Deck 4: Transferring Title

Question 1

A deed which does not imply that the grantor owns title is a

A) general warranty deed.
B) special warrant deed.
C) bargain and sale deed.
D) quitclaim deed.

Answer 1

D
A deed which does not imply that the grantor owns title is a quitclaim deed.

Question 2

A person who makes a will is called

A) a devisee.
B) a testator.
C) a legatee.
D) an executor.

Answer 2

B
A testator is a person making a will.

Question 3

The covenant, which states that the grantor is the owner and has the right to convey, is called the covenant of

A) quiet enjoyment.
B) seisen.
C) further assurance.
D) encumbrances.

Answer 3

B
The covenant, which states that the grantor is the owner and has the right to convey, is called the covenant of seisen.

Question 4

Covenants or warranties are found in all of the following EXCEPT

A) special warrant deeds.
B) quitclaim deeds.
C) general warranty deeds.
D) grant deeds.

Question 5

A deed, which is properly completed and delivered but lacks the grantee's signature is

A) invalid until the grantee signs.
B) invalid until recorded.
C) valid if the grantee is identified.
D) void.

Question 6

A grantor warrants the extent and quality of title by using a

A) trust deed.
B) bargain and sale deed.
C) warranty deed.
D) quit claim deed.

Question 7

To properly convey title to land and its building, a deed must describe the

A) land.
B) buildings.
C) appurtenances.
D) easements.

Question 8

The words "grant and release" in a deed are words of

A) conveyance.
B) covenant.
C) acknowledgement.
D) alienation.

Question 9

The covenant of seizen warrants that one is

A) the lawful owner.
B) a lessee.
C) a trespasser.
D) acquiring ownership by adverse possession.

Question 10

What basic principle is involved in the requirement that a real property contract must be in writing to be valid?

A) Bill of sale
B) Statute of Frauds
C) Uniform Commercial Code
D) Statue of Limitations

Question 11

How many covenants does a bargain and sale deed contain?

A) None
B) Two
C) Three
D) Five

Question 12

The following are necessary to make a deed valid EXCEPT

A) a competent grantor.
B) covenants.
C) a granting clause.
D) a property description.

Question 13

The actual passage of title occurs when the deed is

A) acknowledged and recorded.
B) signed and acknowledged.
C) delivered and accepted.
D) executed by the grantor.

Question 14

Title to real property will most likely transfer when the deed is

A) delivered but not signed.
B) signed by the grantor but not delivered.
C) recorded but not delivered.
D) executed and recorded.

Question 15

A person owns property in severalty. He dies testate so the property

A) is acquired by the surviving joint tenant.
B) is probated and distributed according to the will.
C) escheats to the state.
D) is distributed equally among his relatives.

Question 16

The covenant whereby the grantor guarantees that there are no tax liens, mortgages or assessments, except as stated in the deed, is called the covenant

A) of seizen.
B) of quiet enjoyment.
C) against encumbrances.
D) of further assurance.

Question 17

Which deed form gives the most guarantee and security to the grantee?

A) Special warranty deed
B) Grant deed
C) General warranty deed
D) Quitclaim deed

Question 18

Compared to a warranty deed, the covenants and warranties found in a grant deed are

A) fewer in number.
B) broader in coverage.
C) more restrictive.
D) greater in number.

Question 19

A deed is

A) the only way to transfer title to land.
B) the most commonly used means of land title conveyance.
C) a recorded instrument.
D) valid for a predetermined period of time.

Question 20

Title to real property passes to the grantee at the time the deed is

A) written.
B) delivered and accepted.
C) executed.
D) notarized.

Question 21

That which gives the appearance of title, but is not in fact title is

A) cloud of title.
B) color of title.
C) burden of title.
D) unlawful.

Question 22

For land title to be passed, the deed must be recorded.

Question 23

The grantee's signature is required in a deed.

Question 24

The person giving up ownership is called the grantee.

Question 25

In most subdivisions, the developer donates to the public

A) streets and roads.
B) common areas in the subdivision.
C) park lands.
D) school land.

Question 26

An unwitnessed handwritten will is called a

A) poor man's will.
B) codicil.
C) personal will.
D) holographic will.

