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1. 1For purposes of New Hampshire's Psychologists Practice Act, how recently must a person have received psychological services to be a former client?

   1. A. Within the previous 7 years
   2. B. Within the previous 2 years
   3. C. Within the previous 5 years
   4. D. Within the previous 10 years

   Answer: A

   Explanation: RSA 329-B:2, IV defines a former client as “a person who was given psychological services within the previous 7 years.” The statutory lookback is therefore seven years.

   Reference: Chapter 329-B PSYCHOLOGISTS — RSA 329-B:2, IV

2. 2Which authority can require disclosure of an otherwise confidential board record?

   1. A. A private employer's request
   2. B. An insurer's routine audit letter
   3. C. A court order
   4. D. A colleague's consultation request

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Psyc 103.04(b) directs disclosure “in accordance with the order of a court of competent jurisdiction.” A court order is the controlling authority among the options.

   Reference: Nh Psychology Rules — Psyc 103.04(b)

3. 3What minimum full-time graduate-study duration must a non-APA-accredited doctoral psychology program include?

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

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Psyc 302.01(d)(1) states: “The program shall consist of at least 3 academic years of full time graduate study.” The minimum is three academic years.

   Reference: Nh Psychology Rules — Psyc 302.01(d)(1)

4. 4When does a standard New Hampshire psychologist license automatically expire?

   1. A. On December 31 two years after issuance
   2. B. On the exact second anniversary of issuance
   3. C. On the last day of the month that is two years from issuance
   4. D. On the licensee's birth month after two years

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Psyc 401.01(a) says the license “shall automatically expire on the last day of the month which is 2 years from the date issued by the board.” Option C states that date.

   Reference: Nh Psychology Rules — Psyc 401.01(a)

5. 5Which professional ethics code must a New Hampshire licensed psychologist follow under Psyc 501?

   1. A. The National Association of School Psychologists code only
   2. B. The American Medical Association code
   3. C. An employer's internal code only
   4. D. The American Psychological Association ethics code incorporated by the rule

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Psyc 501.02(a) says a psychologist “shall adhere to all ethical standards of the Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct of the American Psychological Association (APA).” Option D identifies that code.

   Reference: Nh Psychology Rules — Psyc 501.02(a)

6. 6A psychologist uses Compact telepsychology to treat a client who is physically in a different Compact State. Which location determines the Receiving State?

   1. A. The psychologist's principal office location
   2. B. The client's physical location during the service
   3. C. The psychologist's Home State license location
   4. D. The client's permanent residence on the intake form

   Answer: B

   Explanation: ""Receiving State" means: a Compact State where the client/patient is physically located when the telepsychological services are delivered." The client's physical location during delivery identifies the Receiving State; the office, license, and permanent address do not define that term.

   Reference: New Hampshire RSA 329-D:1, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact — RSA 329-D:1, Article II(V)

7. 7A psychologist seeks New Hampshire licensure by endorsement using a license from a jurisdiction with substantially similar requirements. Which license status satisfies Plc 313.01's remaining basic conditions?

   1. A. Active, unrestricted, and issued on a nontemporary basis
   2. B. Active, restricted, and issued on a nontemporary basis
   3. C. Active, unrestricted, and issued on a temporary basis
   4. D. Surrendered, unrestricted, and issued on a nontemporary basis

   Answer: A

   Explanation: "To qualify for licensure under this part, an individual shall hold a license that: (1) Is from a jurisdiction having substantially similar requirements; (2) Is not temporary; (3) Is not encumbered by any conditions, limitations, or restrictions; and (4) Is active and not currently suspended, revoked, or surrendered." Assuming the jurisdiction's requirements are substantially similar, only A satisfies all three license-status conditions. The other choices respectively add a restriction, temporary term, or surrender.

   Reference: New Hampshire Administrative Rules, Plc 300 — Plc 313.01(b)

8. 8A candidate with a master's degree seeks an Education Department school-psychologist license without completing an approved school psychology program. The candidate's experience was part-time over two consecutive years. Which alternative preparation meets Ed 508.02(b)?

   1. A. 60 graduate semester hours with 54 excluding internship credit, plus 1,200 school-setting hours
   2. B. 60 graduate semester hours with 54 excluding internship credit, plus 600 school-setting hours
   3. C. 54 graduate semester hours with 48 excluding internship credit, plus 1,200 school-setting hours
   4. D. 60 graduate semester hours with 54 excluding internship credit, plus 1,200 clinic-only hours

   Answer: A

   Explanation: "Completion of at least 60 semester hours or the equivalent of graduate study resulting in at least a masters degree, of which at least 54 hours are exclusive of credit for the supervised internship experience as described in b. below; and b. Experience in the role of school psychologist in a general school setting for 1,200 clock hours, full-time over one year or part-time over 2 consecutive years." Given the master's degree and two-year part-time period, A meets both hour and general-school-setting elements of the alternative route. B and C fall short on hours; D substitutes a clinic for the required general school setting.

   Reference: New Hampshire Administrative Rules, Ed 500 — Ed 508.02(b)(2)

9. 9Under New Hampshire law, what is the statutory meaning of a patient's privilege?

   1. A. The licensee's ownership of treatment notes
   2. B. The patient's right to privacy in psychological records
   3. C. The board's authority to seal every complaint
   4. D. The insurer's right to review clinical records

   Answer: B

   Explanation: RSA 329-B:2, V defines privilege as “the right of a patient for privacy of his or her psychological records.” The right belongs to the patient.

   Reference: Chapter 329-B PSYCHOLOGISTS — RSA 329-B:2, V

10. 10Which circumstance is not a good-cause condition for waiving a procedural rule under Psyc 203.01?

    1. A. The waiver would not injure third persons
    2. B. The waiver is consistent with the board's enabling law and rules
    3. C. Factors outside the petitioner's control make the waiver necessary
    4. D. The complainant approves the waiver privately

    Answer: D

    Explanation: Psyc 203.01(b) lists consistency with governing law, no injury to third persons, outside-control necessity, and absence of petitioner neglect; private complainant approval is not listed. One listed condition is: “Waiver of the rule would not injure third persons.” Therefore option D is not a good-cause condition.

    Reference: Nh Psychology Rules — Psyc 203.01(b)