MOCK EXAM (CRES COMPILATION)

1. Pedro died and his property will be divided to his surviving spouse Maria 58 y/o, Larry 33 y/o (Legitimate
child), Joseph 31 y/o (Legitimate child), Justine 29 y/o (Legitimate child) and Phillip 27 (Illegitimate child).
Maria will have how much share of the property?
A. share
B. 5.5
C. 4.5
D. 2/3
2. What is the relationship of the maximum assessment level of industrial and commercial?
A. It is the same
C. Industrial is lower than commercial
B. Industrial is higher than commercial
D. It cannot be compared
3. The Torrens Title system originated from which country:
A. Australia
B. United States
C. United Kingdom

D. New Zeland

4. The Composition of the PRC Board of Real Estate Service under the RESA law is:
A. Chairman Eduardo Ong, Members: Rafael Fajardo and Florencio Dino
B. 1 Chairman and 2 members
C. 1 Chairman and 4 members
D. Chairman Eduardo Ong, Members: Rafael Fajardo, Bansan Chua, Ramon Cuervo III
5. RESA is:
A. RA 9666

B. RA 9446

C. RA 9664

D. RA 9646

6. What are the sections of the RESA law that gives powers to PRBRES?
A. Section 18, 19, 21,22
C. Section 1,2,3
B. Section 6,7,8,9
D. Section 40,41, 42, 43, 44
7. The Old English term for Bundle of rights is:
A. Fee simple
B. Bene

C. Ancora Imparo

8. Executive Order 571 formed which group?

A. National Competitiveness Council
B. Public Private Real Estate Professional Agency

C. Developers council of the Philippines

D. Land management bureau

D. Collection of rules

9. How many subjects are evaluated or included in the Broker and Appraiser examination?
A. Brokers exam: 14, Appraisers exam: 13
C. Brokers exam: 13, Appraisers exam: 13
B. Appraisers exam: 14, Brokers exam: 13
D. Brokers exam: 14, Appraisers exam: 14
10. What is a Pocket listing?
A. A term for listings not on MLS
B. A term for Brokers listing that was walk on to his/her office
C. A term for exclusive listings
D. A term for exclusive agency
11. Assessment level of Mineral Land?
A. 20%
B.. 40%

C. 50%

12. Where do you file for land conversion for a piece of land measuring 8 hectares?
A. CLUPPI
B. CULPI
C. CUPPLI

D. 60%
D. COMPLI
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13. PRC Resolution No. 2012-668 is about:

A. The last time non-BS REM will be allowed to take the Brokers exam.
B. Guidelines for allowing foreign professionals to secure Special Temporary Permit
C. Requiring schools to submit list of graduates who will possibly take Board Examinations
D. Modernization of PRC including computerization projects
14. Prior to the E-Title, if tragedy struck and destroyed 1/4 of Land Titles just like in Typhoon Yolanda. Which
will apply?
A. Since it is force majeure, reconstitution will be done.
B. Since it is force majeure, replacement of title cannot and will not be done
C. Since tragedy struck building RDs will never be a priority
D. Reconstitution of Title will be done only if directed by the HUDCC chairman
15. A salesperson wants to take the Real Estate Board Exam. Upon looking at RA 9646, he noticed that he has is
deficient in one of the requirements which is a Bachelors Degree holder because he hadnt finished his
thesis. Which of the following would be the best advise to give to the salesperson?
A. Go to Recto and secure a transcript of records.
B. Tell the salesperson to go back to his college / university and finish the degree
C. Request PRC to let him take the exam
D. Continue with the CRES and hope his deficiencies will not be noticed
16. A broker who has many physician / doctor clients can most likely offer:
A. Medical Arts Building
C. Farmlot
B. Lot for a hospital and clinic
D. Hotel
17. Which of the following criteria should be met in order to pass the brokers exam?
A. 70% in all subjects
B. 70% in all subjects with no lower than 50%
C. 75% in all subjects
D. 75% average in the 3 subjects with no lower than 50%
18. Latin world for Right to Use:
A. Jus Possidendi
B. Jus-Usendi

C. Jus-Utendi

D. Jus-Fruendi

19. The RESA law states that for every licensed real estate broker has 20 saleperson. What will you do if you
want 25 salesperson under your control:
A. Fire / Let go 5 of them
B. Accredit 20 and let the 5 still work as a salesperson
C. Transfer the other 5 to Brokers who havent meet the maximum limit for broker / salesperson
ratio
D. Redirect half of them to another friend developer

