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GEORGIA REAL ESTATE TEST BANK 2026/2027 |
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SECTION 1: GEORGIA LICENSE LAW AND REGULATIONS – Questions 1–40
Q1: License Law – Georgia Real Estate Commission
What is the primary purpose of the Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC)?
A. To set real estate commissions
B. To protect the public interest
C. To increase property values
D. To regulate mortgage rates
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The GREC regulates the real estate industry to protect the public from incompetent,
dishonest, and fraudulent practitioners. It does not set commissions or property values. [100%
CORRECT]
Q2: License Law – License Types
Which Georgia real estate license allows a person to perform all acts of a real estate broker?
A. Salesperson license
B. Associate broker license
C. Community association manager license
D. Broker license
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A broker license allows the holder to perform all real estate brokerage activities, including
operating a brokerage firm. Salespersons must work under a broker. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: License Law – Salesperson Requirements
What is the minimum age to obtain a Georgia real estate salesperson license?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 21
D. 25
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years old to obtain a Georgia real estate license. [100%
CORRECT]
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Q4: License Law – Education Requirements
How many hours of prelicense education are required for a Georgia salesperson license?
A. 40 hours
B. 75 hours
C. 100 hours
D. 120 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Georgia requires 75 hours of approved prelicense education for a salesperson license. The
course covers real estate principles, practices, and Georgia law. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: License Law – Broker Education
How many hours of prelicense education are required for a Georgia broker license?
A. 60 hours
B. 90 hours
C. 120 hours
D. 150 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Georgia requires 120 hours of approved prelicense education for a broker license.
Additional experience requirements also apply. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: License Law – Experience Requirement
How many years of experience as a salesperson are required to become a Georgia broker?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To qualify for a Georgia broker license, an applicant must have at least 3 years of
experience as a licensed salesperson or equivalent experience. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: License Law – Exam Requirement
What must an applicant do after completing prelicense education?
A. Pass the state licensing exam
B. Pay a fee only
C. Find a broker
D. Both A and C
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: After completing prelicense education, the applicant must pass the state licensing exam
and be sponsored by a licensed broker before the license is issued. [100% CORRECT]
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Q8: License Law – Sponsoring Broker
Who is responsible for the actions of a Georgia real estate salesperson?
A. The salesperson only
B. The sponsoring broker
C. The client
D. The Commission
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sponsoring broker is responsible for supervising the salesperson and is liable for their
actions within the scope of the brokerage relationship. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: License Law – License Renewal
How often must a Georgia real estate license be renewed?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every four years
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Georgia real estate licenses are renewed every four years. Continuing education is
required for renewal. [100% CORRECT]
Q10: License Law – Continuing Education
How many hours of continuing education are required for Georgia license renewal?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 36 hours
D. 48 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Georgia requires 36 hours of continuing education every four years for license renewal,
including a mandatory 3-hour course on license law. [100% CORRECT]
Q11: License Law – Inactive License
What is an inactive license?
A. A license that has been revoked
B. A license that is not currently active but can be reactivated
C. A license that is expired
D. A license for a deceased person
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An inactive license is one that the licensee has voluntarily placed on inactive status. It can
be reactivated by meeting certain requirements, such as continuing education. [100% CORRECT]
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Q12: License Law – Revocation
Which of the following is grounds for license revocation?
A. Commingling funds
B. Misrepresentation
C. Conviction of a felony
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Commingling, misrepresentation, and felony convictions are all grounds for license
revocation or suspension by the GREC. [100% CORRECT]
Q13: License Law – Commingling
What is commingling?
A. Mixing client funds with personal funds
B. Mixing business and personal funds
C. Combining two listings
D. Combining two commissions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Commingling is the illegal practice of mixing client funds (e.g., earnest money, security
deposits) with the broker's personal or business funds. [100% CORRECT]
Q14: License Law – Conversion
What is conversion?
A. Changing a residential property to commercial
B. Unauthorized use of client funds
C. Converting a salesperson license to a broker license
D. Changing a listing agreement
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Conversion is the unauthorized use or misappropriation of client funds for the broker's
own use. It is a serious violation. [100% CORRECT]
Q15: License Law – Trust Funds
Where must a Georgia broker keep trust funds?
A. In a personal account
B. In a separate trust account
C. In a safe
D. In the broker's pocket
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Trust funds must be kept in a separate, federally insured trust account. They cannot be
commingled with personal or business funds. [100% CORRECT]
GEORGIA REAL ESTATE TEST BANK 2026/2027 |
REAL ESTATE | 200 VERIFIED Q&A | DETAILED
RATIONALES | NGN-ALIGNED | PASS
GUARANTEED – A+ GRADED
SECTION 1: GEORGIA LICENSE LAW AND REGULATIONS – Questions 1–40
Q1: License Law – Georgia Real Estate Commission
What is the primary purpose of the Georgia Real Estate Commission (GREC)?
