DC LICENSING STATE EXAM 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The DC commission can impose civil fines for license law violations. Each
violation may garner a fine up to ______. - ....ANSWER ...-$5,000
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
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
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
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,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? -
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,....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
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, 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? -
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The DC commission can impose civil fines for license law violations. Each
violation may garner a fine up to ______. - ....ANSWER ...-$5,000
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
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
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
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,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? -
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,....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
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, 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? -
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