Detailed California Real Estate Exam CH 1-15
Questions with Accurate Answers 2024.
Mikela wants to research and study the requirements for the California Real Estate
Examination Test. Where can she find the exam's purpose and requirements? - Correct
Answer-California Business and Professions Code Section 10153
Marc needs to score 12 points higher on the California State Licensing exam this time to
earn a passing score. What was his initial exam score? - Correct Answer-Marc's initial
exam score was 58% based on the required passing score of 70%.
Miguel sits down, ready and prepared to take the examination. He neatly places his slide
rule, programmable calculator, single piece of scratch paper, answer sheet, pencil and
pocket-size electronic calculator on the desk and he is ready to begin. Although extremely
prepared, which item of Miguel's is NOT permitted in the testing site? - Correct Answer-
The programmable calculator
John completes the Salesperson Examination Application and submits it to the California
Department of Real Estate. Driving home from work, he realizes he used his old address
and not his new one on the application. What should he do? - Correct Answer-Once a
completed Salesperson Examination Application is submitted to the DRE, no changes of
any kind may be made to the application.
Raj is stressed. He is getting ready to take the salesperson examination and doesn't know
where to begin studying. Help Raj by telling him the examination topic(s) with the largest
concentration of questions. - Correct Answer-Practice of Real Estate and Mandated
Disclosures
Lydia applied for the salesperson examination in January 2014. She sat for the exam
three times in 2014 and four times in 2015. Each time, Lydia did not receive a passing
score. How many times may Lydia sit through the examination in 2016? - Correct Answer-
Lydia may re-take the examination as many times as it takes to earn a passing score, but
her application will expire in January and she must reapply first.
Lydia feared she did not pass the California State Licensing Exam AGAIN. As she
nervously opened the envelope that held the results, what was the first clue to the
outcome of her reexamination? - Correct Answer-She did NOT receive an actual score
,this time in the mail. This means she finally passed the licensing exam, and her license
application is included in the envelope.
Sara waited and waited and waited for what she thought was a lifetime. Finally, Thursday
morning the results of her California real estate examination arrived. What was the
maximum length of "the lifetime" Sara waited and could she have gotten her results by
another method? - Correct Answer-Sara's lifetime wasn't too long. The results are
normally mailed out in five days. She could have also received her results online through
the eLicensing system and through the Interactive Voice Response system.
Lydia has decided to actually spend a considerable amount of time STUDYING for the
exam this time, in hope of earning a passing score. Her application has expired in the two
years of fruitless reexaminations. What does she need to do to reapply? - Correct Answer-
File the Salesperson Examination Application (RE400A)along with the appropriate fee.
Civil Rights Act of 1866. - Correct Answer-prohibits discrimination in housing based on
race. The prohibition relates to selling, renting, inheriting, and conveying real estate.
Executive Order 11063. - Correct Answer-In 1962, the President issued Executive Order
11063 to prevent discrimination in residential properties financed by FHA and VA loans.
The order facilitated enforcement of fair housing where federal funding was involved.
Civil Rights Act of 1968 Title VIII (Fair Housing Act) - Correct Answer-Title VIII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1968, known today as the Fair Housing Act, prohibits discrimination in
housing based on race, color, religion, or national origin.
New Fair Housing Regulation: "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs - Regardless
of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity." - Correct Answer-This regulation, effective
March 5, 2012, applies to all HUD programs to ensure equal access to housing for all
Americans regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The regulations add
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals to the protected classes.
Discriminatory misrepresentation - Correct Answer-An agent may not conceal available
properties, represent that they are not for sale or rent, or change the sale terms for the
purpose of discriminating.
Discriminatory advertising. - Correct Answer-An agent may not advertise residential
properties in such a way as to restrict their availability to any prospective buyer or tenant.
,Providing unequal services - Correct Answer-An agent may not alter the nature or quality
of brokerage services to any party based on race, color, sex, national origin, or religion.
Steering - Correct Answer-the practice of directly or indirectly channeling customers
toward or away from homes and neighborhoods. Broadly interpreted, steering occurs if an
agent describes an area in a subjective way for the purpose of encouraging or
discouraging a buyer about the suitability of the area.
Blockbusting - Correct Answer-Blockbusting is the practice of inducing owners in an area
to sell or rent to avoid an impending change in the ethnic or social makeup of the
neighborhood that will cause values to go down.
For example, Agent Smith tells neighborhood owners that several minority families are
moving in, and that they will be bringing their relatives next year.
Restricting MLS participation - Correct Answer-It is discriminatory to restrict participation
in any multiple listing service based on one's race, religion, national origin, color, or sex.
Redlining - Correct Answer-residential financing practice of refusing to make loans on
properties in a certain neighborhood regardless of a mortgagor's qualifications. In effect,
the lender draws a red line around an area on the map and denies all financing to
applicants within the encircled area.
