Chapter 3

The department of business and professional regulation has the authority to issue all of the following, except

• A cease and desist order

• A subpoena

• An injunction

• A notice of noncompliance

What is the maximum number of years a member may serve on the Florida real estate commission

• 12 years
• 8 years
• No Maximum

• 5 years

Which statement is true regarding the secretary of the department of business and professional regulation

• The secretary is a member of the Florida real estate commission

• The secretary is appointed by the governor

• The secretary must be an attorney

• The secretary answers to the state legislature in the performance of duties

The division of real estate is an administrative part of which of the following

• The state of Florida

• The department of commerce

• The department of banking

• The department of business and professional regulation

Which statement is true regarding examination questions and answers

• They are publish in the administrative weekly before appearing in an examination

• They may not be challenged

• They may be reviewed by any member of the public upon request

• They are confidential

If an applicant for a real estate license provides false information, they commit which of the following criminal violations

• First-degree misdemeanor

• Second-degree misdemeanor

• Second-degree felony

• Third-degree felony

What action made the department take if it determines that an unlicensed person has operated in violation of a law or rule under its administration

• None since the department has no jurisdiction over unlicensed individuals

• It may issue an injunction prohibiting such activity in the future

• It may imprison the violator for up to five years

• And administrative find up up to $5000 may be imposed

Educational requirements of applicants for real estate license are promulgated under what authority of the Florida real estate commission

• Ministerial

• Executive

• Quasi legislative

• Quasi judicial

When is a request for the renewal of a license effective?

• When received by the department

• The day following expiration

• On the date, the application is mailed

• On the date indicated on the license

Which of the following entities issues real estate licenses?

• The state of Florida

• The Department, a business and professional regulation

• The department of revenue

• The Florida real estate commission