Agency and License Law Practice Question
Question
An agent compares two similar exam concepts for the Massachusetts Real Estate Salesperson Exam involving confidentiality and lead paint and consumer disclosure awareness. Which statement is the best answer? (Item 96)
Answer choices
- A. The client’s preference eliminates the need to disclose known material facts.
- B. The party who complains first automatically receives the remedy requested.
- C. Escrow or closing staff automatically assume all brokerage agency and disclosure duties.
- D. Protect confidential client information unless disclosure is authorized or required in a way that fits Massachusetts exam practice.
Correct Answer
D. Protect confidential client information unless disclosure is authorized or required in a way that fits Massachusetts exam practice.
Explanation
The correct answer is D because confidentiality requires candidates to protect confidential client information unless disclosure is authorized or required. The Massachusetts reference keeps the scenario tied to state licensing practice, while the other options rely on unsafe assumptions about oral custom, escrow, client preference, independent licensee authority, or ignoring written duties.
Question details
- Difficulty: hard
- Domain: Agency and License Law
- Objective: confidentiality