Alabama Auctioneer Licensing Examination — Information & Free Practice
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About Alabama Auctioneer Licensing Examination
Alabama Auctioneer Licensing Examination · US-AL
Key exam facts
- Provider
- Alabama State Board of Auctioneers owns the state licensing examination program; Prov, Inc. is contracted to develop and administer it.
- Format
- Closed-book computer-based knowledge examination with four-response selected-answer questions; delivered at Prov testing centers. The bulletin also describes remotely proctored Examroom delivery.
- Exam questions
- Total questions: 80.
- Time limit
- 2 hours under standard testing conditions; approved disability accommodations may vary.
- Passing score
- 73% for Auctioneer (not the separate Apprentice Auctioneer standard of 71%).
- Exam fee
- USD $150 each time the examination is taken, paid by check to the Alabama State Board of Auctioneers with ASBA 5. No additional examination fee is paid to Prov. Separate licensing fees are excluded.
Topics covered
Auction Ethics (15%)
Auction Laws and Rules (17.5%)
Contract Law (17.5%)
Law of Principal and Agent (8.75%)
Conducting an Auction (15%)
Auction Advertising (7.5%)
Auction Types (5%)
Accounting Terminology (6.25%)
Basic Math (7.5%)
How to prepare
Work through the topics, read the explanation after each answer, and revisit the areas where you miss questions. Use the official outline and reference materials below to guide your study.
These independent practice questions are not actual exam items and do not guarantee a passing result.
Frequently asked questions
What is the exam format?
Closed-book computer-based knowledge examination with four-response selected-answer questions; delivered at Prov testing centers. The bulletin also describes remotely proctored Examroom delivery.
How many questions are on the exam?
Total questions: 80.
How long is the exam?
2 hours under standard testing conditions; approved disability accommodations may vary.
What is the passing score?
73% for Auctioneer (not the separate Apprentice Auctioneer standard of 71%).
How much does the exam cost?
USD $150 each time the examination is taken, paid by check to the Alabama State Board of Auctioneers with ASBA 5. No additional examination fee is paid to Prov. Separate licensing fees are excluded.
Official sources and references
- ASBA Candidate Information Bulletin
p. 3, Auctioneer examination description
- ASBA Candidate Information Bulletin
p. 4, Results Reporting
- ASBA Candidate Information Bulletin
p. 10, Computer Testing Navigation, Selecting your answer
- ASBA Candidate Information Bulletin
p. 2, Testing with Prov
- ASBA 5 Examination Registration Form
p. 1, examination fee and payment instructions
- ASBA 5 Examination Registration Form
p. 1, payment instructions
- Alabama Administrative Code Appendix I Fees
p. 1, Auctioneer and Apprentice Examination Fee
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