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Key Facts: RECA Exam Exam

2 exams

Fundamentals and Residential Practice are required for the residential associate route

RECA Pre-licensing Education

120 questions

Fundamentals of Real Estate exam

RECA Exams & Policies

100 questions

Practice of Residential Real Estate exam

RECA Exams & Policies

70%

Passing mark for each pre-licensing exam

RECA Exams & Policies

180 minutes

Time allowed for each exam

Pearson RECA Candidate Handbook

CAD $235

Pre-licensing exam fee per attempt

RECA Exams & Policies

Alberta’s residential pathway requires two RECA pre-licensing exams. Fundamentals has 120 questions and Residential Practice has 100. Each allows 180 minutes, requires 70% and costs CAD $235 per attempt.

Sample RECA Exam Practice Questions

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1Which body is responsible for licensing and regulating real estate professionals in Alberta?
A.The Alberta Real Estate Association (AREA)
B.The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA)
C.The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)
D.Alberta Land Titles
Explanation: The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) is the independent governing authority that licenses and regulates real estate, mortgage, property management and condominium management professionals under the Real Estate Act. AREA and CREA are industry/member associations, not regulators.
2Under what legislation does RECA derive its authority to regulate real estate professionals in Alberta?
A.The Condominium Property Act
B.The Real Estate Act
C.The Land Titles Act
D.The Consumer Protection Act
Explanation: The Real Estate Act is the governing statute that establishes RECA and grants it authority to set the Rules, license professionals, and enforce conduct standards. The other statutes govern related but separate subject matter.
3A consumer suffers a financial loss because a licensed Alberta brokerage misappropriated trust money. Which fund may provide compensation?
A.The Real Estate Assurance Fund
B.The CMHC reserve fund
C.The condominium reserve fund
D.The Canada Deposit Insurance fund
Explanation: The Real Estate Assurance Fund, administered through RECA, can compensate consumers for losses caused by fraud, breach of trust or misappropriation of trust money by a licensed brokerage. It is a consumer-protection backstop under the Real Estate Act.
4In Alberta, a real estate associate must conduct trades in real estate on behalf of which entity?
A.Directly on their own behalf
B.A licensed brokerage
C.RECA
D.The Alberta Real Estate Association
Explanation: An associate is authorized to trade only on behalf of, and under the supervision of, the brokerage with which they are registered. The brokerage holds the authorization and the broker is accountable for the associate's conduct.
5Which document sets out the detailed conduct requirements that licensees must follow, made under the authority of the Real Estate Act?
A.The Rules
B.The MLS Policy Manual
C.The Residential Purchase Contract
D.The Land Titles Act
Explanation: The Rules are made under the Real Estate Act and contain the detailed requirements governing licensee conduct, brokerage operations, trust money, advertising and disclosure. They have the force of law for licensees.
6A licensee receives a complaint from a consumer. Which RECA process investigates whether the licensee breached the Act or Rules and may impose sanctions?
A.The reserve fund study
B.The conduct review / discipline process
C.The reciprocity process
D.The land titles caveat process
Explanation: RECA's conduct review and discipline process investigates complaints, and a hearing panel may find a breach and impose sanctions such as fines, conditions, suspension or cancellation of a licence. This enforces the standards in the Act and Rules.
7What is the minimum passing score on each RECA pre-licensing competency exam?
A.50%
B.60%
C.70%
D.80%
Explanation: Candidates must score at least 70% to pass each RECA competency exam. On the 120-question Fundamentals exam, this equals 84 correct answers.
8Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the Real Estate Act and the Rules?
A.To maximize licensee commissions
B.To protect consumers and maintain public confidence in the industry
C.To set property prices in Alberta
D.To register interests in land
Explanation: The Real Estate Act and Rules exist primarily to protect consumers and the public interest and to maintain confidence in real estate, mortgage and related industries by setting standards of conduct and competence.
9An associate wishes to move to a different brokerage. What must happen to their authorization to trade?
A.Nothing; the licence is portable automatically
B.The authorization is terminated and re-issued through the new brokerage
C.They must re-write both competency exams
D.They must surrender their licence for one year
Explanation: An associate's authorization to trade is tied to a specific brokerage. When changing brokerages, the existing authorization ends and a new one must be issued through the new brokerage before the associate can trade for it.
10Continuing education that RECA requires licensees to complete each licensing cycle is intended primarily to:
A.Increase RECA's revenue
B.Keep licensees current with legislation and practice standards
C.Replace the original competency exams
D.Guarantee a minimum number of sales
Explanation: Mandatory continuing education ensures licensees stay current with changing legislation, regulatory requirements and competent practice. It is a condition of renewing an authorization, not a revenue or sales mechanism.

