NSAR SALESPERSON LICENSING EXAM – ACTUAL TEST BANK
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NOVA SCOTIA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION (NSREC) NEWEST
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) WITH
RAT
SECTION 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK (Questions 1-30)
Question 1. What is the primary regulatory body responsible for licensing real estate
professionals in Nova Scotia?
A. Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR)
B. Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission (NSREC)
C. Real Estate Council of Nova Scotia
D. Nova Scotia Department of Justice
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission (NSREC) is the regulatory body
responsible for licensing all real estate persons and brokerages in Nova Scotia . NSREC
is the regulator of the Nova Scotia real estate industry and is responsible for licensing,
setting standards of practice, and enforcing compliance with the Real Estate Trading Act
and Commission By-laws .
Question 2. What is the minimum passing grade for the NSREC Salesperson Licensing
Exam?
A. 65%
B. 70%
C. 70.4%
D. 75%
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The minimum passing grade for the salesperson licensing exam is 70% . This
applies to both the initial exam and any supplemental examination attempts. The
Commission By-law 319(f) states that "the minimum passing grade on the salesperson,
the broker, and the jurisprudence exam is 70 per cent" .
Question 3. How long does a student have to write and pass the licensing exam after
completing the Salesperson Licensing Course?
A. 6 months
B. 12 months
C. 18 months
D. 24 months
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Students must pass the licensing exam within 12 months of completing their
licensing course . Commission By-law 321(a) states: "A student who has completed the
salesperson licensing course...must successfully challenge the exam within twelve
months of completion of the course" .
Question 4. How many attempts does a student have to pass the salesperson licensing
exam?
A. One attempt
B. Two attempts
C. Three attempts
D. Unlimited attempts
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Students have a maximum of two attempts to pass the licensing exam .
Commission By-law 319(g) states: "A student may write one supplemental examination
after failing their initial examination. A student that fails the exam twice must wait one
,year from the date the student finished the licensing course before being eligible to
retake the licensing course" .
Question 5. What is the minimum age requirement for obtaining a real estate
salesperson licence in Nova Scotia?
A. 18 years old
B. 19 years old
C. 21 years old
D. 25 years old
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be a minimum of 19 years of age to be eligible for
licensing . This is a statutory requirement under the Real Estate Trading Act and NSREC
eligibility criteria.
Question 6. Which of the following is NOT an eligibility requirement for first-time
applicants in Nova Scotia?
A. Canadian citizenship or valid work authorization
B. Successful completion of high school education or approved equivalent
C. Minimum of 2 years of sales experience
D. Criminal record check
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The eligibility requirements for a first-time licence include being at least 19
years of age, being eligible to work in Canada, successful completion of high school or
equivalent, and obtaining a criminal record check . Prior sales experience is NOT a
requirement for initial licensing, though the applicant must pass the required course and
exam .
, Question 7. How long after passing the licensing exam does a student have to apply for
a licence?
A. 90 days
B. 180 days
C. 365 days
D. 2 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Students who have successfully passed the salesperson licensing exam must
apply for their respective licence within 180 days of passing the exam . By-law 321(c)
states: "A student who has successfully challenged the salesperson licensing exam...must
apply for the respective licence within 180 days of passing the exam" .
Question 8. Who administers the Salesperson Licensing Course in Nova Scotia?
A. Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission (NSREC)
B. Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR)
C. Real Estate Council of Canada
D. Nova Scotia Department of Education
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Salesperson Licensing Course is administered by the Nova Scotia
Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) . NSREC handles the examination and licensing,
while NSAR is responsible for course delivery, including both online and classroom
options .
Question 9. What is the minimum score requirement on the English Language
Proficiency Test (ELPR) for the Salesperson Licensing Course?
