80. What happens to a salesperson's license if the license of the broker they work for has been revoked?
Answer: C
The salesperson's license is automatically suspended.
When the broker's license is revoked, the salesperson's license is automatically suspended, as the salesperson's license is contingent upon the broker's active license status.
A) Nothing: the broker's license status does not affect the salesperson's license.
This option is incorrect because the status of the broker's license directly impacts the salesperson's license. If the broker's license is revoked, the salesperson cannot operate legally, leading to suspension.
B) The salesperson has 45 days to appeal the department's decision.
While this option may seem plausible, it is incorrect in this context. The revocation of the broker's license does not grant the salesperson an appeal period; rather, it results in immediate consequences for the salesperson's license.
C) The salesperson's license is automatically suspended.
This option is correct. The salesperson's license is automatically suspended when the broker's license is revoked, as the salesperson's ability to practice is tied to the broker's license status.
D) The salesperson's license is revoked.
This option is misleading. Although the salesperson's license is affected by the broker's license being revoked, it is not directly revoked; instead, it is suspended until the broker's status is resolved.
Conclusion
The correct answer, that the salesperson's license is automatically suspended, accurately reflects the regulatory relationship between a salesperson and their broker. Options A, B, and D fail to recognize the immediate impact of the broker's license revocation, while option C correctly identifies the automatic suspension as the direct consequence.