RES Questions 21 - 40
These are mock questions and answers related to the Real Estate Salesperson Examinations mandated by the Council of Estate Agents, Singapore and are meant to be used as a guide or reference to you for preparing for the exam. However, please note that this is not exhaustive and does not guarantee the passing of the REA nor RES exam.
21. When buying a property in a project with more than 4 housing units, you should ensure that the developer has a Housing Developers' Licence issued by the ______________ .
a. Controller of Housing
b. Singapore Land Authority
c. Urban Renewal Authority
d. Real Estate Agency
22. If one is not a Singapore citizen, one should check up on the restrictions on foreign ownership of land which is regulated by the
a. Controller of Housing
b. Singapore Land Authority
c. Urban Renewal Authority
d. Real Estate Agency
23. Residential properties like apartments, flats, condominium units and landed houses are approved for residential purpose in accordance with the residential zone in the _________.
a. Concept plan
b. Master plan
c. Planning record
d. Home buyer's guide
24. Premises that are approved for residential use are for longer term stays of _____ months or more.
a. twelve
b. three
c. six
d. one
21. When buying a property in a project with more than 4 housing units, you should ensure that the developer has a Housing Developers' Licence issued by the ______________ .
a. Controller of Housing
b. Singapore Land Authority
c. Urban Renewal Authority
d. Real Estate Agency
22. If one is not a Singapore citizen, one should check up on the restrictions on foreign ownership of land which is regulated by the
a. Controller of Housing
b. Singapore Land Authority
c. Urban Renewal Authority
d. Real Estate Agency
23. Residential properties like apartments, flats, condominium units and landed houses are approved for residential purpose in accordance with the residential zone in the _________.
a. Concept plan
b. Master plan
c. Planning record
d. Home buyer's guide
24. Premises that are approved for residential use are for longer term stays of _____ months or more.
a. twelve
b. three
c. six
d. one
25. The leasing of residential properties (whole unit) or subletting of rooms for residential purpose should be for long term stays of _______ months or more by the same occupiers
a. twelve
b. three
c. six
d. one
26. In the case of master tenancies or en-bloc leasing-out situations [e.g. where a single agent leases out several units in a development], there shall be only_____ single tenancy agreement per residential unit to cover the requisite number of occupants for the unit.
a. two
b. three
c. six
d. one
27. To prevent overcrowding and disamenity to the neighbouring residents, the maximum allowable occupancy of a residential unit (inclusive of the owner if he is living within the premises) shall be based on ____ sqm per occupant subject to a maximum cap of 8 occupants.
a. five
b. ten
c. fifteen
d. twelve
28. To prevent overcrowding and disamenity to the neighbouring residents, the maximum allowable occupancy of a residential unit (inclusive of the owner if he is living within the premises) shall be based on 10 sqm per occupant subject to a maximum cap of _____ occupants.
a. eight
b. ten
c. five
d. unlimited (provided if they share the same surname)
29. A fee of $_____ (subject to GST) is payable to URA to do the search for approved plans.
a. 25
b. 77
c. 100
d. None of the above
30. The ______________ has published a booklet to advise homebuyers on what to do when there are defects in the new home, the process of getting the defects corrected and the possible ways to settle any dispute relating to the defects.
a. Building & Construction Authority
b. Singapore Land Authority
c. Renovators and Contractors Association
d. Prime Minister's Office
31. The allowable number of Storeys for New Extensions for Balestier Conservation Area is up to _______ storeys.
a. three
b. seven
c. four
d. six
32. The allowable number of Storeys for New Extensions for Beach Road Conservation Area is up to _______ storeys.
a. three
b. five
c. four
d. six
33. The allowable number of Storeys for New Extensions for Joo Chiat Conservation Area is up to _______ storeys.
a. three
b. five
c. four
d. six
34. The allowable number of Storeys for New Extensions for River Valley Conservation Area is up to _______ storeys.
a. ten
b. five
c. four
d. six
35. 34. The allowable number of Storeys for New Extensions for Tiong Bahru Conservation Area is up to _______ storeys.
a. three
b. five
c. four
d. six
a. twelve
b. three
c. six
d. one
26. In the case of master tenancies or en-bloc leasing-out situations [e.g. where a single agent leases out several units in a development], there shall be only_____ single tenancy agreement per residential unit to cover the requisite number of occupants for the unit.
