Free West Virginia Real Estate Practice Exam

Q1.A West Virginia real estate salesperson license must be renewed on what basis?

• A.Annually on the licensee's birthday
• B.Every two years
• C.Every three years
• D.Every four years

Q2.Under West Virginia law, a licensed salesperson may receive compensation for real estate services from which of the following parties?

• A.Only through the salesperson's employing broker
• B.Directly from the buyer, seller, or any party to the transaction
• C.Directly from the buyer only, with the broker's written permission
• D.From any licensed broker in the state, regardless of employment relationship

Q3.A property manager receives a written complaint that one tenant is repeatedly propositioning a neighboring tenant. Under 24 C.F.R. § 100.600(c), the manager must:

• A.Take prompt corrective action within the manager's control
• B.Take no action — tenant-on-tenant conduct is a private matter
• C.Wait for a second complaint before investigating
• D.Report to law enforcement before taking any internal action

Q4.Under W. Va. Code Chapter 30, Article 40, which of the following individuals is EXEMPT from the requirement to hold a West Virginia real estate license?

• A.A property manager who negotiates residential leases on behalf of multiple property owners for compensation
• B.An attorney-in-fact acting under a duly executed power of attorney to sell a single parcel of real estate on behalf of a principal
• C.A salaried employee of a real estate firm who shows rental properties to prospective tenants
• D.A person who advertises another individual's property for sale in exchange for a referral fee

Q5.Under West Virginia law, which of the following individuals is EXEMPT from obtaining a real estate license when selling property?

• A.A property manager who collects rent on behalf of multiple landlords for a fee
• B.An attorney-in-fact acting under a duly executed power of attorney on behalf of the property owner
• C.A licensed home inspector who occasionally helps clients find properties
• D.A neighbor who lists and shows a friend's home in exchange for a share of the commission

Q6.Under the West Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act, which of the following properties is generally EXEMPT from the seller's obligation to provide a property condition disclosure statement?

• A.A single-family home being sold by an owner who has lived there for fewer than two years
• B.A residential property being transferred as a result of a court-ordered foreclosure sale
• C.A duplex where the seller occupies one unit and rents the other
• D.A newly constructed home being sold by a licensed contractor for the first time

Q7.Which federal environmental law created the Superfund program to clean up contaminated sites?

• A.Clean Air Act
• B.Clean Water Act
• C.Safe Drinking Water Act
• D.CERCLA

Q8.Under the FHA, "disability" is defined as:

• A.Only mobility impairments documented by a physician
• B.A physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, plus a record of such impairment OR being regarded as having one
• C.Only conditions covered by Social Security Disability Insurance
• D.Only visible disabilities a licensee can reasonably perceive

Q9.A metes and bounds legal description that reads 'Beginning at the iron pin at the southwest corner of the property, thence North 45° East for 200 feet...' uses which type of reference system?

• A.Government Survey System with principal meridians
• B.Bearings and distances with monuments or markers
• C.Lot and block system with recorded plat maps
• D.Township and range divisions with sections

Q10.What is the length of a term served by a member of the West Virginia Real Estate Commission under W. Va. Code Chapter 30, Article 40?

• A.Two years
• B.Three years
• C.Four years
• D.Six years

Q11.Under the Fair Housing Act, what is the statute of limitations for filing a discrimination complaint with HUD?

• A.1 year from the date of the discriminatory act
• B.30 days from the date of the discriminatory act
• C.6 months from the date of the discriminatory act
• D.2 years from the date of the discriminatory act

Q12.A mortgage lender conditions a loan approval on the borrower retaining a specific title company in which the lender holds a 15% ownership interest. The lender discloses the arrangement in the Loan Estimate. Under RESPA Section 8 (12 U.S.C. § 2607), which statement is MOST accurate regarding the legality of this arrangement?

• A.The arrangement is lawful because the lender made an Affiliated Business Arrangement (AfBA) disclosure and the borrower may theoretically use a different provider.
• B.The arrangement violates RESPA Section 8 because any referral conditioned on using an affiliated provider constitutes an illegal kickback regardless of disclosure.
• C.The arrangement is lawful under the AfBA safe harbor only if the lender owns at least 1% of the title company, the disclosure is made, the borrower is not required to use the provider, and no unearned fees are split—but requiring use of the affiliated company defeats the safe harbor.
• D.RESPA Section 8 applies only to referral fees paid in cash; conditioning loan approval on using an affiliated provider is governed exclusively by ECOA.

Q13.Under West Virginia law, which of the following advertising practices by a licensed salesperson would violate West Virginia Real Estate Commission rules?

• A.Placing an online advertisement for a listed property that identifies the salesperson's name and the name of the supervising broker.
• B.Advertising a listed property using only the salesperson's personal name and cell phone number without any reference to the employing broker.
• C.Including the broker's trade name on a yard sign along with the salesperson's contact information.
• D.Advertising a listing on a social media platform after receiving written permission from the seller.

Q14.Under W. Va. Code Chapter 30, Article 40, which of the following acts by a licensee could form the basis for the Commission to discipline a West Virginia real estate salesperson?

• A.Advertising a listed property without disclosing the listing price in the ad
• B.Obtaining a professional membership in the National Association of REALTORS®
• C.Referring a buyer client to a licensed mortgage lender
• D.Paying a referral fee to another licensed West Virginia broker

Q15.Under the Housing for Older Persons Act (HOPA), a community can legally exclude families with children only if it meets one of these qualifying tests:

• A.Any community can exclude children if its CC&Rs say so
• B.(1) HUD-designated 62-and-older housing, (2) 55-and-older with at least 80% of occupied units having one resident 55+ AND published policies AND age verification, OR (3) federally funded elderly housing
• C.Any community over 30 years old qualifies automatically
• D.Communities only need a majority of residents over 50