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North Carolina Licensure — Printable Practice Pack
North Carolina state portion · NC Commission rules, provisional broker status and agency agreements · 20 questions · Answer key on the last page · agentexamcoach.com
1.What happens to a North Carolina real estate broker's license if they fail to renew it by June 10?
(A)It becomes inactive
(B)It is automatically revoked
(C)It is suspended for 6 months
(D)It is placed on probation
2.Can a provisional broker in North Carolina work independently without supervision?
(A)No, they must work under a broker-in-charge
(B)Yes, after completing postlicensing education
(C)Yes, with a broker-in-charge endorsement
(D)No, they must work under another provisional broker
3.By what date must a North Carolina real estate license be renewed annually?
(A)March 10
(B)December 10
(C)September 10
(D)June 10
4.To become a licensed real estate broker in North Carolina, what is the minimum educational requirement?
(A)High school diploma or equivalent
(B)Some college credits
(C)Bachelor's degree
(D)No educational requirement
5.How many hours of continuing education are required for real estate broker license renewal in North Carolina?
(A)8 hours
(B)12 hours
(C)16 hours
(D)None of the above, the question is too vague
6.What is the education requirement to apply for a provisional broker license in North Carolina?
(A)60-hour Broker Prelicensing Course
(B)High school diploma only
(C)90-hour Broker Prelicensing Course
(D)75-hour Broker Prelicensing Course
7.What is the next step after completing the 75-hour Broker Prelicensing Course to become a provisional broker in North Carolina?
(A)Apply for a broker-in-charge license
(B)Apply for inactive status
(C)Complete postlicensing education
(D)Take the licensing exam
8.What happens to a North Carolina real estate license if the broker fails to renew it by the deadline?
(A)It becomes inactive
(B)It is automatically cancelled
(C)It is suspended
(D)It is revoked
9.To become a real estate broker in North Carolina, what is the minimum education requirement?
(A)High school diploma or equivalent
(B)Some college credits
(C)Bachelor's degree
(D)Master's degree
10.Can a provisional broker work independently in North Carolina?
(A)Yes, with supervision
(B)Yes, without supervision
(C)No, they must work under a broker-in-charge
(D)No, they cannot work at all
11.What is the difference between an active and inactive real estate broker license in North Carolina?
(A)An active license allows the broker to work as a broker-in-charge, while an inactive license does not
(B)An active license requires continuing education, while an inactive license does not
(C)An active license allows the broker to engage in real estate activities, while an inactive license does not
(D)An active license is for brokers-in-charge only, while an inactive license is for provisional brokers only
12.What happens to a North Carolina real estate license if it is not renewed by June 10?
(A)It becomes inactive
(B)It is automatically terminated
(C)It must be reinstated
(D)It is suspended
13.What is the purpose of the 90-hour postlicensing education requirement in North Carolina?
(A)To obtain a Broker-in-Charge designation
(B)To prepare for the licensing exam
(C)To satisfy continuing education requirements
(D)To remove provisional status and become a full Broker
14.What is the required education for a North Carolina real estate provisional broker license?
(A)75-hour Broker Prelicensing Course
(B)90-hour Broker Prelicensing Course
(C)High school diploma and 30-hour course
(D)Bachelor's degree in real estate
15.How many hours of postlicensing education are required to remove provisional status in North Carolina?
(A)30 hours
(B)60 hours
(C)75 hours
(D)90 hours
16.What type of education is required for a North Carolina real estate broker to maintain their license?
(A)Only postlicensing education
(B)Only continuing education
(C)Both postlicensing and continuing education
(D)Neither postlicensing nor continuing education
17.In North Carolina, a real estate license must be renewed by what date annually?
(A)June 10
(B)December 31
(C)March 15
(D)September 30
18.What is the educational requirement for applying for a provisional broker license in North Carolina?
(A)75-hour Broker Prelicensing Course
(B)60-hour Broker Prelicensing Course
(C)90-hour Broker Prelicensing Course
(D)High school diploma only
19.What happens to a provisional broker's license if they fail to complete postlicensing education within the required timeframe?
(A)It is placed on inactive status
(B)It is automatically upgraded to a broker license
(C)It is suspended
(D)It is revoked
20.What is the next step for a provisional broker to remove their provisional status in North Carolina?
(A)Complete 90 hours of postlicensing education
(B)Complete 30 hours of continuing education
(C)Pass the broker-in-charge exam
(D)Apply for a broker-in-charge license
Answer key & explanations
1. A — If a North Carolina real estate broker fails to renew their license by June 10, their license will become inactive.
2. A — A provisional broker in North Carolina must work under the supervision of a broker-in-charge and cannot work independently.
3. D — North Carolina real estate licenses must be renewed annually by June 10.
4. A — The minimum educational requirement to become a licensed real estate broker in North Carolina is a high school diploma or equivalent.
5. A — While not explicitly stated in the question, the standard requirement for continuing education in North Carolina is 8 hours, which includes 4 hours of the Real Estate Commission's update course.
6. D — An applicant must complete a 75-hour Broker Prelicensing Course to apply for a provisional broker license.
7. D — After completing the 75-hour Broker Prelicensing Course, the next step is to take the licensing exam to become a provisional broker in North Carolina.
8. A — If a broker fails to renew their license by the deadline, it will become inactive, but can be reactivated upon completion of continuing education and payment of fees.
9. A — According to Chapter 93A, a high school diploma or equivalent is the minimum education requirement to become a real estate broker in North Carolina.
10. C — Provisional brokers must work under a broker-in-charge in North Carolina.
11. C — An active real estate broker license in North Carolina allows the broker to engage in real estate activities, while an inactive license does not.
12. A — If a North Carolina real estate license is not renewed by June 10, it becomes inactive.
13. D — The 90-hour postlicensing education requirement is necessary to remove provisional status and become a full Broker in North Carolina.
14. A — The required education for a North Carolina real estate provisional broker license is a 75-hour Broker Prelicensing Course.
15. D — Provisional brokers must complete 90 hours of postlicensing education to remove their provisional status.
16. B — North Carolina real estate brokers are required to complete continuing education to maintain their license.
17. A — North Carolina real estate licenses renew annually by June 10.
18. A — The educational requirement for applying for a provisional broker license in North Carolina is a 75-hour Broker Prelicensing Course, as stated in Chapter 93A.
19. A — If a provisional broker fails to complete postlicensing education, their license will be placed on inactive status.
20. A — A provisional broker must complete 90 hours of postlicensing education to remove their provisional status.
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