Washington · state portion
Free Washington Licensing Requirements practice questions
10 original questions with full explanations. 8 of the 30 scored state-portion questions (about 27%) come from this area.
- 1
What type of licence is held by a business entity that engages in real estate brokerage activities in Washington state?
- A. Broker licence
- B. Managing broker licence
- C. Designated broker licence
- D. Real estate firm licence
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Answer: D
A business entity that engages in real estate brokerage activities in Washington state must hold a real estate firm licence.
- 2
How many clock hours of education are required for a Washington real estate broker licence?
- A. 60 clock hours
- B. 180 clock hours
- C. 120 clock hours
- D. 90 clock hours
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Answer: D
A total of 90 clock hours of education is required, consisting of a 60-hour Real Estate Fundamentals course and a 30-hour Real Estate Practices course.
- 3
What are the minimum requirements to apply for a Washington state real estate broker license?
- A. 18 years old and 60 clock hours of education
- B. 21 years old, high school diploma, and 120 clock hours of education
- C. 21 years old and 90 clock hours of education
- D. 18 years old, high school diploma, and 90 clock hours of education
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Answer: D
To apply for a Washington state real estate broker license, one must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and complete 90 clock hours of education.
- 4
What is the continuing education requirement for a Washington state real estate broker's first license renewal?
- A. 30-hour Advanced Practices course
- B. 3-hour Core course
- C. No continuing education required
- D. 30-hour Advanced Practices course plus 3-hour Core course
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Answer: D
For a Washington state real estate broker's first license renewal, the continuing education requirement is a 30-hour Advanced Practices course plus a 3-hour Core course.
- 5
What are the educational requirements to obtain a Washington real estate broker's licence?
- A. 60 clock hours of Real Estate Fundamentals
- B. A 4-year degree in real estate
- C. 120 clock hours of real estate education
- D. 90 clock hours of education, including 60 hours of Real Estate Fundamentals and 30 hours of Real Estate Practices
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Answer: D
To obtain a Washington real estate broker's licence, an individual must complete 90 clock hours of education, consisting of a 60-hour Real Estate Fundamentals course and a 30-hour Real Estate Practices course.
- 6
What is the minimum educational requirement to apply for a Washington real estate broker licence?
- A. High school diploma or equivalent
- B. Associate's degree
- C. Bachelor's degree
- D. Master's degree
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Answer: A
The applicant must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- 7
Can a Washington state real estate broker transfer their license to a different firm?
- A. Yes, at any time
- B. Yes, but only during the renewal period
- C. No, licenses are firm-specific
- D. No, licenses are non-transferable
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Answer: A
A Washington state real estate broker can transfer their license to a different firm at any time.
- 8
What happens to a Washington real estate broker licence if the broker fails to complete the required continuing education?
- A. The licence is suspended
- B. The licence is revoked
- C. The licence is automatically renewed
- D. The licence becomes inactive
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Answer: D
If a Washington real estate broker fails to complete the required continuing education, their licence will become inactive until the education requirements are met.
- 9
How often must a broker licence be renewed in Washington?
- A. Every 2 years
- B. Every 3 years
- C. Every 4 years
- D. Every 5 years
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Answer: A
Broker licences in Washington must be renewed every 2 years.
- 10
What type of education is required for a Washington real estate broker's first licence renewal?
- A. 30-hour Real Estate Practices course
- B. 60-hour Real Estate Fundamentals course
- C. No continuing education is required
- D. 30-hour Advanced Practices course and 3-hour Core requirement
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Answer: D
For a Washington real estate broker's first licence renewal, 30 hours of Advanced Practices and a 3-hour Core requirement are needed.
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How many Licensing Requirements questions are on the Washington exam?
8 of the 30 scored state-portion questions (about 27%) come from this area.
What score do I need on the Washington state portion?
21 of 30 scored questions, in 60 minutes. The state and national portions are scored separately — you must pass both.
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