Oregon Broker PSI Practice Exam

Which of the following is not a consequence for an unlicensed personal assistant engaging in licensed activities?

1. Civil fines by the real estate commissioner

2. A license suspension

3. Legal action by the broker

4. Mandatory compliance training

The correct answer is: A license suspension

A license suspension is not a consequence directly applicable to an unlicensed personal assistant engaging in licensed activities because only licensed individuals can experience a suspension of their license due to misconduct or failure to follow regulations. An unlicensed personal assistant does not possess a real estate license to suspend in the first place; therefore, this option does not fit the context of the question regarding unlicensed individuals. On the other hand, civil fines can be imposed by the real estate commissioner against unlicensed individuals for engaging in activities that require a license. Legal action can also be pursued by the broker against an unlicensed assistant for operating outside the law, as this can put the broker’s license and business at risk. Additionally, mandatory compliance training may be required to educate unlicensed personnel on the legal boundaries of their role and to prevent future infractions. Thus, while those three options reflect potential consequences for engaging in licensed activities, a license suspension cannot apply to someone who is not licensed to begin with.