Free Delaware Salesperson Examination — Law Portion Practice Questions

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1. 1A Delaware consumer asks what objective controls the Real Estate Commission when it regulates licensees. Which objective has statutory priority?

   1. A. Protecting the general public from unsafe and anticompetitive occupational practices
   2. B. Increasing the number of active brokerage offices
   3. C. Maximizing state revenue from licensing fees
   4. D. Promoting private trade-association membership

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 2900 states that the Commission's primary objective is "to protect the general public" from unsafe practices and practices that reduce competition or fix prices. That public-protection objective controls here.

   Reference: Delaware Code Online — 24 Del. C. § 2900(a)

2. 2An unlicensed individual regularly negotiates Delaware home sales for others for compensation. Which licensing rule applies?

   1. A. A real estate license is required
   2. B. Only a county business permit is required
   3. C. No license is required if compensation is deferred
   4. D. Registration is required only after the first closing

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 2901(a) bars a person from engaging in real estate services "unless such person has been duly licensed under this chapter." Negotiating sales for others falls within those services.

   Reference: Delaware Code Online — 24 Del. C. §§ 2901(a), 2902(a)(21), (23)

3. 3A Delaware licensee advertises a personally owned property. What disclosure must the advertisement include, except on signs?

   1. A. That the advertiser owns the property and is a real estate licensee
   2. B. Only the property's tax parcel number
   3. C. Only the date the license was issued
   4. D. That the Commission approves the offering price

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 8.6.5.1 requires disclosure "that the Licensee is the owner of said property, and that the Licensee is a real estate Licensee." The subsection expressly excepts signs.

   Reference: Delaware Regulations - Title 24 2900 — 24 Del. Admin. C. 2900-8.6.5.1

4. 4Under Delaware's Unit Property Act, how is a unit together with its proportionate common-element interest classified?

   1. A. Real property
   2. B. Personal property
   3. C. A revocable license
   4. D. A security deposit

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 2204 states that each unit with its proportionate undivided common-element interest "is for all purposes real property."

   Reference: Title25 — 25 Del. C. § 2204

5. 5When the Delaware Real Estate Commission acts on a matter, how many members constitute a quorum?

   1. A. Four members
   2. B. Five members
   3. C. Six members
   4. D. Seven members

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The governing statute provides: "A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum." The Commission has 9 members, so 5 constitute a majority.

   Reference: Title7 — 24 Del. C. §§ 6058

6. 6Under which Delaware license must a salesperson be affiliated while providing real estate services?

   1. A. A broker's license
   2. B. An appraiser's license
   3. C. A home inspector's license
   4. D. A property manager's registration

   Answer: A

   Explanation: A salesperson is an individual who holds a salesperson license and "is licensed under a broker" to perform the enumerated real estate activities.

   Reference: Delaware Code Online — 24 Del. C. § 2902(a)(23)

7. 7A team creates a Delaware real estate advertisement. How must the supervising broker's brokerage organization name appear relative to the team name?

   1. A. Adjacent to it and in greater size and visibility
   2. B. Only in a separate licensing database
   3. C. In smaller type at the bottom
   4. D. Only through a hidden hyperlink

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 8.6.5.4 says team advertising must display the brokerage organization name "adjacent to the team name in greater size and visibility than the team name."

   Reference: Delaware Regulations - Title 24 2900 — 24 Del. Admin. C. 2900-8.6.5.4

8. 8Can a Delaware unit owner separate the unit's undivided common-element interest and convey it independently?

   1. A. No
   2. B. Yes, by a bill of sale
   3. C. Yes, with lender consent alone
   4. D. Yes, after one year of ownership

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The Unit Property Act says: "The undivided interest in the common elements may not be separated from the unit to which such interest pertains."

   Reference: Title25 — 25 Del. C. § 2205

9. 9Which body has authority to promulgate rules and regulations governing Delaware real estate services?

   1. A. The Delaware Real Estate Commission
   2. B. The county recorder of deeds
   3. C. The Delaware Supreme Court
   4. D. The local planning commission

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 2906(a)(1) authorizes the Commission to "formulate rules and regulations, with appropriate notice to those affected." The listed local or judicial bodies do not exercise that Chapter 29 rulemaking power.

   Reference: Delaware Code Online — 24 Del. C. § 2906(a)(1)

10. 10Which examination evidence must an initial Delaware salesperson applicant provide?

    1. A. Passing the uniform national and state salesperson examination
    2. B. Passing only the broker state examination
    3. C. Passing only an appraisal principles examination
    4. D. Passing a county-specific zoning examination

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The applicant must show that the applicant "has passed a uniform national and state examination for salespersons." This is the examination route for the entry credential.

    Reference: Delaware Code Online — 24 Del. C. § 2907(b)(4)