Question 27

The signature of the grantor is required in most states for any deed to be valid.

Question 28

Which of he following would defeat a claim of adverse possession?

A) A permission to enter
B) Exclusive occupancy
C) Visible possession
D) Continuous possession

Question 29

The covenant which promises that the grantor will execute any instruments necessary to protect the grantee's title is the covenant against encumbrances.

Question 30

When land is gradually added to an existing parcel by the action of water, the process is called

A) avulsion.
B) accretion.
C) erosion.
D) reliction.

Question 31

A gift deed conveys legal title.

Question 32

Which of the following would NOT involve the documented transfer of title?

A) Avulsion
B) Eminent Domain
C) Adverse possession
D) Foreclosure

Question 33

Which of the following is a result of one's land area being increased by receding water?

A) Reliction
B) Alluvion
C) Avulsion
D) Erosion

Question 34

Because it is implied, a granting clause is not necessary in most states for a deed to be valid.

Question 35

For a deed to convey title to real property, it must contain the legal description of the property.

Question 36

One can transfer title to real property by all of the following EXCEPT

A) quitclaim deed.
B) deed to a minor.
C) alienation.
D) trust deed.

Question 37

In real estate, the word "convey" means to transfer.

Question 38

A person appointed by a court to settle the estate of a deceased person who died intestate is

A) an executor.
B) a legatee.
C) an administrator.
D) a devisor.

Question 39

A landowner can break an adverse claim by all of the following EXCEPT

A) forcibly removing the adverse occupant.
B) giving the adverse occupant permission to stay.
C) preventing the trespassers from entering.
D) observing the adverse occupant.

Question 40

A general warranty deed protects the grantee against future problems with the grantee's title that occurred before transfer.

Question 41

In addition to a grantor, grantee, land description, consideration and grantor signature, for a deed to convey ownership, there must be ____________________ and ____________________.

Question 42

A transfer of land by a private party to a government entity is called a public grant.

Question 43

The actual act of conveying ownership is known as a ____________________.

Question 44

A holographic will is a typed or preprinted will.

Question 45

Elaine wants to leave her real estate to her nephew, Farquart, but desires the flexibility to change her mind in the future. She can accomplish this goal with a joint tenancy with her nephew.

Question 46

A legal process of acquiring additional property that is added to property already owned is called accession.

Question 47

Sylvia, as executor of a relative's estate, realized that she had no authority to warrant and defend the acts of previous title holders when conveying the property to the new owners. She would probably use a special warranty deed.

Question 48

Through the unauthorized occupation of another person's land for a long enough period of time, it is possible to acquire ownership by _________________________.

Question 49

A ____________________ will is a will that is entirely handwritten, with no typed or preprinted words.

Question 50

In a _________________________ deed, the grantor warrants the property's title only against defects occurring during the grantor's ownership and not against defects existing before that time.

Question 51

A special warranty deed places the least obligations on the grantor.

Question 52

Real property that is willed is known as a ____________________ and the recipient is the ____________________.

Question 53

An oral will, more properly known as a nuncupative will, is a will spoken by a person who is very near death.

Question 54

If a person dies without leaving a last will and testament she is said to have died ____________________.

Question 55

When an adverse claimant tacks on his period of possession to that of a prior adverse occupant, this is called tacking.

Question 56

A change in ownership of any kind is known as a forfeiture of title.

Question 57

The deed from that is considered to be the best for the buyer is the _________________________ deed.

Question 58

The "To have and to hold clause" is also known as the ____________________ clause.

Question 59

In a ____________________ deed, if the grantor has no interest, right or title to the property described in the deed, none is conveyed to the grantee.

Question 60

A forged deed could result in a valid conveyance of title.

