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  1. 1In Utah license law, what body does the defined term “Commission” identify?

    1. A. The state Real Estate Commission
    2. B. The Division's investigative staff
    3. C. A private real estate trade group's governing board
    4. D. The Department of Commerce appeals panel

    Answer: A

    Explanation: “"Commission" means the Real Estate Commission established under this chapter.” Utah Code §61-2f-102(11) defines Commission as the Real Estate Commission established under the chapter.

    Reference: Utah Code 61 2 F Full — §61-2f-102(11)

  2. 2An unlicensed person offers, for a fee, to sell another person's Utah property. Which rule applies?

    1. A. Licensure begins only after the person closes a sale
    2. B. Licensure is required even for the compensated offer to perform the act
    3. C. Licensure begins only after a written listing is recorded
    4. D. Professional-association membership substitutes for licensure

    Answer: B

    Explanation: “performs, offers to perform, or attempts to perform one act for valuable consideration” Except for statutory exemptions, performing, offering, or attempting one covered act for valuable consideration requires licensure.

    Reference: Utah Code 61 2 F Full — §61-2f-201(2)

  3. 3For how long must a Utah principal broker generally preserve required transaction records?

    1. A. One year from closing
    2. B. Three calendar years after the year in which the transaction or event occurred
    3. C. Five years from listing date
    4. D. Permanently

    Answer: B

    Explanation: “for at least three calendar years after the year in which:” Utah Code uses a three-calendar-year period after the year of the transaction or other record-triggering event.

    Reference: Utah Code 61 2 F Full — §61-2f-309(3)

  4. 4A Utah owner rents tourist accommodations for fewer than how many consecutive days before the statutory short-term-rental exclusion may apply?

    1. A. 15 days
    2. B. 30 days
    3. C. 60 days
    4. D. 90 days

    Answer: B

    Explanation: “rental of tourist accommodations ... for a period of less than 30 consecutive days” is excluded from Utah's property-management definition.

    Reference: Utah Code 61 2 F Full — §61-2f-102(32)(b)(ii)

  5. 5A Utah sales agent advertises a listed property. Which brokerage identity must the advertisement clearly identify?

    1. A. The brokerage name registered with the Division
    2. B. Only the sales agent's nickname
    3. C. The closing title company's trade name
    4. D. The property owner's mortgage lender

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Utah advertising rules require the brokerage identity registered with the Division to appear in licensee advertising.

    Reference: R162 2F Official Rendered 20261015 — Rule 2f: Real Estate Licensing and Practices Rules

  6. 6The Utah Division sends a licensee a written request for information during a complaint investigation. What should the licensee do?

    1. A. Provide the requested response and documents within the specified regulatory period
    2. B. Ignore it unless a civil lawsuit is filed
    3. C. Respond only through a private professional association
    4. D. Destroy transaction records after receiving notice

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Utah's investigation rules require a timely, complete response to a Division request and cooperation with the investigation.

    Reference: R162 2F Official Rendered 20261015 — Rule 2f: Real Estate Licensing and Practices Rules

  7. 7What is one principal purpose of Utah's Real Estate Education, Research, and Recovery Fund?

    1. A. Reimburse the public for qualifying damages caused by an individual real estate licensee
    2. B. Guarantee every seller's asking price
    3. C. Pay all brokerage advertising expenses
    4. D. Fund county property-tax appeals

    Answer: A

    Explanation: “reimburse the public for damages caused in a real estate transaction by an individual licensed under this chapter” The fund is administered in part to reimburse the public for qualifying damages caused in a real estate transaction by an individual licensee.

    Reference: Utah Code 61 2 F Full — §61-2f-503(3)-(4)

  8. 8Under Utah water law, who owns the waters of the state before a right of use is appropriated?

    1. A. The public
    2. B. The nearest riparian landowner automatically
    3. C. The county assessor
    4. D. The first real estate broker to record a claim

    Answer: A

    Explanation: “All waters in Utah are considered property of the public.” Utah treats the state's waters as public property, while a water right is a right to divert and beneficially use water under law.

