Free Oklahoma Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1Under the current Oklahoma enabling statute, through what date is the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure re-created under the Oklahoma Sunset Law?

   1. A. July 1, 2028
   2. B. July 1, 2027
   3. C. November 1, 2028
   4. D. June 30, 2029

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The enabling statute states, "There is hereby re-created the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure to continue until July 1, 2028." Therefore July 1, 2028 is the controlling date.

   Reference: Enabling Statute Bbhl — 59 O.S. § 6001(A)(1), p. 1

2. 2Which activity falls within Oklahoma's statutory definition of counseling?

   1. A. Setting examination fees for the Board
   2. B. Conducting assessments or diagnoses to establish treatment goals and objectives
   3. C. Certifying university accreditation
   4. D. Adjudicating a licensing complaint

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 1902 defines counseling to include "conduct assessments or diagnoses for the purpose of establishing treatment goals and objectives." That is the covered activity.

   Reference: Oklahoma Statutes Title 59 (2025) — 59 O.S. § 1902(3)(c), p. 1335

3. 3An Oklahoma LPC wants to begin practicing in a counseling area not covered by prior preparation. What must occur first?

   1. A. Only notice to the Board is required
   2. B. A client waiver is sufficient
   3. C. The LPC must obtain the necessary education, training, and supervised experience
   4. D. Five years of general practice automatically establishes competence

   Answer: C

   Explanation: OAC 86:10-3-2(a) says an LPC may practice in a new area when the LPC "has received the necessary education, training and supervised experience." All three forms of preparation are required.

   Reference: Lpc Permanent Rules 2026 09 01 — OAC 86:10-3-2(a), p. 3

4. 4What regular-meeting frequency does Oklahoma law set for the State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure?

   1. A. Exactly one meeting each quarter
   2. B. At least twice but no more than four times each year
   3. C. At least four but no more than six times each year
   4. D. Exactly two meetings each month

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 6001 provides that the Board "shall meet at least twice a year, but no more than four (4) times a year." The second option states that range.

   Reference: Enabling Statute Bbhl — 59 O.S. § 6001(A)(3), p. 1

5. 5Under the Oklahoma LPC Act, what is consulting?

   1. A. Selecting a testing instrument for a current client
   2. B. Evaluating data solely to decide whether to refer
   3. C. Interpreting or reporting counseling facts or theory to help solve problems
   4. D. Providing psychotherapy under a supervision contract

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The Act defines consulting as "interpreting or reporting scientific fact or theory in counseling to provide assistance in solving current or potential problems." The third option matches that definition.

   Reference: Oklahoma Statutes Title 59 (2025) — 59 O.S. § 1902(5), p. 1335

6. 6A test publisher releases a revised edition of an assessment an LPC uses. Who bears responsibility for training on the revised instrument?

   1. A. The client
   2. B. The LPC
   3. C. The test publisher alone
   4. D. The Board's complaint committee

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The rule states, "LPCs shall be responsible for receiving training on testing and assessment instruments that have been revised or updated." Responsibility rests with the LPC.

   Reference: Lpc Permanent Rules 2026 09 01 — OAC 86:10-3-2(b), p. 3

7. 7Who may call a special meeting of Oklahoma's behavioral health licensing Board?

   1. A. Only the Executive Director
   2. B. Any two public members
   3. C. The chair or any three members acting together
   4. D. Only the Governor

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The enabling statute says, "Special meetings may be called by the chair or by concurrence of any three members." Thus the chair or three concurring members may call one.

   Reference: Enabling Statute Bbhl — 59 O.S. § 6001(A)(4), p. 1

8. 8Which description matches the LPC Act's definition of referral activities?

   1. A. Reporting scientific theory to an organization
   2. B. Planning cognitive counseling interventions
   3. C. Conducting research about counseling outcomes
   4. D. Evaluating data to identify problems and decide whether referral is advisable

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Section 1902 defines referral activities as "the evaluating of data to identify problems and to determine the advisability of referral to other specialists." The fourth option is exact in substance.

   Reference: Oklahoma Statutes Title 59 (2025) — 59 O.S. § 1902(6), p. 1335

9. 9Which Oklahoma requirement governs an LPC's selection of an assessment instrument?

   1. A. Administer and interpret the instrument according to its manual
   2. B. Explain any reservations about the validity of test results
   3. C. Release test data only to qualified professionals
   4. D. Use the current edition after evaluating validity, reliability, and cultural appropriateness

   Answer: D

   Explanation: OAC 86:10-3-2(b) requires the instrument to be "the most current edition available," properly evaluated for "validity and reliability," and culturally appropriate. The other choices are separate assessment duties, not selection criteria.

   Reference: Lpc Permanent Rules 2026 09 01 — OAC 86:10-3-2(b), p. 3

10. 10How many seats on the Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure are assigned to licensed professional counselors?

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

    Answer: D

    Explanation: The statute specifies "four members who are licensed professional counselors." Four is therefore the required LPC representation.

    Reference: Enabling Statute Bbhl — 59 O.S. § 6001(B)(1)(a), p. 1