Question 61

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.accretion
b.adverse possession
c.alienation of title
d.alluvion
e.bargain and sale deed
f.cloud on the title
g.color of title
h.consideration
i.covenants and warranties
j.dedication
k.deed
l.easement by prescription
m.grant
n.grantor
o.holographic will
p.intestate
q.quitclaim deed
r.special warranty deed
s.statute of frauds
t.warranty deed
some plausible but not clear-cut indication of ownership

Question 62

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.accretion
b.adverse possession
c.alienation of title
d.alluvion
e.bargain and sale deed
f.cloud on the title
g.color of title
h.consideration
i.covenants and warranties
j.dedication
k.deed
l.easement by prescription
m.grant
n.grantor
o.holographic will
p.intestate
q.quitclaim deed
r.special warranty deed
s.statute of frauds
t.warranty deed
to die without a will

Question 63

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.accretion
b.adverse possession
c.alienation of title
d.alluvion
e.bargain and sale deed
f.cloud on the title
g.color of title
h.consideration
i.covenants and warranties
j.dedication
k.deed
l.easement by prescription
m.grant
n.grantor
o.holographic will
p.intestate
q.quitclaim deed
r.special warranty deed
s.statute of frauds
t.warranty deed
private land voluntarily donated for use by the public

Question 64

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.accretion
b.adverse possession
c.alienation of title
d.alluvion
e.bargain and sale deed
f.cloud on the title
g.color of title
h.consideration
i.covenants and warranties
j.dedication
k.deed
l.easement by prescription
m.grant
n.grantor
o.holographic will
p.intestate
q.quitclaim deed
r.special warranty deed
s.statute of frauds
t.warranty deed
waterborne soil deposited to produce firm, dry ground

Question 65

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.accretion
b.adverse possession
c.alienation of title
d.alluvion
e.bargain and sale deed
f.cloud on the title
g.color of title
h.consideration
i.covenants and warranties
j.dedication
k.deed
l.easement by prescription
m.grant
n.grantor
o.holographic will
p.intestate
q.quitclaim deed
r.special warranty deed
s.statute of frauds
t.warranty deed
a change in ownership of any kind

Question 66

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.accretion
b.adverse possession
c.alienation of title
d.alluvion
e.bargain and sale deed
f.cloud on the title
g.color of title
h.consideration
i.covenants and warranties
j.dedication
k.deed
l.easement by prescription
m.grant
n.grantor
o.holographic will
p.intestate
q.quitclaim deed
r.special warranty deed
s.statute of frauds
t.warranty deed
a will written entirely in one's own handwriting and signed but not witnessed

Question 67

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.accretion
b.adverse possession
c.alienation of title
d.alluvion
e.bargain and sale deed
f.cloud on the title
g.color of title
h.consideration
i.covenants and warranties
j.dedication
k.deed
l.easement by prescription
m.grant
n.grantor
o.holographic will
p.intestate
q.quitclaim deed
r.special warranty deed
s.statute of frauds
t.warranty deed
a deed that contains the covenants of seizen, quiet enjoyment, encumbrances, further assurance, and warranty forever

Question 68

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.accretion
b.adverse possession
c.alienation of title
d.alluvion
e.bargain and sale deed
f.cloud on the title
g.color of title
h.consideration
i.covenants and warranties
j.dedication
k.deed
l.easement by prescription
m.grant
n.grantor
o.holographic will
p.intestate
q.quitclaim deed
r.special warranty deed
s.statute of frauds
t.warranty deed
a deed with no covenants and no implication that the grantor owns the property

Question 69

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.accretion
b.adverse possession
c.alienation of title
d.alluvion
e.bargain and sale deed
f.cloud on the title
g.color of title
h.consideration
i.covenants and warranties
j.dedication
k.deed
l.easement by prescription
m.grant
n.grantor
o.holographic will
p.intestate
q.quitclaim deed
r.special warranty deed
s.statute of frauds
t.warranty deed
acquisition of real property through prolonged and unauthorized occupation

Question 70

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.accretion
b.adverse possession
c.alienation of title
d.alluvion
e.bargain and sale deed
f.cloud on the title
g.color of title
h.consideration
i.covenants and warranties
j.dedication
k.deed
l.easement by prescription
m.grant
n.grantor
o.holographic will
p.intestate
q.quitclaim deed
r.special warranty deed
s.statute of frauds
t.warranty deed
acquisition of an easement by prolonged use

Question 71

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.accretion
b.adverse possession
c.alienation of title
d.alluvion
e.bargain and sale deed
f.cloud on the title
g.color of title
h.consideration
i.covenants and warranties
j.dedication
k.deed
l.easement by prescription
m.grant
n.grantor
o.holographic will
p.intestate
q.quitclaim deed
r.special warranty deed
s.statute of frauds
t.warranty deed
grantor warrants title only against defects occurring during the grantor's ownership

