Free West Virginia Real Estate Salesperson Licensing Examination — State Law Practice Questions

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1. 1A disciplinary complaint alleges one specific trust-account violation. How broad may the Commission's related record inspection be?

   1. A. It is limited to records pertinent to that specific violation
   2. B. It automatically extends to every transaction from the prior ten years
   3. C. It may cover only advertising records
   4. D. It requires the broker's advance consent

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The complaint-based power is narrow because examination “shall not extend beyond the specific violation charged in the complaint.”

   Reference: Wv Code 30 40 — §30-40-7(k)

2. 2On what date does a West Virginia real estate license expire if it has not been renewed?

   1. A. December 31
   2. B. March 31
   3. C. June 30
   4. D. July 31

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The current rule states: “All licenses expire on June 30 regardless of the date the license was issued.”

   Reference: Wv Csr 174 1 (2026) — 174 CSR 1 §8.1

3. 3From whom may a West Virginia salesperson accept compensation for licensed acts?

   1. A. The salesperson's affiliated broker
   2. B. The represented client with broker consent
   3. C. The settlement agent shown on the closing statement
   4. D. A cooperating salesperson from the other brokerage

   Answer: A

   Explanation: A salesperson may not accept compensation “from any person other than his or her broker.”

   Reference: Wv Code 30 40 — §30-40-19(a)(16)

4. 4When must a licensee and client sign the Notice of Agency Relationship form?

   1. A. When the first property showing occurs
   2. B. When the first written offer is prepared
   3. C. When the agency relationship is created
   4. D. When negotiations with the other party begin

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The form must be signed “at the time the agency relationship is created.”

   Reference: Wv Csr 174 1 (2026) — 174 CSR 1 §16.1

5. 5Which pair is expressly protected by West Virginia housing law?

   1. A. Age and lawful source of income
   2. B. Marital status and military status
   3. C. Ancestry and blindness
   4. D. Citizenship and student status

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The state prohibition lists “race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, familial status, blindness, disability or national origin.”

   Reference: Wv Code 16B 18 — §16B-18-5(a)

6. 6Apart from a charged complaint, what audit authority does the West Virginia Real Estate Commission have?

   1. A. It may audit only after a circuit court orders inspection of named records
   2. B. It may perform compliance audits of persons regulated by the article
   3. C. It may audit inactive licensees solely during a renewal proceeding
   4. D. It may audit education providers only after a student files a complaint

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The statute permits the Commission to “perform compliance audits on real estate brokerage offices, education providers or any other person regulated by the commission.”

   Reference: Wv Code 30 40 — §30-40-7(q)

7. 7An expired license may still be renewed with applicable late fees until what date?

   1. A. July 31
   2. B. September 30
   3. C. November 30
   4. D. December 31

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Late renewal remains available “on or before December 31 of the year in which the license expired.”

   Reference: Wv Csr 174 1 (2026) — 174 CSR 1 §8.2

8. 8For receiving compensation, which payee may a salesperson designate?

   1. A. Only a corporation separately licensed as a brokerage
   2. B. An entity, including an LLC or S corporation
   3. C. Only a partnership jointly owned with the responsible broker
   4. D. Only a professional corporation approved as a branch office

   Answer: B

   Explanation: A salesperson “may designate an entity to receive any compensation payable to the salesperson.”

   Reference: Wv Code 30 40 — §30-40-4, definition of Salesperson

9. 9By what point must all transaction parties sign each licensee's agency notice?

   1. A. Before the first property showing
   2. B. Before a written offer is delivered
   3. C. Before a purchase agreement is accepted
   4. D. Before negotiations are initiated

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The rule requires all signatures “Prior to the initiation of negotiations.”

   Reference: Wv Csr 174 1 (2026) — 174 CSR 1 §16.1

10. 10For fair-housing purposes, which person is included within familial status?

    1. A. An adult sharing a dwelling with unrelated adult roommates
    2. B. A married applicant who has no minor children
    3. C. A student applying for housing near a university
    4. D. A person who is pregnant

    Answer: D

    Explanation: Familial status expressly includes “any person who is pregnant or is in the process of securing legal custody” of a minor.

    Reference: Wv Code 16B 18 — §16B-18-3(k)