Free Alabama Jurisprudence Assessment Module (AL JAM) Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the Alabama Jurisprudence Assessment Module (AL JAM) practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1Which service is expressly excluded from the Alabama statutory definition of physical therapy?

   1. A. Radiology
   2. B. Therapeutic exercise
   3. C. Massage
   4. D. Gait training

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The Act states, "Physical therapy does not include radiology or electrosurgery." Therefore, radiology is excluded.

   Reference: Practice Act — Ala. Code § 34-24-191(1)

2. 2How many members serve on the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy?

   1. A. Seven
   2. B. Five
   3. C. Nine
   4. D. Eleven

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The Act states, "The Board of Physical Therapy shall consist of seven members."

   Reference: Practice Act — Ala. Code § 34-24-192(a)

3. 3An Alabama PT examination applicant's professional education normally must come from a program accredited by which body?

   1. A. FSBPT
   2. B. CAPTE
   3. C. CMS
   4. D. The Joint Commission

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 700-X-2-.01 requires a program "approved by the American Physical Therapy Association’s Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)."

   Reference: Chapter 700-X-2 Licensure — § 700-X-2-.01

4. 4Who may lawfully practice as a physical therapist in Alabama?

   1. A. Any CAPTE graduate
   2. B. A person licensed under the Act or holding a valid compact privilege
   3. C. Any rehabilitation employee
   4. D. A person registered for the NPTE

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The statute says no individual may practice unless "he or she is licensed or has been granted a compact privilege in accordance with this chapter."

   Reference: Practice Act — Ala. Code § 34-24-210

5. 5Which conduct is expressly prohibited by Alabama's physical therapy rules?

   1. A. Using an expired license to practice
   2. B. Completing approved CE
   3. C. Documenting patient care
   4. D. Reporting misconduct

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The prohibited-conduct list includes "Practicing with an expired license or privilege."

   Reference: Chapter 700-X-3 Professional Conduct — § 700-X-3-.02(a)

6. 6Within how many business days does the Alabama Board's public-records rule call for acknowledging a routine records request?

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

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Rule 700-X-1-.09 states, "The Board shall acknowledge all requests within two (2) business days of receipt."

   Reference: Chapter 700-X-1 Organization, Administration and Procedure — § 700-X-1-.09

7. 7Which procedure falls outside Alabama's statutory definition of physical therapy?

   1. A. Manual therapy
   2. B. Electrosurgery
   3. C. Balance training
   4. D. Therapeutic heat

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The Act states, "Physical therapy does not include radiology or electrosurgery." Therefore, electrosurgery is excluded.

   Reference: Practice Act — Ala. Code § 34-24-191(1)

8. 8How many physical therapist assistants are included in the statutory Board composition?

   1. A. One PTA member
   2. B. Two PTA members
   3. C. Three PTA members
   4. D. Four PTA members

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The composition clause states, "two members shall be physical therapist assistants."

   Reference: Practice Act — Ala. Code § 34-24-192(a)

9. 9Which character qualification must an Alabama applicant demonstrate?

   1. A. Alabama residency
   2. B. Hospital employment
   3. C. Good moral character
   4. D. Board membership

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The applicant must present satisfactory evidence "that he or she is of good moral character."

   Reference: Practice Act — Ala. Code § 34-24-211

10. 10An Alabama PT with a master's degree needs how many years of clinical experience for the direct-access education pathway?

    1. A. 5 years
    2. B. 7 years
    3. C. 10 years
    4. D. 15 years

    Answer: C

    Explanation: The statute specifies "a master's degree from an accredited institution along with 10 years of clinical practice experience."

    Reference: Practice Act — Ala. Code § 34-24-210.1(a)