This Alaska real estate practice exam is free to take, with no account and nothing to buy. Work through it to see how ready you are, then use the guide below to understand the real Alaska real estate exam: who runs it, how many questions it has, the passing score, the fee, and the rules for retakes.

The exam facts here come from the Alaska Real Estate Candidate Handbook published by Pearson VUE (July 2026 edition) and its content outlines. Handbooks are updated from time to time, so check the current version before you book.

Before you begin: the practice exam below is an Alaska state-law practice exam. It covers the topics on the state portion of the Alaska real estate exam, which is 40 of the 120 scored questions: Alaska license law (AS 08.88), the Commission’s regulations, licensee relationships and disclosures, trust accounts and the Alaska Landlord and Tenant Act. For the general portion, take our free national practice exam, and check the Alaska Real Estate Commission exam information page as well.

About the Alaska Real Estate Exam

The Alaska Real Estate Commission decides what the exam covers and what score is needed to pass. It has hired Pearson VUE to develop, give and grade the exam. You test on a computer at a Pearson VUE test center, and walk-in testing is not available.

The salesperson exam is divided into two parts, general and state law. The Alaska candidate handbook and outlines describe them as follows:

• General (national) portion: 80 scored questions, plus 5 unscored pretest questions
• State law portion: 40 scored questions, plus 5 to 10 unscored pretest questions
• Total scored questions: 120
• Time allowed: 4 hours for the examination, with no extra time

Pretest questions are trial questions for future exams. They look exactly like scored questions and are not labeled, so treat every question as if it counts.

How the Alaska Real Estate Exam Is Scored

The Alaska real estate exam is reported as a scaled score from 0 to 100, and the passing score is 75. A scaled score is not a percentage and not the number of questions you got right. Pearson VUE uses several versions of the exam and a statistical method called equating to keep them fair, then converts raw scores to the 0 to 100 scale.

When you finish, you leave the test center with your official score report marked “pass” or “fail.” Passing candidates do not see a number. Failing candidates get a numeric score and diagnostic information on the general portion, which shows where to focus before the next try.

The handbook also lists two facts you should memorize because they are not provided at the test center: 43,560 square feet in an acre and 5,280 feet in a mile. Proration questions will tell you whether to use a 360- or 365-day year and whether the day of closing belongs to the buyer or the seller.

Who Can Take It

The handbook says salesperson applicants must be at least 19 years old, complete pre-licensing education within the 18 months before applying for a license, apply within six months of passing the exam, work under a licensed Alaska broker, carry errors and omissions insurance, and pay the license fees. You must finish all pre-licensing education before you test. Our article on the Alaska real estate license covers the licensing steps in more detail.

Alaska Real Estate Exam Fees and Scheduling

The current handbook lists the exam fee as $115, paid to Pearson VUE when you make your reservation. You can pay by credit card, debit card or a Pearson VUE voucher. Payment is not accepted at the test center, and fees are non-refundable and non-transferable except under the change and cancel policy. Older guides that list $100 are out of date.

Your license fee and any other application costs go to the Alaska Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, not to Pearson VUE. Check the Commission’s site for the current license fees.

How to Book Your Seat

Book online through the Pearson VUE Alaska real estate page or by phone. The handbook asks you to reserve at least 24 hours before the date you want to test. First-time users create a Pearson VUE account and then choose an exam, a test center and a time.

To change or cancel, call Pearson VUE at least 48 hours before your exam. If you give proper notice you can move your fee to a new date or ask for a refund. If you miss the deadline, or simply do not show up, you lose the fee.

What to Bring on Exam Day

Arrive 30 minutes early. Bring two forms of current, signed identification, and make sure the name exactly matches your registration. The primary ID must be government-issued with a photo and signature, such as a driver’s license, passport or military ID. The secondary ID needs a signature, such as a Social Security card or a debit or credit card. Pearson VUE does not accept expired IDs, even if your state allows a grace period.

Phones, watches, wallets, bags and notes are not allowed in the testing room. A short computer tutorial comes before the exam, and it does not cut into your 4 hours.

