Washington State Broker Exam (State Portion) Updated 4
9 Questions with Correct Answers 2026
Pre-licensing edu # of hours - CORRECT ANSWER -90 hours
Audits on Trust accounts - CORRECT ANSWER -every 3 years
Continuting Ed - CORRECT ANSWER -60 hours
Managing Broker needs __ years experience - CORRECT ANSWER -3 years
Security Deposit Returns - CORRECT ANSWER -21 days
First time renewal coursework - CORRECT ANSWER -New licensees complete 30 hours of
advanced practice, 30 hours of real estate law, 27 hours of CE, and the three-hour core course
to renew. Subsequent license renewal requires 27 hours of CE and the core course.
The director has decided that Marty's infraction wasn't serious, but Marty must be put on
notice that his actions aren't acceptable. The director can issue a letter of ______ or reprimand.
- CORRECT ANSWER -Censure
In Washington, a designated broker ______. - CORRECT ANSWER -Holds a managing broker's
license with a special DOL endorsement
The ______ Division oversees all licensed professions in Washington. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Business and Professions
,In addition to the required education and experience to request a substitution, what must
applicants for a Washington managing broker's license submit with the application? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Detailed Resume
How many hours of unused CE credit may be carried over to the next license renewal period in
Washington? - CORRECT ANSWER -15 hrs
Robert has passed his Washington broker's licensing exam. How long does he have to apply for
his license? - CORRECT ANSWER -1 year
Which one of the following entities is responsible for creating Washington real estate laws and
statutes? - CORRECT ANSWER -legislature
Renee received notice of a complaint and investigation against her, and agreed to a stipulated
disposition. What does this mean in Washington? - CORRECT ANSWER -The hearing process
won't take place, and Renee will accept the director's sanctions as outlined to her.
In general, applicants for a Washington managing broker's license may substitute ______ years
of closely related experience for the three years of required broker experience - CORRECT
ANSWER -5 years
What happens to the interest earned on pooled Washington trust accounts? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Washington State treasurer gets it, uses for real estate education prog
Your client is interested in placing his earnest money deposit in an individual trust account so
that he can collect the interest. How large must the deposit be for this to be an option in
Washington? - CORRECT ANSWER -$10,000
,Which of the following areas would be considered a "closely related field" as a substitution for
broker experience on the Washington managing broker's license application? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Appraisal. 5y appraisal gets you 3yr broker experience
Qualified Washington commission candidates must have at least ______ years of brokerage
experience or a certain amount of related experience. - CORRECT ANSWER -5 years
All new Washington licensees must submit fingerprint cards when applying for a real estate
license. How often do licensees submit fingerprint cards after they receive their first license? -
CORRECT ANSWER -every 3 renewal periods
Which of the following requirements would a Washington licensee renewing for the first time
be required to complete that isn't required for a second renewal? - CORRECT ANSWER -30 hrs of
advanced practice
Which of the following represents the Washington real estate industry's flow of governance
from most authority to least authority? - CORRECT ANSWER -Governor, Dept of Licensing,
Commision
What's the minimum financial penalty that can be imposed for a violation of licensing law in
Washington? - CORRECT ANSWER -No Minimum
In Washington housing discrimination cases, damages may be awarded to the complainant and
the administrative law judge may also require ______. - CORRECT ANSWER -Civil Damages
When are real estate brokers allowed to work for the Washington State Department of
Licensing? - CORRECT ANSWER -when their licenses are inactivated
11.1 Excluding the Director of Licensing, how many members are on the Washington State Real
Estate Commission? - CORRECT ANSWER -"
, 6 The Washington Real Estate Commission has 6 members, who are appointed by the Governor.
In addition, the Director of the Department of Licensing serves as the Chairperson of the
Commission."
11.2 The purpose of the Washington Real Estate Commission is to - CORRECT ANSWER -promote
the public interest
11.3 Who conducts real estate licensee disciplinary hearings? - CORRECT ANSWER -
"Department of Licensing
The Department of Licensing conducts disciplinary hearings and decides what disciplinary
action, if any, will be imposed. The Director or an Administrative Law Judge presides over the
hearing."
11.4 What is the term of a Washington Real Estate Commissioner? - CORRECT ANSWER -6 years
11.5 Rules regarding real estate licensees are issued by the - CORRECT ANSWER -"Director of the
Department of Licensing.
Rules to govern the activities of real estate brokers, managing brokers, designated brokers, and
real estate firms, are issued by the Director of the Department of Licensing with the advice and
approval of the Real Estate Commission."
11.6 Laws and rules related to real estate licensing are enforced by the - CORRECT ANSWER -
"Department of Licensing.
The Department of Licensing enforces license laws for over 30 professions including real estate."
11.7 Which of the following is NOT one of the powers or duties of the DOL? - CORRECT ANSWER
-"Passing legislation regarding real estate.
The Department of Licensing issues rules but legislation is passed by the state Legislature."
