Assessment Task 1: Written Questions
Task summary
This is an open book test, to be completed in the classroom.
A time limit of 1.5 hours to answer the questions is provided.
You need to answer all of the written questions correctly.
Your answers must be word processed and sent to the assessor as an email attachment.
Required
• Access to textbooks/other learning materials
• Computer and Microsoft Office
• Access to the internet
Timing
Your assessor will advise you of the due date of this assessment.
Submit
• Answers to all questions
Assessment criteria
All questions must be answered correctly in order for you to be assessed as having completed the task satisfactorily.
Re-submission opportunities
You will be provided feedback on their performance by the Assessor. The feedback will indicate if you have satisfactorily addressed the requirements of each part of this task.
If any parts of the task are not satisfactorily completed, the assessor will explain why, and provide you written feedback along with guidance on what you must undertake to demonstrate satisfactory performance. Re-assessment attempt(s) will be arranged at a later time and date.
You have the right to appeal the outcome of assessment decisions if you feel that you have been dealt with unfairly or have other appropriate grounds for an appeal.
You are encouraged to consult with the assessor prior to attempting this task if you do not understand any part of this task or if you have any learning issues or needs that may hinder you when attempting any part of the assessment.
Written answer question guidance
The following written questions use a range of “instructional words” such as “identify” or “explain”, which tell you how you should answer the question. Use the definitions below to assist you to provide the type of response expected.
Note that the following guidance is the minimum level of response required.
Analyse – when a question asks you to analyse something, you should do so in in detail, and identify important points and key features. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Compare – when a question asks you to compare something, you will need to show how two or more things are similar, ensuring that you also indicate the relevance of the consequences. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Contrast – when a question asks you to contrast something, you will need to show how two or more things are different, ensuring you indicate the relevance or the consequences. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Discuss – when a question asks you to discuss something, you are required to point out important issues or features and express some form of critical judgement. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Describe – when a question asks you to describe something, you should state the most noticeable qualities or features. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.
Evaluate – when a question asks you to evaluate something, you should do so putting forward arguments for and against something. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Examine – when a question asks you to examine something, this is similar to “analyse”, where you should provide a detailed response with key points and features and provide critical analysis. Generally, you are expected to write a response one or two paragraphs long.
Explain – when a question asks you to explain something, you should make clear how or why something happened or the way it is. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.
Identify – when a question asks you to identify something, this means that you are asked to briefly describe the required information. Generally, you are expected to write a response two or three sentences long.
List – when a question asks you to list something, this means that you are asked to briefly state information in a list format.
Outline – when a question asks you to outline something, this means giving only the main points, Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.
Summarise – when a question asks you to summarise something, this means (like “outline”) only giving the main points. Generally, you are expected to write a response a few sentences long.
Assessment Task 1 Instructions
Provide answers to all of the questions below:
1. Explain the key features of commercial loans.
2. Explain the key features of chattel leases
3. What rights are given by The Native Title Act 1993 to Indigenous Australians who hold native title rights or who have made a native title claim?
4. Identify and explain the key features of heritage issues in mortgage broking.
5. Identify and explain the key features of loans for contaminated sites or properties near noxious industries
6. Explain the implications of borrowing against leased premises.
7. Explain the implications of clients using multiple securities of differing kinds
8. Explain the implications of clients borrowing against rural land
9. Explain the implications of specialised securities such as hotels
10. Identify the forms of security to be taken for the assignment of rental income to the lender
11. Identify the forms of security to be taken for joint and several personal or related company guarantees
12. Identify forms of security to be taken for multiple mortgages
13. Identify forms of security to be taken for registered company charges
14. Identify forms of security to be taken for second mortgages
15. Identify forms of security to be taken for the involvement of unit or family trusts as either borrowers or guarantors
16. Discuss the document requirements for disclaimers
17. Discuss the document requirements for disclosures
18. Discuss the document requirements for insurance policies
19. If a client comes to a mortgage broker with a prospectus to borrow money to invest, what should the broker’s response be?
20. For what is a Receipt of Deposit receipt required?
21. Give three important features of written advice given to a client by a mortgage broker
22. Outline the key features of relevant legislation including state and territory legislation, charges and taxes
23. Discuss time management techniques and tools to support implementation process.
