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It is available at [realestateschoolchicago.com/candidate](realestateschoolchicago.com/candidate) and provides you with specific information regarding your state exam. Please read it carefully. This guide was written to be a streamlined review of the material presented in the classroom. More in-depth information about each subject is contained in the textbook.  \nAllocations of State Real Estate Broker Exam Questions by Chapter  \nState Section of the Test  \nLicensing Requirements  \nLaws and Rules Regulating Real Estate Practice  \nDisclosures  \nNumber of Questions  \n1020  \n10  \nChapter(s) in the Book  \n3  \n3  \n1, 2, 3  \n2020 ILLINOIS STATE EXAMINATION OUTLINE  \nThe content outline for the state portions of the examinations has been approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. This portion tests knowledge areas that are required specifically for the Illinois real estate professional.  \n1. License Requirements A. License exemptions  \nB. Activities requiring a license  \nC. Types of licenses  \n1. Broker  \n2. Managing Broker  \n3. Leasing Agent  \nD. Assistants  \nE. Eligibility for licensing  \nF. Examination  \nG. License renewal  \nH. Continuing education  \nI. Change in licensee information  \nJ. Reciprocity  \nK. Real Estate Recovery Fund  \n2. Laws and Rules Regulating Real Estate Practice  \nA. Purpose of license law  \nB. Advertising (other than disclosure)  \nC. Broker/broker relationship  \nD. Commissions  \n1. Finder’s fee/referral fee  \n2. Rental finding services  \nE. Ownership issues  \n1. Land trust  \n2. Homestead  \nF. Handling of monies  \n1. Special accounts  \n2. Security deposits  \nG. Handling of documents  \nH. Performing activities exceeding scope of real estate licensing  \n1. Law  \n2. Securities  \nI. Transfer tax stamps/affordable housing  \nJ. Intestacy  \nK. Legal description/Plat Act  \nL. Real estate taxes and exemptions  \nM. Illinois Human Rights Act  \nN. Interference with contracts or listings  \n3. Disclosures  \nA. Agency  \n1. Designated agencies  \na. Seller  \nb. Buyer  \nc. Dual  \nB. Advertising  \nC. Property disclosures  \n1. Residential Real Property Disclosure Act  \n2. AIDS (HIV)  \n3. Stigmatized property  \n4. Material defects  \nNUMBER OF QUESTIONS FOR THE STATE BROKER PORTION  \nLicensing Requirements 10  \nLaws and Rules Regulating Real Estate Practice 20  \nDisclosures 10  \nTypes Of Questions in The State Broker Exam  \nIn addition, all items will be classified according to the cognitive level that is expected to be required for the entry-level candidate to appropriately respond to the item. The cognitive level classifications are  \ndefined in the following table, which also shows the percentage of items at each level for the broker examination.  \nLevel  \nRecall/Recognition  \nApplication/Analysis  \nDefinition  \nTo identify, recall or recognize terms, facts, methods, procedures, basic concepts, principles, and processes  \nTo apply concepts and principles to situations to identify solutions; calculate solutions to  \nPercentage of Questions  \n41  \n59  \nmathematical problems; interpret charts and graphic data;  \nclassify items; and interpret information  \nEach question may contain up to EIGHT options and ONLY ONE BEST option shall be selected to answer the question.  \nSome options are appropriate but NOT the BEST ANSWER.  \nSelect the option that best answers the question in the exam.  \nA BEST ANSWER reflects the optimal solution or most complete resolution to the s","cbCaiovBoKv9GVYS","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiovBoKv9GVYS","pdf",720712,"English","# Information About the State Real Estate Broker Exam\n# Chapter 1: Real Estate Agency\n# Chapter 2: Real Estate Brokerage Operations & Agreements\n# Chapter 3: Illinois Real Estate Licensing Law\n# 2020 Illinois State Examination Outline\n## License Requirements\n## Laws and Rules Regulating Real Estate Practice\n## Disclosures\n# Number of Questions for the State Broker Portion\n# Types of Questions in The State Broker Exam\n# Effective Learning Methods Utilizing This Book and Online Resources\n## Learning Procedure\n## Other Study Tips","[{\"question\":\"What are the main content areas tested on the Illinois state portion of the broker exam?\",\"answer\":\"The exam state portion tests licensing requirements, laws and rules regulating real estate practice, and disclosures. These knowledge areas are required specifically for Illinois real estate professionals.\"},{\"question\":\"How are the exam questions categorized by cognitive level?\",\"answer\":\"Questions are classified into recall/recognition (definition) and application/analysis (applying concepts to situations, interpreting data, classifying items, and interpreting information). The guide provides a percentage breakdown for the broker exam.\"},{\"question\":\"What learning methods does the guide recommend to improve retention and pass the exam?\",\"answer\":\"The guide recommends using bold and underlined highlights to take notes, saying aloud key information to engage multiple senses, reading chapters in a structured procedure, reviewing glossary terms, and taking chapter quizzes while tracking missed questions.\"}]","Illinois Real Estate Broker Exam Book - State Exam Review | PDF",1790533580,227]