The Fair Housing Act allows for exemptions under a few specific circumstances. - Correct
Answer--A privately owned single-family home where no broker is used and no
discriminatory advertising is used, with certain additional conditions.
-Rental of an apartment in a 1-to-4-unit building where the owner is also an occupant,
provided the advertising is not discriminatory.
-Facilities owned by private clubs and leased non-commercially to members.
-Facilities owned by religious organizations and leased non-commercially to members,
provided membership requirements are not discriminatory.
Jones v. Mayer - Correct Answer-In 1968, the Supreme Court ruled in Jones v. Mayer that
all discrimination in selling or renting residential property based on race is prohibited
under the provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1866. Thus, while the Federal Fair Housing
Act exempts certain kinds of discrimination, anyone who feels victimized by discrimination
based on race may seek legal recourse under the 1866 law.
, Federal fair housing laws do not prohibit age and family status discrimination under the
following circumstances: - Correct Answer--In government-designated retirement
housing.
-In a retirement community if all residents are 62 years of age or older.
-In a retirement community if 80% of the dwellings have one person who is 55 years of age
or older, provided there are amenities for elderly residents.
-In residential dwellings of two to four units if one of the units is occupied by the owner.
-In single-family houses, if sold or rented by owners who have no more than three houses.
Discrimination by the client - Correct Answer-Fair housing laws apply to home sellers as
well as to agents, with the exception of the exemptions previously cited. If an agent goes
along with a client's discriminatory act, the agent is equally liable for violation of fair
housing laws. It is thus imperative to avoid complicity with client discrimination. Further,
an agent should withdraw from any relationship where client discrimination occurs.
Examples of potential client discrimination are: - Correct Answer--Refusing a full-price
offer from a party.
-Removing the property from the market to sidestep a potential purchase by a party.
-Accepting an offer from one party that is lower than one from another party.
Violations and enforcement. - Correct Answer-Persons who feel they have been
discriminated against under federal fair housing laws may file a complaint with the Office
of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (OFHEO) within HUD, or they may file suit in a
federal or state court.
Filing an OFHEO complaint. - Correct Answer-Complaints alleging fair housing violations
must be filed with the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity within one year of the
violation. HUD then initiates an investigation in conjunction with federal or local
enforcement authorities.
Filing suit. - Correct Answer-In addition to or instead of filing a complaint with HUD, a party
may file suit in state or federal court within two years of the alleged violation. If
discrimination is confirmed in court, the aggrieved party can seek:
-Injunctive relief (restraining order);
-Actual damages;
-Punitive damages
Questions with Accurate Answers 2024.
Mikela wants to research and study the requirements for the California Real Estate
Examination Test. Where can she find the exam's purpose and requirements? - Correct
Answer-California Business and Professions Code Section 10153
Marc needs to score 12 points higher on the California State Licensing exam this time to
earn a passing score. What was his initial exam score? - Correct Answer-Marc's initial
exam score was 58% based on the required passing score of 70%.
Miguel sits down, ready and prepared to take the examination. He neatly places his slide
rule, programmable calculator, single piece of scratch paper, answer sheet, pencil and
pocket-size electronic calculator on the desk and he is ready to begin. Although extremely
prepared, which item of Miguel's is NOT permitted in the testing site? - Correct Answer-
The programmable calculator
John completes the Salesperson Examination Application and submits it to the California
Department of Real Estate. Driving home from work, he realizes he used his old address
and not his new one on the application. What should he do? - Correct Answer-Once a
completed Salesperson Examination Application is submitted to the DRE, no changes of
any kind may be made to the application.
Raj is stressed. He is getting ready to take the salesperson examination and doesn't know
where to begin studying. Help Raj by telling him the examination topic(s) with the largest
concentration of questions. - Correct Answer-Practice of Real Estate and Mandated
Disclosures
Lydia applied for the salesperson examination in January 2014. She sat for the exam
three times in 2014 and four times in 2015. Each time, Lydia did not receive a passing
score. How many times may Lydia sit through the examination in 2016? - Correct Answer-
Lydia may re-take the examination as many times as it takes to earn a passing score, but
her application will expire in January and she must reapply first.
Lydia feared she did not pass the California State Licensing Exam AGAIN. As she
nervously opened the envelope that held the results, what was the first clue to the
outcome of her reexamination? - Correct Answer-She did NOT receive an actual score
,this time in the mail. This means she finally passed the licensing exam, and her license
application is included in the envelope.
Sara waited and waited and waited for what she thought was a lifetime. Finally, Thursday
morning the results of her California real estate examination arrived. What was the
maximum length of "the lifetime" Sara waited and could she have gotten her results by
another method? - Correct Answer-Sara's lifetime wasn't too long. The results are
normally mailed out in five days. She could have also received her results online through
the eLicensing system and through the Interactive Voice Response system.
Lydia has decided to actually spend a considerable amount of time STUDYING for the
exam this time, in hope of earning a passing score. Her application has expired in the two
years of fruitless reexaminations. What does she need to do to reapply? - Correct Answer-
File the Salesperson Examination Application (RE400A)along with the appropriate fee.
