Everything the Rhode Island exam actually tests: the national outline plus Rhode Island license law, with a dedicated state-law bank in the free Freehold app.
The Rhode Island exam at a glance
Pearson VUE-administered exam — 80 national (150 min) + 50 Rhode Island questions (90 min), 70% required on each portion independently; only the failed portion needs retaking.
Salesperson exam
130questions
240 mintime limit
70%to pass
Two separately scored sections
Broker exam
130questions
240 mintime limit
70%to pass
Two separately scored sections
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Rhode Island law topics Freehold drills
From the Rhode Island state-law question bank — every question cites its statute or regulation.
License Types
Property Disclosure
Agency Law
Recovery Fund
Discipline Violations
Continuing Education
Escrow Trust Accounts
Advertising Rules
Sample Rhode Island law questions
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Every Rhode Island brokerage must operate under the supervision of a:
Managing salesperson
Principal broker
Designated agent
Licensed attorney
Show answer & explanation
Principal broker — Rhode Island requires each brokerage to designate a principal broker, who bears legal responsibility for the office's escrow account and supervision duties.
Source: R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-20.5
How often must a Rhode Island real estate license be renewed?
Every year
Every three years
Every two years
Every four years
Show answer & explanation
Every two years — Rhode Island licenses renew every two years, on May 1 of each even-numbered year, unless the licensee is specifically exempted.
Source: Rhode Island Association of REALTORS — License Renewal FAQs
How many continuing education clock hours must a Rhode Island licensee complete each two-year renewal cycle?
12 hours
18 hours
30 hours
24 hours
Show answer & explanation
24 hours — Licensees must certify completion of twenty-four clock hours of approved real estate education during the preceding two-year period before renewal.
Source: 230-RICR-30-20-2.30, Continuing Education
Rhode Island exam FAQ
How many questions are on the Rhode Island real estate salesperson exam?
The Rhode Island salesperson exam has 130 questions with a time limit of 240 minutes. You need 70% to pass.
What score do you need to pass the Rhode Island broker exam?
The Rhode Island broker exam requires 70% to pass, across 130 questions in 240 minutes.
Who administers the Rhode Island real estate exam?
The exam is administered by Pearson VUE. Pearson VUE-administered exam — 80 national (150 min) + 50 Rhode Island questions (90 min), 70% required on each portion independently; only the failed portion needs retaking.
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