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Free Iowa Real Estate Practice Exam Online

Official exam: Real Estate Salesperson License (IA)

Take a free Iowa Real Estate practice exam online: a full 27-question paper with every answer explained, no sign-up, scored by topic. The full 27-question bank and the timed simulator are $14.99 for 30 days.

First published: September 2, 2026Bank updated: September 2, 2026Published by CertQuestUSA · review process
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Real Estate Salesperson License (IA): a 27-question practice bank for the real Professional Licensing (Real Estate & Insurance) standard, 3 full papers of 27 questions each with no repeats, every question written to the regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a source -- primarily Iowa Admin. Code r. (86%) and Iowa Admin. Code Chapter (14%) of this exam's citations.

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3
full papers, no repeats
27
questions per paper
27
questions in the bank
What this exam covers
5 real sample questions
How many total hours of pre-licensing coursework must a candidate complete to qualify to sit for the Iowa real estate salesperson examination?
A. 96 hours: a 60-hour pre-license course plus three 12-hour courses in Listing Practices, Buying Practices, and Ethics
B. 60 hours only, from an approved pre-license school
C. 40 hours, matching the state-specific portion of the licensing exam
D. 120 hours, matching most bordering states' broker pre-licensing requirement
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. 96 hours: a 60-hour pre-license course plus three 12-hour courses in Listing Practices, Buying Practices, and Ethics

Correct: Iowa requires a 60-hour pre-license course plus 12-hour Listing Practices, 12-hour Buying Practices, and 12-hour Ethics courses, totaling 96 hours.

  • B: Confuses the core 60-hour course with the full requirement; Iowa layers three additional 12-hour courses on top of it.
  • C: Confuses the coursework hour requirement with the 40-question count of the state exam portion.
  • D: 120 hours is not the Iowa figure; candidates often confuse Iowa's requirement with other states' broker-level education.
Source: Iowa Real Estate Commission Licensing Information Bulletin, dial.iowa.gov/licenses/other-professional-licensure/real-estate-licensees
A candidate for an Iowa real estate salesperson license must be at least 18 years old by what point?
A. By the date the pre-license course begins
B. Within six months of taking the licensing exam and before applying for the license
C. By the date of high school graduation, since a diploma is a prerequisite
D. Age is not a factor; only completion of coursework and the exam matter
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: B. Within six months of taking the licensing exam and before applying for the license

Correct: candidates must be 18 or older within six months of sitting for the exam and prior to submitting the license application.

  • A: The age requirement attaches to exam and application timing, not the start of coursework, which has no age minimum in the bulletin.
  • C: Iowa's salesperson licensing bulletin does not condition licensure on a high school diploma.
  • D: Age is an explicit requirement under Iowa's licensing bulletin, not an irrelevant factor.
Source: Iowa Real Estate Commission Licensing Information Bulletin, dial.iowa.gov/licenses/other-professional-licensure/real-estate-licensees
What background screening must every Iowa real estate salesperson candidate complete before licensure?
A. A credit check only, verifying no outstanding judgments
B. A local county records check only, with no state or federal component
C. A criminal records check at both the state and federal levels
D. No background screening is required for salesperson applicants
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: C. A criminal records check at both the state and federal levels

Correct: every candidate must undergo a criminal records check performed at both the state and federal levels.

  • A: Iowa's licensing process screens criminal history, not credit history, for salesperson applicants.
  • B: A county-only check understates the requirement, which reaches state and federal records.
  • D: This omits the explicit criminal background check requirement in the Iowa Real Estate Commission's licensing process.
Source: Iowa Real Estate Commission Licensing Information Bulletin, dial.iowa.gov/licenses/other-professional-licensure/real-estate-licensees
A salesperson applicant's pre-license course completion certificates must be dated within what period of the license application date?
A. Within 90 days prior to the application date
B. There is no time limit as long as the course was IREC-approved when taken
C. Within five years prior to the application date
D. Within one year prior to the application date
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: D. Within one year prior to the application date

Correct: all course completion certificates submitted with the application must be dated within one year prior to the application date.

  • A: Ninety days is shorter than Iowa's actual one-year window.
  • B: Approval status of the school does not remove the one-year currency requirement on the certificate itself.
  • C: Five years substantially overstates the currency window Iowa allows for course certificates.
Source: Iowa Real Estate Commission Licensing Information Bulletin, dial.iowa.gov/licenses/other-professional-licensure/real-estate-licensees
Which organization administers the Iowa real estate salesperson licensing examination?
A. Psychological Services, Inc. (PSI)
B. The Iowa Association of REALTORS directly
C. The pre-licensing school where the candidate completed coursework
D. The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing front office, in person
Show answer and reasoning

Correct answer: A. Psychological Services, Inc. (PSI)

Correct: PSI administers the Iowa real estate licensing exam at test centers such as West Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Council Bluffs.

  • B: The trade association does not administer state licensing exams; that is a regulatory function.
  • C: Pre-license schools teach the required coursework but do not administer the state exam.
  • D: DIAL oversees licensing but contracts exam delivery to PSI rather than proctoring it at its own office.
Source: Iowa Real Estate Commission, dial.iowa.gov/licenses/other-professional-licensure/real-estate-licensees
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Frequently asked questions

Where can I take a free Iowa Real Estate practice exam online?
Right here. CertQuestUSA's free Iowa Real Estate practice exam online is a full 27-question practice paper built to the real exam's domain weights, with every answer explained, with no sign-up and no credit card, and shows your score by topic at the end. The full 27-question bank, with every answer explained and cited to the regulation it comes from, is $14.99 for a 30-day pass that never renews.
How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA Real Estate Salesperson License (IA) practice test?
27 questions total, split into 3 full papers of 27 each with no repeats across papers.
What topics does the Real Estate Salesperson License (IA) test cover?
9 domains, with the heaviest weight on Continuing Education (15%), Pre-Licensing Education (15%), and Trust Accounts (15%).
Where do CertQuestUSA's Real Estate Salesperson License (IA) questions come from?
Primarily Iowa Admin. Code r. (86%) and Iowa Admin. Code Chapter (14%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.
Is there a free Real Estate Salesperson License (IA) practice test?
Yes -- one full 27-question practice paper built to the exam's domain weights, free with no sign-up, with every answer explained and a domain-by-domain score at the end.
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