Auctioneer Practice Test 2026 — Free Auctioneer Exam Prep Questions
Auctioneer license exams are given by the states that license auctioneers. They test whether a candidate can run auctions legally, ethically and accurately. This practice set covers the content most state exams share: UCC auction rules, contracts and records, basic real estate, auction types and bidding, truthful advertising, and settlement math such as buyer's premiums and commissions.
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Auctioneer format, scoring & key facts
Computer-based and closed book at state-contracted test centers (PSI, Pearson VUE or Prov). Texas and Alabama also offer remote proctoring. Some boards, such as Kentucky and North Carolina, give their own exams. A basic calculator is usually allowed or provided.
| Format | Four-option multiple choice; item count, time and pass mark set by each state |
|---|---|
| Example (Texas, PSI) | 75 scored + 5 pretest items in 120 minutes; 75% to pass |
| Example (Pennsylvania, Pearson VUE) | 125 scored + 15 pretest items in 180 minutes; scaled 75 to pass |
| Example (Alabama, Prov) | 80 items in 2 hours; 73% to pass |
| Common topics | Auction ethics, UCC 2-328 auction rules, contracts, agency, conducting the sale, advertising, auction types, accounting and settlement math |
| Calculator | Basic calculator usually allowed or provided (rules vary by state) |
| State law | Each exam includes the state's auctioneer licence law; study your own state's act and rules too |
Facts last verified Oct 17, 2026. Source: auctioneer.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ASBA_CIB-2026.pdf. Always confirm details with State boards before your exam.
When can you take the Auctioneer?
At vendor test centers you book after your state board approves your application. Some board-run exams are given only on fixed dates (for example, North Carolina six times a year).
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What the Auctioneer covers
Every PrepBanq Auctioneer test mirrors the official domain weights.
Domain distribution
% of the exam| Content domain | Weight | Our practice questions |
|---|---|---|
Auction Ethics | 15% | 22 questions → |
Auction Laws and Rules (general / UCC)State-neutral stand-in for each state's licence-law section: UCC 2-328 auction rules, licensing and trust-account principles shared by most states, real versus personal property at auction, firearms, cash reporting and antitrust. Check your state's auctioneer act and rules for exact fees, deadlines and licence classes. | 17.5% | 26 questions → |
Contract Law | 17.5% | 26 questions → |
Law of Principal and Agent | 8.75% | 13 questions → |
Conducting an Auction | 15% | 23 questions → |
Auction Advertising | 7.5% | 11 questions → |
Auction Types | 5% | 8 questions → |
Accounting Terminology | 6.25% | 9 questions → |
Basic Math | 7.5% | 12 questions → |
How to register for the Auctioneer
Eligibility
Set by your state auctioneer board. Typically you must be 18 or older and complete a board-approved auction school or an apprenticeship before testing. Many states also require a surety bond or escrow account before licensing.
Retake policy
Set by each state. For example, in Texas two failures within one year bar reapplying for a year. In Pennsylvania a third attempt needs Board approval.
Score release
At PSI and Prov centers the score is shown on screen when you finish. Pearson VUE gives preliminary results at the end of the exam.
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What is the passing score for the Auctioneer?
Auctioneer passing standard: Set by each state: 75% in Texas and Virginia, a scaled 75 in Pennsylvania, 73% in Alabama.
How much does the Auctioneer cost?
The Auctioneer registration fee is Set by each state (for example $52 in Texas, $200 in Pennsylvania, $40 in Virginia, $37 in Illinois). Check the official site for current fees before you register.
What is on the Auctioneer?
The Auctioneer covers Auction Ethics (about 15%), Auction Laws and Rules (general / UCC) (about 17.5%), Contract Law (about 17.5%), Law of Principal and Agent (about 8.75%), Conducting an Auction (about 15%), Auction Advertising (about 7.5%), Auction Types (about 5%), Accounting Terminology (about 6.25%), Basic Math (about 7.5%).
Who administers the Auctioneer?
The Auctioneer License Exam is administered by State boards. Delivery: Computer-based and closed book at state-contracted test centers (PSI, Pearson VUE or Prov). Texas and Alabama also offer remote proctoring. Some boards, such as Kentucky and North Carolina, give their own exams. A basic calculator is usually allowed or provided.
Can you retake the Auctioneer?
Set by each state. For example, in Texas two failures within one year bar reapplying for a year. In Pennsylvania a third attempt needs Board approval.
Is there a free Auctioneer practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 15 free Auctioneer practice tests with 150 exam-style questions in the real Auctioneer formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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