Florida FREC and Commission Rules Practice Questions and Answers
Real estate license law and commission rules account for about 2 questions on the Florida sales associate exam. FREC has seven Governor-appointed, Senate-confirmed members serving four-year terms. Four is a quorum. These eight original questions separate the roles of the Legislature, FREC, DBPR, and the Division of Real Estate, with the controlling 2026 source after every answer.
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- FREC membership, qualifications, and terms
- Appointment, confirmation, quorum, and voting
- FREC rulemaking and disciplinary authority
- Florida Legislature, FREC, and DBPR roles
- Division of Real Estate services
- Licensing administration and final agency action
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FREC and Commission Rules Practice Questions
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How FREC and Commission Rules is testedRead the strategy behind this topic
This topic tests structure more than memorization for its own sake. The recurring exam task is deciding whether an action belongs to the Legislature, the commission, the department, or the Division of Real Estate.
Use the Three-Bodies method. The Legislature enacts statutes. FREC adopts rules within the authority those statutes grant and decides regulatory matters before it. DBPR and its Division of Real Estate provide licensing administration, examinations, recordkeeping, legal support, and investigations.
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1. How many members serve on the Florida Real Estate Commission, and who appoints them?
- A.5 members appointed by the Florida Senate
- B.7 members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate
- C.9 members elected by licensees
- D.7 members appointed by DBPR
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Correct answer: B. 7 members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate
Why B is correct: FREC has seven members appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate. Members are appointed to four-year terms. Neither DBPR nor Florida licensees elect the commissioners.
Trap: FREC members are appointed by the Governor, not elected by licensees or appointed by DBPR. There are 7 of them.
2. Of the seven FREC members, how is the membership required to be composed?
- A.All seven must be licensed real estate brokers
- B.Four licensed brokers, one licensed broker or sales associate, and two consumer members who are not licensees
- C.Three brokers and four consumer members
- D.Seven consumer members with no industry experience
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Correct answer: B. Four licensed brokers, one licensed broker or sales associate, and two consumer members who are not licensees
Why B is correct: FREC includes four brokers who each held an active license for the five years before appointment; one broker or sales associate who held an active license for the preceding two years; and two people who are not, and have never been, brokers or sales associates. At least one commissioner must be age 60 or older.
Trap: FREC is not all brokers. Two seats are reserved for consumer members who have never held a real estate license.
3. What is the minimum number of FREC members needed to constitute a quorum for conducting business?
- A.2 members
- B.3 members
- C.4 members
- D.All 7 members
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Correct answer: C. 4 members
Why C is correct: Under the general board rule in F.S. 455.207, 51 percent or more of the appointed members constitutes a quorum unless another law provides otherwise. For a seven-member commission, that means four members. A majority of the members in the quorum must vote for official action.
Trap: Separate the quorum from the vote. Four members are needed to conduct business, and official action requires a majority vote of that quorum.
4. Which of the following is within FREC's authority?
- A.Writing the statutes in Chapter 475
- B.Adopting administrative rules that implement Chapter 475 and disciplining licensees
- C.Sentencing licensees to jail
- D.Collecting documentary stamp taxes
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Correct answer: B. Adopting administrative rules that implement Chapter 475 and disciplining licensees
Why B is correct: FREC may adopt administrative rules to implement powers and duties granted by law, decide questions of practice in proceedings before it, certify qualified applicants, prescribe or approve education, and enter disciplinary orders. The department issues licenses to applicants whom the commission certifies as qualified. Courts, not FREC, impose criminal sentences.
Trap: FREC adopts rules; it does not write statutes. The Legislature writes Chapter 475.
Source: F.S. 475.04, commission education duties; F.S. 475.05, commission rulemaking power; F.S. 475.181, issuance of licenses
5. A question asks who actually writes the statutes in Chapter 475 that govern Florida real estate licensees. The answer is
- A.FREC
- B.DBPR
- C.the Florida Legislature
- D.the Governor
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Correct answer: C. the Florida Legislature
Why C is correct: The Florida Legislature writes the statutes in Chapter 475. FREC adopts rules to implement those statutes, and DBPR investigates complaints and handles administration. Keeping these three roles separate is the key to this area.
