DC PROPERTY MANAGER EXAM
Updated 2026/2027
150 Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Verified & Aligned with DCRA Requirements
Aligned With: District of Columbia Real Estate Commission (DCREC)
Statutory Basis: DC Municipal Regulations, DC Code Title 47
Regulatory Authority: DCRA Property Management Requirements
Edition: 2026/2027
Total Questions: 150
Cognitive Mix: 25% Recall | 50% Application | 25% Analysis
Style: 75% Scenario-Based | 25% Direct Knowledge
This examination is a study aid designed to mirror the structure and content of the DC Property Manager
Licensing Examination. Each question has been crafted to align with current DCREC licensing standards, DC
Municipal Regulations, DC Code Title 47, and DCRA Property Management Requirements. Correct answers are
marked with *[CORRECT]* and accompanied by a rationale citing applicable DC standards.
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, Section 1: DC Licensing Requirements & Regulations
Q1: Marcus, age 17, holds a high school diploma and reads and writes English
fluently. He has completed a 30-hour DC property management pre-licensing course
and wants to apply for the DC Property Manager exam. Can Marcus sit for the
exam?
A. Yes, because he meets the education and language requirements.
B. Yes, because he has completed the required pre-licensing course.
C. No, because he has not reached the minimum age of 18 years.
D. No, because minors cannot enroll in pre-licensing education.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under DC Municipal Regulations and DCREC eligibility standards, a property manager
license applicant must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and be able to
read, write, and understand English. Although Marcus satisfies the education and language
requirements and even completed the 30-hour pre-licensing course, he fails the age threshold. Age is a
non-negotiable statutory minimum, so options A and B are incorrect, and option D is a distractor that
misstates the rule about course enrollment.
Q2: Latoya's DC property manager license was revoked 2 years ago following a
finding of commingling trust funds. She now wishes to reapply. What is the correct
determination under DC regulations?
A. She may reapply immediately because the revocation occurred more than 1 year ago.
B. She may not reapply because no license revocation may have occurred within the past 3 years.
C. She may reapply only if she completes an additional 15 hours of continuing education.
D. She may reapply only with a written endorsement from a sponsoring broker.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DC Municipal Regulations bar licensure for any applicant whose license has been revoked
within the past 3 years. Because Latoya's revocation occurred only 2 years ago, she is statutorily
ineligible regardless of additional coursework or sponsorship. Options A, C, and D misstate or invent
exceptions that do not exist under DCREC rules.
Q3: On the date Daniel submits his property manager license application, his active
license in neighboring Maryland is under a 60-day suspension for a minor
recordkeeping violation. How does this affect his DC application?
A. His DC application is unaffected because the suspension is in another jurisdiction.
B. His DC application is unaffected because the violation was minor.
C. His DC application must be denied because his license is under suspension on the application date.
D. His DC application will be approved but probationally for 12 months.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DC eligibility rules disqualify any applicant whose license (in DC or any other jurisdiction) is
under suspension on the date of application. The severity of the underlying violation is irrelevant; the
existence of an active suspension is the disqualifying event. Therefore option C is correct, and options
A, B, and D either ignore the rule or invent outcomes not authorized by regulation.
Q4: Priya's DC property manager license application was denied 9 months ago
solely because she failed the DC-specific portion of the exam. She has since
re-taken and passed both portions. Is she now eligible to apply?
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, A. No, because any denial within the past year bars reapplication.
B. Yes, because a denial based only on exam failure does not count toward the one-year disqualification.
C. No, because she must wait a full 24 months after any denial.
D. Yes, but only if she retakes the 30-hour pre-licensing course.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DC rules disqualify applicants who have had a license application denied within the past 12
months, except when the denial was based solely on failure to pass the licensing exam. Because Priya's
prior denial was for exam failure only and she has now passed, she is eligible. Options A, C, and D
either overstate the disqualification period or invent a redundant educational requirement.
Q5: Carla manages a 12-unit apartment building in Northeast DC and receives a
monthly fee equal to 8% of collected rents. She is not a licensed DC property
manager. Which statement is correct?
