Free Kansas State Portion — Salesperson Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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

1. 1How many members serve on the Kansas Real Estate Commission?

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

   Answer: B

   Explanation: K.S.A. 74-4201(a) says the commission “shall consist of five members appointed by the governor.” Therefore, five is correct.

   Reference: Krec Statute Book — K.S.A. § 74-4201(a), p. 62

2. 2An unlicensed person negotiates a real-estate lease for an owner for compensation. Which Kansas rule applies?

   1. A. The activity requires licensure unless an exemption applies
   2. B. Licensure is required only if the lease exceeds one year
   3. C. Licensure is unnecessary when compensation is paid after closing
   4. D. Only a property-management certificate is required

   Answer: A

   Explanation: K.S.A. 58-3036(c) bars a person from performing or offering “any act described in subsection (f) of K.S.A. 58-3035” without a license; negotiating a lease is one of those acts.

   Reference: Krec Statute Book — K.S.A. § 58-3035(f)(3) and 58-3036(c), pp. 4-5

3. 3A Kansas supervising broker wants to use a trade name rather than the broker’s own name. What must occur first?

   1. A. Register the name with and obtain approval from KREC
   2. B. Receive approval from every affiliated salesperson
   3. C. Use the name for two years before registering it
   4. D. Record the name with the county appraiser only

   Answer: A

   Explanation: K.S.A. 58-3079(a) requires the supervising broker to “register with and obtain approval from the commission” for use of the trade or business name.

   Reference: Krec Statute Book — K.S.A. § 58-3079(a), p. 41

4. 4A Kansas licensee receives client money and does not account for or remit it. Which rule is violated?

   1. A. The prohibition against failing to account for and remit money belonging to others
   2. B. Only the advertising-name rule
   3. C. Only the continuing-education rule
   4. D. No rule unless the amount exceeds $1,000

   Answer: A

   Explanation: K.S.A. 58-3062(a)(1) prohibits a licensee from failing “to account for and remit any money” in the licensee’s possession that belongs to others.

   Reference: Krec Statute Book — K.S.A. § 58-3062(a)(1), p. 26

5. 5Under Kansas BRRETA, may a broker act as a dual agent in a real-estate transaction?

   1. A. Yes, with oral consent
   2. B. Yes, for residential property only
   3. C. No; a broker may not act as a dual agent
   4. D. Yes, when the parties share counsel

   Answer: C

   Explanation: K.S.A. 58-30,103(a) states: “A licensee shall not act as a dual agent.” Kansas instead provides transaction-broker and designated-agent structures.

   Reference: Krec Statute Book — K.S.A. § 58-30,103(a), p. 50

6. 6What constitutes a quorum of the Kansas Real Estate Commission?

   1. A. Two members
   2. B. The chairperson alone
   3. C. A majority of the members
   4. D. All five members

   Answer: C

   Explanation: K.S.A. 74-4202(a) provides that “A majority of the members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.” Thus a majority is required.

   Reference: Krec Statute Book — K.S.A. § 74-4202(a), p. 62

7. 7Which person is expressly exempt from the Kansas license act when directly dealing with the described property?

   1. A. A paid neighbor selling another owner’s home
   2. B. An employee prospecting for an unrelated brokerage
   3. C. An owner acting with respect to the owner’s own property
   4. D. A finder who negotiates the sale for a percentage fee

   Answer: C

   Explanation: K.S.A. 58-3037(a) exempts a person who directly performs covered acts “with reference to such person’s own property.” The other choices involve another’s property or compensated licensed acts.

   Reference: Krec Statute Book — K.S.A. § 58-3037(a), p. 5

8. 8What business name must a Kansas branch office use?

   1. A. The branch broker’s personal name only
   2. B. Any name approved by the local board
   3. C. The same trade or business name used by the primary office
   4. D. A name different from every primary office

   Answer: C

   Explanation: K.S.A. 58-3079(b) states: “A branch office shall use the same trade name or business name as that used by the primary office.” The branch cannot choose an unrelated name.

   Reference: Krec Statute Book — K.S.A. § 58-3079(b), p. 41

9. 9How much of a broker’s own money may Kansas law allow in the broker’s trust account solely for account-use and maintenance expenses?

   1. A. $0
   2. B. Up to $100
   3. C. Up to $500
   4. D. Up to $1,000

   Answer: B

   Explanation: K.S.A. 58-3062(a)(2) allows broker funds “in an amount not to exceed $100” in the trust account for use and maintenance expenses.

   Reference: Krec Statute Book — K.S.A. § 58-3062(a)(2), p. 26

10. 10If no agency or subagency relationship has been established in a Kansas transaction, in what capacity does the broker generally act?

    1. A. As a transaction broker
    2. B. As a seller’s agent
    3. C. As a buyer’s agent
    4. D. As a designated agent

    Answer: A

    Explanation: K.S.A. 58-30,103(c) says a broker “shall be considered a transaction broker” unless an agency relationship or accepted subagency has been established. Transaction brokerage is the default.

    Reference: Krec Statute Book — K.S.A. § 58-30,103(c), p. 50