Agency and License Law Practice Question
Question
An agent compares two similar exam concepts for the South Carolina Real Estate Salesperson Exam involving record retention and South Carolina Real Estate Commission. Which statement is the best answer? (Item 15)
Answer choices
- A. The party who complains first automatically receives the remedy requested.
- B. Escrow or closing staff automatically assume all brokerage agency and disclosure duties.
- C. Understand transaction records must be maintained for required periods in a way that fits South Carolina exam practice.
- D. The client’s preference eliminates the need to disclose known material facts.
Correct Answer
C. Understand transaction records must be maintained for required periods in a way that fits South Carolina exam practice.
Explanation
The correct answer is C because record retention requires candidates to understand transaction records must be maintained for required periods. The South Carolina 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: medium
- Domain: Agency and License Law
- Objective: record retention