Civil Rights Act of 1866. - Correct Answer-prohibits discrimination in housing based on
race. The prohibition relates to selling, renting, inheriting, and conveying real estate.
Executive Order 11063. - Correct Answer-In 1962, the President issued Executive Order
11063 to prevent discrimination in residential properties financed by FHA and VA loans.
The order facilitated enforcement of fair housing where federal funding was involved.
Civil Rights Act of 1968 Title VIII (Fair Housing Act) - Correct Answer-Title VIII of the Civil
Rights Act of 1968, known today as the Fair Housing Act, prohibits discrimination in
housing based on race, color, religion, or national origin.
New Fair Housing Regulation: "Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs - Regardless
of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity." - Correct Answer-This regulation, effective
March 5, 2012, applies to all HUD programs to ensure equal access to housing for all
Americans regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The regulations add
lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals to the protected classes.
Discriminatory misrepresentation - Correct Answer-An agent may not conceal available
properties, represent that they are not for sale or rent, or change the sale terms for the
purpose of discriminating.
Discriminatory advertising. - Correct Answer-An agent may not advertise residential
properties in such a way as to restrict their availability to any prospective buyer or tenant.
,Providing unequal services - Correct Answer-An agent may not alter the nature or quality
of brokerage services to any party based on race, color, sex, national origin, or religion.
Steering - Correct Answer-the practice of directly or indirectly channeling customers
toward or away from homes and neighborhoods. Broadly interpreted, steering occurs if an
agent describes an area in a subjective way for the purpose of encouraging or
discouraging a buyer about the suitability of the area.
Blockbusting - Correct Answer-Blockbusting is the practice of inducing owners in an area
to sell or rent to avoid an impending change in the ethnic or social makeup of the
neighborhood that will cause values to go down.
For example, Agent Smith tells neighborhood owners that several minority families are
moving in, and that they will be bringing their relatives next year.
Restricting MLS participation - Correct Answer-It is discriminatory to restrict participation
in any multiple listing service based on one's race, religion, national origin, color, or sex.
Redlining - Correct Answer-residential financing practice of refusing to make loans on
properties in a certain neighborhood regardless of a mortgagor's qualifications. In effect,
the lender draws a red line around an area on the map and denies all financing to
applicants within the encircled area.
The Fair Housing Act allows for exemptions under a few specific circumstances. - Correct
Answer--A privately owned single-family home where no broker is used and no
discriminatory advertising is used, with certain additional conditions.
-Rental of an apartment in a 1-to-4-unit building where the owner is also an occupant,
provided the advertising is not discriminatory.
-Facilities owned by private clubs and leased non-commercially to members.
-Facilities owned by religious organizations and leased non-commercially to members,
provided membership requirements are not discriminatory.
Jones v. Mayer - Correct Answer-In 1968, the Supreme Court ruled in Jones v. Mayer that
all discrimination in selling or renting residential property based on race is prohibited
under the provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1866. Thus, while the Federal Fair Housing
Act exempts certain kinds of discrimination, anyone who feels victimized by discrimination
based on race may seek legal recourse under the 1866 law.
, Federal fair housing laws do not prohibit age and family status discrimination under the
following circumstances: - Correct Answer--In government-designated retirement
housing.
-In a retirement community if all residents are 62 years of age or older.
-In a retirement community if 80% of the dwellings have one person who is 55 years of age
or older, provided there are amenities for elderly residents.
-In residential dwellings of two to four units if one of the units is occupied by the owner.
-In single-family houses, if sold or rented by owners who have no more than three houses.
Discrimination by the client - Correct Answer-Fair housing laws apply to home sellers as
well as to agents, with the exception of the exemptions previously cited. If an agent goes
along with a client's discriminatory act, the agent is equally liable for violation of fair
housing laws. It is thus imperative to avoid complicity with client discrimination. Further,
an agent should withdraw from any relationship where client discrimination occurs.
Examples of potential client discrimination are: - Correct Answer--Refusing a full-price
offer from a party.
-Removing the property from the market to sidestep a potential purchase by a party.
-Accepting an offer from one party that is lower than one from another party.
Violations and enforcement. - Correct Answer-Persons who feel they have been
discriminated against under federal fair housing laws may file a complaint with the Office
of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (OFHEO) within HUD, or they may file suit in a
federal or state court.
Filing an OFHEO complaint. - Correct Answer-Complaints alleging fair housing violations
must be filed with the Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity within one year of the
violation. HUD then initiates an investigation in conjunction with federal or local
enforcement authorities.
Filing suit. - Correct Answer-In addition to or instead of filing a complaint with HUD, a party
may file suit in state or federal court within two years of the alleged violation. If
discrimination is confirmed in court, the aggrieved party can seek:
-Injunctive relief (restraining order);
-Actual damages;
-Punitive damages
