Free California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Law and Ethics Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Law and Ethics Examination practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1A couple asks that either partner may authorize disclosure of their joint-session notes. What should the therapist require?

   1. A.Each participants authorizationCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Authorization from either partner
   3. C.Only the payer's approval
   4. D.No authorization if both attended

   Explanation: CAMFT 2.2 says therapists obtain written authorization from "each member of the" treatment unit.

   Reference: Statutes and Regulations — Law and Ethics examination reference materials → CAMFT Code of Ethics, § 2.2

2. 2Which CAMFT 5.4 action directly addresses a personal conflict impairing clinical judgment?

   1. A.Remain current with professional developments
   2. B.Seek appropriate professional assistanceCorrect answer: B
   3. C.Disclose experimental-treatment risks
   4. D.Review the treatment plan with the client

   Explanation: CAMFT 5.4 says "therapists seek appropriate professional assistance for" impairing problems.

   Reference: Camft Code Of Ethics 2025 — Law and Ethics examination reference materials → CAMFT Code of Ethics, § 5.4

3. 3A therapist wants to discuss a recognizable case at a public workshop. What is required?

   1. A.Obtain consent to record a clinical consultation
   2. B.Obtain authorization or remove recognizable detailsCorrect answer: B
   3. C.Limit a private consultation to relevant information
   4. D.Use aggregate outcome data with no case narrative

   Explanation: CAMFT 2.5 requires authorization or adequate disguise "of the clinical" material.

   Reference: Statutes and Regulations — Law and Ethics examination reference materials → CAMFT Code of Ethics, § 2.5

4. 4Which statement correctly applies CAMFT 5.11 when an LMFT considers a specialized intervention?

   1. A.Remain current with developments affecting professional practice
   2. B.Practice only within the therapist's education, training, and experienceCorrect answer: B
   3. C.Disclose potential risks and benefits of experimental techniques
   4. D.Avoid relationships likely to impair professional judgment

   Explanation: CAMFT 5.11 says therapists "do not assess, test, diagnose, treat, or advise on issues beyond the level of their competence", as determined by education, training, and experience.

   Reference: Camft Code Of Ethics 2025 — Law and Ethics examination reference materials → CAMFT Code of Ethics, § 5.11

5. 5Before recording a family session for consultation, what is the best action?

   1. A.De-identify the recording before case consultation
   2. B.Limit access to the authorized consultant
   3. C.Obtain written informed consentCorrect answer: C
   4. D.Document how and when the recording will be destroyed

   Explanation: CAMFT 3.5 says "therapists obtain written informed consent" before recording treatment.

   Reference: Bbs Ethics Reference Materials — Law and Ethics examination reference materials → CAMFT Code of Ethics, § 3.5

6. 6Which CAMFT 5.5 rule governs an LMFT whose impairment prevents safe practice?

   1. A.Seek consultation when a case exceeds competence
   2. B.Do not practice while impairedCorrect answer: B
   3. C.Remain current with developments in the field
   4. D.Arrange continuation when employment ends

   Explanation: CAMFT 5.5 states "therapists do not practice when" ... impaired.

   Reference: Camft Code Of Ethics 2025 — Law and Ethics examination reference materials → CAMFT Code of Ethics, § 5.5

7. 7At intake with a family, what treatment-unit fact should the LMFT clarify?

   1. A.Which persons are clientsCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Information likely to be disclosed to third-party payers
   3. C.Potential limits of confidentiality
   4. D.Potential risks and benefits of treatment

   Explanation: CAMFT 3.9 requires clarifying "which person or persons are clients/patients".

   Reference: Camft Code Of Ethics 2025 — Law and Ethics examination reference materials → CAMFT Code of Ethics, § 3.9

8. 8Which professional-competence duty applies when evidence changes accepted treatment?

   1. A.Remain current with developments affecting practice
   2. B.Clarify who belongs to the treatment unitCorrect answer: B
   3. C.Obtain authorization for a record disclosure
   4. D.Discuss fees before treatment begins

   Explanation: CAMFT 5.6 requires therapists to "remain current with developments in" the field.

   Reference: Camft Code Of Ethics 2025 — Law and Ethics examination reference materials → CAMFT Code of Ethics, § 5.6

9. 9At the start of each California telehealth session, which client information must be obtained and documented together?

   1. A.Name and billing account number
   2. B.Full name and present locationCorrect answer: B
   3. C.Email address and emergency contact
   4. D.Diagnosis and current medication

   Explanation: 16 CCR §1815.5 requires "full name and address of present" location each session.

   Reference: Statutes and Regulations — 16 CCR § 1815.5(e)(1)

10. 10Which duty in CAMFT 5.7 most directly governs work with an unfamiliar cultural practice?

    1. A.Maintain current knowledge of developments in the field
    2. B.Develop sensitivity and skills for a diverse client populationCorrect answer: B
    3. C.Disclose fees before treatment begins
    4. D.Clarify professional roles in a court-involved case

    Explanation: CAMFT 5.7 directs therapists to develop "sensitivity and skills pertinent to working with a diverse client/patient population"; the unfamiliar practice therefore calls for competence-building and contextual inquiry.

    Reference: Camft Code Of Ethics 2025 — Law and Ethics examination reference materials → CAMFT Code of Ethics, § 5.7