:QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q1 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: How many affirmative votes are required to remove the entire board of directors of a condominium association with 200 units? :ANSWER: A majority of votes cast:VAL:0 :ANSWER: Whether there is cumulative voting:VAL:0 :ANSWER: A majority of members of at least 101:VAL:0 :ANSWER: A majority of votes cast once quorum is met:VAL:100 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q2 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: Which of the following is true? :ANSWER: ADR is the acronym for Alternative Discussion Record:VAL:0 :ANSWER: ADR is the acronym for Alternative Dispute Resolution:VAL:100 :ANSWER: ADR is the acronym for Alternative Discussion Resolution:VAL:0 :ANSWER: ADR is the acronym for Alternative Dispute Response:VAL:0 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q3 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: What is the LAST date to hold a meeting to count ballots to remove directors? :ANSWER: 20 days from the date the recall petition is received:VAL:0 :ANSWER: 35 days from the date the recall petition is received:VAL:0 :ANSWER: 90 days from the date the recall petition is received:VAL:100 :ANSWER: It depends on the bylaws:VAL:0 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q4 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: Under the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act, when may an HOA board deny an association member's meet and confer meeting request? :ANSWER: The association member fails to provide 30 days to the board :VAL:0 :ANSWER: The association member fails to pay the required grievance fee :VAL:0 :ANSWER: The association member fails to provide the board with written notice at the previous board meeting :VAL:0 :ANSWER: None of the above :VAL:100 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q5 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: If quorum for a director election is NOT achieved, what can the board of directors do? :ANSWER: Continue to serve as directors until the next election :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Adjourn the meeting and aim for a reduced quorum requirement if provided for in the governing documents :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Both of the above :VAL: 100 :ANSWER: Neither of the above :VAL:0 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q6 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: Challenges to elections tend to be: :ANSWER: Heard at the appellate court. :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Over issues well-documented by the inspector's report. :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Regarding objective issues, such as improper vote count or lack of quorum. :VAL:100 :ANSWER: More subjective, like the validity of a proxy or interpretation of an acceptable signature. :VAL:0 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q7 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: Are minutes allowed to contain details about discussions at an open board meeting? :ANSWER: Yes :VAL:100 :ANSWER: No :VAL:0 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q8 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: Your board president emails one other board member and cc's you, the manager, to discuss potentially fining her neighbor because the neighbor does not pick up after his dog. This email discussion: :ANSWER: Cannot continue because it is regarding board business. :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Cannot continue if the board fails to get your approval. :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Can continue if the board is comprised of five or more people. :VAL:100 :ANSWER: Can continue if the board is comprised of at least three people and does not take action. :VAL:0 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q9 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: The Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act requires an association to provide the following disclosure(s) and/or legal notice(s), with the exception of: :ANSWER: Elections. :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Annual budget reports. :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Social activities/events. :VAL:100 :ANSWER: Annual policy statements. :VAL:0 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q10 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: What is the role of a neutral in a mediation or settlement conference? :ANSWER: Assist the parties in negotiating a settlement :VAL:100 :ANSWER: Make findings and render a binding or non-binding decision :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Provide a neutral evaluation of the party's case on the merits :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Hold a hearing and allow the parties to present their case on the merits :VAL:0 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q11 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: What is the result of failing to achieve quorum? The association cannot: :ANSWER: Elect directors :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Approve updates to governing documents to comply with current law and to incorporate best practices :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Approve regular assessment increases or special assessments to pay for needed rehabilitation or improvements to maintain property value :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Do any of the above :VAL:100 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q12 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: Inspectors tabulate the votes and document the election results. They also determine: :ANSWER: The authenticity, validity, and effect of ballots and proxies. :VAL:0 :ANSWER: The number of memberships outstanding and the voting power of each member. :VAL:0 :ANSWER: The number of voters represented at the meeting and the existence of quorum. :VAL:0 :ANSWER: All of the above. :VAL:100 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q13 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: If a majority of directors are removed, the remaining directors can: :ANSWER: Schedule a meeting to adopt new election rules.:VAL:0 :ANSWER: None of these actions since usually no quorum will exist.:VAL:100 :ANSWER: Delegate to the manager the task of finding new directors.:VAL:0 :ANSWER: Appoint one or more interim directors to serve until the next election.:VAL:0 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q14 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: Are executive session minutes confidential and protected from inspection? :ANSWER: Yes :VAL:0 :ANSWER: No :VAL:0 :ANSWER: If the board makes a motion to keep them private :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Generally, but they are discoverable in the context of litigation :VAL:100 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q15 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: Which meetings can take place by electronic transmission? :ANSWER: Special Meetings :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Emergency meetings :VAL:100 :ANSWER: Confidential meetings :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Executive session meetings :VAL:0 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q16 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: The risk of providing, or not providing, members with communiications in a language other than English involves: :ANSWER: Lawsuits. :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Discrimination claims. :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Mistranslation resulting in confusion and misunderstandings. :VAL:0 :ANSWER: All of the above. :VAL:100 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q17 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: In an arbitration, the neutral third party is referred to as a(n): :ANSWER: Judge. :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Mediator. :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Arbitrator. :VAL:100 :ANSWER: Settlement Officer. :VAL:0 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q18 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: How can an association achieve quorum? :ANSWER: Extend the window for returning ballots :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Levy fines for owners' failure to return ballots :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Close amenities until a quorum of ballots is reached :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Amend the governing documents to reduce the requirement :VAL:100 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q19 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: Inspectors of Election have the sole discretion to hear and determine all challenges: :ANSWER: As expeditiously as possible. :VAL:0 :ANSWER: And questions in any way arising in connection with the right to vote. :VAL:0 :ANSWER: And do such acts as may be proper to conduct the election or vote with fairness to all members. :VAL:0 :ANSWER: All of the above. :VAL:100 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q20 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: Who decides the date of the recall meeting when ballots are counted? :ANSWER: Managing agent :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Board of directors :VAL:100 :ANSWER: Association counsel experienced in handling recalls :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Petitioners because they require specific dates in their petition :VAL:0 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q21 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: Are executive session minutes admissible as evidence in court? :ANSWER: Yes :VAL:100 :ANSWER: No :VAL:0 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q22 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: If an emergency board meeting is held, notice of the meeting is: :ANSWER: Not required. :VAL:100 :ANSWER: Always required. :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Not required if held in executive session. :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Required to be posted as soon as board is aware of the need for the meeting. :VAL:0 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q23 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: Boards should ensure that when using translating services: :ANSWER: Legal counsel is not involved in the hiring process. :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Such person or entity can provide satisfactory references. :VAL:100 :ANSWER: Such person or entity is unlicensed and uninsured in order to minimize costs. :VAL:0 :ANSWER: All of the above. :VAL:0 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q24 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: Which ADR process is most like a trial? :ANSWER: Mediation :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Arbitration :VAL:100 :ANSWER: Meet and confer :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Neutral evaluation :VAL:0 :QUESTIONEND: :QUESTIONSTART: :SHORTNAME: T1Q25 :QUESTIONTYPE:MC :QUESTIONTEXT: When should ballot packages be mailed to maximize voter participation? :ANSWER: Summer :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Holidays :VAL:0 :ANSWER: Tax Season :VAL:0 :ANSWER: None of the above :VAL:100 :QUESTIONEND: