Connecticut Real Estate Exam: 10 Practice Questions (With Answers)

Practicing with realistic questions is the fastest way to close knowledge gaps before your Connecticut real estate exam. The CT exam is 120 questions (80 national + 40 state) administered by PSI, and you need a 70% — that's 84 correct — to pass. Here are 10 practice questions focused on Connecticut-specific content.

Practice Questions

1. The Connecticut Real Estate Commission (CREC) is composed of how many members?

A) 5 B) 7 C) 9 D) 11

Answer: B — 7 members. CREC has 7 members appointed by the governor. This is a frequently tested fact.

2. A Connecticut salesperson receives an earnest money deposit on Monday. By when must the salesperson deliver it to the broker?

A) Same day B) Next business day C) Within 3 business days D) Within 5 business days

Answer: B — Next business day. The salesperson must deliver the deposit to the broker by the next business day. The broker then has 5 business days to deposit it into the escrow/trust account.

3. Which state agency regulates real estate licensees in Connecticut?

A) Connecticut Real Estate Commission under the Department of Banking B) Connecticut Real Estate Commission under the Department of Consumer Protection C) Connecticut Division of Occupational Licensing D) Connecticut Office of Professional Licensing

Answer: B — CREC under the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). Connecticut's real estate licensees are regulated by CREC, which operates under the DCP.

4. Connecticut's real estate license law is found in which statute?

A) CGS Chapter 392 B) CGS Chapter 400 C) CGS Chapter 422 D) CGS Chapter 500

Answer: A — CGS Chapter 392. Connecticut General Statutes Chapter 392 governs real estate licensees in the state.

5. Which of the following is a protected class under Connecticut's fair housing law but NOT the federal Fair Housing Act?

A) Race B) Religion C) Lawful source of income D) National origin

Answer: C — Lawful source of income. Connecticut has added marital status, age, lawful source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, and veteran status to the federal protected classes.

6. A Connecticut salesperson license must be renewed:

A) Every year on December 31 B) Every 2 years on the licensee's birthday C) Every 3 years on the anniversary of licensure D) Every 2 years on December 31

Answer: B — Every 2 years on the licensee's birthday. Connecticut licenses renew on the licensee's birthday every two years.

7. What is the purpose of Connecticut's Real Estate Guaranty Fund?

A) To cover broker escrow shortfalls B) To reimburse consumers harmed by licensee misconduct C) To fund CREC operations D) To pay for pre-license education

Answer: B — To reimburse consumers harmed by licensee misconduct. Similar to recovery funds in other states, Connecticut's Real Estate Guaranty Fund compensates consumers who suffer financial losses due to fraudulent acts by licensees.

8. How many hours of continuing education must a Connecticut salesperson complete per 2-year renewal cycle?

A) 6 B) 8 C) 12 D) 20

Answer: C — 12 hours. Connecticut requires 12 hours of CE per 2-year cycle.

9. In Connecticut, a buyer's agent is typically engaged through:

A) An MLS agreement B) A listing agreement C) A buyer agency agreement D) An oral agreement

Answer: C — A buyer agency agreement. Connecticut uses a written buyer agency agreement to establish representation of the buyer.

10. How many pre-license education hours are required for a Connecticut salesperson applicant?

A) 40 B) 60 C) 75 D) 90

Answer: B — 60 hours. Connecticut requires 60 hours of pre-license education for salesperson applicants.

Keep Practicing

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