Rhode Island real estate exam
Questions, time and passing score for both license levels, quoted from the official handbook.
Last verified
2026-10-16
Read twice, independently, against the handbook text. Source:
- pearsonvue.com/content/dam/VUE/vue/en/documents/publications/094000.pdf · January 2026 #094000
Salesperson level
Salesperson
The entry license. Holders must work under a licensed broker.
- Scored questions
- 13080 national + 50 state
- Time
- 4 hr150 + 90 min
- To pass
- 70scaled score, on every portion
| Portion | Scored | Pretest | Time | To pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National/General | 80 | 5 | 150 min | 70 scaled score |
| Rhode Island State | 50 | 10 | 90 min | 70 scaled score |
- A scaled score runs 0–100 but is not the percentage you got right; the vendor converts raw scores so different exam forms are comparable.
- How you pass
- Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.
- If you fail
- Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).
Show the handbook text behind every number8 quotes
- National/General · scored questions
“The national/general portion of the real estate exam is made up of eighty (80) scored items”
ri-094000.pdf p16 (Salespersons outline, Effective April 1, 2025) - National/General · unscored pretest items
“The national/general examination also contains five (5) pretest items that are not counted toward the score.”
ri-094000.pdf p16 - Each section · table
“RI Sales - National Part $53 5 80 2.5 Hours / RI Sales - State Part $50 10 50 1.5 Hours”
ri-094000.pdf p8 (printed p5) AVAILABLE EXAMS table, columns PRETEST QUESTIONS / EXAM QUESTIONS / TIME ALLOTTED - Rhode Island State · scored questions
“The Rhode Island state examination consists of fifty (50) scored items for the salesperson examination and sixty (60) scored items for broker examination. Both examinations also contain 10 pretest items.”
ri-094000.pdf p24 (State outline, Effective August 21, 2025) - Each section · time
“Candidates will be given 2.5 hours to complete the General Knowledge section and 1.5 hours to complete the Rhode Island state section of the examination.”
ri-094000.pdf p11 (printed p8) - Each section · passing score
“Raw scores are converted into scaled scores that can range from 0 to 100. ... Passing score for all exam levels is 70.”
ri-094000.pdf p12 (printed p9) Score Explanation Scaled Scores - Pass rule
“After passing both the genera/national portion, as well as the Rhode Island state portion of the examination, candidates must submit the proper application forms”
ri-094000.pdf p4 - Retake rule
“Candidates who fail either the General or State Law sections will need to retake the examination. Passing results are valid for ONE YEAR from the passing date. ... After ONE failed attempt (per part) via OnVUE”
ri-094000.pdf p11 (printed p8)Our reading, not the handbook’s words: Handbook does not say literally 'retake only the failed section'; per-part passing results valid one year and 'per part' failure counting imply section-only retake
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Broker level
Broker
The license that can run a brokerage and supervise others.
- Scored questions
- 14080 national + 60 state
- Time
- 4 hr150 + 90 min
- To pass
- 70scaled score, on every portion
| Portion | Scored | Pretest | Time | To pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National/General | 80 | 5 | 150 min | 70 scaled score |
| Rhode Island State | 60 | 10 | 90 min | 70 scaled score |
- A scaled score runs 0–100 but is not the percentage you got right; the vendor converts raw scores so different exam forms are comparable.
- How you pass
- Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.
- If you fail
- Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).
Show the handbook text behind every number8 quotes
- National/General · scored questions
“The national/general portion of the real estate exam is made up of eighty (80) scored items”
ri-094000.pdf p20 (Brokers outline, Effective April 1, 2025) - National/General · unscored pretest items
“The national/general examination also contains five (5) pretest items that are not counted toward the score.”
ri-094000.pdf p20 - Rhode Island State · scored questions
“sixty (60) scored items for broker examination. Both examinations also contain 10 pretest items.”
ri-094000.pdf p24; topic counts sum 2+6+22+18+12 (V. BROKER ONLY (BROKER: 12 QUESTIONS, 20%)) = 60 - Each section · table
“RI Broker - National Part $53 5 80 2.5 Hours / RI Broker - State Part $50 10 50 1.5 Hours”
ri-094000.pdf p8 (printed p5) - Each section · time
“Candidates will be given 2.5 hours to complete the General Knowledge section and 1.5 hours to complete the Rhode Island state section of the examination.”
ri-094000.pdf p11 - Each section · passing score
“Passing score for all exam levels is 70.”
ri-094000.pdf p12 (printed p9) - Pass rule
“After passing the examination, both the National/General section, as well as the Rhode Island State section, candidates must submit the proper application forms”
ri-094000.pdf p4 - Retake rule
“Candidates who fail either the General or State Law sections will need to retake the examination.”
ri-094000.pdf p11Our reading, not the handbook’s words: Same as sales
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Where the handbook contradicts itself
We list these instead of quietly picking one. If a number above is affected, confirm with the exam vendor before test day.
- BrokerBroker state section: AVAILABLE EXAMS table (p8) lists 50 EXAM QUESTIONS, but the state content outline (p24, effective Aug 21 2025) says sixty (60) scored items for broker and its topic counts sum to 60. I recorded 60 from the outline; the table may be stale.
FAQ
How many questions are on the Rhode Island Salesperson exam?
130 scored questions (80 national + 50 state). Each portion also has unscored pretest items (national: 5, state: 10) that don’t count toward your score.
What is the passing score for the Rhode Island Salesperson exam?
National/General: 70 scaled score; Rhode Island State: 70 scaled score. Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.
How long is the Rhode Island Salesperson exam?
4 hours (240 min) in total.
What happens if I fail part of the Rhode Island Salesperson exam?
Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).
How many questions are on the Rhode Island Broker exam?
140 scored questions (80 national + 60 state). Each portion also has unscored pretest items (national: 5, state: 10) that don’t count toward your score.
What is the passing score for the Rhode Island Broker exam?
National/General: 70 scaled score; Rhode Island State: 70 scaled score. Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.
How long is the Rhode Island Broker exam?
4 hours (240 min) in total.
What happens if I fail part of the Rhode Island Broker exam?
Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).