Two portions create two preparation needs
The Kentucky PSI bulletin, in the October 1, 2023 edition available for this review, lists 80 General questions with 150 minutes and 50 State questions with 90 minutes for sales associates. Its scoring section requires at least 75% correct.
A strong combined practice average can hide a weak portion. Track general principles and Kentucky law separately, and use the sales associate specifications rather than copying the broker table. The broker General section has a different item-and-point structure in the bulletin.
Preserve the four-month partial pass
The bulletin permits retaking only the failed section, but both portions must be passed within four months from passing the first portion. If that period is missed, both must be taken again. Record the successful portion’s date immediately instead of measuring the window from a later failure.
| Situation | Preparation decision |
|---|---|
| Neither portion passed | Review both topic sets and pacing |
| General passed, State failed | Repair Kentucky rules while preserving the partial-pass deadline |
| State passed, General failed | Focus on national concepts and the remaining window |
| Window expired | Confirm the requirement to take both portions again |
Check the current Kentucky PSI programme before reserving, especially when relying on a dated bulletin. This guide labels the source edition rather than presenting its publication date as 2026.
Diagnose what makes the exam difficult
A state-law error often concerns the required action, timing or responsible person. Write that distinction in your notes. A general concept error may need a new explanation of ownership, agency, financing or contracts. Use fresh scenarios after review so remembered wording does not inflate the apparent improvement.
Practise the portions under their own time limits. If a question consumes too much time, identify whether the problem was reading the facts, recalling the rule or comparing two plausible answers. The repair should target that cause rather than merely adding another full-length mock exam.
Avoid unsupported pass-rate claims
This guide does not invent a Kentucky statewide first-attempt pass rate. A school’s figure may refer to a different population or period and should not be described as an official state statistic without evidence.
EstatePass is independent preparation, not Kentucky Real Estate Commission-approved qualifying education. Use the Kentucky hub for study and the official programme for eligibility, results and the deadline in your record. Practice can support a better decision about when to test; it cannot extend the partial-pass window or guarantee success.
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A little more clarity
Questions, answered.
How many General questions are listed?
80 for the sales associate examination.
How many State questions are listed?
50.
What times are listed?
150 minutes for General and 90 minutes for State.
What passing standard does the bulletin state?
At least 75% correct.
Can I retake only the failed portion?
Yes within the applicable four-month partial-pass window.
When does that window begin?
From passing the first portion, not from the next failure.
What happens if the window expires?
The bulletin requires taking both portions again.
Is EstatePass KREC qualifying education?
No. It is independent practice.
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