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“200”, Aptitude Test
Questions and Answers for Estate Officer II (Titles
Management) – National Housing Corporation - NHC.
ABSTRACT
This guide contains 200 multiple-choice
aptitude questions and answers designed for candidates preparing for the Estate
Officer II (Titles Management) – National Housing Corporation (NHC)
aptitude test in Tanzania. The questions reflect real Public Service
aptitude exam standards, focusing on understanding, judgment, and practical
decision-making rather than memorization. The content covers key areas of
estate and titles management, including property records, land rent
administration, ownership and tenancy issues, dispute handling, unit titles,
planning and budgeting, digital and manual records, ethics, and accountability.
Structured to match actual exam difficulty, this material serves as a practical
and reliable preparation tool for candidates seeking to improve confidence
and performance in the NHC aptitude test.
Prepared by: Estate
Officer II (Titles Management)
Compiled by Johnson Yesaya Mgelwa.
A lawyer stationed in Dar-es-salaam.
0628729934.
Date: October 01, 2025
Dear applicants,
This collection of questions and answers
has been prepared to help all of you to understand the key areas tested during
the interview. The goal is to provide a useful, and practical study guide so you
can all perform confidently and fairly in the selection process. I wish you the
best of luck, and may this resource support you in achieving success!
Warm regards,
Johnson Yesaya Mgelwa
For
Personal Use by Applicants Preparing for Estate Officer II (Titles Management)
– National Housing Corporation - NHC. (don’t share
this document, keep it personal for your use only).
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QUESTIONS ARE COMPILED TOGETHER.
QUESTION 1
Which action BEST ensures accuracy when
updating NHC property registers that exist in both manual and digital formats?
A. Updating digital records first then adjusting physical files later | B.
Comparing all source documents before synchronizing both records | C. Relying
on digital records as the primary source of truth | D. Archiving physical
records once digital copies exist
Answer: B
Rationale:
Accuracy in property records depends on reconciling all source documents before
updating either manual or digital systems. Comparing title deeds, registers,
maps, and supporting records ensures consistency and prevents discrepancies
that could later cause disputes. Updating one system in isolation or discarding
physical records risks data inconsistency and loss of legally significant
information.
QUESTION 2
Why is timely follow-up on land rent
bills important for NHC’s property management function?
A. It allows immediate enforcement actions against defaulting tenants | B. It
improves cash flow planning and prevents accumulation of arrears | C. It shifts
responsibility for payment to local authorities | D. It eliminates the need for
future reconciliation exercises
Answer: B
Rationale:
Prompt follow-up ensures that land rent obligations are settled on time,
supporting accurate cash flow planning and reducing the risk of large arrears.
This allows NHC to meet its financial commitments and avoid penalties. Delayed
follow-up often results in compounding dues and administrative complications
rather than eliminating future work.
QUESTION 3
When attending a property ownership
dispute, which document should be given the HIGHEST initial consideration?
A. Recent payment receipts for land rent | B. Statements from occupying tenants
| C. Registered title or official ownership record | D. Local authority
correspondence
Answer: C
Rationale:
Registered ownership records provide the strongest initial evidence of legal
ownership and form the foundation for resolving disputes. While receipts,
tenant statements, and correspondence may support claims, they cannot override
official ownership records without further verification and legal processes.
QUESTION 4
What is the MAIN purpose of reviewing
Acquisition of Buildings General Notes (G.N.) during property record updates?
A. To verify lawful acquisition and ownership transfer | B. To confirm the
physical condition of acquired buildings | C. To determine current market value
of the property | D. To identify tenants eligible for rent adjustments
Answer: A
Rationale:
General Notes relating to acquisition document the legal basis through which
NHC obtained ownership of properties. Reviewing them confirms lawful transfer
and protects NHC from future ownership challenges. Physical condition and
valuation require separate technical assessments.
QUESTION 5
In the preparation of unit titles, which
factor is MOST critical to ensure successful registration?
A. Agreement among all occupants of the building | B. Clear definition of
individual units and common areas | C. Availability of recent land rent payment
receipts | D. Approval of annual budget allocations
Answer: B
Rationale:
Unit titles depend on clearly defined boundaries between private units and
shared common areas. Without precise definitions, registration becomes
impractical and disputes are likely to arise. While agreements and payments are
relevant, clarity in unit demarcation is fundamental.
QUESTION 6
What is the PRIMARY risk of maintaining
outdated estate maps in NHC records?
A. Increased printing and storage costs | B. Reduced staff efficiency during
inspections | C. Delays in budget approval processes | D. Misrepresentation of property boundaries.
Answer: D
Rationale:
Outdated maps can misrepresent actual boundaries, leading to overlapping
claims, disputes, and incorrect titles. This poses a direct risk to ownership
certainty and institutional credibility, making map updates a critical
responsibility.
QUESTION 7
How can earthquakes INDIRECTLY affect
titles management?
