1. In Northern California the buyer usually pays for escrow fees.  Who usually pays for them in Southern California?

A. Buyer             C. Both buyer and seller
B. Seller             D. There are no escrow fees in Southern California

2. Proration of expenses and income is based on a month with:

A. 28 days                 C. 30 days
B. 29 days                 D. 31 days

3. The standard fire insurance policy insures against which perils?

A. Fire only                     C. Fire and smoke
B. Fire and lightning         D. Iightning, fire and smoke

4. A title company could make a title search by searching the records of the:

A. county clerk’s office                 C. federal lands office
B. county recorder’s office             D. all of the above

5. Which of the following is NOT a requirement of a valid escrow?

A. Signed instructions                                     C. Confirmation of citizenship
B. Neutral party acting as a dual agent             D. Conditional delivery of funds and documents

6. A recorded history of a specific property is called a:

A. chain of title                 C. title record
B. title plant                     D. all of the above

7. From what document are escrow instructions usually drawn?

A. The listing agreement                 C. The transfer disclosure statement
B. The deposit receipt                 D. The agency relationship form

8. Which of the following is NOT normally prorated?

A. Interest                         C. Broker’s commission
B. Fire insurance             D. Property taxes

9. If the time of closing is not specified, escrow will close:

A. in 30 days                     C. in 90 days
B. in 60 days                     D. by mutual consent

10. In an escrow, the process of signing, transfer of documents and distribution of funds is referred to as:

A. the wrap up                 C. the closing
B. the proration                 D. the interpleader

11. The two “rules” of proration are the dates that:

A. the offer is made and finance approved                         C. escrow opens and escrow closes
B. escrow closes and items are paid                                     D. pest control and fire insurance inspection is completed

12. According to generally accepted practices, an escrow agent is authorized to:

A. give buyers advice                                     C. call for buyer’s documents and funds
B. change instructions when asked                 D. authorize pest control repairs

13. Any escrow amendment must be signed by the:

A. escrow agent, seller and buyer                  C. brokers, seller and buyer
B. both parties (seller and buyer)                     D. escrow agent and brokers involved

14. With regards to the closing escrow statement, the seller’s and buyer’s respective totals:

A. can be different                     C. are negotiable
B. must balance                         D. none of the above

15. Most lenders require buyers (owners) to obtain an extended title insurance policy, known as a(n):

A. RESPA policy                     C. ALTA policy
B. CLTA policy                         D. none of the above

16. Which of the following would NOT be applicable to RESPA requirements?

A. Purchase of a shopping center                             C. A property on which a mobile home sits
B. A house to be built                                                 D. A condominium unit of 1 to 4 families

17. Which party is usually responsible for sending notification of the sale of a single-family residence to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)?

A. Buyer                         C. Broker
B. Seller                         D. Escrow officer

18. Items that are NOT included in the standard title insurance policy (CLTA) include:

A. undisclosed grants or liens
B. mining claims
C. nonpublic record liens
D. all of the above

19. RESPA requires that the buyer be notified of closing costs:

A. only if requested
B. within 3 business days after escrow closes
C. one business day before closing (upon buyer’s request)
D. none of the above

20. The only party who can require a specific title insurance company is the:

A. broker                     C. seller
B. lender                     D. buyer