Question 72

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.accretion
b.adverse possession
c.alienation of title
d.alluvion
e.bargain and sale deed
f.cloud on the title
g.color of title
h.consideration
i.covenants and warranties
j.dedication
k.deed
l.easement by prescription
m.grant
n.grantor
o.holographic will
p.intestate
q.quitclaim deed
r.special warranty deed
s.statute of frauds
t.warranty deed
any claim, lien, or encumbrance that impairs title to property

Question 73

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.accretion
b.adverse possession
c.alienation of title
d.alluvion
e.bargain and sale deed
f.cloud on the title
g.color of title
h.consideration
i.covenants and warranties
j.dedication
k.deed
l.easement by prescription
m.grant
n.grantor
o.holographic will
p.intestate
q.quitclaim deed
r.special warranty deed
s.statute of frauds
t.warranty deed
a deed that contains no covenants;it only implies that the grantor owns the property described in the deed

Question 74

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.accretion
b.adverse possession
c.alienation of title
d.alluvion
e.bargain and sale deed
f.cloud on the title
g.color of title
h.consideration
i.covenants and warranties
j.dedication
k.deed
l.easement by prescription
m.grant
n.grantor
o.holographic will
p.intestate
q.quitclaim deed
r.special warranty deed
s.statute of frauds
t.warranty deed
person named in a deed who conveys ownership

Question 75

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.accretion
b.adverse possession
c.alienation of title
d.alluvion
e.bargain and sale deed
f.cloud on the title
g.color of title
h.consideration
i.covenants and warranties
j.dedication
k.deed
l.easement by prescription
m.grant
n.grantor
o.holographic will
p.intestate
q.quitclaim deed
r.special warranty deed
s.statute of frauds
t.warranty deed
anything of value given to produce a contract

Question 76

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.accretion
b.adverse possession
c.alienation of title
d.alluvion
e.bargain and sale deed
f.cloud on the title
g.color of title
h.consideration
i.covenants and warranties
j.dedication
k.deed
l.easement by prescription
m.grant
n.grantor
o.holographic will
p.intestate
q.quitclaim deed
r.special warranty deed
s.statute of frauds
t.warranty deed
the act of conveying ownership

Question 77

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.accretion
b.adverse possession
c.alienation of title
d.alluvion
e.bargain and sale deed
f.cloud on the title
g.color of title
h.consideration
i.covenants and warranties
j.dedication
k.deed
l.easement by prescription
m.grant
n.grantor
o.holographic will
p.intestate
q.quitclaim deed
r.special warranty deed
s.statute of frauds
t.warranty deed
the process of land build-up due to the gradual accumulated of rock, sand, and soil

Question 78

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.accretion
b.adverse possession
c.alienation of title
d.alluvion
e.bargain and sale deed
f.cloud on the title
g.color of title
h.consideration
i.covenants and warranties
j.dedication
k.deed
l.easement by prescription
m.grant
n.grantor
o.holographic will
p.intestate
q.quitclaim deed
r.special warranty deed
s.statute of frauds
t.warranty deed
requires that transfers of real estate be in writing

Question 79

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.accretion
b.adverse possession
c.alienation of title
d.alluvion
e.bargain and sale deed
f.cloud on the title
g.color of title
h.consideration
i.covenants and warranties
j.dedication
k.deed
l.easement by prescription
m.grant
n.grantor
o.holographic will
p.intestate
q.quitclaim deed
r.special warranty deed
s.statute of frauds
t.warranty deed
a written document that when properly executed and delivered conveys tile to land

Question 80

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
a.accretion
b.adverse possession
c.alienation of title
d.alluvion
e.bargain and sale deed
f.cloud on the title
g.color of title
h.consideration
i.covenants and warranties
j.dedication
k.deed
l.easement by prescription
m.grant
n.grantor
o.holographic will
p.intestate
q.quitclaim deed
r.special warranty deed
s.statute of frauds
t.warranty deed
promises and guarantees found in a deed