Free State Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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1. 1Under the North Carolina Psychology Practice Act, which entity is the defined Board?

   1. A. North Carolina Psychology Board
   2. B. North Carolina Medical Board
   3. C. Department of Health and Human Services
   4. D. State Board of Education

   Answer: A

   Explanation: G.S. 90-270.136(1) states, “Board. – The North Carolina Psychology Board.” Therefore the Psychology Board is the defined entity.

   Reference: Chapter 90 - Article 18G — G.S. 90-270.136(1)

2. 2How many professional references does the standard licensure application require under 21 NCAC 54 .1701(a)?

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

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Rule .1701(a)(8) requires “three completed reference forms from professionals” familiar with the applicant's work.

   Reference: Current Board Rules — 21 NCAC 54 .1701(a)(8)

3. 3What information is generally protected by North Carolina's psychologist-client privilege?

   1. A. Information acquired in practice and necessary to practice psychology
   2. B. Every fact learned socially
   3. C. Only payment records
   4. D. Only information after litigation begins

   Answer: A

   Explanation: G.S. 8-53.3 protects “information which he or she may have acquired in the practice of psychology” when necessary to enable that practice.

   Reference: G.S. 8-53.3 — G.S. 8-53.3

4. 4Who has the duty to report under G.S. 7B-301 upon cause to suspect juvenile abuse, neglect, dependency, or maltreatment death?

   1. A. Only licensed clinicians
   2. B. Any person or institution with cause to suspect
   3. C. Only a parent
   4. D. Only law enforcement

   Answer: B

   Explanation: G.S. 7B-301 imposes the duty on “Any person or institution who has cause to suspect” the specified juvenile condition.

   Reference: G.S. 7B-301 — G.S. 7B-301

5. 5To whom must information that a disabled adult needs protective services be reported?

   1. A. The county DSS director
   2. B. The Psychology Board chair
   3. C. The local school board
   4. D. The examination vendor

   Answer: A

   Explanation: G.S. 108A-102 says a person with reasonable cause “shall report such information to the director.”

   Reference: G.S. 108A-102 — G.S. 108A-102

6. 6Which service is a North Carolina “health service” in psychology?

   1. A. Teaching an undergraduate survey course
   2. B. Direct therapeutic intervention for a person whose functioning is impaired
   3. C. Writing an organizational climate report for management
   4. D. Conducting laboratory research with no patient services

   Answer: B

   Explanation: G.S. 90-270.136(4) includes “therapeutic intervention services directly to individuals” whose functioning is impaired or at substantial risk.

   Reference: Chapter 90 - Article 18G — G.S. 90-270.136(4)

7. 7Who must send official graduate transcripts for an NC licensure application?

   1. A. The applicant by ordinary mail
   2. B. The training institution directly to the Board
   3. C. A supervisor
   4. D. The examination vendor

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule .1701(a)(5) requires “official graduate college transcripts sent directly to the Board by the training institution(s).”

   Reference: Current Board Rules — 21 NCAC 54 .1701(a)(5)

8. 8Who may compel disclosure of privileged psychologist information when necessary to proper administration of justice?

   1. A. Any attorney
   2. B. The resident or presiding judge in the district where the action is pending
   3. C. The psychologist's employer
   4. D. Any licensing applicant

   Answer: B

   Explanation: G.S. 8-53.3 authorizes “Any resident or presiding judge in the district in which the action is pending” to compel disclosure under its conditions.

   Reference: G.S. 8-53.3 — G.S. 8-53.3

9. 9Where is a G.S. 7B-301 juvenile report directed?

   1. A. The Psychology Board
   2. B. The DSS director in the county where the juvenile resides or is found
   3. C. The State Board of Education
   4. D. ASPPB

   Answer: B

   Explanation: G.S. 7B-301 directs the report “to the director of the department of social services in the county where the juvenile resides or is found.”

   Reference: G.S. 7B-301 — G.S. 7B-301

10. 10In what form may a disabled-adult protective-services report be made?

    1. A. Only on a court form
    2. B. Orally or in writing
    3. C. Only by telephone
    4. D. Only through counsel

    Answer: B

    Explanation: G.S. 108A-102 states, “The report may be made orally or in writing.”

    Reference: G.S. 108A-102 — G.S. 108A-102