Montana real estate exam
Questions, time and passing score for both license levels, quoted from the official handbook.
Read twice, independently, against the handbook text. Source:
- pearsonvue.com/content/dam/VUE/vue/en/documents/publications/092700.pdf · Candidate Handbook January 2026, rev01/2026 (#092700)
Salesperson
The entry license. Holders must work under a licensed broker.
- Scored questions
- 12080 national + 40 state
- Time
- 4 hr150 + 90 min
- To pass
- 75scaled score, on every portion
| Portion | Scored | Pretest | Time | To pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | 80 | 5 | 150 min | 75 scaled score |
| State | 40 | 10 | 90 min | 75 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
“National Salesperson $95 150 minutes 5 80 75”
092700.pdf p.7 (Available exams table: Exam Fee / Time Allotted / Pretest Questions / Exam Questions / Passing Score) - State
“State Salesperson $95 90 minutes 10 40 75”
092700.pdf p.7 - National · scored questions
“The national/general portion of the real estate exam is made up of eighty (80) scored items”
092700.pdf p.19 - National · unscored pretest items
“The national/general examination also contains five (5) pretest items that are not counted toward the score.”
092700.pdf p.19 - State · scored questions
“The state-specific examination is made up of forty (40) scored items for salesperson and broker candidates. The examinations also contain five to ten (5–10) pretest items.”
092700.pdf p.27 - Passing score · unit
“The raw score (the number of questions answered correctly) is converted to a scaled score that ranges from 0 to 100.”
092700.pdf p.17 - Pass rule / retake rule
“Real estate salesperson and broker examinations are divided into two parts: national and state. Candidates who pass one (1) part of the examination and fail the other need to retake only the failed part.”
092700.pdf p.17 - Total time
“150 minutes + 90 minutes”
092700.pdf p.7Our reading, not the handbook’s words: Sum of the two portions' time allotted; portions are scheduled separately
Realty Prep doesn’t cover this exam yet.
Broker
The license that can run a brokerage and supervise others.
- Scored questions
- 12080 national + 40 state
- Time
- 4 hr150 + 90 min
- To pass
- 75scaled score, on every portion
| Portion | Scored | Pretest | Time | To pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National | 80 | 5 | 150 min | 75 scaled score |
| State | 40 | 10 | 90 min | 75 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 number7 quotes
- National
“National Broker $95 150 minutes 5 80 75”
092700.pdf p.7 - State
“State Broker $95 90 minutes 10 40 75”
092700.pdf p.7 - National · scored questions
“The national/general portion of the real estate exam is made up of eighty (80) scored items”
092700.pdf p.23 (Broker outline) - National · unscored pretest items
“The national/general examination also contains five (5) pretest items that are not counted toward the score.”
092700.pdf p.23 - State · scored questions
“The state-specific examination is made up of forty (40) scored items for salesperson and broker candidates.”
092700.pdf p.27 - Passing score · unit
“The raw score (the number of questions answered correctly) is converted to a scaled score that ranges from 0 to 100.”
092700.pdf p.17 - Pass rule / retake rule
“Candidates who pass one (1) part of the examination and fail the other need to retake only the failed part.”
092700.pdf p.17
Realty Prep doesn’t cover this exam yet.
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.
- SalespersonState portion pretest: Available-exams table (p.7) says 10 pretest questions; state content outline (p.27, effective Jan 1 2025) says 'five to ten (5–10) pretest items'.
- BrokerState portion pretest: table says 10; outline says 5–10.
FAQ
How many questions are on the Montana Salesperson exam?
120 scored questions (80 national + 40 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 Montana Salesperson exam?
National: 75 scaled score; State: 75 scaled score. Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.
How long is the Montana Salesperson exam?
4 hours (240 min) in total.
What happens if I fail part of the Montana Salesperson exam?
Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).
How many questions are on the Montana Broker exam?
120 scored questions (80 national + 40 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 Montana Broker exam?
National: 75 scaled score; State: 75 scaled score. Each portion is scored and passed on its own. You need to pass every portion.
How long is the Montana Broker exam?
4 hours (240 min) in total.
What happens if I fail part of the Montana Broker exam?
Retake only the portion you failed (within the handbook’s time window).