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CT REAL ESTATE PRACTICE EXAM FULL PACKAGE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 VERSION
1. The Connecticut Real Estate Commission is responsible for all of
the following EXCEPT:
A) Issuing licenses.
B) Arbitrating disputes between brokers and salespersons.
C) Setting commission rates for real estate transactions.
D) Investigating complaints against licensees.
Answer: C) Setting commission rates for real estate
transactions. The Commission does not set market commission rates;
that is determined by the broker and client.
2. How many members serve on the Connecticut Real Estate
Commission?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 8
D) 10
Answer: C) 8 The Commission has 8 members: 5 from the real estate
industry (3 brokers, 2 salespersons) and 3 public members.
3. What is the primary purpose of the Connecticut Real Estate
Guarantee Fund?
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A) To fund the Connecticut Real Estate Commission.
B) To reimburse victims of fraud or misrepresentation by a licensee.
C) To provide low-interest loans to new real estate agents.
D) To pay for continuing education courses.
Answer: B) To reimburse victims of fraud or misrepresentation by a
licensee. The Guarantee Fund protects the public by compensating
victims of dishonest acts by licensees.
4. What is the initial fee paid into the Real Estate Guarantee Fund
when a new license is issued?
A) $3
B) $20
C) $25
D) $50
*Answer: C) $25** *New license applicants pay a one-time fee of
$25. The annual renewal fee includes a separate $3 contribution.
5. What is the maximum payout a person can receive from the Real
Estate Guarantee Fund per transaction?
A) $10,000
B) $25,000
C) $50,000
D) $100,000
*Answer: B) $25,000** *The Fund has a maximum payout of $25,000
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for a single transaction, and claims must be filed within two years of
the fraudulent act.
6. All licensees in Connecticut must complete continuing education
for license renewal. Which of the following is true?
A) Brokers are exempt from CE requirements.
B) Only salespersons need to complete CE.
C) Continuing education is mandatory for all licensees, with no
exemptions.
D) New licensees are exempt for their first renewal cycle.
Answer: C) Continuing education is mandatory for all licensees,
with no exemptions. Connecticut requires every licensee (Broker and
Salesperson) to complete mandated CE hours for renewal.
7. A person who engages in the real estate business in Connecticut
must hold:
A) A salesperson's license only.
B) A broker's license only.
C) A Connecticut real estate license, either broker or salesperson.
D) A real estate attorney's license.
Answer: C) A Connecticut real estate license, either broker or
salesperson. State law requires a license for anyone performing real
estate activities for compensation.
8. According to Connecticut law, a salesperson must:
A) Be a licensed attorney.
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B) Work independently without broker supervision.
C) Be affiliated with and can only work on behalf of a licensed broker.
D) Own the property they are selling.
Answer: C) Be affiliated with and can only work on behalf of a
licensed broker. A salesperson is not licensed to operate
independently and must be supervised by a broker.
9. Which of the following individuals is EXEMPT from needing a real
estate license in Connecticut?
A) A person who lists and sells their neighbor's house for a fee.
B) An attorney representing a client in a real estate transaction.
C) A person who sells real estate as a full-time profession.
D) A person negotiating a lease for a property they do not own for a
commission.
Answer: B) An attorney representing a client in a real estate
transaction. Attorneys are exempt when acting as legal counsel, but if
they act as a real estate agent, they must be licensed.
10. If a member of the Connecticut Real Estate Commission is
removed from office, it must be:
A) By a vote of the other commission members.
B) By the governor after the member is given an opportunity to be
heard.
C) By the Attorney General for misconduct.
D) Automatically if they miss two consecutive meetings.
CT REAL ESTATE PRACTICE EXAM FULL PACKAGE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026 VERSION
1. The Connecticut Real Estate Commission is responsible for all of
the following EXCEPT:
A) Issuing licenses.
B) Arbitrating disputes between brokers and salespersons.
C) Setting commission rates for real estate transactions.
D) Investigating complaints against licensees.
Answer: C) Setting commission rates for real estate
transactions. The Commission does not set market commission rates;
that is determined by the broker and client.
2. How many members serve on the Connecticut Real Estate
Commission?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 8
D) 10
Answer: C) 8 The Commission has 8 members: 5 from the real estate
industry (3 brokers, 2 salespersons) and 3 public members.
3. What is the primary purpose of the Connecticut Real Estate
Guarantee Fund?
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A) To fund the Connecticut Real Estate Commission.
B) To reimburse victims of fraud or misrepresentation by a licensee.
C) To provide low-interest loans to new real estate agents.
D) To pay for continuing education courses.
Answer: B) To reimburse victims of fraud or misrepresentation by a
licensee. The Guarantee Fund protects the public by compensating
victims of dishonest acts by licensees.
4. What is the initial fee paid into the Real Estate Guarantee Fund
when a new license is issued?
A) $3
B) $20
C) $25
D) $50
*Answer: C) $25** *New license applicants pay a one-time fee of
$25. The annual renewal fee includes a separate $3 contribution.
5. What is the maximum payout a person can receive from the Real
Estate Guarantee Fund per transaction?
A) $10,000
B) $25,000
C) $50,000
D) $100,000
*Answer: B) $25,000** *The Fund has a maximum payout of $25,000
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for a single transaction, and claims must be filed within two years of
the fraudulent act.
6. All licensees in Connecticut must complete continuing education
for license renewal. Which of the following is true?
A) Brokers are exempt from CE requirements.
B) Only salespersons need to complete CE.
C) Continuing education is mandatory for all licensees, with no
exemptions.
D) New licensees are exempt for their first renewal cycle.
Answer: C) Continuing education is mandatory for all licensees,
with no exemptions. Connecticut requires every licensee (Broker and
Salesperson) to complete mandated CE hours for renewal.
7. A person who engages in the real estate business in Connecticut
must hold:
A) A salesperson's license only.
B) A broker's license only.
C) A Connecticut real estate license, either broker or salesperson.
D) A real estate attorney's license.
Answer: C) A Connecticut real estate license, either broker or
salesperson. State law requires a license for anyone performing real
estate activities for compensation.
8. According to Connecticut law, a salesperson must:
A) Be a licensed attorney.
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B) Work independently without broker supervision.
C) Be affiliated with and can only work on behalf of a licensed broker.
D) Own the property they are selling.
Answer: C) Be affiliated with and can only work on behalf of a
licensed broker. A salesperson is not licensed to operate
independently and must be supervised by a broker.
9. Which of the following individuals is EXEMPT from needing a real
estate license in Connecticut?
A) A person who lists and sells their neighbor's house for a fee.
B) An attorney representing a client in a real estate transaction.
C) A person who sells real estate as a full-time profession.
D) A person negotiating a lease for a property they do not own for a
commission.
Answer: B) An attorney representing a client in a real estate
transaction. Attorneys are exempt when acting as legal counsel, but if
they act as a real estate agent, they must be licensed.
10. If a member of the Connecticut Real Estate Commission is
removed from office, it must be:
A) By a vote of the other commission members.
B) By the governor after the member is given an opportunity to be
heard.
C) By the Attorney General for misconduct.
D) Automatically if they miss two consecutive meetings.