Retakes and How Long Your Results Last

The Alaska handbook’s retake rules are short but important:

• Wait 24 hours. After a failed attempt, you must wait 24 hours before making a new reservation. You cannot rebook at the test center.
• Retake the whole exam. If you pass one section and fail the other, you must retake the entire exam, both general and state.
• Pay again. Each retake is a new reservation with a new exam fee.
• Apply within six months. Once you pass, you must apply for your license within six months of passing the exam.

The handbook does not set a maximum number of attempts. If you see claims online about a limit or extra education after a certain number of failures, confirm them directly with the Commission before relying on them. Our guide on what happens if you fail the real estate exam has advice on regrouping after a miss.

What’s on the Alaska Real Estate Exam

The content outlines tell you exactly which topics are tested and how many questions each one gets. Use them as your study checklist.

General Portion (80 Scored Questions)

The general portion uses Pearson VUE’s national salesperson outline, effective April 1, 2025:

• Real property characteristics, legal descriptions and property use: 11 questions on real versus personal property, fixtures, land characteristics, legal descriptions, zoning, easements and other land use controls.
• Forms of ownership, transfer and recording of title: 9 questions on estates, co-ownership, deeds, title and recording.
• Property value and appraisal: 11 questions on value, the appraisal process, approaches to value and broker price opinions.
• Real estate contracts and agency: 16 questions on contract law, listing and buyer agreements, sales contracts and agency relationships.
• Real estate practice: 10 questions on broker responsibilities, property management, fair housing and risk management.
• Property disclosures and environmental issues: 9 questions on condition disclosures and environmental hazards.
• Financing and settlement: 7 questions on loans, lender requirements, federal laws and closing.
• Real estate math calculations: 7 questions on commissions, prorations, area, value and loans.

Contracts and agency is the largest area. Expect short scenarios that ask what a licensee should do, or which party a duty is owed to.

State Law Portion (40 Scored Questions)

The Alaska Real Estate Law content outline (effective September 14, 2023) lists these salesperson topics and question counts:

• Licensee duties and disclosures to the public: 10 to 12 questions. Licensee relationships, conflicts of interest, compensation, and property disclosures, including the Residential Real Property Transfer Disclosure and the Common Interest Ownership Act (resale certificates and public offering statements).
• Requirements governing the activities of licensees: 10 questions. Advertising, the broker and salesperson relationship, handling documents and money, and prohibited conduct.
• Property management: 6 questions, including the Alaska Landlord Tenant Act.
• Personal services agreements: 4 to 6 questions on listings, property management agreements and buyer representation.
• Powers of the Alaska Real Estate Commission: 4 questions on investigations, hearings and appeals, the recovery fund, sanctions and examination of records.
• Licensing: 4 questions on activities requiring a license, license status changes, licensed and unlicensed assistants, and errors and omissions insurance.

Duties, disclosures and licensee conduct together make up more than half of the state questions. That is where most of your Alaska law study time should go.

How to Use This Alaska Real Estate Practice Exam

The practice test on this page covers the state law portion of the Alaska real estate exam. Here is a simple way to use it well.

Start with a baseline. Take one full practice exam before you review. Your score tells you where you are today, and your misses tell you what to study first.

Review every question. Read the explanation for each answer, including the ones you got right. Make sure you could explain why each wrong choice is wrong. That is how you learn to spot traps.

Track misses by topic. Group your misses into the six state law content areas above. Two or three areas will usually stand out.

Practice your pace. You have 4 hours for about 130 questions including pretest items, which is a comfortable pace if you do not get stuck. Practice moving on from a hard question and coming back to it later.

Cover the general portion too. This practice test covers Alaska law only, so pair it with our free national practice exam for the 80 general questions, and build flashcards from your course materials for both portions.

For more practice, try our free real estate practice exam or browse all our free practice exams. Progress is saved in your browser.

A Study Plan for the Alaska Real Estate Exam

This four-week plan assumes you have finished your pre-licensing course. Adjust the pace to your schedule.

Week 1: Baseline and Vocabulary

Take a full practice exam. Make flashcards for every term you missed or guessed. A strong vocabulary makes every other topic easier, and our real estate terms list is a good reference.