A. By destroying physical survey reference points | B. By cancelling ownership
rights | C. By changing tenure systems | D. By stopping registrations
permanently
Answer: A
Rationale:
Earthquakes may destroy landmarks used in surveys, requiring re-verification of
boundaries.
QUESTION 8
Why is coordination with billing
authorities essential in land rent management?
A. It transfers responsibility for payment enforcement | B. It ensures accurate
billing and timely reconciliation | C. It eliminates disputes related to
ownership | D. It replaces the need for internal audits
Answer: B
Rationale:
Coordination ensures that bills reflect correct property details and payments
are properly recorded. This reduces discrepancies and supports timely
reconciliation, whereas enforcement and audits remain internal
responsibilities.
QUESTION 9
Which approach is MOST appropriate when
resolving disputes involving ex-owners’ claims?
A. Relying solely on oral testimonies | B. Referring all cases directly to
court without review | C. Prioritizing current occupants’ interests | D. Reviewing
acquisition records and compensation evidence
Answer: D
Rationale:
Ex-owner disputes require careful examination of acquisition documents and
proof of compensation or lawful transfer. This evidence-based approach allows
fair administrative resolution before escalation to legal processes.
QUESTION 10
What is the MAIN advantage of digitizing
NHC property records?
A. Elimination of all manual verification processes | B. Faster retrieval and
improved record security | C. Automatic resolution of ownership disputes | D.
Reduction of land rent obligations
Answer: B
Rationale:
Digitization enhances accessibility, security, and efficiency in record
management. However, manual verification remains necessary, and digitization
does not alter legal obligations or resolve disputes by itself.
QUESTION 11
When reviewing lifetime tenant purchaser
records, what is the MOST important factor to confirm before updating ownership
details?
A. Compliance with agreed payment terms | B. Physical occupation of the
property | C. Current market value of the unit | D. Approval of annual housing
plans
Answer: A
Rationale:
Lifetime tenant purchase arrangements depend primarily on compliance with
contractual payment terms. Ownership updates can only be justified once
obligations are met or properly accounted for. Physical occupation or market
value does not establish entitlement to ownership under such schemes.
QUESTION 12
Which situation MOST likely requires an
Estate Officer to escalate a property ownership issue beyond administrative
handling?
A. Missing internal filing references | B. Minor discrepancies in estate maps |
C. Conflicting registered ownership documents | D. Delay in updating digital
records
Answer: C
Rationale:
Conflicting registered ownership documents indicate a fundamental ownership
uncertainty that cannot be resolved administratively. Such cases usually
require higher-level intervention or legal clarification, unlike filing errors
or mapping inconsistencies.
QUESTION 13
Why is reconciliation between land rent
payment records and billing statements essential?
A. To identify tenants eligible for eviction | B. To reduce the number of
issued invoices | C. To ensure accuracy and accountability in revenue records |
D. To replace manual verification procedures
Answer: C
Rationale:
Reconciliation confirms that billed amounts match actual payments received,
ensuring financial accuracy and institutional accountability. It helps detect
errors, omissions, or delays without replacing necessary verification
procedures.
QUESTION 14
During a routine inspection, an Estate
Officer notices structural cracks posing a safety risk to occupants. What
should be done FIRST?
A. Document the hazard and report through official channels | B. Advise
occupants verbally | C. Continue inspection without interruption | D. Arrange
immediate repairs independently
Answer: A
Rationale:
Documenting and reporting hazards ensures accountability, triggers
institutional response, and protects the officer from liability. Acting
independently or verbally without records exposes the institution to risk.
QUESTION 15
Which practice BEST minimizes disputes
arising from outdated property records?
A. Restricting public access to records | B. Regular review and systematic
updating of records | C. Centralizing all files in one department | D. Issuing
notices only when disputes arise
Answer: B
Rationale:
Proactive and systematic record updates reduce inconsistencies that commonly
trigger disputes. Limiting access or reacting only after disputes occur does
not address the root cause of record inaccuracies.
QUESTION 16
What is the MOST appropriate role of an
Estate Officer when participating in annual budget preparation?
A. Approving final budget allocations | B. Negotiating funding with external
donors | C. Providing data on property-related operational needs | D. Auditing
previous financial expenditures
Answer: C
Rationale:
Estate Officers contribute technical and operational data that informs
budgeting decisions. Approval, negotiations, and audits fall under different
institutional roles and mandates.
QUESTION 17
In handling property disputes involving
multiple claimants, which approach is MOST effective at the initial stage?
A. Making an immediate administrative decision | B. Referring all parties to
court | C. Prioritizing long-term occupants | D. Collecting and verifying all
relevant ownership records
Answer: D
Rationale:
Gathering and verifying all relevant records allows informed assessment of
claims before decisions or escalation. Immediate decisions or court referrals
without verification may worsen disputes.
QUESTION 18
Why should both digital and manual
records be retained during the transition to a fully digital system?
A. To increase administrative workload | B. To satisfy staff preferences | C.
To ensure continuity and verification during migration | D. To delay
institutional modernization
Answer: C
Rationale:
Maintaining both systems during transition allows cross-verification and
prevents loss of critical data. This ensures continuity and reliability while
digital systems are stabilized.