Trap: FREC enforces and rule-makes, but the Legislature creates the law. Do not assign statute-writing to FREC.
Source: F.S. Chapter 475
6. FREC operates as part of which larger Florida agency?
- A.The Department of Revenue
- B.The Department of Business and Professional Regulation
- C.The Department of State
- D.The Office of the Attorney General
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Correct answer: B. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Why B is correct: FREC is created within DBPR. The Division of Real Estate supplies the administrative services needed to regulate the profession, while FREC exercises the commission authority assigned by Chapter 475.
Trap: FREC sits inside DBPR, not the Department of Revenue or the Department of State.
7. Which set of services does Chapter 475 assign to DBPR's Division of Real Estate?
- A.Recordkeeping, examinations, legal services, and investigations
- B.Property-tax assessment and collection
- C.Criminal prosecution and sentencing
- D.County zoning and building-code enforcement
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Correct answer: A. Recordkeeping, examinations, legal services, and investigations
Why A is correct: F.S. 475.021 says the Division of Real Estate provides services concerning Chapter 475, including recordkeeping, examination, legal, and investigative services. FREC may delegate duties to an appropriate division within DBPR by majority vote and may rescind the delegation by majority vote.
Trap: The Division supports real estate regulation. It does not assess property taxes, sentence defendants, or administer local zoning.
8. When FREC adopts a rule implementing authority granted by Chapter 475, it is exercising which type of power?
- A.Quasi-legislative power
- B.Criminal judicial power
- C.Local zoning power
- D.Federal executive power
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Correct answer: A. Quasi-legislative power
Why A is correct: Adopting administrative rules is commonly described as a quasi-legislative function because the commission is implementing a statute within delegated authority. Deciding a disciplinary case is commonly described as quasi-judicial, while administering and enforcing the regulatory program is executive.
Trap: FREC does not enact statutes. Its rulemaking is quasi-legislative because the Legislature has delegated limited implementation authority.
Source: F.S. 475.05, commission rulemaking power; F.S. Chapter 120, Administrative Procedure Act
Frequently asked questions
Are these real Florida real estate exam questions?+
No. These are original Pass Florida scenarios based on the official exam outline. They are not copied or recalled Pearson VUE items. This FREC and commission-rules set was checked against the 2026 versions of Chapters 455, 475, and 120 on August 31, 2026.
How many members are on the Florida Real Estate Commission?+
FREC has 7 members, appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate for four-year terms. Four must be licensed brokers, one a licensed broker or sales associate, and two consumer members who have never been licensees.
What is the difference between FREC, DBPR, and the Legislature?+
The Legislature enacts Chapter 475. FREC adopts authorized rules, certifies qualifications, and decides regulatory and disciplinary matters. DBPR administers professional regulation, and its Division of Real Estate provides examination, recordkeeping, legal, and investigative services for Chapter 475.
What is a FREC quorum?+
Four appointed members constitute a quorum of the seven-member commission under the 51-percent rule in F.S. 455.207. A majority of the members in that quorum must vote for official action.
Does FREC write Florida real estate statutes?+
No. The Florida Legislature enacts statutes. FREC may adopt administrative rules only within authority granted by statute and through the rulemaking process in Chapter 120. A rule cannot expand the commission's power beyond the law it implements.
Who issues a Florida real estate license?+
The department issues a license to an applicant whom FREC certifies as qualified under Chapter 475. This is why exam questions distinguish FREC's certification and regulatory role from DBPR's licensing administration.
What does the Division of Real Estate do?+
It provides the recordkeeping, examination, legal, investigative, and related Chapter 455 services needed to carry out Chapter 475. It is the operational division within DBPR that supports FREC and real estate regulation.
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Sources
- Florida DBPR Candidate Information Booklet
- F.S. 475.02, Florida Real Estate Commission
- F.S. 475.021, Division of Real Estate
- F.S. 475.04, commission education duties
- F.S. 475.05, commission rulemaking power
- F.S. 475.181, issuance of licenses
- F.S. 455.207, board organization and quorum
- F.S. Chapter 120, Administrative Procedure Act