Free Alabama Board Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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1. 1An Alabama chiropractor proposes treating a patient by a method that requires prescribing a drug. Which limitation controls?

   1. A. The method is allowed if it was taught at a recognized chiropractic college
   2. B. The method is allowed after Board approval of the individual case
   3. C. Chiropractors are expressly prohibited from prescribing or administering drugs
   4. D. The method is allowed when accompanied by dietary counseling

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The statutory scope expressly excludes this act: "chiropractors are expressly prohibited from prescribing or administering to any person any drugs included in materia medica."

   Reference: Al Chiropractic Practice Act (2025) — §34-24-120(c)

2. 2How far in advance should a continuing-education provider submit a course-approval request?

   1. A. At least 10 days
   2. B. At least 15 days
   3. C. At least 30 days
   4. D. At least 45 days

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 190-X-1-.19(4) provides: "Any request for approval should be submitted to the Board no less than thirty (30) days prior to offering of the course."

   Reference: Chapter 190-X-1 Organization, Administration and Procedure — Rule 190-X-1-.19(4)

3. 3An applicant graduated from chiropractic college after January 1, 2010. What additional academic credential does Alabama generally require?

   1. A. A bachelor's degree or qualifying academic graduate degree
   2. B. An associate degree in radiography
   3. C. A master's degree in public health
   4. D. A residency certificate from an Alabama hospital

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 190-X-2-.01(1) requires such applicants to "have a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university or an academic graduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university."

   Reference: Chapter 190-X-2 Licensure — Rule 190-X-2-.01(1)

4. 4What minimum acupuncture study does Alabama require before a licensed chiropractor may practice acupuncture?

   1. A. 50 hours
   2. B. 100 hours
   3. C. 120 hours
   4. D. 200 hours

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 190-X-3-.01(2)(a) requires "A minimum of one hundred hours of study."

   Reference: Chapter 190-X-3 Specialty Certification — Rule 190-X-3-.01(2)(a)

5. 5Who may lodge a written complaint alleging violation of Alabama chiropractic laws or Board rules?

   1. A. Only a patient
   2. B. Only another chiropractor
   3. C. Any person
   4. D. Only a state investigator

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 190-X-4-.01(1) provides that complaints "may be lodged by any person with the Executive Director by submitting a written complaint."

   Reference: Chapter 190-X-4 Disciplinary Actions — Rule 190-X-4-.01(1)

6. 6Which chiropractic communication is false under Alabama's advertising rule?

   1. A. One that omits a material fact so the statement as a whole is false
   2. B. A truthful broadcast approved by the chiropractor and retained after transmission
   3. C. A truthful printed communication approved by the chiropractor and retained after publication
   4. D. An invited truthful communication that conforms to the advertising guidelines

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 190-X-5-.04(1) says a communication is false if it "contains a material misrepresentation of fact or law or omits a material fact rendering the statement when considered as a whole to be false." The other choices describe permitted communication forms subject to the rule's approval and retention duties.

   Reference: Chapter 190-X-5 Professional Conduct — Rules 190-X-5-.04(1), (3) and 190-X-5-.06(5)

7. 7How long must a chiropractor have been in active Alabama practice to qualify as a preceptor?

   1. A. One year
   2. B. Two years
   3. C. Three years
   4. D. Five years

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 190-X-7-.01(2)(c) requires the doctor to "Be in active practice in Alabama for three (3) years or more."

   Reference: Chapter 190-X-7 Preceptor and Extern/Intern Program — Rule 190-X-7-.01(2)(c)

8. 8Which diagnostic activity may an Alabama-licensed chiropractor perform under the Practice Act?

   1. A. X-ray diagnosis
   2. B. X-ray treatment
   3. C. Obstetric diagnosis and delivery
   4. D. Radioactive-material treatment

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 34-24-120(b) says a licensed chiropractor "may use any other general method of examination for diagnosis and analysis" and specifically permits "the use of X-ray diagnosing."

   Reference: Al Chiropractic Practice Act (2025) — §34-24-120(b)

9. 9Which paired criminal-history submissions are required from an initial Alabama chiropractic applicant?

   1. A. The state investigation form and federal fingerprint cards
   2. B. The bachelor's transcript and chiropractic-college transcript
   3. C. The applicant photograph and National Board score transcript
   4. D. The out-of-state license verification and lawful-presence verification

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The rule requires "a properly completed Alabama Bureau of Investigation (ABI) Form – 46" and separately "Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint cards." The other pairs are real application documents but do not comprise the two criminal-history submissions.

   Reference: Chapter 190-X-2 Licensure — Rule 190-X-2-.01(2)-(3), (6)(b)

10. 10Which examination route satisfies Alabama's acupuncture certification rule?

    1. A. An approved chiropractic school examination or the NBCE Acupuncture examination
    2. B. Only an Alabama county health examination
    3. C. Only the NBCE Physiotherapy examination
    4. D. A Board hearing in lieu of any examination

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The rule requires the chiropractor to "Pass an examination administered by a school or college of chiropractic approved by the Board or pass the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners Acupuncture examination."

    Reference: Chapter 190-X-3 Specialty Certification — Rule 190-X-3-.01(2)(b)