Louisiana Real Estate Exam Practice Questions (2025)

Louisiana's salesperson exam has 55 state-specific questions — the largest state section of any state in this guide. That's because Louisiana's real estate law is fundamentally different from every other state. Based on the Napoleonic Code (French civil law), Louisiana uses unique terminology and legal concepts that don't exist anywhere else in the United States. These practice questions focus on what makes Louisiana uniquely tested.

Louisiana Practice Questions

1. Louisiana's real estate salesperson exam consists of how many total questions?

A) 110 B) 120 C) 130 D) 135

Answer: D — 135 questions. Louisiana uses 80 national questions + 55 state-specific questions. Passing requires 75% on each section — the highest threshold among these five states.

2. Louisiana is unique among U.S. states because its property law is based on:

A) English common law B) Spanish colonial law C) Napoleonic Code (French civil law) D) Dutch land grant law

Answer: C — The Napoleonic Code (French civil law). Louisiana is the only U.S. state with a civil law system rather than a common law system. This affects terminology, property rights, and transaction procedures throughout the state exam.

3. In Louisiana, the equivalent of an easement is called a:

A) Usufruct B) Predial servitude C) Naked ownership D) Movable interest

Answer: B — Predial servitude. In Louisiana, the right of one property owner to use another's land (an easement in common law states) is called a predial servitude.

4. In Louisiana, "usufruct" refers to:

A) The right to use and enjoy another's property for a period of time B) A lien placed on real property C) The process of transferring title at closing D) An easement for utility access

Answer: A — The right to use and enjoy the fruits of another person's property. Usufruct is Louisiana's equivalent of a life estate in common law states. The usufructuary has the right to use and benefit from the property; the naked owner retains the underlying ownership.

5. In Louisiana, what is "naked ownership"?

A) Ownership without a title policy B) Ownership of a property free and clear of all liens C) Ownership interest retained when usufruct is separated from full ownership D) A type of tenancy without a written lease

Answer: C — Naked ownership is what remains when usufruct is granted to another party. The naked owner owns the property but does not have the right to use it during the usufruct period. When the usufruct ends, full ownership is restored.

6. In Louisiana, real property is referred to as:

A) Realty B) Fixed property C) Immovables D) Fixtures

Answer: C — Immovables. Louisiana uses "immovables" instead of "real property" and "movables" instead of "personal property." These terms come from the Napoleonic Code.

7. In Louisiana, the closing of a real estate transaction is called:

A) Settlement B) Closing C) Escrow completion D) Act of Sale

Answer: D — Act of Sale. Louisiana's equivalent of a closing or deed transfer is the "Act of Sale," a notarized document signed before a notary public. This is a fundamental Louisiana-specific term.

8. Louisiana does NOT use deeds of trust. Instead, it uses:

A) Land contracts B) Mortgages with judicial foreclosure C) Security deeds D) Installment agreements

Answer: B — Mortgages with judicial foreclosure. Louisiana uses traditional mortgages (not deeds of trust) and requires judicial (court-supervised) foreclosure. This is a critical distinction — Louisiana is the only state in this guide that requires judicial foreclosure exclusively.

9. Louisiana is which type of state regarding marital property?

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

Answer: B — Community property state. Louisiana is one of nine community property states. Property acquired during marriage is generally community property owned equally by both spouses. This is a frequently tested fact.

10. The Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) is composed of how many members?

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

Answer: C — 9 members. LREC consists of 7 licensed real estate professionals and 2 consumer members, totaling 9. This commission size is tested specifically on the state exam.

Keep Practicing

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