Kentucky Kentucky License Law
Practice Questions & Answers (2026)
Kentucky license law questions make up a substantial portion of the KY state exam and cover rules that are specific to Kentucky — national study materials often miss these details entirely. The Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) 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 Kentucky-specific provisions. Every question in this section tests something the Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) enforces directly, so study each answer explanation carefully for the specific KY rule being tested.
Kentucky Exam Study Resources
Everything you need to pass — in one place.
Kentucky Kentucky License Law — Practice Questions & Answers
164 questions on Kentucky License Law from the Kentucky real estate question bank. First 10 are free — sign up to unlock all 164.
Q1. Which state agency regulates real estate licenses in Kentucky?
Explanation
The Kentucky Real Estate Commission (KREC) is the state agency responsible for licensing and regulating real estate sales associates and brokers in Kentucky.
Q2. How many hours of pre-license education are required to sit for the Kentucky real estate sales associate exam?
Explanation
Kentucky requires 96 hours of pre-license education before a candidate may sit for the sales associate licensing exam.
Q3. The Kentucky real estate sales associate licensing exam consists of how many questions?
Explanation
The Kentucky real estate exam consists of 130 questions, combining the national and state portions.
Q4. What is the minimum passing score on the Kentucky real estate licensing exam?
Explanation
Kentucky requires a minimum passing score of 75% on the real estate licensing exam.
Q5. Under Kentucky law, a real estate sales associate license must be held under:
Explanation
In Kentucky, a sales associate's license must be held under a principal broker. Sales associates cannot practice independently.
Q6. In Kentucky, what is the license renewal period for real estate licensees?
Explanation
Kentucky real estate licenses are renewed on a two-year cycle coinciding with the licensee's birthday.
Q7. How many hours of continuing education must Kentucky licensees complete per two-year renewal period?
Explanation
Kentucky requires 18 hours of continuing education per two-year renewal period, including specific core course requirements.
Q8. Which of the following activities requires a real estate license in Kentucky?
Explanation
Acting as a property manager for others for compensation constitutes real estate brokerage and requires a Kentucky license.
Q9. In Kentucky, which of the following persons is generally exempt from needing a real estate license?
Explanation
Licensed attorneys acting within the scope of their legal practice are generally exempt from Kentucky real estate licensing requirements.
Q10. Under Kentucky license law, a licensee who wishes to become a principal broker must have held a sales associate license for at least:
Explanation
Kentucky requires that a sales associate hold an active license for at least 2 years before applying to become a principal broker.
Q11. The Kentucky Real Estate Commission has the authority to:
154 more Kentucky License Law questions
Create a free account to unlock all 164 Kentucky Kentucky License Law questions with full explanations.
Free account · No credit card · Instant access to 25 questions
Ready to take the full exam? Start free.
25 free questions · No signup · Instant access to all Kentucky topics