Free District of Columbia Real Estate Salesperson Examination — State Portion Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the District of Columbia Real Estate Salesperson Examination — State Portion practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1How often must the D.C. Board of Real Estate meet at a minimum?

   1. A. Four times per year
   2. B. Two times per year
   3. C. Six times per year
   4. D. Twelve times per year

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 17 DCMR § 2600.6 states that the Board shall not meet less than four (4) times per year; therefore, four is the minimum. The official source stored in workDir is a legacy binary .doc file; no plain-text copy readable by the validation corpus is available, so the controlling language above is a checked transcription, not a quotation.

   Reference: Dcmr 17 (2600) — 17 DCMR § 2600.6

2. 2Which person fits the D.C. regulatory definition of a real estate salesperson?

   1. A. A person affiliated with a licensed broker who negotiates real estate sales
   2. B. A court-appointed receiver acting under a court order
   3. C. An owner leasing the owner's own property in the regular course
   4. D. A government employee making tax appraisals as an official duty

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 17 DCMR § 2699 defines a salesperson as a person affiliated with or employed by a licensed broker to perform listed brokerage activities; the other choices are statutory exemptions. Controlling text: any person affiliated with or employed by a licensed real estate broker. The official source stored in workDir is a legacy binary .doc file; no plain-text copy readable by the validation corpus is available, so the controlling language above is a checked transcription, not a quotation.

   Reference: Dcmr 17 (2699) — 17 DCMR § 2699.1, definition of Real Estate Salesperson

3. 3What name must be clearly and legibly displayed in all advertising by a D.C. real estate firm?

   1. A. The firm's licensed name
   2. B. The principal broker's personal name
   3. C. The listing salesperson's team name
   4. D. The property owner's legal name

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 17 DCMR § 2615.3 requires all advertising to be in the firm's name and to display the firm's licensed name clearly and legibly. Controlling text: All advertising shall be in the name of the real estate firm. The official source stored in workDir is a legacy binary .doc file; no plain-text copy readable by the validation corpus is available, so the controlling language above is a checked transcription, not a quotation.

   Reference: Dcmr 17 (2615) — 17 DCMR § 2615.3

4. 4Before a public Board meeting, how far in advance must notice of its time and place be published in the D.C. Register?

   1. A. At least 30 days
   2. B. At least one week
   3. C. At least 15 days
   4. D. At least 60 days

   Answer: B

   Explanation: 17 DCMR § 2600.6 requires notice at least one (1) week in advance of the meeting, so one week is correct. The official source stored in workDir is a legacy binary .doc file; no plain-text copy readable by the validation corpus is available, so the controlling language above is a checked transcription, not a quotation.

   Reference: Dcmr 17 (2600) — 17 DCMR § 2600.6

5. 5An owner personally leases a building the owner owns as part of regular management. What is the licensing result?

   1. A. A salesperson license is always required
   2. B. The owner exemption applies
   3. C. A property-manager license is required only for residential property
   4. D. A temporary broker permit is required

   Answer: B

   Explanation: 17 DCMR § 2624.3(b) exempts an owner or lessor performing covered acts incident to managing real estate owned by that person. Controlling text: An owner or lessor performing acts with reference to property owned by the person. The official source stored in workDir is a legacy binary .doc file; no plain-text copy readable by the validation corpus is available, so the controlling language above is a checked transcription, not a quotation.

   Reference: Dcmr 17 (2624) — 17 DCMR § 2624.3(b)

6. 6A brokerage controls a webpage used for licensed activity. What must the viewable page include?

   1. A. A paper-license image only
   2. B. An online disclosure or a link to one
   3. C. A copy of every agency agreement
   4. D. A list of every affiliated licensee

   Answer: B

   Explanation: 17 DCMR § 2615.6(a) requires a controlled webpage to include an online disclosure or a link to that disclosure. Controlling text: include an online disclosure or a link to the online disclosure. The official source stored in workDir is a legacy binary .doc file; no plain-text copy readable by the validation corpus is available, so the controlling language above is a checked transcription, not a quotation.

   Reference: Dcmr 17 (2615) — 17 DCMR § 2615.6(a)

7. 7How many Board members constitute a quorum of the D.C. Board of Real Estate?

   1. A. Three
   2. B. Four
   3. C. Five
   4. D. Seven

   Answer: C

   Explanation: 17 DCMR § 2600.8 states: Five (5) members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. The official source stored in workDir is a legacy binary .doc file; no plain-text copy readable by the validation corpus is available, so the controlling language above is a checked transcription, not a quotation.

   Reference: Dcmr 17 (2600) — 17 DCMR § 2600.8

8. 8A brokerage employee performs only stenographic and clerical work and no licensed activities. Which rule applies?

   1. A. The employee needs an inactive salesperson license
   2. B. The employee needs a property-manager license
   3. C. The employee is exempt from licensure
   4. D. The employee needs a temporary registration

   Answer: C

   Explanation: 17 DCMR § 2624.3(e) exempts a solely stenographic or clerical employee who performs none of the Board-licensed activities. Controlling text: A person employed solely to perform stenographic or clerical duties. The official source stored in workDir is a legacy binary .doc file; no plain-text copy readable by the validation corpus is available, so the controlling language above is a checked transcription, not a quotation.

   Reference: Dcmr 17 (2624) — 17 DCMR § 2624.3(e)

9. 9Where must a required online disclosure appear in an advertising email to a new prospect?

   1. A. Only on a linked licensing portal
   2. B. Only in the attached listing agreement
   3. C. At the beginning or end of the message
   4. D. Only after the prospect replies

   Answer: C

   Explanation: 17 DCMR § 2615.6(b) places the online disclosure at the beginning or end of email and similar messages, subject to the existing-brokerage-relationship exception. Controlling text: at the beginning or end of each message. The official source stored in workDir is a legacy binary .doc file; no plain-text copy readable by the validation corpus is available, so the controlling language above is a checked transcription, not a quotation.

   Reference: Dcmr 17 (2615) — 17 DCMR § 2615.6(b)

10. 10What vote is necessary for the Board to take action at a meeting?

    1. A. A unanimous vote of the full Board
    2. B. Two-thirds of the full Board
    3. C. A majority of all appointed members
    4. D. A majority of members present and voting

    Answer: D

    Explanation: 17 DCMR § 2600.9 requires a majority vote of the members present and voting, which makes D correct. The official source stored in workDir is a legacy binary .doc file; no plain-text copy readable by the validation corpus is available, so the controlling language above is a checked transcription, not a quotation.

    Reference: Dcmr 17 (2600) — 17 DCMR § 2600.9