    Reference: Brochure 2a.pub — §73-1-1

  9. 9When must the Utah licensee representing a principal review the closing statement for accuracy?

    1. A. At or before closing
    2. B. Only after the deed has been recorded for 30 days
    3. C. At the next license renewal
    4. D. Only if a court orders an audit

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Utah's closing rule requires the representing licensee or responsible broker to review the settlement or closing statement at or before closing.

    Reference: R162 2F Official Rendered 20261015 — Rule 2f: Real Estate Licensing and Practices Rules

  10. 10How many members serve on the Utah Real Estate Commission?

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

    Answer: B

    Explanation: “The commission consists of five members” Utah Code §61-2f-103(4)(a) establishes a five-member commission.

    Reference: Utah Code 61 2 F Full — §61-2f-103(4)

Topics in this practice bank

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  • I. Definitions (3 items)
    • A. Real Estate Commission
    • B. Division and Commission vs. Association of REALTORS®
    • C. Principal broker, associate broker, sales agent
    • D. Miscellaneous
  • II. Licensing (8 items)
    • A. When a license is required
    • B. Who is exempt from licensing
    • C. Minimum qualifications for license
    • D. License maintenance
    • D. License maintenance — 1. Real Estate License Management System (RELMS)
    • D. License maintenance — 1. Real Estate License Management System (RELMS) — a. Renewals
    • D. License maintenance — 1. Real Estate License Management System (RELMS) — b. Transfers
    • D. License maintenance — 1. Real Estate License Management System (RELMS) — c. Terminations
    • D. License maintenance — 1. Real Estate License Management System (RELMS) — d. Activation/inactivation
    • D. License maintenance — 1. Real Estate License Management System (RELMS) — e. Continuing education
    • E. Reporting Requirements
    • E. Reporting Requirements — 1. Initial Licensing
    • E. Reporting Requirements — 2. Renewals
    • E. Reporting Requirements — 3. Event Occurrence
    • E. Reporting Requirements — 3. Event Occurrence — a. Criminal Conviction
    • E. Reporting Requirements — 3. Event Occurrence — b. Contact Information
    • E. Reporting Requirements — 3. Event Occurrence — c. Other
    • F. Who can sue for a commission
  • III. Real Estate Office Procedures (4-5 items)
    • A. Records and documents
    • B. Trust accounts
    • C. Branch offices
  • IV. Property Management (3 items)
  • V. Licensee Practice (15-17 items)
    • A. Advertising
    • B. Handling of money
    • B. Handling of money — 1. Earnest money
    • B. Handling of money — 2. Commissions
    • B. Handling of money — 3. Referral issues
    • B. Handling of money — 4. Other
    • C. Property disclosures
    • D. Improper practices
    • E. Agency (Buyer, Seller, Limited)
    • E. Agency (Buyer, Seller, Limited) — 1. Duties
    • E. Agency (Buyer, Seller, Limited) — 2. Disclosure
    • E. Agency (Buyer, Seller, Limited) — 3. Exclusive Brokerage Agreements
    • F. Use of approved forms
    • F. Use of approved forms — 1. Real Estate Purchase Contract (REPC)
    • F. Use of approved forms — 2. Other standardized forms
    • F. Use of approved forms — 3. Rights and privileges of licensees to fill out forms or documents
    • G. Unauthorized practice of law and other professional advice
  • VI. Enforcement (4-5 items)
    • A. Filing and notice of complaint, investigation
    • B. Audits
    • C. Administrative action
  • VII. Real Estate Education, Research and Recovery Fund (1-2 items)
    • A. Purpose
    • B. Payments from the fund/revocation of license
  • VIII. Additional State Topics (1-3 items)
    • A. Utah water rights
    • A. Utah water rights — 1. Water history
    • A. Utah water rights — 2. Water appropriation
    • B. Adverse possession
    • C. Statute of Frauds
    • D. Lien Recovery Act
  • IX. Closing Statements (6-8 items)

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