Free Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Jurisprudence Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the Maryland Board of Occupational Therapy Jurisprudence Examination practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1A Maryland OTA collects evaluation data. Who must interpret those data?

   1. A. The supervising occupational therapist
   2. B. The occupational therapy assistant
   3. C. The facility's rehabilitation manager
   4. D. The referring practitioner

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The Act excludes “Initiation and interpretation of evaluation data” from limited occupational therapy. The licensed occupational therapist therefore must interpret the data.

   Reference: Title 10 Statute — Health Occupations Article §10-101(i)(2)

2. 2How long may initial Maryland licensure documentation remain outstanding before exceeding the application time frame?

   1. A. 3 months
   2. B. 6 months
   3. C. 9 months
   4. D. 12 months

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The application time-frame rule states, “Licensure documentation not to exceed 6 months.” The limit is six months.

   Reference: Comar 10.46.01 — Regulation .02C(1)

3. 3A competent client refuses an OT intervention. Which Maryland ethics duty directly controls the licensee's response?

   1. A. Respect the client's right to refuse
   2. B. Inform the client if added OT services would be beneficial
   3. C. Recommend termination when appropriate to client needs
   4. D. Refer when the therapist cannot manage the client's needs

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The Code of Ethics requires the licensee to “Show respect for the client's rights, including the right to refuse treatment.” The other choices are real duties under different triggers, while option A directly controls a refusal.

   Reference: 10.46.02 — Regulation .01A(3)

4. 4How much advance written notice must interested parties generally receive before a formal Maryland OT Board hearing?

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

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The notice rule states that written notice “shall be sent by the Board to all interested parties at least 30 days before the hearing.” Thirty days is required.

   Reference: Comar 10.46.03 — Regulation .02A

5. 5How long after Maryland license renewal must a licensee retain supporting continuing-competency documents?

   1. A. 2 years
   2. B. 3 years
   3. C. 4 years
   4. D. 6 years

   Answer: C

   Explanation: A licensee must retain supporting documents “for a period of 4 years after the date of renewal.” The retention period is four years.

   Reference: Comar 10.46.04 — Regulation .03A

6. 6Which licensee is exempt from Maryland’s physical-agent-modality competency requirements?

   1. A. A licensee with current NBCOT certification
   2. B. A certified hand therapist
   3. C. A temporary occupational therapist
   4. D. An OT with five years of practice

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The exception states, “A licensee who is credentialed as a certified hand therapist is exempt from the requirements set forth in this chapter.” Option B qualifies.

   Reference: 10.46.06 — Regulation .02

7. 7Do Maryland's sanctioning guidelines apply to an individual seeking an initial OT license?

   1. A. Yes, in every initial application
   2. B. Yes, only for fee violations
   3. C. No, initial-license applicants are excluded
   4. D. No, unless the applicant requests a hearing

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The guidelines “are not applicable to: (1) Individuals seeking an initial license.” Initial applicants are excluded.

   Reference: Sanctioning Guidelines — Regulation .03J(1)

8. 8Under Maryland law, an OT supervises an OTA who has completed 8 visits with a client over 30 calendar days. When is face-to-face periodic supervision due?

   1. A. After the 12th visit
   2. B. At 45 calendar days
   3. C. At 60 calendar days
   4. D. Now, because 30 days is earlier

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The Act requires periodic supervision at “the earlier of at least: (i) Once every 10 therapy visits; or (ii) Once every 30 calendar days.” Thirty days is the earlier trigger here.

   Reference: Title 10 Statute — Health Occupations Article §10-101(r)

9. 9An applicant does not provide all required documents within 6 months. What may the Maryland Board do with this application?

   1. A. Administratively close the application
   2. B. Assess the renewal late fee
   3. C. Process it as an elective-nonrenewal application
   4. D. Issue written verification of licensure

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The regulation says that if required documentation is not provided within six months, “the Board may administratively close the application.” The other choices are real Board actions tied to different requests or deadlines, not an incomplete initial application.

   Reference: Comar 10.46.01 — Regulation .02D(2)

10. 10A Maryland OT determines that the client's needs cannot be managed effectively within the therapist's abilities. Which ethics response directly applies?

    1. A. Inform the client that additional OT services may be beneficial
    2. B. Seek consultation or refer to an appropriate professional
    3. C. Recommend termination based on the client's circumstances
    4. D. Report a quality-of-service concern to the Board

    Answer: B

    Explanation: The licensee must “Seek a consultation with or refer the client to an appropriate health care professional” when unable to manage the client’s needs effectively. The other responses are real ethics duties for different conditions.

    Reference: 10.46.02 — Regulation .01A(8)