DC LICENSING EXAM – STATE|| 2026
NEWLY UPDATED EXAM QUESTIONS
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SUCCESS
Q1: The DC commission can impose civil fines for license law violations. Each
violation may garner a fine up to ______.
Answer:
✔✔ $5,000 ✔✔
Q2: Joan began a court case against a DC licensee who misrepresented a property,
resulting in a financial loss for Joan. At this point, does Joan need to make any
notifications to the mayor?
Answer:
✔✔ Yes, Joan must notify the mayor within 30 days of the date she began her
action ✔✔
Q3: DC licensee Jenna presented her evidence at a commission hearing held
March 19. How long does the commission have to issue its final decision regarding
her case?
Answer:
✔✔ 90 days ✔✔
Q4: Chester is interested in becoming a real estate licensee in the District of
Columbia. After completing the requirements for obtaining the license for a real
estate salesperson, which agency will administer Chester's license?
Answer:
✔✔ DC Real Estate Commission ✔✔
Q5: In addition to disciplinary sanctions imposed by the DC Real Estate
Commission, licensees may face a(n) ________ if the attorney general files for one
,in superior court.
Answer:
✔✔ Injunction ✔✔
Who or which entity administers the DC Real Estate Guaranty and Education
Fund? -ANSWER✔✔DCREC
Kunal lost money due to his DC real estate agent's negligence, but he's not a
candidate to submit a claim to the real estate guaranty fund. What's a likely reason
why he's not a candidate? -ANSWER✔✔His agent is his wife
You and your client just successfully closed on a home. How long do you have to
keep the agency disclosure notice on file that you collected early on in the
transaction? -ANSWER✔✔3 years
Under certain circumstances, an attorney may perform real estate services without
holding a real estate license. This would be true for an attorney who employs up to
______ salespeople. -ANSWER✔✔Zero
Refusing to show apartments, misrepresenting availability, quoting different terms,
and failing to inform persons of color of opportunities to receive more favorable
rent is discrimination based on what protected class? -ANSWER✔✔Color
Online advertising that contains a DC licensee's name must include an online
disclosure. Which option best details the items required to be in this disclosure? -
ANSWER✔✔Name of affiliated firm, licensee's office location, jurisdiction in
which license is held
,Forrest found out that he pays higher rent for his DC apartment than another tenant
in a same-sized unit, and he thinks it's because he is an African-American male.
Where should Forrest file a complaint? -ANSWER✔✔DC Office of Human Rights
Theodore was showing his buyer clients some homes in DC after he'd had lunch
with a colleague. He was clearly under the influence of alcohol, and his clients
were concerned and angry. They filed a complaint with the commission. Providing
services while impaired is a very serious offense, so it's a good chance that
Theodore will receive a ________ as a sanction. -ANSWER✔✔Revocation
A person performing real estate activities under the judgment or order of a court,
such as a trustee in a bankruptcy, is _______. -ANSWER✔✔Required to have at
least a salesperson license
Muriel is an endorsement license applicant from Kentucky. Daniel is a reciprocal
license applicant from Maryland. While there are some differences in what they
must submit to become licensed salespersons in DC, they both must submit
________. -ANSWER✔✔A Letter of Certification showing that their license is in
good standing
In DC, which type of licensee must renew their license by February 28 in odd
years? -ANSWER✔✔Broker
Amanda helps her neighbor sell his DC home by assisting with negotiations. She
receives no compensation for her assistance. Based on this one transaction,
Amanda ______. -ANSWER✔✔Doesn't need a real estate license
THERE'S NO COMPENSATION
, Carmen is the vice-president of a DC investment firm that wants to start offering
real estate sales services for its clients. Which of the following statements is true
about the firm's submission of a broker license application? -ANSWER✔✔Anyone
involved in providing real estate services needs to hold a DC real estate license.
If a DC-licensed salesperson decides to quit working for a given broker and look
for other employment, what happens to the salesperson's license? -
ANSWER✔✔Broker returns it to mayor
Nathan assisted with the purchase of a commercial building that will be used as a
community center. He doesn't hold a DC real estate license, yet his actions didn't
violate any license laws. What must be true about Nathan's situation? -
ANSWER✔✔Nathan is a public official whose salaried duties include real estate
transactions.
DC law requires licensees to disclose their personal interest before acting on their
own behalf in a real estate transaction. Which of the following must licensee Ben
disclose to a buyer client when writing up an offer? -ANSWER✔✔He is the seller
DC broker Antonio was thrilled to close on a listing that had been on the market
for six months. He realizes that it was a team effort and would like to compensate
people who helped get it sold. Antonio can share his commission with which of the
following people? -ANSWER✔✔Licensed sales assistant
Jess is selling her condo unit in DC. Within how many days of purchase contract
ratification must she provide the condo documents stated in the condo seller
disclosure/resale addendum? -ANSWER✔✔10 business days
Carla and her clients, Bert and Ina Nowland, have just finished preparing their first
listing agreement. Before they conclude their meeting, what should Carla do? -
NEWLY UPDATED EXAM QUESTIONS
AND A+ ANSWERS FOR GUARANTEED
SUCCESS
Q1: The DC commission can impose civil fines for license law violations. Each
violation may garner a fine up to ______.
