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

The Idaho real estate salesperson exam is 120 questions (80 national + 40 state), administered by PSI, with a 70% passing score — you need 84 correct. Idaho's state section covers some unique topics including community property law, water rights, and Idaho's Brokerage Representation Act. Here are 10 practice questions focused on Idaho-specific content.

Practice Questions

1. The Idaho Real Estate Commission (IREC) operates under which state agency?

A) Department of Finance B) Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) C) Department of Commerce D) Secretary of State's Office

Answer: B — Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL). IREC operates under DOPL.

2. How many members serve on the Idaho Real Estate Commission?

A) 3 B) 5 C) 7 D) 9

Answer: B — 5 members. The Idaho Real Estate Commission has 5 members.

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

A) Idaho Code Title 54, Chapter 20 B) Idaho Code Title 54, Chapter 10 C) Idaho Administrative Code Chapter 400 D) Idaho Code Title 67, Chapter 29

Answer: A — Idaho Code Title 54, Chapter 20. This is the governing statute for Idaho real estate licensees.

4. How many pre-license education hours are required for an Idaho salesperson applicant?

A) 60 B) 75 C) 90 D) 99

Answer: C — 90 hours. Idaho requires 90 hours of pre-license education for salesperson candidates.

5. Idaho is classified as which type of property state for married couples?

A) Common law property state B) Community property state C) Equitable distribution state D) Tenancy by the entirety state

Answer: B — Community property state. Idaho is one of 9 community property states. Property acquired during marriage is generally owned equally by both spouses.

6. In Idaho, what is the default agency relationship when a buyer contacts a licensee without a written agreement?

A) Seller's agency (subagency) B) Dual agency C) Buyer's agency D) Non-agency facilitator

Answer: C — Buyer's agency. Idaho is distinctive in that the default agency relationship for a buyer who contacts a licensee is buyer's agency — even without a written agreement. This is the opposite of many states that default to seller's agency.

7. Idaho primarily uses which security instrument for real estate loans?

A) Mortgage B) Deed of Trust C) Land contract D) Installment contract

Answer: B — Deed of Trust. Idaho is a deed of trust state, using non-judicial foreclosure with power of sale.

8. Idaho's "prior appropriation" doctrine applies to which type of property right?

A) Mineral rights B) Air rights C) Water rights D) Easement rights

Answer: C — Water rights. Idaho follows the prior appropriation ("first in time, first in right") doctrine for water rights, which significantly affects agricultural and rural property values.

9. The Idaho Homestead Act provides which protection to homeowners?

A) Protection from all creditors indefinitely B) A partial exemption of home equity from certain creditor claims C) Full immunity from property taxes D) Protection against eminent domain

Answer: B — A partial exemption of home equity from certain creditor claims. Idaho's Homestead Act protects a portion of a homeowner's primary residence equity from certain creditor judgments.

10. How many hours of continuing education must an Idaho licensee complete per renewal cycle?

A) 6 B) 12 C) 14 D) 20

Answer: B — 12 hours. Idaho requires 12 hours of CE per 2-year renewal cycle.

Keep Practicing

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