Question 1

What is included in the minimum technical standards a surveyor must observe when preparing a survey?

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Minimum technical standards most often i...

Question 2

In the government survey method of legal descriptions, each township is divided into thirty-six sections.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The plat method of legal description is typically used for:

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A)   single-family homes within a subdivision and condominiums
B)   industrial parks and shopping centers
C)   apartment complexes and office buildingsD) A) and C)
E) B) and C) A

Question 4

In the government survey method, each section is:

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A)   one mile square
B)   six miles square
C)   twenty-four miles squareD) All of the above
E) B) and C)

Question 5

In a metes and bounds legal description, the symbol for minutes is (') and the symbol for seconds is (").

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What purpose does a legal description serve?

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The purpose of a legal description is to provide the exact boundary lines of a specific parcel of real property, indicating where one property ends and another begins. A legal description, rather than simply a street address, is required on many closing documents, such as deeds, title policies, and mortgage loan documents.

Question 7

The newest and simplest type of legal description is the        method.

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The answer of The newest and simplest type of legal...

Question 8

The length of a curved line that makes up a segment of the boundary of real property is called a(n) :

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A)   arc
B)   radius
C)   chordD) B) and C)
E) A) and C)

Question 9

A ___ is a natural or manmade object that is permanent and fixed, such as a boulder, a large tree, a statue, or a building.

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The answer of A ___ is a natural or manmade...

Question 10

The starting point in a metes and bounds legal description is called the ___.

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The answer of The starting point in a metes and...

Question 11

What information is included in a proper plat method legal description?

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A proper plat method legal des...

Question 12

In a government survey legal description, ___ lines are located at each six-mile interval running in an east-west direction parallel to the baseline.

Accepted Answer

township

Question 13

In the government survey method, range lines are:

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A)   located at each 24-mile interval running in a north-south direction parallel to the principal meridian
B)   located at each 6-mile interval running in an east-west direction parallel to the baselines
C)   located at each 6-mile interval running in a north-south direction parallel to the principal meridianD) All of the above
E) B) and C)

Question 14

In the government survey method of legal descriptions, baselines run north and south.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Boundary lines provide a starting point for measuring setback requirements when building on real property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In a metes and bounds legal description, the term metes refers to the distance of a line, and the term bounds refers to the direction of a line.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What problems might be revealed by a survey?

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The most common problems include easemen...

Question 18

When ordering a survey, what information should you supply to the surveyor?

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When ordering a survey, you should provi...

Question 19

A survey that sets forth the location of improvements on a parcel of real property, such as buildings, driveways, and fences, is referred to as ___.

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an as-built survey o...

Question 20

The oldest of the three methods of legal descriptions is the:

Accepted Answer

A)   government survey method
B)   plat method
C)   metes and bounds methodD) B) and C)
E) All of the above

Exam 5: Legal Descriptions of Property

What is included in the minimum technical standards a surveyor must observe when preparing a survey?

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In the government survey method of legal descriptions, each township is divided into thirty-six sections.

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The plat method of legal description is typically used for:

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In the government survey method, each section is:

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In a metes and bounds legal description, the symbol for minutes is (') and the symbol for seconds is (").

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What purpose does a legal description serve?

The newest and simplest type of legal description is the method.

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The length of a curved line that makes up a segment of the boundary of real property is called a(n) :

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A ___ is a natural or manmade object that is permanent and fixed, such as a boulder, a large tree, a statue, or a building.

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The starting point in a metes and bounds legal description is called the ___.

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What information is included in a proper plat method legal description?

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A proper plat method legal des...
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In a government survey legal description, ___ lines are located at each six-mile interval running in an east-west direction parallel to the baseline.

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township

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In the government survey method of legal descriptions, baselines run north and south.

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Boundary lines provide a starting point for measuring setback requirements when building on real property.

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In a metes and bounds legal description, the term metes refers to the distance of a line, and the term bounds refers to the direction of a line.

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What problems might be revealed by a survey?

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The most common problems include easemen...
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When ordering a survey, what information should you supply to the surveyor?

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When ordering a survey, you should provi...
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A survey that sets forth the location of improvements on a parcel of real property, such as buildings, driveways, and fences, is referred to as ___.

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The oldest of the three methods of legal descriptions is the:

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What is included in the minimum technical standards a surveyor must observe when preparing a survey?

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The plat method of legal description is typically used for:

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In a metes and bounds legal description, the symbol for minutes is (') and the symbol for seconds is (").

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What purpose does a legal description serve?

The newest and simplest type of legal description is the method.

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The length of a curved line that makes up a segment of the boundary of real property is called a(n) :

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A ___ is a natural or manmade object that is permanent and fixed, such as a boulder, a large tree, a statue, or a building.

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What information is included in a proper plat method legal description?

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In the government survey method of legal descriptions, baselines run north and south.

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Boundary lines provide a starting point for measuring setback requirements when building on real property.

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What problems might be revealed by a survey?

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A survey that sets forth the location of improvements on a parcel of real property, such as buildings, driveways, and fences, is referred to as ___.

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