Title:
Hawaii Real Estate Exam – State Only
Purpose:
State-specific practice questions, verified answers, and
study guide for candidates preparing for the Hawaii Real
Estate Licensing Exam (State Portion).
Year:
2026
Description:
This study guide provides comprehensive coverage of
Hawaii real estate laws, rules, and regulations required for
the state portion of the licensing exam. Designed for exam
preparation, review, and self-assessment to help
candidates succeed on their first attempt.
Instructions:
● Use as a study aid to review key state-specific real estate concepts.
● Practice with the provided questions and check verified answers.
● Focus on understanding regulations and licensing requirements unique to Hawaii.
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, Land ownership documents are recorded in the public record at
Bureau of Conveyances in Honolulu
The land classification containing the smallest amount of land state-wide is
Rural
A division of land extending from the top of the mountain to the ocean is called
Ahupua'a
A husband or wife may claim a 1/3 elective share of the other's estate at the decedent's death under what code?
Under Hawaii's Uniform Probate Code for properties sold after July 1, 1977.
Under Hawaii's Uniform Probate Code, how much can a spouse claim at the decedent's death?
1/3 elective share for properties sold after July 1, 1977.
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, Jackson Hillario exercised his right of election when his wife died and left everything to her ex- husband. Will he
receive real, personal, or nothing, or both? How much?
a portion of both her real and personal property, depending on how long they were married.
At least one member of the board of directors of a Hawaii corporation must be:
a resident of Hawaii.
T or F: A benefit of placing real property in a land trust may be that it avoids ancillary probate for non-residents.
True.
T or F: A benefit of placing real property in a land trust may be that it allows the property to be registered in Land
Court.
False.
T or F: A benefit of placing real property in a land trust may be that it serves as an alternative to an agreement of
sale.
True.
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, T or F: A benefit of placing real property in a land trust may be that it prevents partitioning.
True.
The beneficial interest of the owner of real property held in a land trust is considered what kind of property?
Personal property
T or F: In Hawaii a partnership which participates in real estate dealings as part of its business must have an
individual licensed broker designated as the principal broker of the brokerage business.
True.
T or F: In Hawaii a partnership which participates in real estate dealings as part of its business must have all
members of the partnership licensed, with one as a licensed broker in charge of the brokerage business.
False. It must have an individual licensed broker designated as the principal broker of the brokerage business.
T or F: In Hawaii a partnership which participates in real estate dealings as part of its business must have all
persons involved in the brokerage aspects of the business licensed as brokers.
False. It must have an individual licensed broker designated as the principal broker of the brokerage business.
2/24/2026, 12:27:57 PM
Hawaii Real Estate Exam – State Only
Purpose:
State-specific practice questions, verified answers, and
study guide for candidates preparing for the Hawaii Real
Estate Licensing Exam (State Portion).
Year:
2026
Description:
This study guide provides comprehensive coverage of
Hawaii real estate laws, rules, and regulations required for
the state portion of the licensing exam. Designed for exam
preparation, review, and self-assessment to help
candidates succeed on their first attempt.
Instructions:
● Use as a study aid to review key state-specific real estate concepts.
● Practice with the provided questions and check verified answers.
● Focus on understanding regulations and licensing requirements unique to Hawaii.
2/24/2026, 12:27:57 PM
, Land ownership documents are recorded in the public record at
Bureau of Conveyances in Honolulu
The land classification containing the smallest amount of land state-wide is
Rural
A division of land extending from the top of the mountain to the ocean is called
Ahupua'a
A husband or wife may claim a 1/3 elective share of the other's estate at the decedent's death under what code?
Under Hawaii's Uniform Probate Code for properties sold after July 1, 1977.
Under Hawaii's Uniform Probate Code, how much can a spouse claim at the decedent's death?
1/3 elective share for properties sold after July 1, 1977.
2/24/2026, 12:27:57 PM
, Jackson Hillario exercised his right of election when his wife died and left everything to her ex- husband. Will he
receive real, personal, or nothing, or both? How much?
a portion of both her real and personal property, depending on how long they were married.
At least one member of the board of directors of a Hawaii corporation must be:
a resident of Hawaii.
T or F: A benefit of placing real property in a land trust may be that it avoids ancillary probate for non-residents.
True.
T or F: A benefit of placing real property in a land trust may be that it allows the property to be registered in Land
Court.
False.
T or F: A benefit of placing real property in a land trust may be that it serves as an alternative to an agreement of
sale.
True.
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, T or F: A benefit of placing real property in a land trust may be that it prevents partitioning.
True.
The beneficial interest of the owner of real property held in a land trust is considered what kind of property?
Personal property
T or F: In Hawaii a partnership which participates in real estate dealings as part of its business must have an
individual licensed broker designated as the principal broker of the brokerage business.
True.
T or F: In Hawaii a partnership which participates in real estate dealings as part of its business must have all
members of the partnership licensed, with one as a licensed broker in charge of the brokerage business.
False. It must have an individual licensed broker designated as the principal broker of the brokerage business.
T or F: In Hawaii a partnership which participates in real estate dealings as part of its business must have all
persons involved in the brokerage aspects of the business licensed as brokers.
False. It must have an individual licensed broker designated as the principal broker of the brokerage business.
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