a. two
b. three
c. six
d. one
27. To prevent overcrowding and disamenity to the neighbouring residents, the maximum allowable occupancy of a residential unit (inclusive of the owner if he is living within the premises) shall be based on ____ sqm per occupant subject to a maximum cap of 8 occupants.
a. five
b. ten
c. fifteen
d. twelve
28. To prevent overcrowding and disamenity to the neighbouring residents, the maximum allowable occupancy of a residential unit (inclusive of the owner if he is living within the premises) shall be based on 10 sqm per occupant subject to a maximum cap of _____ occupants.
a. eight
b. ten
c. five
d. unlimited (provided if they share the same surname)
29. A fee of $_____ (subject to GST) is payable to URA to do the search for approved plans.
a. 25
b. 77
c. 100
d. None of the above
30. The ______________ has published a booklet to advise homebuyers on what to do when there are defects in the new home, the process of getting the defects corrected and the possible ways to settle any dispute relating to the defects.
a. Building & Construction Authority
b. Singapore Land Authority
c. Renovators and Contractors Association
d. Prime Minister's Office
31. The allowable number of Storeys for New Extensions for Balestier Conservation Area is up to _______ storeys.
a. three
b. seven
c. four
d. six
32. The allowable number of Storeys for New Extensions for Beach Road Conservation Area is up to _______ storeys.
a. three
b. five
c. four
d. six
33. The allowable number of Storeys for New Extensions for Joo Chiat Conservation Area is up to _______ storeys.
a. three
b. five
c. four
d. six
34. The allowable number of Storeys for New Extensions for River Valley Conservation Area is up to _______ storeys.
a. ten
b. five
c. four
d. six
35. 34. The allowable number of Storeys for New Extensions for Tiong Bahru Conservation Area is up to _______ storeys.
a. three
b. five
c. four
d. six
36. Under the Residential Property Act, an "approved purchaser" means
a. a Singapore company
b. a Singapore limited liability partnership
c. a Singapore society
d. all of the above
37. The reserve price for any estate or interest in any residential property or land shall be the mean average of _____ valuations of that property or land
a. three
b. two
c. four
d. six
38. No mortgagee or chargee, when exercising his power of sale in respect of any estate or interest in any residential property that is not non-restricted residential property, shall transfer the estate or interest to a foreign person.
a. This statement is true
b. This statement is false
c. The transfer can take place with a fee of S$5,000 which is non-refundable.
d. The transfer can take place if the residential property is more than 30 years old.
39. In Singapore, in order to comply with the requirements of planning and building legislation, the appointment of a ‘qualified person’ by the employer is often necessary. This is under which act?
a. Land Reform Act
b. Land Authority Act
c. Land Acquisition Act
d. Land Renewal Act
40. Architects in Singapore are regulated by the _________ .
a. Architects Act
b. Land Reform Act
c. Architecture Authority Act
d. None of the above
Answers
21. a
22. b
23. b
24. c
25. c
26. d
27. b
28. a
29. c
30. a
31. d
32. b
33. b
34. a
35. c
36. d
37. b
38. a
39. d
40. a
a. a Singapore company
b. a Singapore limited liability partnership
c. a Singapore society
d. all of the above
37. The reserve price for any estate or interest in any residential property or land shall be the mean average of _____ valuations of that property or land
a. three
b. two
c. four
d. six
38. No mortgagee or chargee, when exercising his power of sale in respect of any estate or interest in any residential property that is not non-restricted residential property, shall transfer the estate or interest to a foreign person.
a. This statement is true
b. This statement is false
c. The transfer can take place with a fee of S$5,000 which is non-refundable.
d. The transfer can take place if the residential property is more than 30 years old.
39. In Singapore, in order to comply with the requirements of planning and building legislation, the appointment of a ‘qualified person’ by the employer is often necessary. This is under which act?
a. Land Reform Act
b. Land Authority Act
c. Land Acquisition Act
d. Land Renewal Act
40. Architects in Singapore are regulated by the _________ .
a. Architects Act
b. Land Reform Act
c. Architecture Authority Act
d. None of the above
Answers
21. a
22. b
23. b
24. c
25. c
26. d
27. b
28. a
29. c
30. a
31. d
32. b
33. b
34. a
35. c
36. d
37. b
38. a
39. d
40. a
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