Week 2: Contracts, Agency and Math

These are high-value topics. Review the essential elements of a contract, the difference between void, voidable and unenforceable, the types of listings, and how agency is created and ended. Do a few math problems every day. Our real estate math guide walks through commission, proration and area formulas.

Week 3: Alaska Law

Spend this week on the state outline. Focus on licensee duties and disclosures, the rules for advertising and handling money, the broker and salesperson relationship, and the Alaska Landlord Tenant Act. Learn what the Commission can do in an investigation and how the recovery fund works.

Week 4: Timed Practice and Review

Take two or more full timed practice exams. Review each one the same day. In the final days, review your flashcards and the outline instead of cramming new material.

If you are unsure how much time to set aside, read how long you should study for your real estate exam.

Common Alaska Real Estate Exam Traps

Watch for these common mistakes on the Alaska real estate exam:

• Thinking 75 means 75%. It is a scaled score. Focus on mastering the material, not on counting how many you can miss.
• Neglecting state law. Forty scored questions come from Alaska law and practice. Passing the general portion alone is not enough.
• Assuming you only retake the failed part. In Alaska, failing either section means retaking the entire exam.
• Booking too late. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours ahead, and changes need 48 hours’ notice.
• Misreading scenario questions. Agency and disclosure questions often turn on a single word such as “must,” “may,” “before” or “except.” Read the question stem carefully.
• Forgetting the six-month deadline. The handbook requires you to apply for your license within six months of passing, so have your paperwork ready.

More strategy is in our tips for passing the real estate exam.

Alaska Real Estate Practice Exam Questions

Answer each question before you read the answer.

1. What scaled score do you need to pass the Alaska real estate exam?

Answer: 75, on a scale of 0 to 100. The scaled score is not a percentage or a count of correct answers.

2. A candidate passes the general portion but fails the state portion. What must the candidate do?

Answer: Retake the entire exam. The Alaska handbook says candidates who pass one section and fail the other must retake the whole examination, after waiting 24 hours to make a new reservation.

3. A rectangular lot measures 120 feet by 363 feet. How many acres is it?

Answer: 1 acre. 120 × 363 = 43,560 square feet, and one acre is 43,560 square feet.

4. Two people own property together with equal shares and the right of survivorship. When one owner dies, what happens to that owner’s share?

Answer: It passes to the surviving owner. That is joint tenancy. With a tenancy in common, by contrast, a deceased owner’s share passes to that owner’s heirs.

5. Under the Alaska Real Estate Law content outline, which state topic area carries the most questions on the salesperson exam?

Answer: Licensee duties and disclosures to the public, with 10 to 12 questions. Requirements governing the activities of licensees is close behind with 10.

6. An appraiser is valuing a typical single-family home in a neighborhood with many recent sales. Which approach to value is usually given the most weight?

Answer: The sales comparison approach. It compares the home with recently sold similar properties and adjusts for differences. The cost approach suits new or special-purpose buildings, and the income approach suits rental and investment property.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who gives the Alaska real estate exam?

Pearson VUE, under contract with the Alaska Real Estate Commission. You book and take the exam through Pearson VUE, and the Commission handles your license application after you pass.

How long is the Alaska real estate exam?

You get 4 hours for the full exam. It has 120 scored questions (80 general and 40 state) plus a small number of unscored pretest questions.

How much does the Alaska real estate exam cost?

The current Pearson VUE handbook lists a $115 exam fee, paid when you make your reservation. Each retake costs the same fee again. License fees are separate.

Can I take the Alaska real estate exam online?

The Alaska handbook describes testing at Pearson VUE test centers and does not list a remote, online option for the real estate exam. Check the Pearson VUE Alaska page for any changes before you book.

Key Takeaways

• Pearson VUE gives the Alaska real estate exam for the Alaska Real Estate Commission.
• The exam has 120 scored questions: 80 general and 40 state, with 4 hours to finish.
• You need a scaled score of 75 to pass, and the current fee is $115.
• If you fail either section, you retake the entire exam after a 24-hour wait.
• Apply for your license within six months of passing.
• Duties, disclosures and licensee conduct are the heaviest state topics.

Ready to practice? Take the free Alaska real estate practice exam at the top of this page, then keep going with our free national real estate practice exam. Good luck.