Mass Law Practice Exam Questions
with Correct Answers
To obtain a real estate salesperson's license, an individual must
A. pass a state license examination.
B. have previous experience as an assistant to a licensed salesperson.
C. be currently employed by a licensed broker.
D. be sponsored by a licensed salesperson. - ANSWER-A. pass a state license
examination.
Carl's broker's license is revoked by the state commission. Lily, a licensed
salesperson working for Carl, must
A. continue to perform services for her clients pending Carl's reinstatement.
B. cease performing real estate services.
C. go to work for another employing broker.
D. obtain a broker's license. - ANSWER-B. cease performing real estate services.
If the state licensing authority finds that a consumer's complaint against a licensee is
justified, the authority may
A. issue a money judgment against the licensee.
B. sentence the licensee to jail.
C. suspend or revoke the license as well as report the case to an appropriate judicial
authority.
D. negotiate a financial settlement with the complainant on behalf of the real estate
commission. - ANSWER-C. suspend or revoke the license as well as report the case
to an appropriate judicial authority.
To maintain a valid license, a licensee needs to
A. generate a minimum number of transactions within the licensing period.
B. remain in the same agency affiliation for at least one year.
C. pass the licensing examination on a yearly basis.
D. satisfy educational requirements for license renewal. - ANSWER-D. satisfy
educational requirements for license renewal.
A landlord is required to pay for
A. every modification needed for a disabled person.
B. modification of more than 10% of units rented.
C. advertising to disabled persons.
D. reasonable disability accommodations. - ANSWER-D. reasonable disability
accommodations.
Title 5 pertains to
A. lead-based paint remediation.
B. removal of asbestos.
, C. on-site sewage disposal systems.
D. toxic waste inspections. - ANSWER-C. on-site sewage disposal systems.
The MA Board of Registration consists of
A. three public members and two brokers.
B. three brokers and two public members.
C. four public members and three brokers.
D. four brokers and three public members. - ANSWER-B. three brokers and two
public members.
The Massachusetts Mandatory Licensee-Consumer Relationship Disclosure form
must be provided in all of the following situations except
A. at the first personal meeting.
B. when discussing properties with employees.
C. when dealing with a prospective buyer or seller.
D. when discussing a specific property. - ANSWER-B. when discussing properties
with employees.
A broker is having a discussion with potential buyers and asks, "Where are you
from?" This is:
A. not discrimination because it is a general question.
B. not discrimination because race is not mentioned
C. discrimination pursuant to Massachusetts case law.
D. discrimination because it is a rude question. - ANSWER-C. discrimination
pursuant to Massachusetts case law.
The process for dual agency is
A. disclosure -notice -consent.
B. notice -consent - disclosure.
C. disclosure -consent -notice.
D. consent -notice -disclosure - ANSWER-C. disclosure -consent -notice.
Lead-based paint concerns arise with properties
A. built after 1990.
B. that have peeling paint.
C. that will have children as residents.
D. built before 1978. - ANSWER-D. built before 1978.
Which of the following is NOT subject to Massachusetts fair housing laws?
A. Single family residences sold by a broker
B. Commercial space
C. Multiple dwelling units
D. Rental of a single- family residence - ANSWER-D. Rental of a single- family
residence
The transfer tax requirement
A. is the same amount in all locations.
B. includes mortgages and leases.
C. is required for all real property transfers over $100.
with Correct Answers
To obtain a real estate salesperson's license, an individual must
A. pass a state license examination.
B. have previous experience as an assistant to a licensed salesperson.
C. be currently employed by a licensed broker.
D. be sponsored by a licensed salesperson. - ANSWER-A. pass a state license
examination.
Carl's broker's license is revoked by the state commission. Lily, a licensed
salesperson working for Carl, must
A. continue to perform services for her clients pending Carl's reinstatement.
B. cease performing real estate services.
C. go to work for another employing broker.
D. obtain a broker's license. - ANSWER-B. cease performing real estate services.
If the state licensing authority finds that a consumer's complaint against a licensee is
justified, the authority may
A. issue a money judgment against the licensee.
B. sentence the licensee to jail.
C. suspend or revoke the license as well as report the case to an appropriate judicial
authority.
D. negotiate a financial settlement with the complainant on behalf of the real estate
commission. - ANSWER-C. suspend or revoke the license as well as report the case
to an appropriate judicial authority.
To maintain a valid license, a licensee needs to
A. generate a minimum number of transactions within the licensing period.
B. remain in the same agency affiliation for at least one year.
C. pass the licensing examination on a yearly basis.
D. satisfy educational requirements for license renewal. - ANSWER-D. satisfy
educational requirements for license renewal.
A landlord is required to pay for
A. every modification needed for a disabled person.
B. modification of more than 10% of units rented.
C. advertising to disabled persons.
D. reasonable disability accommodations. - ANSWER-D. reasonable disability
accommodations.
Title 5 pertains to
A. lead-based paint remediation.
B. removal of asbestos.
, C. on-site sewage disposal systems.
D. toxic waste inspections. - ANSWER-C. on-site sewage disposal systems.
The MA Board of Registration consists of
A. three public members and two brokers.
B. three brokers and two public members.
C. four public members and three brokers.
D. four brokers and three public members. - ANSWER-B. three brokers and two
public members.
The Massachusetts Mandatory Licensee-Consumer Relationship Disclosure form
must be provided in all of the following situations except
A. at the first personal meeting.
B. when discussing properties with employees.
C. when dealing with a prospective buyer or seller.
D. when discussing a specific property. - ANSWER-B. when discussing properties
with employees.
A broker is having a discussion with potential buyers and asks, "Where are you
from?" This is:
A. not discrimination because it is a general question.
B. not discrimination because race is not mentioned
C. discrimination pursuant to Massachusetts case law.
D. discrimination because it is a rude question. - ANSWER-C. discrimination
pursuant to Massachusetts case law.
The process for dual agency is
A. disclosure -notice -consent.
B. notice -consent - disclosure.
C. disclosure -consent -notice.
D. consent -notice -disclosure - ANSWER-C. disclosure -consent -notice.
Lead-based paint concerns arise with properties
A. built after 1990.
B. that have peeling paint.
C. that will have children as residents.
D. built before 1978. - ANSWER-D. built before 1978.
Which of the following is NOT subject to Massachusetts fair housing laws?
A. Single family residences sold by a broker
B. Commercial space
C. Multiple dwelling units
D. Rental of a single- family residence - ANSWER-D. Rental of a single- family
residence
The transfer tax requirement
A. is the same amount in all locations.
B. includes mortgages and leases.
C. is required for all real property transfers over $100.
