Free Washington Managing Broker Examination — State Portion Practice Questions

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1. 1Which Washington statutory term means a natural person who acts for a real estate firm under a designated or managing broker's supervision?

   1. A. Broker
   2. B. Managing broker
   3. C. Designated broker
   4. D. Real estate firm

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RCW 18.85.011(2) supplies the statutory definition. The controlling official text states: "means a natural person acting on behalf of a real estate firm to perform real estate brokerage services under the supervision of a designated broker or managing broker." That definition makes Broker the only matching term.

   Reference: RCW 18.85.011: — RCW 18.85.011(2) - broker definition

2. 2A person lists Washington real property for another for compensation. What is generally required?

   1. A. A Washington real estate license
   2. B. A Washington real estate appraiser license
   3. C. A Washington home inspector license
   4. D. A Washington escrow officer license

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RCW 18.85.331 makes it unlawful to act as a real estate broker, managing broker, or real estate firm without first obtaining the required license. The controlling official text states: "It is unlawful for any person to act as a real estate broker, managing broker, or real estate firm without first obtaining a license therefor"

   Reference: RCW 18.85.331: — RCW 18.85.331 - license required

3. 3May one Washington designated broker serve as designated broker for more than one real estate firm?

   1. A. Yes, with the required departmental registration and notice
   2. B. No, a designated broker is limited to one firm
   3. C. Yes, but only when every firm is a branch office
   4. D. No, unless each firm has the same owner

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RCW 18.85.121 permits service for multiple firms. The controlling text states that a designated broker "may act as a designated broker for more than one firm." Subsection (3) separately requires immediate notice and registration for added firms.

   Reference: RCW 18.85.121: — RCW 18.85.121(1)-(3) - multiple firms

4. 4When the same Washington broker represents buyer and seller, what role exists?

   1. A. Limited dual agent
   2. B. Seller's agent
   3. C. Buyer's agent
   4. D. Nonrepresenting broker

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RCW 18.86.060 governs a broker acting as a limited dual agent. The controlling official text states: "Broker's firm has appointed the broker to represent the seller pursuant to a services agreement between the firm and the seller, and the broker's firm has also appointed the broker to represent the buyer pursuant to a services agreement between the firm and the buyer, in which case the appointed broker is a limited dual agent"

   Reference: RCW 18.86.020: — RCW 18.86.020(1)(b) - limited dual agent

5. 5What does an inactive Washington real estate license mean?

   1. A. It is not expired and is not affiliated with a firm
   2. B. It expired less than one year ago
   3. C. It permits independent brokerage
   4. D. It is suspended by the director

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RCW 18.85.011 defines an inactive license as not expired and is not affiliated with a firm. The controlling official text states: "means the status of a license that is not expired and is not affiliated with a firm."

   Reference: RCW 18.85.011: — RCW 18.85.011 - inactive license definition

6. 6Who is generally exempt from Washington licensure when dealing with a property?

   1. A. The owner acting on the owner's own account
   2. B. A paid third-party listing agent
   3. C. An unlicensed negotiator for several owners
   4. D. A firm acting for compensation without a firm license

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RCW 18.85.151 exempts a person buying or disposing of property for that individual's own account. The controlling official text states: "Any person who purchases or disposes of property and/or a business opportunity for that individual's own account"

   Reference: RCW 18.85.151: Exemptions from licensing. ( Effective January 1, 2028. ) — RCW 18.85.151 - owner exemption

7. 7When a Washington broker leaves a firm, which event must be reported through the department process?

   1. A. Termination of the license affiliation
   2. B. The broker's next listing price
   3. C. The firm's office rent
   4. D. The buyer's loan rate

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RCW 18.85.291 governs termination of a licensee's firm affiliation and notice to the Department of Licensing. The controlling official text states: "Brokers and managing brokers must submit written notification to the designated broker for their firm when they terminate affiliation with their firm."

   Reference: RCW 18.85.291: — RCW 18.85.291 - termination

8. 8May a Washington broker represent a party in one transaction while not representing that same party in a separate transaction?

   1. A. Yes, if the relationship for each transaction is established under the agency chapter
   2. B. No, one representation fixes the relationship for all transactions
   3. C. Yes, but only when both transactions are commercial
   4. D. No, unless the broker acquires an ownership interest

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RCW 18.86.020(4) allows different relationships with the same party in separate transactions when the broker properly establishes each relationship. The controlling official text states: "A broker may work with a party in separate transactions pursuant to different relationships"

   Reference: RCW 18.86.020: — RCW 18.86.020(4) - separate transactions

9. 9Which public official enforces Washington's real estate licensing laws and rules?

   1. A. The director of the Department of Licensing
   2. B. The attorney general
   3. C. Each county assessor
   4. D. The secretary of state

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RCW 18.85.041(2)(a) directs the Department of Licensing director to enforce the laws and rules governing real estate licensees. The controlling official text states: "The director shall enforce all laws and rules relating to the licensing of real estate firms, brokers, managing brokers, and designated brokers"

   Reference: RCW 18.85.041: — RCW 18.85.041(2)(a) - enforcement

10. 10Before initial Washington managing-broker licensure by examination, what result is required?

    1. A. Passing the managing broker license examination
    2. B. Passing only a county ethics quiz
    3. C. Passing an appraiser examination
    4. D. No examination after courses

    Answer: A

    Explanation: RCW 18.85.111(1)(e) requires an applicant to pass the managing-broker license examination. The controlling official text states: "Has passed the managing broker's license examination."

    Reference: RCW 18.85.111: — RCW 18.85.111(1)(e) - examination