(1) In addition to proof of honesty, trustworthiness, and good reputation, an applicant whose application is pending shall satisfactorily pass an examination.
(2) (a) The examination for a salesperson's license must include subject portions that the board determines by rule to be appropriate.
(b) If the applicant passes one subject portion of the examination, the applicant is not required to repeat that portion of the examination if the applicant passes the remaining portion within 12 months.
(3) The examination for a broker's license must be of a more exacting nature and scope and more stringent than the examination for a salesperson's license.