Free Georgia Salesperson Supplement Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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1. 1Which scheduled Georgia citation entry applies when a salesperson fails to turn trust funds over to the broker as soon as practicably possible?

   1. A. $500 — delayed trust-fund turnover
   2. B. $500 — omitted financing terms
   3. C. $600 — failure to return the releasing broker's property
   4. D. $800 — false statement on a license application

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 520-1-.14(3)(a) lists the delayed turnover violation and specifies: "Fine of $500.00."

   Reference: Ga Rules Department 520 (2026) — Rule 520-1-.14(3)(a)

2. 2Which business name may a Georgia licensee use when conducting licensed real estate activity?

   1. A. Any trade name selected by the salesperson
   2. B. The name registered with GREC
   3. C. The property owner's surname
   4. D. A team name never disclosed to the broker

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 520-1-.14(3)(g) identifies "Conducting business under a name other than that which is registered with the GREC" as a citation violation.

   Reference: Ga Rules Department 520 (2026) — Rule 520-1-.14(3)(g)

3. 3A licensee acting as principal receives trust funds in the licensee's own real estate transaction. Where must those funds go?

   1. A. Into an approved trust account
   2. B. Into the firm's operating account
   3. C. Into a separate commission account
   4. D. Into a property-maintenance account

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 520-1-.14(3)(y) identifies "Failure of a licensee to deposit into a trust account trust funds received in connection with a transaction in which a licensee is a principal" as a citation violation.

   Reference: Ga Rules Department 520 (2026) — Rule 520-1-.14(3)(y)

4. 4A Georgia sales contract contains a financing contingency but omits the financing terms. What maximum scheduled citation fine applies to that violation?

   1. A. $100
   2. B. $500
   3. C. $600
   4. D. $800

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 520-1-.14(3)(b) states: "Failure of a licensee to include financing terms in a sales contract having a financing contingency. 43-40-25.1. Fine of $500.00." Therefore the scheduled maximum is $500.

   Reference: Ga Rules Department 520 (2026) — Rule 520-1-.14(3)(b)

5. 5Before a Georgia salesperson buys property for personal investment, whom must the salesperson notify of that activity?

   1. A. The sponsoring broker
   2. B. Every licensee in the firm
   3. C. The county tax assessor
   4. D. The local multiple-listing service

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 520-1-.14(3)(i) identifies "Failure of a community association manager, a salesperson, or an associate broker to notify the broker of personal real estate activities" as a citation violation.

   Reference: Ga Rules Department 520 (2026) — Rule 520-1-.14(3)(i)

6. 6After receiving a buyer's earnest-money check, into whose custody must a Georgia salesperson place it as soon as practicably possible?

   1. A. The buyer's closing attorney
   2. B. The property's seller
   3. C. The broker holding the salesperson's license
   4. D. The salesperson's transaction coordinator

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 520-1-.08(1)(b) requires a licensee to place items of value received in a brokerage capacity into the broker's custody "as soon after receipt as is practicably possible."

   Reference: Ga Rules Department 520 (2026) — Rule 520-1-.08(1)(b)

7. 7Which scheduled fine applies when a Georgia licensee fails to give a transaction document copy to an individual who signed it?

   1. A. A $200 scheduled fine
   2. B. A $400 scheduled fine
   3. C. A $500 scheduled fine
   4. D. A $600 scheduled fine

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 520-1-.14(3)(c) identifies the failure to provide the signer a copy and specifies: "Fine of $500.00."

   Reference: Ga Rules Department 520 (2026) — Rule 520-1-.14(3)(c)

8. 8Under whose supervision must a Georgia salesperson's advertising be conducted?

   1. A. The closing attorney
   2. B. The local MLS
   3. C. The salesperson's broker
   4. D. The property owner

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 520-1-.09(2.1) states: "All advertising by associate brokers, salespersons, and community association managers must be under the direct supervision of their broker."

   Reference: Ga Rules Department 520 (2026) — Rule 520-1-.09(2.1)

9. 9Before trust funds are placed in an interest-bearing account, what must the parties address in writing?

   1. A. Who will receive the earned interest
   2. B. Whether the principal will receive monthly statements
   3. C. Whether the broker will receive account service fees
   4. D. Who will receive returned-check charges

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 520-1-.08(1)(d) requires an agreement "indicating to whom the broker shall pay any interest earned on trust funds deposited into that interest-bearing account."

   Reference: Ga Rules Department 520 (2026) — Rule 520-1-.08(1)(d)

10. 10Absent a statutory exception, which recipient may be paid a referral fee for performing Georgia brokerage activity?

    1. A. A person holding a current active real estate license
    2. B. A person holding only an inactive real estate license
    3. C. A person whose real estate license has lapsed
    4. D. A person who has completed prelicense education but is unlicensed

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Rule 520-1-.14(3)(l) applies when payment is made to "a person who does not hold a current, active real estate license in this or some other state" absent the cited exception.

    Reference: Ga Rules Department 520 (2026) — Rule 520-1-.14(3)(l)