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Key Facts: SQE (Hong Kong) Exam

50 questions

The SQE has 50 multiple-choice questions in two parts.

Estate Agents Authority

30 + 20

Part 1 has 30 stand-alone questions (60 marks); Part 2 has 20 case-analysis questions (40 marks).

Estate Agents Authority

60%

The SQE pass standard is 60%, and candidates must pass both Part 1 and Part 2.

Estate Agents Authority

Chapters 1-5 and 7

The SQE scope is Chapters 1 to 5 and Chapter 7 of the EAA Study Guide to Estate Agency Law and Practice.

Estate Agents Authority

Salesperson's licence

Passing the SQE qualifies a candidate to apply for a salesperson's licence only.

Estate Agents Authority

Cap. 511

The SQE is governed by the Estate Agents Ordinance (Cap. 511) of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong e-Legislation

PEAK / VTC

PEAK of the Vocational Training Council administers the SQE on behalf of the EAA.

PEAK Examination Centre

Paper-based

The SQE is conducted as a paper-based multiple-choice examination.

PEAK Examination Centre

The Salespersons Qualifying Examination (SQE) is Hong Kong's entry-level licensing exam for real estate salespersons, set by the Estate Agents Authority (EAA) and administered by PEAK (VTC). It is a paper-based test of 50 multiple-choice questions: Part 1 (30 stand-alone questions, 60 marks) and Part 2 (20 case-analysis questions, 40 marks). To pass, candidates must score at least 60% overall, with at least 18 of 30 in Part 1 and 12 of 20 in Part 2. Its scope (Chapters 1 to 5 and Chapter 7 of the EAA Study Guide) is narrower than the EAQE, and passing qualifies a candidate for a salesperson's licence only. This 100-question bank provides original salesperson-level practice on the Estate Agents Ordinance, practice regulations, agency, tenancy and building management.

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1Which Hong Kong ordinance is the principal legislation governing the licensing and conduct of estate agents and salespersons?

A.The Conveyancing and Property Ordinance

B.The Estate Agents Ordinance (Cap. 511)

C.The Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) Ordinance

D.The Building Management Ordinance

Explanation: The Estate Agents Ordinance (Cap. 511) is the principal legislation that established the Estate Agents Authority and provides for the licensing, regulation and discipline of estate agents and salespersons in Hong Kong.

2Which statutory body is responsible for regulating the estate agency trade and issuing licences in Hong Kong?

A.The Estate Agents Authority (EAA)

B.The Hong Kong Monetary Authority

C.The Securities and Futures Commission

D.The Lands Department

Explanation: The Estate Agents Authority (EAA) is the statutory body established under the Estate Agents Ordinance to regulate the trade, issue licences and discipline practitioners.

3A person who negotiates property transactions on behalf of a licensed estate agency company, but is not authorised to operate the business, requires which type of licence?

A.An estate agent's (company) licence

B.An estate agent's (individual) licence

C.A salesperson's licence

D.No licence is required

Explanation: A salesperson's licence authorises the holder to carry out estate agency work for a licensed estate agent or company, but not to operate or be in charge of the business. The SQE qualifies a candidate for this licence.

4Passing the Salespersons Qualifying Examination (SQE) entitles a candidate to apply for which licence?

A.An estate agent's (individual) licence only

B.A salesperson's licence only

C.Either an estate agent's or a salesperson's licence

D.A company licence

Explanation: A candidate who passes the SQE may apply for a salesperson's licence only. To obtain an estate agent's (individual) licence, a candidate must pass the broader Estate Agents Qualifying Examination (EAQE).

5Before granting a licence, the Estate Agents Authority must be satisfied that the applicant is a:

A.Hong Kong permanent resident

B.Fit and proper person

C.Member of a property trade association

D.University graduate

Explanation: The Estate Agents Ordinance requires that an applicant be a fit and proper person to hold a licence. The EAA considers matters such as honesty, financial integrity and any criminal or disciplinary record.

6When assessing whether an applicant is a fit and proper person, the EAA may take into account whether the applicant has been:

A.Convicted of an offence involving dishonesty

B.Born in Hong Kong

C.Employed for at least five years

D.A registered voter

Explanation: A conviction for an offence involving fraud, dishonesty or bankruptcy is directly relevant to the fit-and-proper test, because it bears on the applicant's integrity in handling clients' money and information.

7A salesperson's licence issued by the EAA is normally valid for what period before it must be renewed?

A.One year

B.Two years

C.Three years

D.Five years

Explanation: Estate agent and salesperson licences in Hong Kong are normally issued for a period of two years and must be renewed before they expire to allow the holder to continue carrying out estate agency work.

8If a licensed salesperson changes the estate agency company they work for, they must:

A.Sit the SQE again

B.Notify the EAA of the change within the prescribed time

C.Surrender the licence permanently

D.Apply for an estate agent's licence

Explanation: A salesperson must notify the EAA of any change in the agency they are attached to within the period prescribed in the Ordinance, so that the register of licensees remains accurate.

9Carrying out estate agency work in Hong Kong without holding a valid licence is:

A.Permitted if supervised by a licensee

B.An offence under the Estate Agents Ordinance

C.Allowed for commercial property only

D.A purely civil matter with no penalty

Explanation: It is a criminal offence under the Estate Agents Ordinance for a person to carry out estate agency work without a valid licence. On conviction the person is liable to a fine and imprisonment.

10Which of the following is a function of the Estate Agents Authority under the Ordinance?

A.Setting interest rates for mortgages

B.Promoting integrity and competence among practitioners

C.Approving building plans

D.Collecting stamp duty

Explanation: Among its statutory functions, the EAA promotes integrity, competence and professionalism among estate agency practitioners, regulates their practice and protects the interests of consumers.