A. Carla does not need a license because she manages fewer than 20 units.
B. Carla does not need a license because her fee is percentage-based rather than a flat salary.
C. Carla must be licensed because she manages residential property for compensation.
D. Carla needs a license only if the building owner is a corporation.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DC law requires licensure of anyone who, for compensation, manages property owned by
another. The size of the portfolio, the form of the fee, or the legal structure of the owner are all
irrelevant. Carla's receipt of an 8% fee constitutes compensation for managing another's property,
triggering the licensure requirement. Options A, B, and D invent thresholds and conditions that do not
exist in DC Municipal Regulations.
Q6: Mr. Okafor owns a fourplex in Northwest DC and personally collects rents,
arranges repairs, and signs leases with his tenants. He receives no compensation
from any third party. Must he hold a DC property manager license?
A. Yes, because all rental activity in DC requires a property manager license.
B. Yes, because the property contains more than one rental unit.
C. No, because owners managing their own property are exempt from licensure.
D. No, because the fourplex is smaller than 5 units and is automatically exempt.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DC regulations exempt owners who manage their own property from the property manager
license requirement. Because Mr. Okafor is the owner and personally manages his own fourplex
without third-party compensation, the exemption applies. Options A and B ignore the owner
exemption, and option D invents a unit-count threshold that does not exist in the statute.
Q7: Gerald is a salaried maintenance supervisor employed by a DC property
management company. As part of his job duties, he coordinates vendor repairs,
schedules turnovers, and briefs prospective tenants on building rules. Does Gerald
need a property manager license?
A. Yes, because he interacts with prospective tenants.
B. Yes, because he coordinates vendor repairs worth more than $5,000 per month.
C. No, because he is an employee acting within the scope of his employment.
D. No, because maintenance supervisors are categorically exempt regardless of duties.
Correct Answer: C
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, Rationale: DC regulations exempt employees acting within the scope of their employment from the
property manager license requirement. Gerald performs maintenance and tenant-coordination duties
as a salaried employee of the management company; he is not independently contracting to manage
property for compensation. Options A and B impose licensing triggers that do not exist, and option D
overstates the exemption by ignoring scope of employment.
Q8: First Federal Bank forecloses on a DC apartment complex and now holds the
property in its REO inventory. Bank employees handle leasing, rent collection, and
tenant relations pending resale. Which statement is correct?
A. Bank employees must obtain property manager licenses because they collect rents.
B. The bank is exempt from licensure because it holds a fiduciary interest in the property.
C. The bank must hire a licensed third-party manager within 30 days of foreclosure.
D. The bank is exempt only if the property is sold within 90 days.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DC regulations specifically exempt banks and trust companies that manage property in
which they hold a fiduciary interest, such as REO inventory acquired through foreclosure. Because
First Federal holds a fiduciary interest, its employees may manage the property without separate
property manager licenses. Options A, C, and D either misapply the general rule or invent deadlines not
present in the regulation.
Q9: Sofia wants to become a DC property manager but has no prior real estate
experience. What is the minimum pre-licensing education she must complete
before sitting for the exam?
A. A 60-hour national property management principles course.
B. A 30-hour DC-specific property management course.
C. A 15-hour introduction to real estate brokerage course.
D. A 90-hour broker pre-licensing course plus a 6-hour DC module.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DC Municipal Regulations require completion of a 30-hour DC-specific property
management pre-licensing course before sitting for the property manager exam. The course is
DC-specific; a generic national course, a broker pre-licensing course, or a brief introductory course is
insufficient. Options A, C, and D misstate the required hours or the content focus.
Q10: David has passed the general (national) portion of the DC property manager
exam but failed the DC-specific portion. He applies for licensure based on his
passing general score. What is the correct outcome?
A. He will be licensed because the general portion is the more comprehensive test.
B. He will be licensed with a condition that he pass the DC portion within 6 months.
C. He must pass both the general and DC-specific portions to be licensed.
D. He will be licensed only if he submits a written appeal to the Commission.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DC requires applicants to pass both the general (national) and the DC-specific portions of the
property manager exam. Passing one portion without the other is insufficient; there is no conditional
license, and the Commission does not entertain appeals on this requirement. Options A, B, and D either
ignore the dual-pass rule or invent remedies that do not exist.
