DCRE STATE EXAM PREP (1-33)
NEWLY UPDATED 2026 EXAM
SUCCESS WITH EXPERT-APPROVED
A+ SOLUTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS
Q: In the District of Columbia, which body is responsible for managing and
overseeing real estate license laws?
A: ✔✔ The Real Estate Commission (often referred to in older statutes as the
Real Estate Board) is the administrative body in charge. They operate under the
Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) to regulate the industry
and protect the public.
Q: How are the individuals who serve on the Real Estate Commission/Board
chosen?
A: ✔✔ The members are appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
These appointments usually require the advice and consent of the DC Council and
include a mix of licensed brokers, salespersons, property managers, an attorney,
and a consumer advocate.
Q: What is the primary authority of the Real Estate Commission/Board
regarding the conduct of licensees?
A: ✔✔ The Commission has the power to create and enforce the rules and
regulations that all real estate licensees must follow. While they oversee the
education and testing standards, they do not personally write the exam questions or
physically administer the tests (which are handled by professional testing services
like PSI). They also do not "enact" the laws themselves; that is the role of the DC
Council.
4. The Real Estate Board may undertake an investigation of a licensee based on all
of the following grounds EXCEPT
, A. It's own initiative.
B. A random selection of licensees.
C. A motion from the members of the real estate board.
D. A written complaint submitted by a disgruntled customer. -ANSWER✔✔a
random selection of licensees.
5. An unlicensed individual who engages in activities for which a real estate
license is required is subject to which of the following penalties? -
ANSWER✔✔Civil penalty of $10,000 in addition to other penalties provided by
law
6. In the District of Columbia, which of the following is legal and not grounds for
license revocation?
A. Being convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction.
B. Advertising in a newspaper that he or she is a member of the DC association of
real estate professionals when in fact he or she is not.
C. Depositing escrow money in his or her personal account.
D. Agreeing with a seller to accept a listing for more than the normal commission
rate -ANSWER✔✔Agreeing with a seller to accept a listing for more than the
normal commission rate
NEWLY UPDATED 2026 EXAM
SUCCESS WITH EXPERT-APPROVED
A+ SOLUTIONS AND DETAILED
ANSWERS
Q: In the District of Columbia, which body is responsible for managing and
overseeing real estate license laws?
A: ✔✔ The Real Estate Commission (often referred to in older statutes as the
Real Estate Board) is the administrative body in charge. They operate under the
Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP) to regulate the industry
and protect the public.
Q: How are the individuals who serve on the Real Estate Commission/Board
chosen?
A: ✔✔ The members are appointed by the Mayor of the District of Columbia.
These appointments usually require the advice and consent of the DC Council and
include a mix of licensed brokers, salespersons, property managers, an attorney,
and a consumer advocate.
Q: What is the primary authority of the Real Estate Commission/Board
regarding the conduct of licensees?
A: ✔✔ The Commission has the power to create and enforce the rules and
regulations that all real estate licensees must follow. While they oversee the
education and testing standards, they do not personally write the exam questions or
physically administer the tests (which are handled by professional testing services
like PSI). They also do not "enact" the laws themselves; that is the role of the DC
Council.
4. The Real Estate Board may undertake an investigation of a licensee based on all
of the following grounds EXCEPT
, A. It's own initiative.
B. A random selection of licensees.
C. A motion from the members of the real estate board.
D. A written complaint submitted by a disgruntled customer. -ANSWER✔✔a
random selection of licensees.
5. An unlicensed individual who engages in activities for which a real estate
license is required is subject to which of the following penalties? -
ANSWER✔✔Civil penalty of $10,000 in addition to other penalties provided by
law
6. In the District of Columbia, which of the following is legal and not grounds for
license revocation?
A. Being convicted of a felony in any jurisdiction.
B. Advertising in a newspaper that he or she is a member of the DC association of
real estate professionals when in fact he or she is not.
C. Depositing escrow money in his or her personal account.
D. Agreeing with a seller to accept a listing for more than the normal commission
rate -ANSWER✔✔Agreeing with a seller to accept a listing for more than the
normal commission rate
