Free CFA Alternative Investments Practice Questions & Answers
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Question 31
Which factor most increases operating risk?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — High tenant concentration
Explanation: Relying on one tenant increases risk. A/C/D: Reduce risk.
Question 32
The sales comparison approach works best when:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — Many similar properties have sold recently
Explanation: Comparables require active markets. B/D: Hard to find comps. C: Income approach may be better.
Question 33
Which is a capital expenditure?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Replacing a roof
Explanation: Roof replacement extends asset life. A/C/D: Operating expenses.
Question 34
A property’s effective gross income equals:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — Potential rent minus vacancy
Explanation: EGI = potential rent – vacancy + other income. B: NOI is after expenses. C/D: Incorrect definitions.
Question 35
Which market condition typically raises cap rates?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: D — Weak economic outlook
Explanation: Weak outlook → higher required returns → higher cap rates. A/B/C: Lower cap rates.
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EGI = 900,000 Operating expenses = 300,000 NOI = ?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 600,000
Explanation: NOI = 900,000 – 300,000 = 600,000
Question 45
A property’s NOI grows 3% annually. Current NOI = 500,000. Next year’s NOI?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 515,000
Explanation: 500,000 × 1.03 = 515,000
Question 46
Terminal NOI in year 5 = 700,000 Terminal cap rate = 7% Terminal value = ?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 10,000,000
Explanation: 700,000 / 0.07 = 10,000,000
Question 47
Purchase price = 12,000,000 NOI = 900,000 Cap rate = ?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 7.5%
Explanation: 900,000 / 12,000,000 = 7.5%
Question 48
Vacancy = 5% Potential rent = 2,000,000 Other income = 100,000 EGI = ?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — 2,000,000
Explanation: Effective Gross Income = Potential Rent × (1 − Vacancy) + Other Income = 2,000,000 × 0.95 + 100,000 = 1,900,000 + 100,000 = 2,000,000
Question 49
Operating expenses = 400,000 NOI = 600,000 EGI = ?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 1,000,000
Explanation: EGI = NOI + expenses = 1,000,000
Question 50
Cap rate = 8% Value = 7,500,000 NOI = ?
Select an option first.
Correct answer: C — 600,000
Explanation: NOI = 7,500,000 × 0.08 = 600,000
Question 51
A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is required to distribute most of its taxable income because:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — It allows the REIT to avoid corporate-level taxation
Explanation: REITs receive tax advantages if they distribute most taxable income. A: Not related. C: No guarantee. D: Dividend equality is not required.
Question 52
A key advantage of investing in listed real estate companies is:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — High liquidity compared to direct property
Explanation: Listed real estate trades on exchanges, making it liquid. A/C/D: Unrealistic or incorrect.
Question 53
Funds From Operations (FFO) adjusts net income primarily by:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — Removing depreciation
Explanation: Depreciation is non‑cash and distorts property earnings. B: Rental income is core. C: Capex is not added. D: Interest is not removed.
Question 54
Adjusted Funds From Operations (AFFO) improves on FFO by:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — Subtracting recurring capital expenditures
Explanation: AFFO accounts for recurring costs needed to maintain properties. A/C/D: Incorrect adjustments.
Question 55
A REIT with a high payout ratio typically:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — Retains little cash for growth
Explanation: High payouts leave little retained cash. B: High payouts often increase external financing needs. C/D: Not necessarily true.
Question 56
NAV per share is intended to represent:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: B — The estimated market value of assets minus liabilities
Explanation: NAV = market value of assets – liabilities. A/C/D: Not definitions of NAV.
Question 57
A REIT trading at a premium to NAV suggests:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — Investors expect stronger growth or quality
Explanation: Premiums often reflect expected growth or superior assets. B: Premium means over NAV, not under. C/D: Not implied.
Question 58
A REIT with high leverage is more exposed to:
Select an option first.
Correct answer: A — Rising interest rates
Explanation: More debt → more sensitivity to rate increases. B: Falling rates help. C/D: Not leverage-related.
Question 59
Which factor most directly increases a REIT’s cost of capital?
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