Humber/Ontario Real Estate Course 1 Exam Practice

What action can the Registrar take if a salesperson's ads are found to violate ethical guidelines on false advertising?

1. Limit the correction to cessation of ads

2. Order a correction to be published

3. Amend the advertising immediately

4. Issue a warning

5. Require future ad approval for two years

6. Offer a grace period for revisions

The correct answer is: Order a correction to be published

If a salesperson's ads are found to violate ethical guidelines on false advertising, the Registrar can order a correction to be published. This is the correct course of action because it ensures that any misleading or inaccurate information in the ads is rectified and corrected for the benefit of consumers. Publishing a correction helps maintain transparency and integrity in real estate advertising, which is crucial for maintaining trust in the industry. Choices A, C, D, E, and F are incorrect: - A: Merely ceasing the ads may not be sufficient to address the harm caused by false advertising. - C: Simply amending the advertising may not be enough to address the misleading information that was initially communicated. - D: Issuing a warning alone may not effectively rectify the situation or prevent future violations. - E: Requiring future ad approval for two years might be too lenient or too severe a measure for a first-time offense. - F: Offering a grace period for revisions may not address the immediate need to correct the false advertising in a timely manner.