9 Questions with Correct Answers 2026
Pre-licensing edu # of hours - CORRECT ANSWER -90 hours
Audits on Trust accounts - CORRECT ANSWER -every 3 years
Continuting Ed - CORRECT ANSWER -60 hours
Managing Broker needs __ years experience - CORRECT ANSWER -3 years
Security Deposit Returns - CORRECT ANSWER -21 days
First time renewal coursework - CORRECT ANSWER -New licensees complete 30 hours of
advanced practice, 30 hours of real estate law, 27 hours of CE, and the three-hour core course
to renew. Subsequent license renewal requires 27 hours of CE and the core course.
The director has decided that Marty's infraction wasn't serious, but Marty must be put on
notice that his actions aren't acceptable. The director can issue a letter of ______ or reprimand.
- CORRECT ANSWER -Censure
In Washington, a designated broker ______. - CORRECT ANSWER -Holds a managing broker's
license with a special DOL endorsement
The ______ Division oversees all licensed professions in Washington. - CORRECT ANSWER -
Business and Professions
,In addition to the required education and experience to request a substitution, what must
applicants for a Washington managing broker's license submit with the application? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Detailed Resume
How many hours of unused CE credit may be carried over to the next license renewal period in
Washington? - CORRECT ANSWER -15 hrs
Robert has passed his Washington broker's licensing exam. How long does he have to apply for
his license? - CORRECT ANSWER -1 year
Which one of the following entities is responsible for creating Washington real estate laws and
statutes? - CORRECT ANSWER -legislature
Renee received notice of a complaint and investigation against her, and agreed to a stipulated
disposition. What does this mean in Washington? - CORRECT ANSWER -The hearing process
won't take place, and Renee will accept the director's sanctions as outlined to her.
In general, applicants for a Washington managing broker's license may substitute ______ years
of closely related experience for the three years of required broker experience - CORRECT
ANSWER -5 years
What happens to the interest earned on pooled Washington trust accounts? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Washington State treasurer gets it, uses for real estate education prog
Your client is interested in placing his earnest money deposit in an individual trust account so
that he can collect the interest. How large must the deposit be for this to be an option in
Washington? - CORRECT ANSWER -$10,000
,Which of the following areas would be considered a "closely related field" as a substitution for
broker experience on the Washington managing broker's license application? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Appraisal. 5y appraisal gets you 3yr broker experience
Qualified Washington commission candidates must have at least ______ years of brokerage
experience or a certain amount of related experience. - CORRECT ANSWER -5 years
All new Washington licensees must submit fingerprint cards when applying for a real estate
license. How often do licensees submit fingerprint cards after they receive their first license? -
CORRECT ANSWER -every 3 renewal periods
Which of the following requirements would a Washington licensee renewing for the first time
be required to complete that isn't required for a second renewal? - CORRECT ANSWER -30 hrs of
advanced practice
Which of the following represents the Washington real estate industry's flow of governance
from most authority to least authority? - CORRECT ANSWER -Governor, Dept of Licensing,
Commision
What's the minimum financial penalty that can be imposed for a violation of licensing law in
Washington? - CORRECT ANSWER -No Minimum
In Washington housing discrimination cases, damages may be awarded to the complainant and
the administrative law judge may also require ______. - CORRECT ANSWER -Civil Damages
When are real estate brokers allowed to work for the Washington State Department of
Licensing? - CORRECT ANSWER -when their licenses are inactivated
11.1 Excluding the Director of Licensing, how many members are on the Washington State Real
Estate Commission? - CORRECT ANSWER -"
, 6 The Washington Real Estate Commission has 6 members, who are appointed by the Governor.
In addition, the Director of the Department of Licensing serves as the Chairperson of the
Commission."
11.2 The purpose of the Washington Real Estate Commission is to - CORRECT ANSWER -promote
the public interest
11.3 Who conducts real estate licensee disciplinary hearings? - CORRECT ANSWER -
"Department of Licensing
The Department of Licensing conducts disciplinary hearings and decides what disciplinary
action, if any, will be imposed. The Director or an Administrative Law Judge presides over the
hearing."
11.4 What is the term of a Washington Real Estate Commissioner? - CORRECT ANSWER -6 years
11.5 Rules regarding real estate licensees are issued by the - CORRECT ANSWER -"Director of the
Department of Licensing.
Rules to govern the activities of real estate brokers, managing brokers, designated brokers, and
real estate firms, are issued by the Director of the Department of Licensing with the advice and
approval of the Real Estate Commission."
11.6 Laws and rules related to real estate licensing are enforced by the - CORRECT ANSWER -
"Department of Licensing.
The Department of Licensing enforces license laws for over 30 professions including real estate."
11.7 Which of the following is NOT one of the powers or duties of the DOL? - CORRECT ANSWER
-"Passing legislation regarding real estate.
The Department of Licensing issues rules but legislation is passed by the state Legislature."