A. Level 5 on all four components
B. Level 6 on all four components
C. Level 7 on all four components
D. Level 8 on all four components
| NOVA SCOTIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NSAR) /
NOVA SCOTIA REAL ESTATE COMMISSION (NSREC) NEWEST
2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) WITH
RAT
SECTION 1: REGULATORY FRAMEWORK (Questions 1-30)
Question 1. What is the primary regulatory body responsible for licensing real estate
professionals in Nova Scotia?
A. Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR)
B. Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission (NSREC)
C. Real Estate Council of Nova Scotia
D. Nova Scotia Department of Justice
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission (NSREC) is the regulatory body
responsible for licensing all real estate persons and brokerages in Nova Scotia . NSREC
is the regulator of the Nova Scotia real estate industry and is responsible for licensing,
setting standards of practice, and enforcing compliance with the Real Estate Trading Act
and Commission By-laws .
Question 2. What is the minimum passing grade for the NSREC Salesperson Licensing
Exam?
A. 65%
B. 70%
C. 70.4%
D. 75%
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The minimum passing grade for the salesperson licensing exam is 70% . This
applies to both the initial exam and any supplemental examination attempts. The
Commission By-law 319(f) states that "the minimum passing grade on the salesperson,
the broker, and the jurisprudence exam is 70 per cent" .
Question 3. How long does a student have to write and pass the licensing exam after
completing the Salesperson Licensing Course?
A. 6 months
B. 12 months
C. 18 months
D. 24 months
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Students must pass the licensing exam within 12 months of completing their
licensing course . Commission By-law 321(a) states: "A student who has completed the
salesperson licensing course...must successfully challenge the exam within twelve
months of completion of the course" .
Question 4. How many attempts does a student have to pass the salesperson licensing
exam?
A. One attempt
B. Two attempts
C. Three attempts
D. Unlimited attempts
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Students have a maximum of two attempts to pass the licensing exam .
Commission By-law 319(g) states: "A student may write one supplemental examination
after failing their initial examination. A student that fails the exam twice must wait one
,year from the date the student finished the licensing course before being eligible to
retake the licensing course" .
Question 5. What is the minimum age requirement for obtaining a real estate
salesperson licence in Nova Scotia?
A. 18 years old
B. 19 years old
C. 21 years old
D. 25 years old
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Applicants must be a minimum of 19 years of age to be eligible for
licensing . This is a statutory requirement under the Real Estate Trading Act and NSREC
eligibility criteria.
Question 6. Which of the following is NOT an eligibility requirement for first-time
applicants in Nova Scotia?
A. Canadian citizenship or valid work authorization
B. Successful completion of high school education or approved equivalent
C. Minimum of 2 years of sales experience
D. Criminal record check
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The eligibility requirements for a first-time licence include being at least 19
years of age, being eligible to work in Canada, successful completion of high school or
equivalent, and obtaining a criminal record check . Prior sales experience is NOT a
requirement for initial licensing, though the applicant must pass the required course and
exam .
, Question 7. How long after passing the licensing exam does a student have to apply for
a licence?
A. 90 days
B. 180 days
C. 365 days
D. 2 years
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Students who have successfully passed the salesperson licensing exam must
apply for their respective licence within 180 days of passing the exam . By-law 321(c)
states: "A student who has successfully challenged the salesperson licensing exam...must
apply for the respective licence within 180 days of passing the exam" .
Question 8. Who administers the Salesperson Licensing Course in Nova Scotia?
A. Nova Scotia Real Estate Commission (NSREC)
B. Nova Scotia Association of REALTORS® (NSAR)
C. Real Estate Council of Canada
D. Nova Scotia Department of Education
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Salesperson Licensing Course is administered by the Nova Scotia
Association of REALTORS® (NSAR) . NSREC handles the examination and licensing,
while NSAR is responsible for course delivery, including both online and classroom
options .
Question 9. What is the minimum score requirement on the English Language
Proficiency Test (ELPR) for the Salesperson Licensing Course?
A. Level 5 on all four components
B. Level 6 on all four components
C. Level 7 on all four components
D. Level 8 on all four components
