This depends on whether you are taking the state portion of the exam for the salespersons or broker licenses.
For the Salesperson exam, the state portion has 30 questions and you will have 90 minutes to complete it. You will need a minimum of 75% to pass. (23 questions correct, 7 incorrect answers).
For the Broker exam, the state portion has 40 questions and you will have 90 minutes to complete it. You will need a minimum of 75% to pass. (30 questions correct, 10 incorrect answers).
DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION Salesperson 20% (6 questions); Broker 12.5% (5 questions)
A. General powers
B. Investigations, hearings, and appeals
C. Disciplinary Actions (Sanctions , Suspension and revocation , Fines D. Guaranty and Education Fund administration
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (Salesperson 13% (4 items);
A. Activities requiring a license
B. Eligibility for licensing (Broker only)
C. Types of licenses (Broker only)
D. License maintenance
Continuing education
Reinstatement and renewal
Change in license
III. STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS GOVERNING THE ACTIVITIES OF LICENSEES (Salesperson 67% (20 items); Broker 60% (24 items)
A. Advertising/Technology
B. Broker/salesperson relationship
C. Commissions
D. Disclosure/conflict of interest
E. Handling of documents
F. Handling of monies
G. Fair housing/ADA
H. Tenant’s right to purchase
I. Agency
Disclosure of relationships
Fiduciary duties
J. Property disclosures
General
Historic preservation
Common-interest communities
K. Environmental issues
Sustainable energy
District of Columbia regulations
IV. RESPONSIBILITIES SPECIFIC TO BROKERAGE PRACTICE (Broker 12.5% (5 items)
A. Corporations
B. Place of business
C. Supervision of licensees