20. The following are requirements for application to the brokers exam:
A. College graduate
C. Valid ID
B. Original birth certificate (NSO)
D. Tax Identification Number
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21. What is the penalty for a Realty Estate Broker who broke a provision under the RESA law:
A. 100,000 pesos and/or not less than 2 years
C. 100,000 pesos and/or not less than 4 years
B. 200,000 pesos and/or not less than 4 years
D. 200,000 pesos and/or not less than 2 years
22. The best evidence of ownership is the Torrens certificate of title, as it is considered Indefeasible and
_____________ .
A. Imprescriptible
C. Can be verified
B. Registered
D. With original copy with the Register of Deeds
23. A house and lot involving a transacting broker and his salesperson. If the brokers commission would be 5%
and half of the commission will go to the salesperson how much will be the brokers net commission if the
House and Lot price is 15 million?
A. 750,000 pesos
B. 350,000 pesos
C. 475,000 pesos
D. 525,000 pesos
24. The following are characteristics of land except:
A. Non-Homogeinity
B. Mobility

C. Indestructibility

25. The process of conversion of real property to personal property:

A. inference
B. severance
C. accession

D. Scarcitty

D. conversion

26. Which of the following terms below is associated with property ownership and a body of water?
A. Riparian Rights
B. Escheat
[Link] Survey
D. Cul De Sac
27. The house flooring has an area of 30 square meters. How many vinyl tiles are needed if the tile size is 12
inch by 12 inch?
A. 310 tiles
B. 318 tiles
C. 323 tiles
D. 328 tiles
28. What is the best settlement for a PWD?
A. A townhouse with rooms in the 2nd floor
B. A high rise condominium

C. A house with ground floor bathroom.

D. Ground floor bathroom and an upstairs bedroom

29. If there is a growth of baby boomers and increase in condominium projects in Makati CBD. Which
demographic most likely will buy these units?
A. Exchange students
B. Working professionals
C. Diplomats
D. Retirees
30. The document that should be executed to transfer estate properties to sole heir:
A. Affidavit of Adjudication by Sole Heir
C. Affidavit of Adjudication
B. Affidavit of Transfer by Sole Heir
D. Affidavit of Sole Heir Agreement
31. A clause in the lease contract that takes effect when the lease period expires and a clause in the lease
agreement for lessees who refuse to leave the premises upon expiration of a contract?
A. Sunset clause
B. Hold harmless clause
C. Kickout clause
D. Dragnet clause
32. How many degrees to make a circle?
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A. 180 degrees

B. 90 degrees

C. 720 degrees

D. 360 degrees

33. Which describes a Simple Subdivision?

A. A subdivision with street and/or open spaces.
B. A subdivision where no street or open space is delineated.
C. A subdivision scheme for flat terrain.
D. A subdivision scheme for a rolling terrain
34. What is difference between Chattel mortgage and Pledge?
A. Chattel mortgage is not registered while pledge is registered.
B. Chattel mortgage of the property is with the creditor and in pledge it is with the mortgagor
C. Chattel mortgage of the property is with the mortgagor and in pledge it is with the creditor
D. Chattel mortgage and Pledge are very similar
35. If a condominium is destroyed, the Condominium Corporation _________________
A. Will be dissolved instantly and all responsibilities will be waived.
B. Co-terminus but will still facilitate the final disposition of the condominium in cooperation with
the unit owners
C. Shall exists until Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revokes the corporation.
D. If affected, his condominium unit will be demolished.
36. A developer will make a total of 100 bedrooms and 49 baths. If the developer will design a 2 bedroom and 1
bath and 4 bedroom and 1 bath. How many 2 bedroom and 4 bedroom house will he make?
A. 46 (2 bedroom with 1 bath) and 2 (4 bedroom with 1 bath)
B. 40 (2 bedroom with 1 bath) 5 (4 bedroom with 1 bath)
C. 48 (2 bedroom with 1 bath) and 1 (4 bedroom with 1 bath)
D. 50 (2 bedroom with 1 bath) and 0 (4 bedroom with 1 bath)
37. The tenant on the ground floor of the condominium is usually not using the elevator. Should he/she pay the
fees required in maintaining the elevator?
A. No, because he is not using the elevator.
C. Yes, because it is unfair to other tenants
B. Yes, under the principle of common areas
D. Yes, because it is mandatory to pay it
38. Azimuth is measured:
A. Clockwise

B. Counterclockwise

C. Parallel

D. Perpendicular

39. If a Scale is 1:1000, It is interpreted a 1 cm = ________ meters.

A. 100
B. 1000
C. 10

D. 1

40. Plotting materials include the following except:

A. Protractor
B. Ruler

C. Graphing Paper

D. Paint

41. IVSC stands for:

A. International Valuation Standards Commissions
B. International Valuation Standards Committee

C. International Valuation Standards Council

D. International Valuation Standards Competence

42. As a Real Estate Broker you should be familiar with this terminologies. Which of the following is not a
correct match?
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A.
B.
C.
D.