Q11: Aisha passed both portions of the DC property manager exam on March 1,
2026. Personal circumstances delayed her license application, which she finally
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Updated 2026/2027
150 Exam Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Verified & Aligned with DCRA Requirements
Aligned With: District of Columbia Real Estate Commission (DCREC)
Statutory Basis: DC Municipal Regulations, DC Code Title 47
Regulatory Authority: DCRA Property Management Requirements
Edition: 2026/2027
Total Questions: 150
Cognitive Mix: 25% Recall | 50% Application | 25% Analysis
Style: 75% Scenario-Based | 25% Direct Knowledge
This examination is a study aid designed to mirror the structure and content of the DC Property Manager
Licensing Examination. Each question has been crafted to align with current DCREC licensing standards, DC
Municipal Regulations, DC Code Title 47, and DCRA Property Management Requirements. Correct answers are
marked with *[CORRECT]* and accompanied by a rationale citing applicable DC standards.
DC Property Manager Exam 2026/2027 | Page 1
, Section 1: DC Licensing Requirements & Regulations
Q1: Marcus, age 17, holds a high school diploma and reads and writes English
fluently. He has completed a 30-hour DC property management pre-licensing course
and wants to apply for the DC Property Manager exam. Can Marcus sit for the
exam?
A. Yes, because he meets the education and language requirements.
B. Yes, because he has completed the required pre-licensing course.
C. No, because he has not reached the minimum age of 18 years.
D. No, because minors cannot enroll in pre-licensing education.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under DC Municipal Regulations and DCREC eligibility standards, a property manager
license applicant must be at least 18 years old, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and be able to
read, write, and understand English. Although Marcus satisfies the education and language
requirements and even completed the 30-hour pre-licensing course, he fails the age threshold. Age is a
non-negotiable statutory minimum, so options A and B are incorrect, and option D is a distractor that
misstates the rule about course enrollment.
Q2: Latoya's DC property manager license was revoked 2 years ago following a
finding of commingling trust funds. She now wishes to reapply. What is the correct
determination under DC regulations?
A. She may reapply immediately because the revocation occurred more than 1 year ago.
B. She may not reapply because no license revocation may have occurred within the past 3 years.
C. She may reapply only if she completes an additional 15 hours of continuing education.
D. She may reapply only with a written endorsement from a sponsoring broker.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DC Municipal Regulations bar licensure for any applicant whose license has been revoked
within the past 3 years. Because Latoya's revocation occurred only 2 years ago, she is statutorily
ineligible regardless of additional coursework or sponsorship. Options A, C, and D misstate or invent
exceptions that do not exist under DCREC rules.
Q3: On the date Daniel submits his property manager license application, his active
license in neighboring Maryland is under a 60-day suspension for a minor
recordkeeping violation. How does this affect his DC application?
A. His DC application is unaffected because the suspension is in another jurisdiction.
B. His DC application is unaffected because the violation was minor.
C. His DC application must be denied because his license is under suspension on the application date.
D. His DC application will be approved but probationally for 12 months.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DC eligibility rules disqualify any applicant whose license (in DC or any other jurisdiction) is
under suspension on the date of application. The severity of the underlying violation is irrelevant; the
existence of an active suspension is the disqualifying event. Therefore option C is correct, and options
A, B, and D either ignore the rule or invent outcomes not authorized by regulation.
Q4: Priya's DC property manager license application was denied 9 months ago
solely because she failed the DC-specific portion of the exam. She has since
re-taken and passed both portions. Is she now eligible to apply?
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, A. No, because any denial within the past year bars reapplication.
B. Yes, because a denial based only on exam failure does not count toward the one-year disqualification.
C. No, because she must wait a full 24 months after any denial.
D. Yes, but only if she retakes the 30-hour pre-licensing course.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DC rules disqualify applicants who have had a license application denied within the past 12
months, except when the denial was based solely on failure to pass the licensing exam. Because Priya's
prior denial was for exam failure only and she has now passed, she is eligible. Options A, C, and D
either overstate the disqualification period or invent a redundant educational requirement.
Q5: Carla manages a 12-unit apartment building in Northeast DC and receives a
monthly fee equal to 8% of collected rents. She is not a licensed DC property
manager. Which statement is correct?
