Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Practice Exam

Property is divided into which of the following classes?

1. Farmland and ranchland

2. Urban land and rural land

3. Real and personal

4. None of the above

The correct answer is: Real and personal

Property can be classified broadly into two main categories: real property and personal property. Real property refers to land and anything permanently attached to it, such as buildings, fences, and other improvements. This category encompasses both residential and commercial properties, as well as undeveloped land. Personal property, on the other hand, includes movable items that are not permanently affixed to land, such as vehicles, machinery, and furniture. Understanding this distinction is crucial for various legal, tax, and business practices in property management. The other classifications mentioned, such as farmland and ranchland or urban and rural land, are subcategories or specific types of real estate but do not represent the fundamental legal distinction between types of property. Thus, while these categories refer to specific contexts or uses of land, they do not encompass the overall classification of property as real or personal. This makes the classification of property into real and personal the most comprehensive and foundational understanding in surveying and land management.