Cul De Sac Passageway with only one outlet. A blind alley

Gridiron Rectangular in shape in a subdivision scheme
Key lot A lot adjoining a corner lot and fronting an interesting street
Square planning a subdivision scheme for a rolling terrain

43. Law that provides that certain contracts must be in writing in order to be enforceable, This term is:
A. Caveat Emptor
B. Alienation
C. Defeasance clause
D. Statue of Frauds
44. Which 2 PRC licensed professionals are required to sign in a proposed Condominium plan
A. Real Estate Broker and Architect
C. Geodetic Engineer and Architect
B. Real Estate Assessor and Architect
D. Civil Engineer and Real Estate Assessor
45. The second digit after a decimal point is:
A. Hundredth
B. Tenth

C. Millionth

D. Thousand

46. If a Waterlily doubles every minute and after 1 hour it is full already full. When is it half-full?
A. 30 minutes
B. 1 hour 1 minute
C. 59 minutes
D. 1 minute
47. Climate change is evident nowadays. The land area attributed to forest composing of open, closed,
mangrove) are:
A. 5.5 million hectares B. 3.8 million hectares
C. 6.8 million hectares
D. 7 million hectares
48. In order to prepare for the opportunities of ASEAN integration, What should a real estate broker do?
A. Travel to ASEAN countries
C. Join an ASEAN Real Estate forum
B. ASEAN integration does not affect the Philippines D. Practice in ASEAN countries
49. Extent of proposed reclamation project by the Manila Bay is:
A. Niog, Cavite to PICC, Manila
C. 15 KM west of Manila
B. Near Manila Yacht Club
D. Extension of Stretch of Baywalk
50. What is Photogrammetric survey?
A. Taking photographs at a preconceive angle
B. Utilizing photomagnetic tools

C. Measurements from photographs

D. None of the above

51. Which of the following is true about the Big one. The major earthquake that will hit Metro Manila
A. Magnitude is 7.5
C. Both are true
B. It will be triggered by the West Valley Fault
D. Both are false
52. Due to the changing times what is the most important skill a real estate broker should improve on:
A. Texting
B. Computer
C. Telephone
D. Pager
53. Given the Philippine Retirement Authority statistics. Of the Top 5 nationalities which has the most number
nationality who retire in the Philippines.
A. United States
B. Koreans
C. Americans
D. Indian
54. It is a term for Economic recession combined with inflation:
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A. Stagflation
55. The REIT law is:
A. RA9856

B. Leverage

C. Gentrification

D. Bird Dog

B. RA 9865

C. RA 8956

D. RA 8965

56. What is the name of the government agency which monitors and facilitates the implementation of Priority
Public-Private Partnerships?
A. EDCA
B. NEDA
C. DILG
D. HUDCC
57. In Republic Act 8048 known as the Coconut Preservation Act of 1995, No coconut tree shall be cut except
only after a permit had been issued and in which of the following cases?
A. When the tree is 60 y/o
C. When the tree is at least 10 years old
B. When the tree is still productive
D. When the tree is in an agricultural land
58. Smallest human settlement in the Philippines is a:
A. City
B. Municipality

C. Barangay

D. County

59. It is a term to describe soil deposited by accretion:

A. Alluvium
B. Alloviom

C. Aluvium

D. Allowvium

60. Which of the following is part of microeconomics

A. Interest Rate
C. GDP growth rate
B. Inflation Rate
D. None of the above
61. Document issued by DENR Secretary that the proposed project will not cause a significant negative
environmental impact:
A. Environmental Compliance Certificate
C. Environmental Impact Certificate
B. Environmental Impact Assessment
D. Environmental Compliance Assessment

62. What is the reason why REIT is not successful yet?

A. No one knows how to use it
B. Banks do not want to participate

C. Taxation Regulations
D. Developers resistance

63. The unplanned, uncontrolled spreading of urban development into areas adjoining the edge of a city is:

A. Urban Sprawl

B. Township

C. Brownfields

D. Suburb

64. One of our natural resources was recently destroyed by a US navy ship. This was in Tubbataha reef, where
is it located?
A. Cagayancillo, Palawan
C. Quezon, Palawan
B. Puerto Princesa, Palawan
D. El Nido Palawan

65. In the CNN Top 100 beaches there are 3 beaches from the Philippines which were included in the list. Which
place/province was not included in the list ?
A. Cagayan Valley
B. Cebu
C. El Nido, Palawan
D. Boracay

66. It is the ultimate source of energy for every ecosystem:

A. Sun
B. Stars
C. Planet

D. Electricity

67. The thin film on the surface of the earth in which all life exists is called:
A. Atmosphere
B. Biosphere
C. Lithosphere

D. Hydrosphere

68. How many tribes are there in the Philippines?

A. 100
B. 120

D. 110

C. 130

69. Indigenous Peoples right to ancestral domain is protected by:

A. RA 6552
B. RA 8371
C. RA 8981
70. What is Philippine Agenda 21?
A. An action plan for Sustainable development
B. A form of improving real estate practice

D. BP 220

C. An act promoting Ecology, Energy & Economics

D. Helps the Philippines survive global trends

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