DRE & Licensing

A California real estate salesperson passes the state exam but does not affiliate with a broker. Their license status would be:

AActive — they can work independently until they find a broker
BSuspended until affiliated with a broker
CInactive — they cannot perform licensed activities until affiliated with a broker✓ Correct
DRevoked for failure to complete the licensing process

Explanation

A salesperson who passes the exam but is not affiliated with a licensed broker has an inactive license. They cannot legally perform any acts requiring a real estate license. Only when the salesperson's license is associated with (held by) a supervising broker does it become active and allow the licensee to conduct real estate business.

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