Answer:
✔✔ $5,000 ✔✔
Q2: Joan began a court case against a DC licensee who misrepresented a property,
resulting in a financial loss for Joan. At this point, does Joan need to make any
notifications to the mayor?
Answer:
✔✔ Yes, Joan must notify the mayor within 30 days of the date she began her
action ✔✔
Q3: DC licensee Jenna presented her evidence at a commission hearing held
March 19. How long does the commission have to issue its final decision regarding
her case?
Answer:
✔✔ 90 days ✔✔
Q4: Chester is interested in becoming a real estate licensee in the District of
Columbia. After completing the requirements for obtaining the license for a real
estate salesperson, which agency will administer Chester's license?
Answer:
✔✔ DC Real Estate Commission ✔✔
Q5: In addition to disciplinary sanctions imposed by the DC Real Estate
Commission, licensees may face a(n) ________ if the attorney general files for one
,in superior court.
Answer:
✔✔ Injunction ✔✔
Who or which entity administers the DC Real Estate Guaranty and Education
Fund? -ANSWER✔✔DCREC
Kunal lost money due to his DC real estate agent's negligence, but he's not a
candidate to submit a claim to the real estate guaranty fund. What's a likely reason
why he's not a candidate? -ANSWER✔✔His agent is his wife
You and your client just successfully closed on a home. How long do you have to
keep the agency disclosure notice on file that you collected early on in the
transaction? -ANSWER✔✔3 years
Under certain circumstances, an attorney may perform real estate services without
holding a real estate license. This would be true for an attorney who employs up to
______ salespeople. -ANSWER✔✔Zero
Refusing to show apartments, misrepresenting availability, quoting different terms,
and failing to inform persons of color of opportunities to receive more favorable
rent is discrimination based on what protected class? -ANSWER✔✔Color
Online advertising that contains a DC licensee's name must include an online
disclosure. Which option best details the items required to be in this disclosure? -
ANSWER✔✔Name of affiliated firm, licensee's office location, jurisdiction in
which license is held
,Forrest found out that he pays higher rent for his DC apartment than another tenant
in a same-sized unit, and he thinks it's because he is an African-American male.
Where should Forrest file a complaint? -ANSWER✔✔DC Office of Human Rights
Theodore was showing his buyer clients some homes in DC after he'd had lunch
with a colleague. He was clearly under the influence of alcohol, and his clients
were concerned and angry. They filed a complaint with the commission. Providing
services while impaired is a very serious offense, so it's a good chance that
Theodore will receive a ________ as a sanction. -ANSWER✔✔Revocation
A person performing real estate activities under the judgment or order of a court,
such as a trustee in a bankruptcy, is _______. -ANSWER✔✔Required to have at
least a salesperson license
Muriel is an endorsement license applicant from Kentucky. Daniel is a reciprocal
license applicant from Maryland. While there are some differences in what they
must submit to become licensed salespersons in DC, they both must submit
________. -ANSWER✔✔A Letter of Certification showing that their license is in
good standing
In DC, which type of licensee must renew their license by February 28 in odd
years? -ANSWER✔✔Broker
Amanda helps her neighbor sell his DC home by assisting with negotiations. She
receives no compensation for her assistance. Based on this one transaction,
Amanda ______. -ANSWER✔✔Doesn't need a real estate license
THERE'S NO COMPENSATION
, Carmen is the vice-president of a DC investment firm that wants to start offering
real estate sales services for its clients. Which of the following statements is true
about the firm's submission of a broker license application? -ANSWER✔✔Anyone
involved in providing real estate services needs to hold a DC real estate license.
If a DC-licensed salesperson decides to quit working for a given broker and look
for other employment, what happens to the salesperson's license? -
ANSWER✔✔Broker returns it to mayor
Nathan assisted with the purchase of a commercial building that will be used as a
community center. He doesn't hold a DC real estate license, yet his actions didn't
violate any license laws. What must be true about Nathan's situation? -
ANSWER✔✔Nathan is a public official whose salaried duties include real estate
transactions.
DC law requires licensees to disclose their personal interest before acting on their
own behalf in a real estate transaction. Which of the following must licensee Ben
disclose to a buyer client when writing up an offer? -ANSWER✔✔He is the seller
DC broker Antonio was thrilled to close on a listing that had been on the market
for six months. He realizes that it was a team effort and would like to compensate
people who helped get it sold. Antonio can share his commission with which of the
following people? -ANSWER✔✔Licensed sales assistant
Jess is selling her condo unit in DC. Within how many days of purchase contract
ratification must she provide the condo documents stated in the condo seller
disclosure/resale addendum? -ANSWER✔✔10 business days
Carla and her clients, Bert and Ina Nowland, have just finished preparing their first
listing agreement. Before they conclude their meeting, what should Carla do? -
