Free Georgia Optometry Laws and Rules Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1Besides NBEO Parts 1 through 3 and TMOD, which examination must an initial Georgia optometry applicant pass?

   1. A. Georgia State Jurisprudence examination
   2. B. Injection Skills Examination
   3. C. Laser section of the Laser and Surgical Procedures Examination
   4. D. Surgical section of the Laser and Surgical Procedures Examination

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 430-11-.01 requires "the Georgia State Jurisprudence examination administered by an organization approved by the board." Therefore A is the additional Georgia examination required by the rule.

   Reference: Ga Optometry Rules (2026) — Rule 430-11-.01

2. 2Which use of patient information complies with Georgia's optometry code of ethics?

   1. A. Keeping it professionally confidential and using it only for the patient's benefit
   2. B. Keeping it confidential but using it for an unrelated commercial purpose
   3. C. Releasing it for professional networking without a patient-benefit purpose
   4. D. Publishing it for general promotion without a patient-benefit purpose

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 430-3-.01 directs each licensee to "hold in professional confidence all information concerning a patient and use such data only for the benefit of the patient." Only A preserves both conditions.

   Reference: Ga Optometry Rules (2026) — Rule 430-3-.01(f)

3. 3Under Georgia's unprofessional-conduct rule, when does illness or disability bar an optometrist from continuing to practice?

   1. A. Whenever any diagnosis exists
   2. B. Only when the condition is disclosed publicly
   3. C. When the condition renders further practice dangerous to patients or the public
   4. D. Only after a criminal conviction

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 430-4-.01 identifies continuing practice while suffering a condition "renders the further practice of optometry dangerous to patients or the public" as unprofessional conduct. Option C states that threshold.

   Reference: Ga Optometry Rules (2026) — Rule 430-4-.01(2)(a)

4. 4Before diagnosing or prescribing a treatment plan, which combination satisfies Georgia's required clinical determinations?

   1. A. Patient history, internal and external ocular pathology with diagnosis recorded, and the need for optometric tests
   2. B. Patient history, external ocular pathology only, and the need for optometric tests
   3. C. Patient history, internal and external ocular pathology without recording a diagnosis, and the need for optometric tests
   4. D. No patient history, internal and external ocular pathology with diagnosis recorded, and the need for optometric tests

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 430-5-.01 requires "case history as related by patient," ocular pathological conditions "with diagnosis recorded," and necessary optometric tests. B, C, and D each alter one required dimension.

   Reference: Ga Optometry Rules (2026) — Rule 430-5-.01(1)(a)-(c)

5. 5A Georgia advertisement offers prescription spectacles. Which notice must it include?

   1. A. A licensed eye doctor's prescription is required
   2. B. The offer is valid statewide for one year
   3. C. All examinations are free
   4. D. No professional services are involved

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 430-6-.01 requires an advertisement for prescription spectacles or contact lenses to state that "an eye doctor's prescription is required." Option A is the required notice.

   Reference: Ga Optometry Rules (2026) — Rule 430-6-.01(2)

6. 6Within what period must a Georgia optometrist notify the Board in writing after final disposition of a qualifying legal action related to optometry or specified offenses?

   1. A. 10 days
   2. B. 15 days
   3. C. 30 days
   4. D. 90 days

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 430-7-.04 requires written notice "within thirty (30) days of the final disposition" of the qualifying action. The deadline is 30 days.

   Reference: Ga Optometry Rules (2026) — Rule 430-7-.04

7. 7Which education amount satisfies the diagnostic-agent education route stated in Georgia Rule 430-9-.01 for qualifying optometrists?

   1. A. 4 quarter hours or 48 clock hours
   2. B. 6 quarter hours or 72 clock hours
   3. C. 8 quarter hours or 96 clock hours
   4. D. 12 quarter hours or 120 clock hours

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule 430-9-.01 specifies "Eight (8) quarter hours or 96 Board approved clock hours" in ocular pharmacology. Option C gives that equivalency.

   Reference: Ga Optometry Rules (2026) — Rule 430-9-.01

8. 8Who must send the Georgia Board proof that an optometrist passed the approved therapeutic examination?

   1. A. The examination provider
   2. B. The applicant
   3. C. The applicant's employer
   4. D. The applicant's liability insurer

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 430-10-.01 requires that proof be "received by the Board from the examination provider." Therefore the examination provider, rather than the applicant or another third party, must send it.

   Reference: Ga Optometry Rules (2026) — Rule 430-10-.01(c)

9. 9Which training-hour arrangement can qualify a Georgia optometrist for injectable-agent certification?

   1. A. Complete an approved 30-hour program, or enroll in an approved 30-hour program under the required direct supervision
   2. B. Complete an approved 10-hour program, or enroll in an approved 10-hour program without supervision
   3. C. Complete an approved 20-hour program, or enroll in an approved 20-hour program under remote review
   4. D. Complete an approved 40-hour program, with enrollment alone never qualifying

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 430-14-.01 permits certification after successful completion of an approved "minimum of thirty (30) hours" program, or while enrolled in such a program under specified direct supervision. Option A states the two authorized paths.

   Reference: Ga Optometry Rules (2026) — Rule 430-14-.01(1)

10. 10When does an active Georgia optometry license ordinarily expire?

    1. A. June 30 of each year
    2. B. December 31 of each year
    3. C. December 31 of odd-numbered years
    4. D. January 31 of even-numbered years

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Rule 430-2-.07 states: "The following licenses expire on December 31 of the odd numbered years" Thus active licenses ordinarily expire on December 31 of odd-numbered years.

    Reference: Joint Board Rules (2026) — Rule 295-2-.04, Optometry