A. To set real estate commissions
B. To protect the public interest
C. To increase property values
D. To regulate mortgage rates
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The GREC regulates the real estate industry to protect the public from incompetent,
dishonest, and fraudulent practitioners. It does not set commissions or property values. [100%
CORRECT]
Q2: License Law – License Types
Which Georgia real estate license allows a person to perform all acts of a real estate broker?
A. Salesperson license
B. Associate broker license
C. Community association manager license
D. Broker license
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: A broker license allows the holder to perform all real estate brokerage activities, including
operating a brokerage firm. Salespersons must work under a broker. [100% CORRECT]
Q3: License Law – Salesperson Requirements
What is the minimum age to obtain a Georgia real estate salesperson license?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 21
D. 25
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be at least 18 years old to obtain a Georgia real estate license. [100%
CORRECT]
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Q4: License Law – Education Requirements
How many hours of prelicense education are required for a Georgia salesperson license?
A. 40 hours
B. 75 hours
C. 100 hours
D. 120 hours
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Georgia requires 75 hours of approved prelicense education for a salesperson license. The
course covers real estate principles, practices, and Georgia law. [100% CORRECT]
Q5: License Law – Broker Education
How many hours of prelicense education are required for a Georgia broker license?
A. 60 hours
B. 90 hours
C. 120 hours
D. 150 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Georgia requires 120 hours of approved prelicense education for a broker license.
Additional experience requirements also apply. [100% CORRECT]
Q6: License Law – Experience Requirement
How many years of experience as a salesperson are required to become a Georgia broker?
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: To qualify for a Georgia broker license, an applicant must have at least 3 years of
experience as a licensed salesperson or equivalent experience. [100% CORRECT]
Q7: License Law – Exam Requirement
What must an applicant do after completing prelicense education?
A. Pass the state licensing exam
B. Pay a fee only
C. Find a broker
D. Both A and C
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: After completing prelicense education, the applicant must pass the state licensing exam
and be sponsored by a licensed broker before the license is issued. [100% CORRECT]
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Q8: License Law – Sponsoring Broker
Who is responsible for the actions of a Georgia real estate salesperson?
A. The salesperson only
B. The sponsoring broker
C. The client
D. The Commission
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sponsoring broker is responsible for supervising the salesperson and is liable for their
actions within the scope of the brokerage relationship. [100% CORRECT]
Q9: License Law – License Renewal
How often must a Georgia real estate license be renewed?
A. Every year
B. Every two years
C. Every three years
D. Every four years
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Georgia real estate licenses are renewed every four years. Continuing education is
required for renewal. [100% CORRECT]
Q10: License Law – Continuing Education
How many hours of continuing education are required for Georgia license renewal?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 36 hours
D. 48 hours
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Georgia requires 36 hours of continuing education every four years for license renewal,
including a mandatory 3-hour course on license law. [100% CORRECT]
Q11: License Law – Inactive License
What is an inactive license?
A. A license that has been revoked
B. A license that is not currently active but can be reactivated
C. A license that is expired
D. A license for a deceased person
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: An inactive license is one that the licensee has voluntarily placed on inactive status. It can
be reactivated by meeting certain requirements, such as continuing education. [100% CORRECT]
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Q12: License Law – Revocation
Which of the following is grounds for license revocation?
A. Commingling funds
B. Misrepresentation
C. Conviction of a felony
D. All of the above
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Commingling, misrepresentation, and felony convictions are all grounds for license
revocation or suspension by the GREC. [100% CORRECT]
Q13: License Law – Commingling
What is commingling?
A. Mixing client funds with personal funds
B. Mixing business and personal funds
C. Combining two listings
D. Combining two commissions
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Commingling is the illegal practice of mixing client funds (e.g., earnest money, security
deposits) with the broker's personal or business funds. [100% CORRECT]
Q14: License Law – Conversion
What is conversion?
A. Changing a residential property to commercial
B. Unauthorized use of client funds
C. Converting a salesperson license to a broker license
D. Changing a listing agreement
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Conversion is the unauthorized use or misappropriation of client funds for the broker's
own use. It is a serious violation. [100% CORRECT]
Q15: License Law – Trust Funds
Where must a Georgia broker keep trust funds?
A. In a personal account
B. In a separate trust account
C. In a safe
D. In the broker's pocket
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Trust funds must be kept in a separate, federally insured trust account. They cannot be
commingled with personal or business funds. [100% CORRECT]
