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Question # 4

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?

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 their age and condition.

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Question # 5

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

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.

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Question # 6

A landlord and a tenant have signed an agreement to lease an office space. Prior to the transaction closing, an unforeseeable event occurs that is not the fault of either party. Which statement about the return of the tenant's deposit is NOT correct?

A.

The agreement may contain a clause forfeiting all of the deposit if the landlord has started work on the premises.

B.

The parties may need to obtain a court order that clarifies how the deposit will be returned and distributed.

C.

The tenant can have the deposit back without signing a mutual release as it is not their fault.

D.

The landlord and tenant may agree to split the deposit.

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Question # 7

When calculating the total purchase price of farmland with improvements on it, which of the following items is NOT included?

A.

Goodwill

B.

Fixed equipment

C.

Residence

D.

Barns and sheds

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Question # 8

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?

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.

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Question # 9

In regard to equipment at an industrial property that is being shown for sale, a salesperson representing a buyer should do all of the following, EXCEPT:

A.

Contact the seller's representative prior to the showing to gain awareness of safety and compliance requirements.

B.

Ensure they are informed as to whether the equipment shown will be relevant for the buyer's intended use.

C.

Ensure chattels or fixtures are not included in the sale or negotiated for in the agreement.

D.

Obtain clarification as to which equipment seen during the showing will be included in the purchase price of the property.

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Question # 10

A salesperson is drafting an agreement to lease a retail property for a tenant client who is looking to open a women's apparel store. Which of the following would NOT be included in the agreement to lease?

A.

A description of the premises

B.

The names of all the tenant's suppliers

C.

The commencement date of the lease

D.

The names of all parties to the lease

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Question # 11

There are different requirements under REBBA and other legislation that affect the sale of a business. Which of the following is NOT correct?

A.

A key consideration a salesperson must keep in mind when handling the sale of a business is operating licenses.

B.

Depending on the business location, there are various municipal bylaws, zoning, permits, and other rules and regulations that could impact the sale of a business.

C.

There are various municipal bylaws that could impact the sale of a business, depending on the business activity.

D.

If a municipal license is associated with the business and it may be transferrable to the buyer, then it is of no concern to the sales representative.

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Question # 12

A salesperson is assisting the buyer of a retail condominium with the due diligence process. What is a leading practice they should recommend to the buyer?

A.

Verify if there are any non-competition provisions that need to be satisfied as set out in thecondominium rules or bylaws.

B.

Ensure there is parking and repair space available for commercial trucks.

C.

Confirm that the contract of the condominium property management company has been renewed for at least 10 years.

D.

Obtain the existing status certificate from the brokerage to verify all restrictions, including shared premises with other businesses in the commercial condominium.

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Question # 13

When discussing economic considerations, interest rates, government policies, and infrastructure specific to industrial properties, why are investors attracted to industrial properties?

A.

Industrial properties have a lower capital gains tax at disposition.

B.

Good transportation and distribution corridors do not matter to industrial investors and their tenants.

C.

Higher mortgage interest rates will provide a better return on investment.

D.

Industrial properties have a number of large, credit-worthy tenants and long-term leases.

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Question # 14

An office building is being sold. The agreement of purchase and sale includes multiple conditions that protect the buyer. Each condition has a different expiry date, and they will be fulfilled and completed at different times. The conditions do not have waiver provisions. In this situation, all conditions can be removed by:

A.

Serving separate waivers

B.

Serving one waiver

C.

Serving separate notices of fulfillment

D.

Serving one notice of fulfillment

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Question # 15

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?

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.

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Question # 16

A salesperson must ensure that a buyer client is aware of all revenue sources and expenses related to the property they are interested in purchasing. Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding potential revenue sources for a commercial property?

A.

Every commercial property, whether an office building, an industrial property, a retail property, or land, has a single source of revenue, which is the base rent.

B.