A. Carla does not need a license because she manages fewer than 20 units.
B. Carla does not need a license because her fee is percentage-based rather than a flat salary.
C. Carla must be licensed because she manages residential property for compensation.
D. Carla needs a license only if the building owner is a corporation.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DC law requires licensure of anyone who, for compensation, manages property owned by
another. The size of the portfolio, the form of the fee, or the legal structure of the owner are all
irrelevant. Carla's receipt of an 8% fee constitutes compensation for managing another's property,
triggering the licensure requirement. Options A, B, and D invent thresholds and conditions that do not
exist in DC Municipal Regulations.
Q6: Mr. Okafor owns a fourplex in Northwest DC and personally collects rents,
arranges repairs, and signs leases with his tenants. He receives no compensation
from any third party. Must he hold a DC property manager license?
A. Yes, because all rental activity in DC requires a property manager license.
B. Yes, because the property contains more than one rental unit.
C. No, because owners managing their own property are exempt from licensure.
D. No, because the fourplex is smaller than 5 units and is automatically exempt.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DC regulations exempt owners who manage their own property from the property manager
license requirement. Because Mr. Okafor is the owner and personally manages his own fourplex
without third-party compensation, the exemption applies. Options A and B ignore the owner
exemption, and option D invents a unit-count threshold that does not exist in the statute.
Q7: Gerald is a salaried maintenance supervisor employed by a DC property
management company. As part of his job duties, he coordinates vendor repairs,
schedules turnovers, and briefs prospective tenants on building rules. Does Gerald
need a property manager license?
A. Yes, because he interacts with prospective tenants.
B. Yes, because he coordinates vendor repairs worth more than $5,000 per month.
C. No, because he is an employee acting within the scope of his employment.
D. No, because maintenance supervisors are categorically exempt regardless of duties.
Correct Answer: C
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, Rationale: DC regulations exempt employees acting within the scope of their employment from the
property manager license requirement. Gerald performs maintenance and tenant-coordination duties
as a salaried employee of the management company; he is not independently contracting to manage
property for compensation. Options A and B impose licensing triggers that do not exist, and option D
overstates the exemption by ignoring scope of employment.
Q8: First Federal Bank forecloses on a DC apartment complex and now holds the
property in its REO inventory. Bank employees handle leasing, rent collection, and
tenant relations pending resale. Which statement is correct?
A. Bank employees must obtain property manager licenses because they collect rents.
B. The bank is exempt from licensure because it holds a fiduciary interest in the property.
C. The bank must hire a licensed third-party manager within 30 days of foreclosure.
D. The bank is exempt only if the property is sold within 90 days.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DC regulations specifically exempt banks and trust companies that manage property in
which they hold a fiduciary interest, such as REO inventory acquired through foreclosure. Because
First Federal holds a fiduciary interest, its employees may manage the property without separate
property manager licenses. Options A, C, and D either misapply the general rule or invent deadlines not
present in the regulation.
Q9: Sofia wants to become a DC property manager but has no prior real estate
experience. What is the minimum pre-licensing education she must complete
before sitting for the exam?
A. A 60-hour national property management principles course.
B. A 30-hour DC-specific property management course.
C. A 15-hour introduction to real estate brokerage course.
D. A 90-hour broker pre-licensing course plus a 6-hour DC module.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: DC Municipal Regulations require completion of a 30-hour DC-specific property
management pre-licensing course before sitting for the property manager exam. The course is
DC-specific; a generic national course, a broker pre-licensing course, or a brief introductory course is
insufficient. Options A, C, and D misstate the required hours or the content focus.
Q10: David has passed the general (national) portion of the DC property manager
exam but failed the DC-specific portion. He applies for licensure based on his
passing general score. What is the correct outcome?
A. He will be licensed because the general portion is the more comprehensive test.
B. He will be licensed with a condition that he pass the DC portion within 6 months.
C. He must pass both the general and DC-specific portions to be licensed.
D. He will be licensed only if he submits a written appeal to the Commission.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: DC requires applicants to pass both the general (national) and the DC-specific portions of the
property manager exam. Passing one portion without the other is insufficient; there is no conditional
license, and the Commission does not entertain appeals on this requirement. Options A, B, and D either
ignore the dual-pass rule or invent remedies that do not exist.
Q11: Aisha passed both portions of the DC property manager exam on March 1,
2026. Personal circumstances delayed her license application, which she finally
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