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North Dakota license law questions make up a substantial portion of the ND state exam and cover rules that are specific to North Dakota — national study materials often miss these details entirely. The North Dakota Real Estate Commission 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 North Dakota-specific provisions. Every question in this section tests something the North Dakota Real Estate Commission enforces directly, so study each answer explanation carefully for the specific ND rule being tested.

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Q1. Which agency regulates real estate licenses in North Dakota?

A.North Dakota Department of Commerce
B.North Dakota Real Estate Commission (NDREC)
C.North Dakota Division of Professional Licensing
D.North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions

Explanation

The North Dakota Real Estate Commission (NDREC) is the state agency responsible for licensing and regulating real estate professionals in North Dakota.

Q2. How many hours of pre-license education are required to sit for the North Dakota real estate salesperson exam?

A.30 hours
B.45 hours
C.60 hours
D.75 hours

Explanation

North Dakota requires 45 hours of approved pre-license education before a candidate may sit for the salesperson licensing exam.

Q3. How many questions are on the North Dakota real estate salesperson licensing exam?

A.75 questions
B.100 questions
C.120 questions
D.150 questions

Explanation

The North Dakota real estate salesperson exam contains 120 questions divided between national and state-specific portions.

Q4. What is the minimum passing score on the North Dakota real estate salesperson licensing exam?

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

Explanation

North Dakota requires a minimum passing score of 70% on the real estate salesperson licensing exam.

Q5. In North Dakota, a real estate salesperson license must be held under:

A.The North Dakota Real Estate Commission directly
B.A sponsoring broker
C.Any licensed real estate professional
D.A real estate school

Explanation

A North Dakota salesperson must be sponsored by and work under a licensed sponsoring broker and cannot practice independently.

Q6. What is the license renewal period for North Dakota real estate salesperson licenses?

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

Explanation

North Dakota real estate salesperson licenses are renewed on a two-year cycle. Licensees must complete continuing education requirements before renewal.

Q7. Under North Dakota license law, which of the following is required of all new real estate licensees?

A.Completion of a 45-hour post-license course within one year
B.Working under a supervising broker for the first two years
C.Membership in the local REALTOR association
D.Background check by the NDREC

Explanation

North Dakota requires all real estate license applicants to submit to a background check as part of the licensing process. The Commission reviews any criminal history before issuing a license.

Q8. Which of the following activities would NOT require a real estate license in North Dakota?

A.Selling another person's property for compensation
B.Managing rental property for a fee
C.Selling your own property
D.Negotiating a real estate lease for compensation

Explanation

Individuals may sell their own property without a real estate license. A license is required when performing real estate activities on behalf of others for compensation.

Q9. Under North Dakota law, a licensee who changes their employing broker must notify the Commission within:

A.5 days
B.10 days
C.30 days
D.60 days

Explanation

North Dakota requires licensees to notify the Commission within 10 days of changing their employing broker.

Q10. A North Dakota broker may place a licensee's license on inactive status when:

A.The licensee is on vacation
B.The licensee voluntarily requests inactive status or leaves the broker's employ
C.The Commission orders it as a disciplinary measure
D.The licensee fails to pay their annual dues

Explanation

A license may be placed on inactive status when a licensee voluntarily requests it or when they leave a broker's employ without immediately affiliating with another broker.

Q11. Which of the following would be grounds for license revocation in North Dakota?

A.Failing to join a real estate trade organization
B.Misrepresenting a property to a buyer
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