Humber Real Estate Course 1 Practice Exam Questions (2026)
Course 1: Real Estate Essentials is your entry point into the Humber College real estate program. It covers the foundational knowledge every aspiring Ontario real estate professional needs. Here are practice questions to help you prepare.
What Course 1 Covers
The Real Estate Essentials course spans over 1,500 textbook pages covering:
- TRESA (Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2002) — The governing legislation for real estate professionals in Ontario
- RECO (Real Estate Council of Ontario) — The regulatory body, its role, and compliance requirements
- Property Law Fundamentals — Estates, interests in land, land registration systems
- Contract Law Basics — Offer, acceptance, consideration, capacity, and legality
- Mortgage Fundamentals — Types of mortgages, calculation of payments, rights and obligations
- Land Use Controls — Zoning, official plans, building codes, environmental regulations
Sample Practice Questions
Question 1: TRESA Fundamentals
Under TRESA, which of the following best describes the duty of a registrant when representing a buyer client?
- The registrant must disclose all known material facts about a property
- The registrant may withhold information if it benefits the transaction
- The registrant is only required to answer direct questions from the client
- The registrant's primary obligation is to the seller
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A) The registrant must disclose all known material facts about a property. Under TRESA, registrants have a fiduciary duty to their clients, which includes full disclosure of material facts that could affect the client's decision-making process.
Question 2: Property Law
Which land registration system in Ontario provides a government-guaranteed title?
- Registry System
- Land Titles System
- Parcel Register System
- Municipal Registration System
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B) Land Titles System. The Land Titles System provides a government-guaranteed title, meaning the government certifies the ownership of the property. The Registry System, by contrast, only records documents and does not guarantee title.
Question 3: RECO Compliance
A registrant discovers a latent defect in a property they are listing. What is their obligation?
- Disclose only if asked by the buyer's representative
- Disclose to all prospective buyers or their representatives
- Keep confidential as part of seller client confidentiality
- Report to RECO before disclosing to any party
Show Answer
B) Disclose to all prospective buyers or their representatives. Material latent defects that affect the health, safety, or use of the property must be disclosed regardless of client confidentiality obligations. This is a regulatory requirement under TRESA.
How to Study for Course 1
Students who pass on their first attempt typically follow this study approach:
- Read the textbook once to get an overview of all topics
- Use a condensed study guide to review key concepts — PassOREA's Course 1 guide summarizes all 1,500+ pages into 100 focused pages
- Practice with exam-style questions to identify weak areas
- Focus on TRESA and RECO sections — these make up a significant portion of the exam
- Review the glossary — terminology questions are common
Course 1 Exam Format
The Humber Real Estate Course 1 exam is:
- Multiple choice format
- Proctored online through Humber's exam platform
- Timed (you'll have a set number of hours to complete)
- Open book — you can reference your materials, but time pressure means you need to know the content well
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Our Course 1 study guide condenses 1,500+ textbook pages into 100 focused pages with practice questions and exam strategies.
Get the Course 1 Guide — $19.99Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the Humber Course 1 exam?
The Humber Real Estate Course 1 exam consists of multiple choice questions covering all chapters of the Real Estate Essentials textbook. The exact number may vary by exam session.
Is the Humber Course 1 exam open book?
Yes, the Humber Real Estate Course 1 exam is open book. You can reference your textbook and study materials during the exam, but the time limit means you need to know the content well to finish on time.
What is the passing grade for Humber Course 1?
You need a minimum score of 75% to pass the Humber Real Estate Course 1 exam. Students who fail can retake the exam, but must wait for the next available exam session.