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

The Hawaii real estate salesperson exam is 140 questions (80 national + 60 state), administered by PSI, with a 75% passing score — you need 105 correct. Hawaii's large 60-question state section and unique land ownership laws make it one of the most distinctive state exams. Here are 10 practice questions focused on Hawaii-specific content.

Practice Questions

1. The Hawaii Real Estate Commission (HREC) is composed of how many members total?

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

Answer: C — 9 members. HREC has 5 licensed real estate members and 4 public members, for a total of 9.

2. The Hawaii Real Estate Commission operates under which state department?

A) Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) B) Department of Taxation C) Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism D) Department of Land and Natural Resources

Answer: A — Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA).

3. Hawaii's real estate license law is found in:

A) Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 414 B) Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 467 C) Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 508D D) Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 16

Answer: B — HRS Chapter 467. This is the primary licensing statute for Hawaii real estate licensees.

4. In Hawaii, a leasehold property means the buyer:

A) Owns the land in fee simple B) Holds a long-term lease on the land but typically owns the improvements C) Rents the property month to month D) Has a life estate in the land

Answer: B — Holds a long-term lease on the land but typically owns the improvements. Hawaii has a significant number of leasehold properties, particularly condominiums. The buyer owns the structure but leases the land from the landowner.

5. Under HRS Chapter 508D, which of the following is a seller's obligation?

A) Conducting a home inspection for the buyer B) Providing a written disclosure statement about the property's condition C) Guaranteeing the property is free of defects D) Paying the buyer's closing costs

Answer: B — Providing a written disclosure statement. HRS 508D requires sellers of residential property to disclose known material conditions affecting the property.

6. In Hawaii, real estate salesperson licenses are renewed in:

A) Even years, regardless of when issued B) Odd years, for all licensees C) Every 2 years on the licensee's birthday D) Every year in January

Answer: B — Odd years. Hawaii salesperson licenses expire in odd years (e.g., 2025, 2027) and must be renewed before that date.

7. How many continuing education hours does a Hawaii salesperson need per renewal cycle?

A) 10 B) 12 C) 16 D) 20

Answer: D — 20 hours. Hawaii requires 20 hours of CE per 2-year renewal cycle.

8. The Land Court System in Hawaii differs from the Regular System (Torrens) in that:

A) Land Court titles are unregistered and rely on deed chains B) Land Court titles are registered with the state and carry a government guarantee of title C) The Regular System provides stronger title protection D) Land Court is only available for commercial properties

Answer: B — Land Court titles are registered and carry a government guarantee. Hawaii's dual title registration system includes the Land Court (registered) and the Regular System (recorded). Land Court titles are more definitive because the state guarantees the title.

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

A) Race B) Disability C) Ancestry D) Familial status

Answer: C — Ancestry. Hawaii adds ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, arrest and court records, and domestic abuse victim status to the federal protected classes.

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

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

Answer: B — 60 hours. Hawaii requires 60 hours of pre-license education for salesperson candidates.

Keep Practicing

Hawaii's exam has 60 state questions — the largest state section of the 5 states listed here. Practice leasehold, Land Court, and HRS 467 content heavily. Visit [CARealestate.com/states/hawaii](https://carealestate.com/states/hawaii) for full Hawaii practice exams.