Florida · state portion
Free Florida Violations of License Law, Penalties and Procedures practice questions
10 original questions with full explanations. 3 of the 100 scored exam questions (about 3%) come from this area.
- 1
A sales associate is found to have engaged in unlicensed practice. What is the classification of this offense?
- A. First-degree misdemeanor
- B. Second-degree misdemeanor
- C. First-degree felony
- D. Third-degree felony
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Answer: D
Unlicensed practice is a third-degree felony in Florida, which carries significant penalties and consequences.
- 2
A sales associate is found guilty of breach of trust. What type of penalty may they face?
- A. Only a fine
- B. Only probation
- C. Only suspension
- D. Any of the above, including revocation
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Answer: D
A sales associate found guilty of breach of trust may face any of the penalties, including a fine, probation, suspension, or revocation, as per s.475.25.
- 3
What is the consequence for a broker who complies with an Escrow Disbursement Order and later loses a judgment related to the escrow?
- A. The broker's licence is revoked
- B. The broker's licence is suspended
- C. The broker is fined $5,000
- D. The broker is reimbursed from the Real Estate Recovery Fund without discipline
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Answer: D
A broker who complies with an Escrow Disbursement Order and later loses a judgment is reimbursed from the Real Estate Recovery Fund without facing licence discipline, as per s.475.482.
- 4
A sales associate is found guilty of commingling funds. What is the maximum fine the Florida Real Estate Commission can impose?
- A. $1,000 per count
- B. $2,500 per count
- C. $10,000 per count
- D. $5,000 per count
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Answer: D
The maximum fine the Florida Real Estate Commission can impose is $5,000 per count, as stated in Florida law.
- 5
What is the purpose of the probable cause panel in the complaint process against a licensed real estate professional in Florida?
- A. To determine the severity of the penalty
- B. To investigate the complaint
- C. To conduct a hearing and render a decision
- D. To determine whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a formal complaint
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Answer: D
The probable cause panel determines whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed with a formal complaint, as part of the complaint process.
- 6
What is the maximum suspension period for a Florida real estate sales associate found to have committed a violation under s.475.25?
- A. 5 years
- B. 7 years
- C. 15 years
- D. 10 years
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Answer: D
The maximum suspension period for a violation under s.475.25 is 10 years.
- 7
A sales associate is found to have commingled client funds with their own. What is the maximum fine the sales associate may face?
- A. $1,000 per count
- B. $20,000 per count
- C. $10,000 per count
- D. $5,000 per count
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Answer: D
The maximum fine for a sales associate found to have commingled client funds is $5,000 per count, as stated in Chapter 475, F.S.
- 8
Who may claim against the Real Estate Recovery Fund?
- A. Only brokers
- B. Only sales associates
- C. Only clients of a broker or sales associate
- D. Any person who has been damaged by the acts of a broker or sales associate
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Answer: D
Any person who has been damaged by the acts of a broker or sales associate may claim against the Real Estate Recovery Fund, as stated in s.475.482.
- 9
A sales associate found guilty of commingling funds may face which of the following penalties?
- A. Fine up to $1,000 per count
- B. Suspension up to 5 years
- C. Revocation of broker's license
- D. Fine up to $5,000 per count
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Answer: D
The correct answer is a fine up to $5,000 per count, as stated in Florida law. Commingling funds is a serious violation that can result in significant penalties.
- 10
What is the maximum period of suspension that the Florida Real Estate Commission can impose on a sales associate's licence?
- A. 1 year
- B. 5 years
- C. Lifetime
- D. 10 years
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Answer: D
The maximum period of suspension is 10 years, as stated in Florida law.
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Common questions
How many Violations of License Law, Penalties and Procedures questions are on the Florida exam?
3 of the 100 scored exam questions (about 3%) come from this area.
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