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DC Real Estate Practice Exam Combined Set Exam
NEWEST VERSION ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH LATEST UPDATE JUST RELEASED THIS
YEAR
Barbara is a DC real estate broker. She received her broker's license on January 19, 2017. By
what date will Barbara have to renew her license?
February 28, 2019
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?
DC Office of Human Rights (OHR)
Which of the following is an example of conversion?
Herve withdrew funds from the trust account to pay the brokerage's rent.
When is a real estate license required?
When performing real estate activities for others, for compensation of any kind
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Real property tax payments in DC are due twice each year. On which dates are the payments
due?
March 31 and September 15
DC law requires licensees to disclose their personal interest before acting on their own behalf
in a real estate transaction. Which of the following must licensee Ben disclose to a buyer
client when writing up an offer?
He is the seller.
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?
Color
In DC, who can charge a fee to treat a home for pest infestation?
Licensed professionals
Alyce worked as a DC real estate salesperson for three years before obtaining her broker's
license last year. She was excited to learn about current vacancies on the real estate
commission. For which of the following corresponding vacancies would Alyce be eligible?
None, because she doesn't have five years of professional experience
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DC licensee Jared assisted a colleague with a complicated transaction. The colleague wants to
compensate Jared to say thank you. What must happen first?
Jared has to get authorization from his broker.
Brokers make sure that salespersons and associate brokers understand and follow licensing
laws, operate in accordance with company policies and procedures, and ______.
Adhere to state rules governing real estate
Which one of the following statements best differentiates puffing and misrepresentation?
Misrepresentation is using deception to induce a buyer to purchase.
Which of the following statements is true regarding public attendance at DC Real Estate
Commission meetings?
All commission meetings are open to the public.
A DC property owner is considering donating a conservation easement to The L'Enfant Trust.
What tax benefits may the owner receive?
The owner may receive a tax benefit based on the diminished value of the property resulting
from the placement of the easement.
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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Nathan is a public official whose salaried duties include real estate transactions.
A DC apartment complex is being converted to condominiums. Advance notice of _____ must
be provided to existing tenants and subtenants.
120 days
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 ______.
Doesn't need a real estate license
To safeguard against potential conflicts of interest, Meredith, a DC salesperson, always relies
on ______.
Written disclosures
Which of the following is an informal alliance of organizations and individuals that represent
DC historical districts and others that are interested in historic preservation?
Historic Districts Coalition
The DC Real Estate Commission includes only one ________.
Attorney
Janna is meeting with clients at her desk. She'd been working on another transaction when
these clients came in, so that folder is on her desk. She gets up to go to the copy machine
across the hall. Which is the most secure action Janna can take?
DC Real Estate Practice Exam Combined Set Exam
NEWEST VERSION ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH LATEST UPDATE JUST RELEASED THIS
YEAR
Barbara is a DC real estate broker. She received her broker's license on January 19, 2017. By
what date will Barbara have to renew her license?
February 28, 2019
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?
DC Office of Human Rights (OHR)
Which of the following is an example of conversion?
Herve withdrew funds from the trust account to pay the brokerage's rent.
When is a real estate license required?
When performing real estate activities for others, for compensation of any kind
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Real property tax payments in DC are due twice each year. On which dates are the payments
due?
March 31 and September 15
DC law requires licensees to disclose their personal interest before acting on their own behalf
in a real estate transaction. Which of the following must licensee Ben disclose to a buyer
client when writing up an offer?
He is the seller.
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?
Color
In DC, who can charge a fee to treat a home for pest infestation?
Licensed professionals
Alyce worked as a DC real estate salesperson for three years before obtaining her broker's
license last year. She was excited to learn about current vacancies on the real estate
commission. For which of the following corresponding vacancies would Alyce be eligible?
None, because she doesn't have five years of professional experience
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DC licensee Jared assisted a colleague with a complicated transaction. The colleague wants to
compensate Jared to say thank you. What must happen first?
Jared has to get authorization from his broker.
Brokers make sure that salespersons and associate brokers understand and follow licensing
laws, operate in accordance with company policies and procedures, and ______.
Adhere to state rules governing real estate
Which one of the following statements best differentiates puffing and misrepresentation?
Misrepresentation is using deception to induce a buyer to purchase.
Which of the following statements is true regarding public attendance at DC Real Estate
Commission meetings?
All commission meetings are open to the public.
A DC property owner is considering donating a conservation easement to The L'Enfant Trust.
What tax benefits may the owner receive?
The owner may receive a tax benefit based on the diminished value of the property resulting
from the placement of the easement.
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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Nathan is a public official whose salaried duties include real estate transactions.
A DC apartment complex is being converted to condominiums. Advance notice of _____ must
be provided to existing tenants and subtenants.
120 days
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 ______.
Doesn't need a real estate license
To safeguard against potential conflicts of interest, Meredith, a DC salesperson, always relies
on ______.
Written disclosures
Which of the following is an informal alliance of organizations and individuals that represent
DC historical districts and others that are interested in historic preservation?
Historic Districts Coalition
The DC Real Estate Commission includes only one ________.
Attorney
Janna is meeting with clients at her desk. She'd been working on another transaction when
these clients came in, so that folder is on her desk. She gets up to go to the copy machine
across the hall. Which is the most secure action Janna can take?
