due as a lump sum at maturity.
2. Which document is typically recorded to create a mortgage lien on Illinois real estate?
A mortgage lien is created by recording a mortgage (or deed of trust in some jurisdictions) against the property.
3. To legally practice real estate in Illinois, a licensee must be affiliated with a sponsoring broker.
Illinois requires licensees to operate under the supervision of a licensed broker; individuals cannot practice real estate independently under the state license.
4. The main purpose of a real estate appraisal is to determine:
The primary goal of a real estate appraisal is to determine the property's market value, which reflects the price it would likely sell for under typical market conditions.
5. Which statement is true about a transaction broker status in Illinois?
Illinois does not recognize a separate transaction broker status; designated agency and single agency are used instead to define representation.
6. A subordination clause most benefits which party?
The trustor benefits because a new loan can take priority over an existing loan, allowing for additional financing options.
7. A deed states: "To Grantor, so long as the property is used as a church." This creates which type of estate?
The language 'so long as' indicates a defeasible fee that ends automatically upon the stated condition (use as a church), which is characteristic of a fee simple determinable.
8. Which term refers to property rights that are transferred separately from the land itself?
Appurtenances are rights or interests that are attached to the land but can be transferred with it.
9. Which of the following is considered a physical component of real property?
Soil is a tangible part of the land, whereas rights like water or minerals are interests, not physical components.
10. In Illinois, the landlord's obligation to deliver a habitable dwelling is part of which concept?
There is an implied warranty of habitability that the premises are fit for human habitation, and the landlord must maintain it.
11. What document establishes how escrow funds will be released in an Illinois real estate transaction?
Escrow Instructions specifically outline how funds are to be held, what conditions trigger disbursement, and who may authorize releases, forming the control document for escrow management.
12. Illinois real estate law recognizes 'implied authority' as which of the following?
Implied authority arises from the agent's role and the customary practices necessary to fulfill duties, even if not expressly written.
13. In Illinois, a residential zoning district labeled R-1 most likely permits:
R-1 typically denotes a single-family residential district with specific minimum lot size and setback requirements; higher-density districts would be R-2, R-3, etc.
14. Which adjustment is made when a comparable has fewer bathrooms than the subject?
Since the comparable is inferior (fewer bathrooms), value is added to it to equate it to the subject property's features.
15. In Illinois, a claimant who furnishes labor or materials for an improvement may file a mechanic's lien within how many months after completion?
Illinois Mechanics Lien Act generally requires filing a mechanic's lien within 4 months after completion or after last labor/materials were furnished.
16. Which task may be performed by an unlicensed assistant in Illinois?
Unlicensed assistants may perform clerical tasks and other non-brokerage activities; they may not engage in licensed activities or negotiations.
17. A ceiling fan permanently installed in a home is classified as:
A permanently installed ceiling fan is considered a fixture, thus part of real property.
18. What is the typical pathway for an applicant licensed in another state to obtain an Illinois license?
Illinois offers reciprocity or endorsement to qualified applicants from other states, subject to meeting education and background requirements.
19. In Illinois contract law, when is an offer typically converted into a binding contract?
A contract is formed when the offeree communicates an unequivocal acceptance to the offeror. The mailbox rule may apply if acceptance is mailed.
20. What is the standard assessment fraction for residential property in Illinois?
Residential property is typically assessed at 33 1/3% of its market value, forming the base before exemptions and equalization are applied.