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1. Legislation & Regulatory Framework
Question 1: What is the primary legislation governing Ontario's retail automotive sector?
A) Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
B) Sale of Goods Act
C) Highway Traffic Act
D) Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA)
Answer: D — The MVDA is the foundational legislation that sets out the rules and
regulations for the motor vehicle industry in Ontario. It establishes OMVIC as the
administrative authority and governs dealer and salesperson registration.
Question 2: Which body or agency is responsible for enforcing the MVDA in Ontario?
A) Ministry of Transportation
B) Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP)
C) The Ontario Provincial Police
D) OMVIC (Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council)
Answer: D — OMVIC is the regulatory authority that administers and enforces the MVDA, its
regulations, and the Code of Ethics.
Question 3: How many people compose OMVIC's Board of Directors?
A) 9
B) 12
C) 15
D) 10
Answer: B — The OMVIC board consists of 12 members: 9 representatives from the motor
vehicle industry and 3 representing the public interest.
Question 4: What is the minimum age requirement to become a registered dealer or
salesperson in Ontario?
A) 21
B) 18
C) 19
D) 16
Answer: B — The minimum age to be a dealer or salesperson is 18 years old.
Question 5: If OMVIC issues a proposal to refuse registration, to whom can the applicant
appeal?
A) OMVIC's Board of Directors
B) The Ontario Superior Court
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C) The Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT)
D) The Ministry of Transportation
Answer: C — Applicants can appeal to the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), an independent
judicial body, within 15 days of receiving the proposal.
Question 6: What classes of dealers are recognized under the MVDA?
A) General dealer, broker, exporter, wholesaler, lease finance dealer
B) Retail dealer, wholesale dealer, auctioneer
C) New car dealer, used car dealer, broker
D) Franchise dealer, independent dealer, online dealer
Answer: A — The four classes of dealers are: General dealer, Broker, Exporter, Wholesaler,
and Lease Finance dealer.
Question 7: What is the "Transaction Fee Program" under the MVDA?
A) Customers pay a $10 fee to OMVIC for every test drive
B) Dealers pay a $5 fee per vehicle to the Compensation Fund
C) Dealers remit $10 to OMVIC for each vehicle sold or leased
D) Salespersons pay a $10 fee for each vehicle they sell
Answer: C — Dealers are required to pay a $10 transaction fee for every vehicle sold or
leased, typically submitted annually alongside registration renewal fees.
Question 8: Under the Transaction Fee Program, can the $10 fee be passed on to the
customer?
A) True
B) False
Answer: A — While the fee is paid by the dealer, it is commonly passed on to the consumer
as a separate line item on the bill of sale, provided it is clearly disclosed.
Question 9: Which of the following roles must be registered with OMVIC?
A) Salespersons only
B) Business Managers only
C) Finance Managers only
D) All of the above
Answer: D — OMVIC registration is required for dealers, salespeople, business managers,
and finance managers engaged in the sale or leasing of vehicles.
Question 10: If a person has been refused registration by OMVIC, what condition must be
met before they can reapply?
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A) Two years must have passed since the refusal
B) They must pay a double registration fee
C) They must pass a new criminal record check
D) They must provide a new business plan
Answer: A — At least two years must have passed since the refusal, or new evidence must
exist showing circumstances have changed.
Question 11: What is OMVIC required to make available to the public?
A) Only dealer names and addresses
B) A dealer's name, address and phone number; a salesperson's name; any proposal to
refuse, suspend or revoke registration
C) Only salesperson registration numbers
D) Only complaints filed against dealers
Answer: B — OMVIC must make available to the public: a dealer's name, address and phone
number; a salesperson's name; and any proposal to refuse, suspend, or revoke registration.
Question 12: What is the primary purpose of the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA)?
A) To set maximum vehicle prices
B) To protect consumers in their transactions with registered dealers and salespersons
C) To mandate vehicle emission standards
D) To provide funding for road maintenance
Answer: B — The MVDA aims to maintain a fair marketplace by regulating dealers and
salespersons, requiring registration, and enforcing consumer protection measures.
Question 13: How many questions are on the OMVIC Certification Exam?
A) 40
B) 50
C) 60
D) 100
Answer: C — The OMVIC Certification Exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions.
Question 14: What is the passing grade for the OMVIC Certification Exam effective January
1, 2026?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 85%
Answer: C — The passing grade is 80% (48 out of 60 correct).
1. Legislation & Regulatory Framework
Question 1: What is the primary legislation governing Ontario's retail automotive sector?
A) Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
B) Sale of Goods Act
C) Highway Traffic Act
D) Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA)
Answer: D — The MVDA is the foundational legislation that sets out the rules and
regulations for the motor vehicle industry in Ontario. It establishes OMVIC as the
administrative authority and governs dealer and salesperson registration.
Question 2: Which body or agency is responsible for enforcing the MVDA in Ontario?
A) Ministry of Transportation
B) Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP)
C) The Ontario Provincial Police
D) OMVIC (Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry Council)
Answer: D — OMVIC is the regulatory authority that administers and enforces the MVDA, its
regulations, and the Code of Ethics.
Question 3: How many people compose OMVIC's Board of Directors?
A) 9
B) 12
C) 15
D) 10
Answer: B — The OMVIC board consists of 12 members: 9 representatives from the motor
vehicle industry and 3 representing the public interest.
Question 4: What is the minimum age requirement to become a registered dealer or
salesperson in Ontario?
A) 21
B) 18
C) 19
D) 16
Answer: B — The minimum age to be a dealer or salesperson is 18 years old.
Question 5: If OMVIC issues a proposal to refuse registration, to whom can the applicant
appeal?
A) OMVIC's Board of Directors
B) The Ontario Superior Court
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C) The Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT)
D) The Ministry of Transportation
Answer: C — Applicants can appeal to the Licence Appeal Tribunal (LAT), an independent
judicial body, within 15 days of receiving the proposal.
Question 6: What classes of dealers are recognized under the MVDA?
A) General dealer, broker, exporter, wholesaler, lease finance dealer
B) Retail dealer, wholesale dealer, auctioneer
C) New car dealer, used car dealer, broker
D) Franchise dealer, independent dealer, online dealer
Answer: A — The four classes of dealers are: General dealer, Broker, Exporter, Wholesaler,
and Lease Finance dealer.
Question 7: What is the "Transaction Fee Program" under the MVDA?
A) Customers pay a $10 fee to OMVIC for every test drive
B) Dealers pay a $5 fee per vehicle to the Compensation Fund
C) Dealers remit $10 to OMVIC for each vehicle sold or leased
D) Salespersons pay a $10 fee for each vehicle they sell
Answer: C — Dealers are required to pay a $10 transaction fee for every vehicle sold or
leased, typically submitted annually alongside registration renewal fees.
Question 8: Under the Transaction Fee Program, can the $10 fee be passed on to the
customer?
A) True
B) False
Answer: A — While the fee is paid by the dealer, it is commonly passed on to the consumer
as a separate line item on the bill of sale, provided it is clearly disclosed.
Question 9: Which of the following roles must be registered with OMVIC?
A) Salespersons only
B) Business Managers only
C) Finance Managers only
D) All of the above
Answer: D — OMVIC registration is required for dealers, salespeople, business managers,
and finance managers engaged in the sale or leasing of vehicles.
Question 10: If a person has been refused registration by OMVIC, what condition must be
met before they can reapply?
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A) Two years must have passed since the refusal
B) They must pay a double registration fee
C) They must pass a new criminal record check
D) They must provide a new business plan
Answer: A — At least two years must have passed since the refusal, or new evidence must
exist showing circumstances have changed.
Question 11: What is OMVIC required to make available to the public?
A) Only dealer names and addresses
B) A dealer's name, address and phone number; a salesperson's name; any proposal to
refuse, suspend or revoke registration
C) Only salesperson registration numbers
D) Only complaints filed against dealers
Answer: B — OMVIC must make available to the public: a dealer's name, address and phone
number; a salesperson's name; and any proposal to refuse, suspend, or revoke registration.
Question 12: What is the primary purpose of the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act (MVDA)?
A) To set maximum vehicle prices
B) To protect consumers in their transactions with registered dealers and salespersons
C) To mandate vehicle emission standards
D) To provide funding for road maintenance
Answer: B — The MVDA aims to maintain a fair marketplace by regulating dealers and
salespersons, requiring registration, and enforcing consumer protection measures.
Question 13: How many questions are on the OMVIC Certification Exam?
A) 40
B) 50
C) 60
D) 100
Answer: C — The OMVIC Certification Exam consists of 60 multiple-choice questions.
Question 14: What is the passing grade for the OMVIC Certification Exam effective January
1, 2026?
A) 70%
B) 75%
C) 80%
D) 85%
Answer: C — The passing grade is 80% (48 out of 60 correct).
