CALIFORNIA LICENSE LAW AND REGULATION
EXAM 190 QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST 2025
What is the California Department of Real Estate responsible for?
A. Valuing real property in California
B. Regulating the real estate industry
C Advertising listings in California - ANSWER-B. Regulating the real estate industry
The California Department of Real Estate regulates real estate in California.
What is the difference between real estate law and Regulations of the Real Estate
Commissioner?
A. Real estate licensees only need to follow the regulations, not the
law.
B. Regulations are used to enforce and clarify the law. Real estate
licensees must abide by both.
C. The law governs real estate licensees, whereas the regulations
govern California DRE activities.
D. Real estate licensees only need to follow the law, not the
regulations. - ANSWER-B. Regulations are used to enforce and clarify the law.
Real estate
licensees must abide by both.
,Real estate law is clarified through Regulations of the Real Estate Commissioner.
These regulations help with the understanding and enforcement of law. Licensees
must follow these regulations, as they have the same force and effect as the law.
How many members on the Real Estate Advisory Commission are unlicensed
consumers?
A. Four
B. Six
C. Eight
D. Ten - ANSWER-A. Four
The Real Estate Advisory Commission is made up of 10 members. Six are real
estate brokers licensed in California. Four are unlicensed
consumers.
How many members on the Real Estate Advisory Commission are real estate
brokers licensed in California?
A. Four
B. Six
C. Eight
D. Ten - ANSWER-B. Six
The Real Estate Advisory Commission is made up of 10 members. Six are real
estate brokers licensed in California. Four are unlicensed
,consumers.
How old must an individual be to qualify for a real estate salesperson license in
California?
A. 18
B. 19
C. 20
D. 21 - ANSWER-A. 18
Individuals must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a real estate salesperson
license in California. There are also education and examination qualifications to
obtain a license.
Al is 70 years old and has held his real estate broker license in good standing for
30 consecutive years. His license is up for renewal soon. How many continuing
education hours must he complete?
A. 0 hours
B. 8 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 45 hours - ANSWER-A. 0 hours
Licensees who are at least 70 years old and who are licensed in good standing for
at least 30 consecutive years are exempt from the
, continuing education requirements. They must still submit a renewal application
and pay a fee, but they are exempt from CE
Which federal act requires states to pass laws relating to mortgage loan originator
(MLO) endorsements?
A. SAFE Act
B. Consumer Financial Responsibility Act
C. Regulation Z
D. Senate Bill 36 - ANSWER-A. SAFE Act
The federal Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act (SAFE Act)
seeks to protect consumers and reduce fraud related to
mortgage loans by requiring states to pass laws related to mortgage loan
originators (MLO).
Donald has a new listing for the house next door to his. He's never had problems
with these neighbors and hopes to keep it this way by making sure the "right"
people move in. He doesn't show the property to any prospective buyers with
children. These actions soon bring complaints of a fair housing violation. What
effect does this have on Robert (Donald's sponsoring broker)?
A. Neither Robert nor Donald will be affected by the fair housing
violation.
B. Only Robert is liable for Donald's actions, and he alone will be
sanctioned as a result of Donald's fair housing violation.
C. Robert is liable for Donald's actions and could be sanctioned along
EXAM 190 QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS
LATEST 2025
What is the California Department of Real Estate responsible for?
A. Valuing real property in California
B. Regulating the real estate industry
C Advertising listings in California - ANSWER-B. Regulating the real estate industry
The California Department of Real Estate regulates real estate in California.
What is the difference between real estate law and Regulations of the Real Estate
Commissioner?
A. Real estate licensees only need to follow the regulations, not the
law.
B. Regulations are used to enforce and clarify the law. Real estate
licensees must abide by both.
C. The law governs real estate licensees, whereas the regulations
govern California DRE activities.
D. Real estate licensees only need to follow the law, not the
regulations. - ANSWER-B. Regulations are used to enforce and clarify the law.
Real estate
licensees must abide by both.
,Real estate law is clarified through Regulations of the Real Estate Commissioner.
These regulations help with the understanding and enforcement of law. Licensees
must follow these regulations, as they have the same force and effect as the law.
How many members on the Real Estate Advisory Commission are unlicensed
consumers?
A. Four
B. Six
C. Eight
D. Ten - ANSWER-A. Four
The Real Estate Advisory Commission is made up of 10 members. Six are real
estate brokers licensed in California. Four are unlicensed
consumers.
How many members on the Real Estate Advisory Commission are real estate
brokers licensed in California?
A. Four
B. Six
C. Eight
D. Ten - ANSWER-B. Six
The Real Estate Advisory Commission is made up of 10 members. Six are real
estate brokers licensed in California. Four are unlicensed
,consumers.
How old must an individual be to qualify for a real estate salesperson license in
California?
A. 18
B. 19
C. 20
D. 21 - ANSWER-A. 18
Individuals must be at least 18 years old to qualify for a real estate salesperson
license in California. There are also education and examination qualifications to
obtain a license.
Al is 70 years old and has held his real estate broker license in good standing for
30 consecutive years. His license is up for renewal soon. How many continuing
education hours must he complete?
A. 0 hours
B. 8 hours
C. 30 hours
D. 45 hours - ANSWER-A. 0 hours
Licensees who are at least 70 years old and who are licensed in good standing for
at least 30 consecutive years are exempt from the
, continuing education requirements. They must still submit a renewal application
and pay a fee, but they are exempt from CE
Which federal act requires states to pass laws relating to mortgage loan originator
(MLO) endorsements?
A. SAFE Act
B. Consumer Financial Responsibility Act
C. Regulation Z
D. Senate Bill 36 - ANSWER-A. SAFE Act
The federal Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act (SAFE Act)
seeks to protect consumers and reduce fraud related to
mortgage loans by requiring states to pass laws related to mortgage loan
originators (MLO).
Donald has a new listing for the house next door to his. He's never had problems
with these neighbors and hopes to keep it this way by making sure the "right"
people move in. He doesn't show the property to any prospective buyers with
children. These actions soon bring complaints of a fair housing violation. What
effect does this have on Robert (Donald's sponsoring broker)?
A. Neither Robert nor Donald will be affected by the fair housing
violation.
B. Only Robert is liable for Donald's actions, and he alone will be
sanctioned as a result of Donald's fair housing violation.
C. Robert is liable for Donald's actions and could be sanctioned along
