Chapter 6 Section 2 Quiz

What is the maximum penalty for misrepresentation, concealment, or obtaining a license by fraud? a) Revocation of license plus a fine of $5,000 b) Revocation of license plus a fine of $10,000 c) Suspension of license plus a fine of $5,000 d) Denial of license plus a fine of $1,000

a) Revocation of license plus a fine of $5,000 The maximum penalty for misrepresentation, concealment, or obtaining a license by fraud is revocation of license plus a fine of $5,000

What is the purpose of a notice of noncompliance? a) To dispose of a first-time minor violation of a specified rule b) To allow a licensee to correct a serious violation of a specified rule c) To dispose of a first-time minor violation that causes only economic harm d) To address a violation of a specified rule involving public health, safety, or welfare

a) To dispose of a first-time minor violation of a specified rule The purpose of a notice of noncompliance is to dispose of a first-time minor violation of a specified rule.

What is the most severe penalty that can be administered by the Commission for violation of F.S. 475? a) License revocation b) License suspension c) Imprisonment d) Citation

a) license revocation Revocation of license is the maximum type of penalty that can be administered by the Commission. Only the courts can impose criminal penalties such as imprisonment.

All of the following statements about probation are accurate, EXCEPT: a) A licensee who is under probation may continue to practice real estate provided that they complete the specific requirements of the probation b) A licensee who is under probation may be denied payment of a commission c) Probation is a lesser penalty than suspension d) The term of probation is 90 days, unless otherwise specified

b) A licensee who is under probation may be denied payment of a commission A licensee who is under probation may NOT be denied payment of a commission by the Commission.

All of the following statements about suspension are accurate, EXCEPT: a) The seriousness of the violation determines the length of the suspension b) The maximum period of suspension is in ten years c) A licensee who is under suspension may continue to practice real estate provided that they complete the specified requirements d) A second suspension for a violation can result in revocation of a real estate license

c) A licensee who is under suspension may continue to practice real estate provided that they complete the specified requirements A licensee who is under suspension may NOT practice real estate during the period of suspension.

Which statement correctly applies to the revocation of a license? a) The licensee may continue to practice real estate with a revoked license as long as certain conditions are met b) Revocation temporarily prevents the licensee from providing real estate services to others c) Revocation only occurs when the licensee has been convicted of a crime d) Revocation is a permanent removal of the license that prevents the licensee from providing real estate services to others

d) Revocation is a permanent removal of the license that prevents the licensee from providing real estate services to others Revocation permanently removes the license and does not require criminal conviction.

What is the purpose of a citation? a) To provide a first-time warning for violations where there is a possibility of threat to the public health, safety, and welfare b) To notify the licensee of a rule violation prior to the issuance of a Notice of Noncompliance c) To address first-time minor violations where there is no threat of harm to the public d) To address violations when no substantial threat to the public exists or if the potential from harm has already been removed

d) To address violations when no substantial threat to the public exists or if the potential from harm has already been removed A citation can be issued for specified violations when no substantial threat to the public health, safety, and welfare exists or if the potential for harm has been removed prior to the issuance of the citation.