About the SQE (Hong Kong) Exam

The Salespersons Qualifying Examination (SQE) is the entry-level licensing examination a person must pass to apply for a real estate salesperson's licence in Hong Kong. It is set by the Estate Agents Authority (EAA) under the Estate Agents Ordinance and administered by PEAK (the Institute of Professional Education and Knowledge of the Vocational Training Council). The SQE is a paper-based multiple-choice test of 50 questions in two parts: Part 1 (30 stand-alone questions, 60 marks) and Part 2 (20 case-analysis questions, 40 marks). Its scope covers Chapters 1 to 5 and Chapter 7 of the EAA Study Guide to Estate Agency Law and Practice and is narrower than the Estate Agents Qualifying Examination (EAQE), which leads to either an estate agent's or a salesperson's licence. Passing the SQE qualifies a candidate to apply for a salesperson's licence only.

Assessment

50 multiple-choice questions in two parts: Part 1 has 30 stand-alone questions worth 60 marks; Part 2 has 20 case-analysis questions worth 40 marks based on scenarios.

Time Limit

Single paper-based session; the time allowed is published in the EAA examination handbook and on the candidate's admission documents.

Passing Score

Candidates must pass both parts. The overall standard is 60%: at least 18 of 30 questions (36 of 60 marks) in Part 1 and at least 12 of 20 questions (24 of 40 marks) in Part 2.

Exam Fee

The examination fee is set and published by PEAK (VTC), which administers the SQE on behalf of the EAA; confirm the current fee on the PEAK examination centre website. (PEAK (Institute of Professional Education and Knowledge, VTC) on behalf of the Estate Agents Authority (EAA))

SQE (Hong Kong) Exam Content Outline

30%

Estate Agents Ordinance and licensing

The Estate Agents Ordinance (Cap. 511), the role and powers of the Estate Agents Authority, licensing categories and conditions, the fit-and-proper test, statements of particulars of business, and offences and disciplinary sanctions that apply to salespersons.

25%

Practice regulations and code of ethics

The Estate Agents Practice (General Duties and Hong Kong Residential Properties) Regulation, the prescribed Forms 1 to 6, duties to clients and customers, conflict of interest and disclosure, money handling, property advertising and the code of ethics.

25%

Agency and sale and purchase

Estate agency relationships and authority, estate agency agreements and commission, single and dual agency, provisional and formal agreements for sale and purchase, deposits, vendor and purchaser obligations and conveyancing basics.

20%

Tenancy and building management

Tenancy agreements, the Landlord and Tenant (Consolidation) Ordinance, stamp duty on leases and assignments, the deed of mutual covenant, the Building Management Ordinance and the role of owners' corporations.

How to Pass the SQE (Hong Kong) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Candidates must pass both parts. The overall standard is 60%: at least 18 of 30 questions (36 of 60 marks) in Part 1 and at least 12 of 20 questions (24 of 40 marks) in Part 2.
Assessment: 50 multiple-choice questions in two parts: Part 1 has 30 stand-alone questions worth 60 marks; Part 2 has 20 case-analysis questions worth 40 marks based on scenarios.
Time limit: Single paper-based session; the time allowed is published in the EAA examination handbook and on the candidate's admission documents.
Exam fee: The examination fee is set and published by PEAK (VTC), which administers the SQE on behalf of the EAA; confirm the current fee on the PEAK examination centre website.

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SQE (Hong Kong) Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study the EAA Study Guide to Estate Agency Law and Practice, focusing on Chapters 1 to 5 and Chapter 7, which define the SQE scope; do not over-invest in chapters that only the EAQE tests.

2Learn the prescribed Forms 1 to 6 by purpose and timing, because the SQE often tests which form applies and what must be disclosed before signing.

3Memorise the key thresholds in the Estate Agents Ordinance and Practice Regulation, such as fit-and-proper criteria, the seven-year licence limit on offences and disclosure timing.

4For Part 2, read the case scenario carefully and answer each sub-question against the facts given; the case-analysis questions reward applying the rules, not reciting them.

5Work through the official EAA sample questions and explanation notes so you recognise the wording style and the common conflict-of-interest and money-handling traps.

6Keep a one-page summary of stamp duty, tenancy and building management basics, since the tenancy and management topics are easy marks that candidates often neglect.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the SQE and how are they split?

The SQE has 50 multiple-choice questions in two parts. Part 1 has 30 stand-alone questions worth 60 marks and Part 2 has 20 case-analysis questions worth 40 marks based on scenarios.

What is the SQE pass mark?

Candidates must pass both parts. The overall standard is 60%: at least 18 of 30 questions in Part 1 and at least 12 of 20 questions in Part 2, equivalent to 36 of 60 marks and 24 of 40 marks.

How is the SQE different from the EAQE?

The SQE covers a narrower scope (Chapters 1 to 5 and Chapter 7 of the EAA Study Guide) and qualifies you for a salesperson's licence only. The EAQE covers the full study guide and qualifies you for either an estate agent's (individual) or a salesperson's licence.

Who administers the SQE?

The Estate Agents Authority (EAA) sets the SQE under the Estate Agents Ordinance, and PEAK (the Institute of Professional Education and Knowledge of the VTC) administers and conducts the paper-based examination on the EAA's behalf.

What licence can I apply for after passing the SQE?

Passing the SQE lets you apply to the EAA for a salesperson's licence only. To obtain an estate agent's (individual) licence you must pass the broader Estate Agents Qualifying Examination (EAQE).

Are these official EAA or PEAK practice questions?

No. These are original OpenExamPrep questions modelled on the SQE scope. The EAA publishes official sample questions and a study guide, and PEAK provides official enrolment and examination information separately.