1. Which entity regulates real estate licensees in Florida?
A. Florida Supreme Court
B. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
C. Florida Association of Realtors
D. Department of State
ANSWER : B
Explanation: The DBPR oversees professional licensing in Florida, including
real estate, through the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC).
2. The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) consists of how many
members?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
ANSWER : C
Explanation: FREC is composed of 9 members appointed by the Governor
and confirmed by the Senate.
3. How many FREC members must be licensed real estate professionals?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
ANSWER : D
Explanation: 7 members must have at least 5 years of real estate experience; 2
are consumer members.
,4. Who appoints members of FREC?
A. DBPR Secretary
B. Florida Realtors
C. Governor
D. Legislature
ANSWER : C
Explanation: The Governor appoints FREC members, subject to Senate
confirmation.
5. What is the primary purpose of FREC?
A. Promote real estate sales
B. Enforce real estate laws
C. Provide legal advice
D. Offer continuing education
ANSWER : B
Explanation: FREC enforces Chapter 475, Florida Statutes, protecting the
public.
6. Chapter 475, Florida Statutes, governs which profession?
A. Mortgage brokers
B. Real estate licensees
C. Appraisers only
D. Property managers only
ANSWER : B
Explanation: Chapter 475 regulates real estate brokers, sales associates, and
broker associates.
7. Which rule chapter contains FREC rules?
A. Chapter 61J2, F.A.C.
B. Chapter 475, F.S.
,C. Chapter 455, F.S.
D. Chapter 720, F.S.
ANSWER : A
Explanation: Chapter 61J2, Florida Administrative Code, contains FREC
rules.
8. What is the minimum age to hold a Florida real estate license?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 21
D. 25
ANSWER : B
Explanation: Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
9. Which education is required before applying for a sales associate license?
A. 45 hours
B. 63 hours
C. 75 hours
D. 90 hours
ANSWER : B
Explanation: A 63-hour pre-license course is required for sales associates.
10. What must an applicant pass to obtain a real estate license?
A. Broker exam only
B. FREC interview
C. State licensing exam
D. National exam only
ANSWER : C
Explanation: Applicants must pass the Florida state real estate exam.
11. How long is a Florida real estate license valid?
, A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
ANSWER : B
Explanation: Licenses operate on a two-year renewal cycle.
12. Which license status allows real estate activity?
A. Voluntary inactive
B. Involuntary inactive
C. Active
D. Null and void
ANSWER : C
Explanation: Only active licenses allow real estate practice.
13. What happens if a license is not renewed by expiration?
A. It is suspended
B. It becomes involuntary inactive
C. It is revoked
D. It remains active
ANSWER : B
Explanation: Failure to renew places the license in involuntary inactive
status.
14. How long can a license remain involuntary inactive before becoming
null and void?
A. 6 months
B. 12 months
C. 24 months
D. 36 months
ANSWER : C
Explanation: After 24 months, the license becomes null and void.
A. Florida Supreme Court
B. Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR)
C. Florida Association of Realtors
D. Department of State
ANSWER : B
Explanation: The DBPR oversees professional licensing in Florida, including
real estate, through the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC).
2. The Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) consists of how many
members?
A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11
ANSWER : C
Explanation: FREC is composed of 9 members appointed by the Governor
and confirmed by the Senate.
3. How many FREC members must be licensed real estate professionals?
A. 3
B. 5
C. 6
D. 7
ANSWER : D
Explanation: 7 members must have at least 5 years of real estate experience; 2
are consumer members.
,4. Who appoints members of FREC?
A. DBPR Secretary
B. Florida Realtors
C. Governor
D. Legislature
ANSWER : C
Explanation: The Governor appoints FREC members, subject to Senate
confirmation.
5. What is the primary purpose of FREC?
A. Promote real estate sales
B. Enforce real estate laws
C. Provide legal advice
D. Offer continuing education
ANSWER : B
Explanation: FREC enforces Chapter 475, Florida Statutes, protecting the
public.
6. Chapter 475, Florida Statutes, governs which profession?
A. Mortgage brokers
B. Real estate licensees
C. Appraisers only
D. Property managers only
ANSWER : B
Explanation: Chapter 475 regulates real estate brokers, sales associates, and
broker associates.
7. Which rule chapter contains FREC rules?
A. Chapter 61J2, F.A.C.
B. Chapter 475, F.S.
,C. Chapter 455, F.S.
D. Chapter 720, F.S.
ANSWER : A
Explanation: Chapter 61J2, Florida Administrative Code, contains FREC
rules.
8. What is the minimum age to hold a Florida real estate license?
A. 16
B. 18
C. 21
D. 25
ANSWER : B
Explanation: Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
9. Which education is required before applying for a sales associate license?
A. 45 hours
B. 63 hours
C. 75 hours
D. 90 hours
ANSWER : B
Explanation: A 63-hour pre-license course is required for sales associates.
10. What must an applicant pass to obtain a real estate license?
A. Broker exam only
B. FREC interview
C. State licensing exam
D. National exam only
ANSWER : C
Explanation: Applicants must pass the Florida state real estate exam.
11. How long is a Florida real estate license valid?
, A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
ANSWER : B
Explanation: Licenses operate on a two-year renewal cycle.
12. Which license status allows real estate activity?
A. Voluntary inactive
B. Involuntary inactive
C. Active
D. Null and void
ANSWER : C
Explanation: Only active licenses allow real estate practice.
13. What happens if a license is not renewed by expiration?
A. It is suspended
B. It becomes involuntary inactive
C. It is revoked
D. It remains active
ANSWER : B
Explanation: Failure to renew places the license in involuntary inactive
status.
14. How long can a license remain involuntary inactive before becoming
null and void?
A. 6 months
B. 12 months
C. 24 months
D. 36 months
ANSWER : C
Explanation: After 24 months, the license becomes null and void.
