Free Connecticut Real Estate Practice Exam

Q1.In Connecticut, what is the required pre-licensing education that a candidate must complete before sitting for the real estate salesperson examination?

• A.60 hours of approved real estate education from a Connecticut Real Estate Commission-approved school
• B.30 hours of approved real estate education covering Connecticut law only
• C.40 hours of approved real estate education with no Connecticut-specific component required
• D.75 hours of approved real estate education split equally between national and state topics

Q2.A Connecticut broker is reviewing the federal Fair Housing Act with newly licensed salespersons. Which protected class was added to the original 1968 Fair Housing Act by the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988, making it unlawful to discriminate in the sale or rental of housing?

• A.Sex
• B.Familial status
• C.National origin
• D.Religion

Q3.A seller of a residential property in Connecticut discovers a leaking underground oil storage tank after already delivering the Residential Property Condition Disclosure Report to the buyer. What is the seller's obligation under Connecticut law?

• A.No further action is required because the original report was delivered on time
• B.The seller must deliver an amended Disclosure Report to the buyer as soon as reasonably possible
• C.The seller must cancel the contract and relist the property
• D.The seller's agent must report the condition directly to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection

Q4.When a broker learns that a buyer client is sending unwanted personal messages to an agent, the broker's obligation is to:

• A.Ignore it — clients are not brokerage employees and cannot create liability
• B.Wait for the agent to file a formal police report before acting
• C.Refer the agent to a different broker to avoid conflict of interest
• D.Take action: restrict communications, set written boundaries with the client, and if necessary terminate the buyer agency agreement

Q5.Under Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 392, which of the following acts by a Connecticut real estate salesperson would constitute a prohibited practice that could result in license suspension or revocation?

• A.Representing both the buyer and the seller in the same transaction after obtaining informed written consent from both parties
• B.Advertising a listed property on a personal social media page with the broker's name clearly displayed
• C.Guaranteeing to a prospective buyer that the property will appreciate in value within two years
• D.Referring a client to a home inspector without receiving any undisclosed compensation

Q6.Under HUD's 2022 guidance on online advertising, which targeting practice is MOST likely to constitute illegal discrimination?

• A.Targeting users who follow real estate accounts
• B.Targeting users by income level above a stated threshold
• C.Targeting users who searched for "homes for sale"
• D.Targeting users by ZIP code that closely mirrors racial composition (close-proxy discrimination), or by "lookalike audience" trained on a discriminatory seed list

Q7.A Connecticut broker operates a firm where two affiliated salespersons represent opposite sides of the same residential transaction — one representing the seller and one representing the buyer. The broker wants to facilitate this arrangement without abandoning either client's full representation. Which agency structure is most appropriate under general national agency principles applicable in Connecticut, and what is the broker's primary supervisory obligation to ensure compliance?

• A.Designated agency, where the broker assigns each salesperson as the exclusive agent for their respective client, obtains informed written consent from both parties, and implements supervisory safeguards — such as information barriers — to prevent confidential client information from being shared between the two salespersons.
• B.Disclosed dual agency, where the broker personally represents both the buyer and the seller simultaneously, provided both parties sign a general consent form at any point before closing.
• C.Transactional brokerage, which allows the broker to convert both salespersons to non-agent facilitators without client consent, eliminating all fiduciary duties for the duration of the transaction.
• D.Single agency, where the broker terminates the salesperson representing the buyer and allows the listing salesperson to act as a subagent for the buyer as well, thereby avoiding any dual-agency disclosure obligation.

Q8.Under the Connecticut residential property condition disclosure requirements, which of the following sellers is statutorily EXEMPT from delivering a Residential Property Condition Disclosure Report to a prospective buyer?

• A.A seller transferring property pursuant to a court-ordered sale in a divorce proceeding
• B.A seller who has never personally occupied the property but purchased it as an investment three years ago
• C.A seller transferring a single-family home that was built in 1978 and contains known lead paint
• D.A seller whose property is listed with a licensed Connecticut real estate broker

Q9.A buyer with a disability wants to install grab bars in a condo bathroom. The HOA prohibits all modifications. What right does the buyer have under the Fair Housing Act?

• A.None — a blanket no-modification rule applies equally and is therefore lawful
• B.The right to make reasonable modifications at their own expense; the HOA may require restoration upon move-out
• C.The HOA must pay for the modifications as a required reasonable accommodation
• D.This right applies only in properties built after 1991

Q10.CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act) is primarily concerned with which environmental issue?

• A.Air pollution from factories
• B.Cleanup of contaminated properties
• C.Water conservation requirements
• D.Noise pollution standards

Q11.Two friends purchase an investment property as joint tenants. One friend dies. What happens to her ownership interest?

• A.Her interest passes to her heirs through her estate
• B.Her interest is split equally among all surviving relatives
• C.Her interest is sold by the estate and proceeds distributed
• D.Her interest automatically transfers to the surviving joint tenant through the right of survivorship, bypassing probate

Q12.Under Connecticut law, which form must be filed with the town clerk at the time a deed is recorded in order to report and pay the Real Estate Conveyance Tax?

• A.The Connecticut OP-236 Real Estate Conveyance Tax Return
• B.The Connecticut H-13 Transfer Tax Affidavit
• C.The Connecticut RE-1 Recording Certificate
• D.The Connecticut PT-61 Property Transfer Form

Q13.A Connecticut real estate brokerage firm has obtained written consent from both a seller and a buyer to act as a dual agent in the same transaction. The broker now designates one salesperson to represent only the seller and another salesperson to represent only the buyer. Under Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 392, what best describes the role of each designated salesperson in this arrangement?

• A.Each designated salesperson acts as a single agent representing only their respective client, and may advocate fully for that client's interests, even though the brokerage itself remains a dual agent.
• B.Each designated salesperson is considered a dual agent and must withhold all confidential information from both the buyer and the seller equally.
• C.The designation eliminates the brokerage's dual agency status entirely, and the brokerage is no longer required to maintain confidentiality for either party.
• D.Designated agency is not recognized under Connecticut law, and any attempt to designate agents within a dual agency situation is a violation of Chapter 392.

Q14.Under the Fair Housing Act, which federal agency has primary enforcement authority for investigating housing discrimination complaints?

• A.Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
• B.Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
• C.Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
• D.Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Q15.Connecticut's fair housing law provides protections that are broader than the federal Fair Housing Act. Which of the following is a protected class under the Connecticut Fair Housing Act but NOT under the federal Fair Housing Act?

• A.Race
• B.National origin
• C.Lawful source of income
• D.Familial status