Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

What is incorrect about the function of a reference plan in Ontario's land division process?

1. A surveyor’s real property report includes both a survey plan and a written report.

2. A surveyor prepares descriptions for condominium development for project registration.

3. A reference plan is just a preliminary graphic that’s not an actual survey.

4. An R-Plan stands for a Reference Plan.

The correct answer is: A reference plan is just a preliminary graphic that’s not an actual survey.

The choice that states a reference plan is just a preliminary graphic that’s not an actual survey is indeed not accurate. A reference plan in Ontario is a detailed and precise document created by a licensed surveyor that depicts the boundaries and features of a piece of land. It is an actual survey and is used in the land division process to delineate land parcels accurately, often for subdivision or for the purpose of displaying easements, rights-of-way, and other legal interests in the property. Reference plans are essential in real estate transactions and land registration processes, as they provide definitive information that can be relied upon in legal contexts. In contrast, a preliminary graphic is typically a draft or conceptual drawing that may lack the precision and validity required for legal documentation, which helps clarify why the statement misrepresents the function of a reference plan. In context, the other choices highlight valid aspects of land surveying practices in Ontario, such as the comprehensive nature of a surveyor's report that includes both visual and written elements or the role of a surveyor in preparing descriptions for condominium projects. These choices reinforce the importance of having precise and detailed documentation in land transactions, contrasting significantly with the misinformation in the option regarding the reference plan.