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Hawaii Hawaii License Law
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Hawaii license law questions make up a substantial portion of the HI state exam and cover rules that are specific to Hawaii — national study materials often miss these details entirely. The Hawaii Real Estate Branch tests its own licensing requirements, broker supervision standards, trust account rules, continuing education mandates, and advertising regulations. Candidates who pass the national portion comfortably often struggle on the state portion specifically because of these Hawaii-specific provisions. Every question in this section tests something the Hawaii Real Estate Branch enforces directly, so study each answer explanation carefully for the specific HI rule being tested.

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Hawaii Hawaii License Law — Practice Questions & Answers

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Q1. Which state agency regulates real estate licenses in Hawaii?

A.Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
B.Hawaii Real Estate Commission
C.Hawaii Bureau of Professional Licensing
D.Hawaii Division of Real Estate

Explanation

The Hawaii Real Estate Commission, a division under the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA), is responsible for licensing and regulating real estate professionals in Hawaii.

Q2. How many pre-license education hours are required to qualify for the Hawaii real estate salesperson exam?

A.40 hours
B.60 hours
C.75 hours
D.90 hours

Explanation

Hawaii requires 60 hours of pre-license education before a candidate may sit for the real estate salesperson licensing exam.

Q3. How many questions appear on the Hawaii real estate salesperson licensing exam?

A.60 questions
B.80 questions
C.100 questions
D.120 questions

Explanation

The Hawaii real estate salesperson exam consists of 80 questions, and candidates must achieve a passing score of 70%.

Q4. What is the minimum passing score required on the Hawaii real estate salesperson exam?

A.65%
B.70%
C.75%
D.80%

Explanation

Hawaii requires a passing score of 70% on the real estate salesperson licensing exam.

Q5. In Hawaii, a real estate salesperson license expires after what period unless renewed?

A.1 year
B.2 years
C.3 years
D.4 years

Explanation

Hawaii real estate licenses have a two-year renewal cycle. Licensees must complete continuing education requirements to renew.

Q6. How many continuing education hours must Hawaii licensees complete per renewal period?

A.10 hours
B.14 hours
C.20 hours
D.30 hours

Explanation

Hawaii requires 14 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal period for real estate licensees.

Q7. Under Hawaii law, a salesperson must work under the supervision of:

A.The Hawaii Real Estate Commission
B.A licensed real estate broker
C.Any licensed real estate agent
D.A title insurance company

Explanation

In Hawaii, a salesperson must be affiliated with and work under the supervision of a licensed real estate broker. They cannot practice independently.

Q8. Which of the following is a unique characteristic of real estate ownership common in Hawaii?

A.Tenancy in severalty is prohibited
B.Leasehold estates are widely used for residential property
C.Fee simple ownership is not recognized
D.All condominiums must be owner-occupied

Explanation

Hawaii has a long history of leasehold land ownership, where buyers own the improvements but lease the land from a landowner (often descended from the original royal land grants). Leasehold estates are far more common in Hawaii than in most other states.

Q9. Under Hawaii's condominium law, what document governs the day-to-day operations of a condominium association?

A.Declaration of Condominium
B.Certificate of Title
C.Association Bylaws
D.Management Agreement

Explanation

The association bylaws govern day-to-day operations of a condominium association in Hawaii, including rules for meetings, elections, and management. The Declaration of Condominium establishes the condominium property regime itself.

Q10. Hawaii's condominium property regime is governed by which statute?

A.Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 449
B.Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 467
C.Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 514B
D.Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 502

Explanation

Hawaii's condominium property regime is governed by Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 514B (Condominium Property Act). Chapter 467 covers real estate brokers and salespersons.

Q11. Which of the following activities requires a real estate license in Hawaii?

A.Selling your own personal real property
B.Acting as an attorney representing a buyer in a property sale
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