QUESTION 19
Which indicator BEST signals the need for
urgent follow-up on land rent payments?
A. Tenant complaints about service delivery | B. Consistent delays reflected in
arrears reports | C. Increase in property maintenance costs | D. Changes in
market rental values
Answer: B
Rationale:
Persistent arrears indicate payment compliance problems that require immediate
administrative follow-up. Other factors may affect operations but do not
directly signal rent default.
QUESTION 20
What is the MAIN objective of maintaining
records for slum clearance properties?
A. To support historical research | B. To monitor urban population growth | C.
To justify budget reallocations | D. To confirm lawful acquisition and
redevelopment rights
Answer: D
Rationale:
Slum clearance records establish legal acquisition and redevelopment authority,
protecting NHC from future ownership or compensation claims. Other uses are
secondary.
QUESTION 21
When discrepancies arise between tenant
purchaser records and title documents, what should be done FIRST?
A. Suspend all related transactions | B. Amend records based on tenant
statements | C. Investigate and reconcile source documentation | D. Cancel
existing agreements
Answer: C
Rationale:
Reconciling original source documents allows accurate identification of the
discrepancy before corrective action. Immediate suspension or cancellation
without investigation may cause injustice or administrative error.
QUESTION 22
Why is proper documentation critical when
performing “any other duties” assigned by a supervisor?
A. It limits accountability | B. It ensures clarity and traceability of actions
taken | C. It reduces workload expectations | D. It replaces formal reporting
requirements
Answer: B
Rationale:
Documentation ensures that actions taken under delegated duties are clear,
traceable, and defensible, protecting both the officer and the institution.
QUESTION 23
Which factor MOST affects the reliability
of property ownership data?
A. Frequency of physical inspections | B. Number of staff handling records | C.
Clarity and consistency of source documents | D. Availability of office
equipment
Answer: C
Rationale:
Clear and consistent source documents form the foundation of reliable ownership
data. Other factors support administration but do not determine data validity.
QUESTION 24
What is the MOST appropriate response if
a digital record conflicts with a signed physical title deed?
A. Treat the digital record as final | B. Ignore the digital record | C. Delete
the conflicting entry | D. Verify against original registered documents
Answer: D
Rationale:
Verification against original registered documents ensures accuracy and legal
reliability. Neither system should be treated as final without verification.
QUESTION 25
Why is professional ethics particularly
important in titles management roles?
A. Because decisions directly affect property rights and public trust | B.
Because ethical compliance replaces legal procedures | C. Because it reduces
administrative workload | D. Because it limits institutional oversight
Answer: A
Rationale:
Titles management directly affects ownership rights and public confidence.
Ethical conduct ensures fairness, transparency, and institutional credibility,
which are essential in public service roles.
QUESTION 26
Which situation MOST justifies updating
an estate register without waiting for the next scheduled review cycle?
A. Detection of a clerical spelling error | B. Change in internal departmental
staffing | C. Formal transfer of ownership supported by documents | D. Request
from a tenant without supporting evidence
Answer: C
Rationale:
A formal transfer of ownership supported by valid documents directly affects
legal interests and must be reflected promptly to maintain record accuracy.
Clerical errors and internal changes can wait for routine reviews, while
unsupported requests should not trigger updates.
QUESTION 27
Why is maintaining records of ex-gratia
payments important in titles management?
A. To calculate future compensation rates | B. To demonstrate lawful settlement
of past claims | C. To support valuation of surrounding properties | D. To
replace title documentation
Answer: B
Rationale:
Ex-gratia records provide evidence that past claims were settled
administratively and fairly. This protects NHC against recurring claims and
supports transparency, though they do not replace ownership documents.
QUESTION 28
When multiple authorities issue land rent
bills for the same property, what should an Estate Officer do FIRST?
A. Pay the most recent bill | B. Ignore all bills until clarification | C.
Select the lowest billed amount | D. Verify the correct billing authority and
property details
Answer: D
Rationale:
Verification ensures that payments are made to the correct authority based on
accurate property records. Paying arbitrarily or delaying action can lead to
financial loss or penalties.
QUESTION 29
Which factor MOST complicates resolution
of property disputes involving long-term occupants?
A. Absence of updated digital records | B. Emotional attachment of occupants |
C. Lack of formal ownership documentation | D. High market value of the
property
Answer: C
Rationale:
Without formal ownership documents, claims rely on indirect evidence, making
resolution complex. Emotional or economic factors alone do not determine legal
ownership.
QUESTION 30
What is the MAIN purpose of
cross-checking tenant purchaser records against payment schedules?
A. To renegotiate tenancy terms | B. To confirm eligibility for ownership
progression | C. To identify candidates for eviction | D. To determine property
market values
Answer: B
Rationale:
Payment schedules determine whether tenant purchasers have met conditions
required for ownership progression. Other outcomes are secondary or unrelated.
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