Shopping centres with more than 150 stores typically have only two types of rental revenues to cover all the operating expenses of the property: base rent and additional rent.

C.

Retail commercial property owners have three types of potential rental income: base rent, additional rent, and percentage rent.

D.

Commercial office owners have only one type of potential rental income, which is percentage rent, as the owner themselves pay for the operating expenses of the property.

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Question # 17

Which of the following practices maintains the stability and durability of a commercial property?

A.

Replacing old tenants with new tenants that pay much higher rent

B.

Increasing the base rent and additional rent in a slow economy

C.

Keeping good tenants

D.

Delaying improvements to the property to save costs

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Question # 18

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?

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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Question # 19

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?

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.

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Question # 20

When a property assessment of a new commercial property has not been completed prior to its resale, what should a salesperson do to protect the buyer?

A.

Include the current tax assessment as a schedule of the agreement.

B.

Ensure the offer contains a clause requiring the seller and the buyer to share the property taxes to be assessed for the next three years.

C.

Ensure the offer contains a clause allowing for compensation for adjustments to the property taxes.

D.

Get a letter from the seller to guarantee a maximum amount of realty tax payment in the coming year.

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Question # 21

A buyer client is interested in purchasing an industrial property for their manufacturing business. The buyer's salesperson informs them of the building criteria, along with the minimum requirements for clear height and clear span that would be suitable for the buyer's business. What should the salesperson explain to the buyer regarding clear span?

A.

The salesperson should explain that clear span refers to the amount of floor area that is clear of interference from columns and walls.

B.

The salesperson should explain that clear span refers to the unobstructed vertical distance from the floor to the bottom of the lowest ceiling or roof component.

C.

The salesperson should explain that clear span refers to the unobstructed vertical distance from the floor to the bottom of the highest point of the ceiling or roof component.

D.

The salesperson should explain that clear span refers to the total amount of floor area in the space, including the space that is occupied between columns and walls.

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Question # 22

If a retail unit has a usable area of 3,482 sq. ft. with a conversion rate of 1.1235, what would the tenant's rentable area be?

A.

The retail tenant's rentable area would be 3,482 sq. ft.

B.

The retail tenant's rentable area would be 3,073 sq.ft.

C.

The retail tenant's rentable area would be 3,912 sq.ft.

D.

The retail tenant's rentable area would be 3,605 sq. ft.

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Question # 23

A seller client wants to know the actual size of their unit to avoid any discrepancies. How should the salesperson assist the client?

A.

Use a laser measuring device to take the measurements.

B.

Recommend the services of third-party professionals to measure it.

C.

Tell the seller the usable size is 80 percent of the rentable size.

D.

Add a disclaimer to protect the seller from any discrepancy.

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Question # 24

A salesperson is discussing the advantages and disadvantages of owning commercial real estatewith their investor buyer client. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of owning commercial real estate?

A.

Quick turnaround time to free up capital when needed is an advantage of owning commercial real estate.

B.

Limited equity investment while gaining leverage through financing is an advantage of owning commercial real estate.

C.

Potential to recover capital through refinancing is an advantage of owning commercial real estate.

D.

Potential for tax sheltering possibilities for the investor is an advantage of owning commercial real estate.

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Question # 25

A salesperson is helping a buyer identify their needs and property requirements to select an appropriate office property and they are discussing the office layout. Which of the following is NOTa layout consideration?

A.

Storage

B.

Kitchens/lunchrooms

C.

Fitting rooms

D.

Boardrooms, private offices, and workstations

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Question # 26

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?

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.

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Question # 27

A brokerage negotiates the sale of a business on behalf of a seller. Which of the following documents must the brokerage provide to the buyer?

A.

A list of fixtures included in the sale

B.

A profit and loss statement for the real estate brokerage for the preceding 12 months

C.

A list of chattels excluded in the sale

D.

A statement of the assets and liabilities of the brokerage

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Question # 28

What should a salesperson do if they are unable to secure documentation to verify the usable and rentable areas of a property?