About the RECA Exam Exam

Alberta’s new residential real estate associates take Fundamentals of Real Estate and Practice of Residential Real Estate. Fundamentals covers Alberta law, professional obligations, representation, research and transactions. Residential Practice applies these concepts to topics such as listings, marketing, valuation, leasing, offers and closing.

Exam sponsor: The Real Estate Council of Alberta (RECA) oversees the exams. Pearson administers them at test centres. RECA-recognized providers deliver the courses.. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

120 questions for Fundamentals of Real Estate and 100 for Practice of Residential Real Estate. Computer-based testing at Pearson test centres. RECA’s preparation guide shows multiple-choice and other item formats, such as matching, fill-in-the-blank and image-based tasks.

Time Limit

180 minutes per exam

Passing Score

70% on each pre-licensing exam

Exam / Certification Fees

CAD $235 per pre-licensing exam attempt. Optional RECA prep exams cost CAD $65 per attempt. Course tuition is separate.

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

25% of practice bank

Alberta regulation and RECA

Regulatory roles, licensing, discipline and the Assurance Fund.

25% of practice bank

Contracts and residential purchase agreements

Contract formation, conditions, deposits and the Alberta residential purchase process.

15% of practice bank

Agency and consumer relationships

Representation models, client duties and customer relationships.

10% of practice bank

Property and land titles

Estates in land, registered interests and Alberta’s title system.

9% of practice bank

Mortgage financing

Mortgage qualification, amortization and default insurance.

8% of practice bank

Disclosure and professional conduct

Conflicts, disclosure duties and material latent defects.

8% of practice bank

Brokerage operations and trust accounting

Holding and disbursing trust money and broker oversight.

Preparing for the RECA Exam Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 70% on each pre-licensing exam
  • Assessment: 120 questions for Fundamentals of Real Estate and 100 for Practice of Residential Real Estate. Computer-based testing at Pearson test centres. RECA’s preparation guide shows multiple-choice and other item formats, such as matching, fill-in-the-blank and image-based tasks.
  • Time limit: 180 minutes per exam
  • Exam / certification fees: CAD $235 per pre-licensing exam attempt. Optional RECA prep exams cost CAD $65 per attempt. Course tuition is separate. Official sources

Using Our Practice Resources

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

RECA Exam: Suggested Study Strategy

1Use the RECA Fundamentals and Residential Practice blueprints to plan review for each exam separately.
2Practise explaining when someone is a client or customer and which duties follow from each relationship.
3Trace the deposit, condition, completion and possession steps on a residential purchase contract.
4Work through amortization, qualifying ratios and loan-to-value examples using the assumptions given.
5Read a sample Alberta title and identify registered interests and the additional documents you would request.
6Apply disclosure and trust duties to scenarios involving a missing deposit, a conflict and a material latent defect.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which exams do I need for Alberta residential real estate licensing?

New residential associates pass Fundamentals of Real Estate and Practice of Residential Real Estate. Each exam requires 70%.

How many questions are on the RECA exams and how much time do I have?

Fundamentals has 120 questions and Residential Practice has 100. Pearson allows 180 minutes for each test-centre exam. RECA’s preparation guide shows multiple-choice and other item formats, such as matching, fill-in-the-blank and image-based tasks.

How much do the RECA exams cost?

CAD $235 per pre-licensing exam attempt. Optional RECA prep exams cost CAD $65 per attempt. Course tuition is separate.

How do I book a RECA pre-licensing exam?

When your recognized course provider marks you Ready for Exam, purchase the exam through myRECA and follow the Pearson instructions to book at a test centre. Check your three-month window and course expiration date in myRECA.

What happens if I fail a RECA exam?

RECA permits up to two attempts per course enrolment within the exam window. If you fail the rewrite, you must re-enrol in the course. After four consecutive attempts at the same exam, a three-month cooling-off period applies.

What are RECA’s first-time eligibility requirements?

Applicants must be 18 or older, be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, provide acceptable government-issued ID, have Canadian high school education or equivalent, and show English proficiency. When applying through an Alberta brokerage, applicants must provide a current criminal record check and demonstrate good character and suitability.

How much time should I set aside to study?

Plan around your recognized course and the two separate exam dates. Use each RECA competency blueprint to schedule review and allow time for practice and a possible rewrite within your myRECA exam window.