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DC State Portion Exam (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) |
GUARANTEED PASS A+ [2026-2027]
Who appoints members of the DC Real Estate Commission?
The commission executive director
The DC Council chairperson
The mayor
The outgoing commissioners - CORRECT ANSWER The mayor
QUESTION :Jersey, a real estate licensee who lives in DC, inherited a 5% interest in a strip mall.
Pete, her neighbor, saw a for sale sign at the strip mall and wants her to make an offer on the
property on his behalf. Jersey considers her personal interest in the property too minor to bother
disclosing it. Is this a violation of DC law?
No. Jersey must disclose that the buyer is her neighbor, but she doesn't need to disclose her interest
in the property.
No. Jersey need not disclose unless she holds at least a 10% interest in a property.
No. Jersey need not disclose unless she holds at least a 15% interest in a property.
Yes. Jersey must disclose any interest she holds in a property. - CORRECT ANSWER Yes.
Jersey must disclose any interest she holds in a property.
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QUESTION :Colin was found guilty of a minor violation of DC license law. The commission
decided that Colin needed remediation, which in this case likely includes ________.
Fines
Probation
Retraining
Suspension - CORRECT ANSWER Retraining
QUESTION :Phyllis has been working independently as a DC broker for six years and recently
decided that she no longer wants to deal with the paperwork or insurance requirements. She's
going to work as an associate broker for a colleague. What should she do next?
Call the real estate commission secretary
Courier a transfer application to the real estate commission
Notify the commission via a letter sent by certified mail
Submit a transfer application to the Division of Business and Professional Licensing - CORRECT
ANSWER Notify the commission via a letter sent by certified mail
QUESTION :Which protected classes does DC's Human Rights Act add to those already protected
under the federal Fair Housing Act?
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Age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression
Age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family
responsibilities, matriculation, and political affiliation
Age, sex, marital status, disability
Sex, disability, and religion - CORRECT ANSWER Age, marital status, personal appearance,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, and
political affiliation
QUESTION :Which of these statutory duties of DC real estate licensees is included under the
broader duty of promoting the client's best interests?
Comply with all fair housing laws and regulations.
Disclose any material facts.
Seek out the best terms for one's client.
Treat all parties honestly. - CORRECT ANSWER Seek out the best terms for one's client.
QUESTION :Dennis was surprised to learn that the DC Real Estate Commission isn't a completely
independent body, but is instead under the administrative oversight of ________.
The Better Business Bureau
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The DC Council
The DC mayor
The National Association of REALTORS® - CORRECT ANSWER The DC mayor
QUESTION :Serena is accused of commingling trust funds from two different clients. She has a
hearing before the DC Real Estate Commission next week. If she is found guilty of two separate
license law violations, what is the maximum civil penalty that can be imposed on her?
$10,000 fine
$20,000 fine
$5,000 fine
No fine - CORRECT ANSWER $10,000 fine
QUESTION :Karen just received her real estate license in DC. She must renew her license on
August 31, 2019. What kind of license does Karen have?
Associate broker
Broker
2026 2027 GRADED A+
DC State Portion Exam (NEW UPDATED VERSION) LATEST ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS) |
GUARANTEED PASS A+ [2026-2027]
Who appoints members of the DC Real Estate Commission?
The commission executive director
The DC Council chairperson
The mayor
The outgoing commissioners - CORRECT ANSWER The mayor
QUESTION :Jersey, a real estate licensee who lives in DC, inherited a 5% interest in a strip mall.
Pete, her neighbor, saw a for sale sign at the strip mall and wants her to make an offer on the
property on his behalf. Jersey considers her personal interest in the property too minor to bother
disclosing it. Is this a violation of DC law?
No. Jersey must disclose that the buyer is her neighbor, but she doesn't need to disclose her interest
in the property.
No. Jersey need not disclose unless she holds at least a 10% interest in a property.
No. Jersey need not disclose unless she holds at least a 15% interest in a property.
Yes. Jersey must disclose any interest she holds in a property. - CORRECT ANSWER Yes.
Jersey must disclose any interest she holds in a property.
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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QUESTION :Colin was found guilty of a minor violation of DC license law. The commission
decided that Colin needed remediation, which in this case likely includes ________.
Fines
Probation
Retraining
Suspension - CORRECT ANSWER Retraining
QUESTION :Phyllis has been working independently as a DC broker for six years and recently
decided that she no longer wants to deal with the paperwork or insurance requirements. She's
going to work as an associate broker for a colleague. What should she do next?
Call the real estate commission secretary
Courier a transfer application to the real estate commission
Notify the commission via a letter sent by certified mail
Submit a transfer application to the Division of Business and Professional Licensing - CORRECT
ANSWER Notify the commission via a letter sent by certified mail
QUESTION :Which protected classes does DC's Human Rights Act add to those already protected
under the federal Fair Housing Act?
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Age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression
Age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family
responsibilities, matriculation, and political affiliation
Age, sex, marital status, disability
Sex, disability, and religion - CORRECT ANSWER Age, marital status, personal appearance,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, and
political affiliation
QUESTION :Which of these statutory duties of DC real estate licensees is included under the
broader duty of promoting the client's best interests?
Comply with all fair housing laws and regulations.
Disclose any material facts.
Seek out the best terms for one's client.
Treat all parties honestly. - CORRECT ANSWER Seek out the best terms for one's client.
QUESTION :Dennis was surprised to learn that the DC Real Estate Commission isn't a completely
independent body, but is instead under the administrative oversight of ________.
The Better Business Bureau
2026 2027 GRADED A+
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The DC Council
The DC mayor
The National Association of REALTORS® - CORRECT ANSWER The DC mayor
QUESTION :Serena is accused of commingling trust funds from two different clients. She has a
hearing before the DC Real Estate Commission next week. If she is found guilty of two separate
license law violations, what is the maximum civil penalty that can be imposed on her?
$10,000 fine
$20,000 fine
$5,000 fine
No fine - CORRECT ANSWER $10,000 fine
QUESTION :Karen just received her real estate license in DC. She must renew her license on
August 31, 2019. What kind of license does Karen have?
Associate broker
Broker
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