A.

Use the R/U factor to calculate the figures

B.

Use a laser measuring tool to take the measurements and use the R/U factor to calculate the figures

C.

Recommend that the landlord obtain the professional services of a measuring company to obtain the figures

D.

Use a laser measuring tool to take the measurements

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Question # 29

The cost approach is one method of real estate evaluation that an appraiser may use to estimate the value of a commercial property. Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding the cost approach?

A.

The cost approach is preferred for newer construction properties, as the appraiser would not need to make a subjective estimation of the accrued depreciation of the building.

B.

The cost approach is typically used to appraise income-generating properties.

C.

The cost approach is preferred for older construction properties, as calculating depreciation on them is fairly straightforward.

D.

The cost approach is useful for the appraisal of property types for which sales and income data are scarce, such as industrial and special-purpose properties.

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Question # 30

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

A.

Exchange of legal documents

B.

Review of financial statements

C.

Review of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale

D.

Remedy of title issues

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Question # 31

Both the landlord and the tenant have responsibilities in the management of their relationship as per the commercial lease agreement. Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding the roles and responsibilities of landlords and tenants as per the Commercial Agreement to Lease?

A.

The landlord must address their tenants' issues in a timely manner in general but more so when the issue can result in serious and costly consequences.

B.

All commercial leases require that tenants keep everything in and about the property, including all points of entry and exit, in good repair at all times.

C.

Tenants are obligated to ensure they have adequate tenant insurance for their property.

D.

Not all commercial leases require the landlord to perform repairs and maintenance.

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Question # 32

A buyer client and their salesperson are doing a visual check of the industrial property that the buyer is planning to purchase. When they get to the rear of the property, the salesperson observes a potential source of contamination. Which of the following factors is likely the cause of concern for the salesperson?

A.

The office building next door has an overflow parking lot.

B.

The neighboring property includes a restaurant, a dental clinic, and a law office.

C.

There is vacant land nearby with a small pond with discolored standing water.

D.

There is a residential neighborhood and playground nearby.

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Question # 33

Salespersons are required to verify, wherever they can, information provided by landlords, such as zoning details and permitted uses. A salesperson is helping a major landlord to lease out a big retail mall that involves complex matters. Which of the following does NOT need third-party professional advice?

A.

The total area measurements

B.

The maximum floor load of every unit

C.

The number of sprinklers required in every unit

D.

The total remuneration payable for a 20-year lease

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Question # 34

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?

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

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Question # 35

A salesperson sells an office building using the Commercial Agreement of Purchase and Sale along with a schedule that lists all the fixtures, chattels, and rental items of the office building. After closing the real estate transaction, a dispute arises between the seller and the buyer about which chattels, fixtures, and rental items of the office building were to be included and which were to be excluded. Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding the salesperson's actions related to negotiating chattels, fixtures, and rental items?

A.

The salesperson should clearly list all rental items and service contracts, as these will not be included in the purchase price of the real property being purchased.

B.

The salesperson should specifically exclude all fixtures that are not a part of the transaction since fixtures are considered a part of the property and are normally included in the purchase price.

C.

The salesperson should clearly describe and list the fixtures and chattels in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and mark each item as an exclusion or inclusion.

D.

The salesperson should specifically exclude all chattels that are not a part of the transaction since chattels are considered a part of the property and are normally included in the purchase price.

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Question # 36

Established under the Farming and Food Production Protection Act, the Normal Farm PracticesBoard is composed of members appointed by the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Which statement is NOT accurate with regard to the Normal Farm Practices Board?

A.

The Board can order farmers to cease practices that cause disturbances if they are not considered to be normal farm practices.

B.

The Board can conduct hearings that are heard by a minimum of five board members.

C.

The Board can order farmers to modify practices for consistency with normal farm practices.

D.

The Board can dismiss complaints if the disturbances are the result of normal farm practices.

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