Free Maryland Law Assessment (MLA) Practice Questions

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1. 1A Maryland therapist provides services involving diagnosis and treatment of mental conditions to couples and families. Which regulated practice does this describe?

   1. A. Clinical marriage and family therapy
   2. B. Administrative supervision
   3. C. Educational advising
   4. D. Nonclinical case management

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Health Occupations §17-101 defines the practice through “the application of therapy principles and methods in the diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and amelioration of psychological problems and emotional or mental conditions of individuals or groups.” The provision expressly includes services to couples and families, so the scenario describes clinical marriage and family therapy.

   Reference: Laws - Statute Text — Health Occupations §17-101, practice clinical marriage and family therapy

2. 2An applicant has not yet received a Maryland counseling license, certification, or trainee status but prints 'alcohol and drug trainee' on a business card. What is required?

   1. A. Use the trainee title only while the Board reviews the pending application.
   2. B. Use the trainee title only if a supervisor signs the business card.
   3. C. Wait for Board-granted trainee status before using the trainee title.
   4. D. Wait for employment at a licensed agency before using the trainee title.

   Answer: C

   Explanation: COMAR 10.58.01.03A states, "Unless certified, licensed, or granted trainee status by the Board, an individual may not use" the alcohol and drug trainee title. A pending application or agency position does not grant that status.

   Reference: Maryland COMAR 10.58.01 — 03

3. 3The Maryland Board schedules a formal disciplinary hearing. What is the minimum advance interval for sending written notice to all interested parties?

   1. A. 10 days before the formal hearing
   2. B. 15 days before the formal hearing
   3. C. 30 days before the formal hearing
   4. D. 45 days before the formal hearing

   Answer: C

   Explanation: COMAR 10.58.04.02A requires written notice "at least 30 days before the hearing." The question asks for the minimum interval, so a longer interval can comply but is not the minimum.

   Reference: Maryland COMAR 10.58.04 — 02

4. 4How many CEUs must a Maryland counselor or therapist generally complete in a two-year renewal period?

   1. A. 20
   2. B. 30
   3. C. 40
   4. D. 50

   Answer: C

   Explanation: COMAR 10.58.05.03A requires “a minimum of 40 CEUs in each renewal period.”

   Reference: .03 Requirements. | Library of Maryland Regulations — Regulation .03, paragraph A, COMAR chapter 10.58.05

5. 5A teletherapy client is physically located in Maryland. What authorization must the practitioner hold while providing the service?

   1. A. A Maryland license or a compact privilege in Maryland
   2. B. A license from any U.S. jurisdiction
   3. C. Only an employer credential
   4. D. Only a national association membership

   Answer: A

   Explanation: COMAR 10.58.06.03 requires the practitioner to be “licensed in Maryland or hold a compact privilege in Maryland” for a client located in the State.

   Reference: .03 Licensure and Certification. | Library of Maryland Regulations — Regulation .03, COMAR chapter 10.58.06

6. 6After the Maryland Board determines that an LGMFT applicant is eligible for the required examinations, how long does the applicant have to take them?

   1. A. 90 days
   2. B. 6 months
   3. C. 1 year
   4. D. 2 years

   Answer: C

   Explanation: COMAR 10.58.08.03B(6) states that the applicant shall have “1 year from the date of the notice to take the examinations.”

   Reference: Comar 10 58 01 Full — Regulation .04

7. 7How does Maryland rank disciplinary sanctions from least to most severe?

   1. A. Reprimand, probation, suspension, revocation
   2. B. Probation, reprimand, revocation, suspension
   3. C. Suspension, reprimand, probation, revocation
   4. D. Reprimand, suspension, probation, revocation

   Answer: A

   Explanation: COMAR 10.58.09.04B(1) says “the severity of sanctions is ranked as follows, from the least severe to the most severe” and then lists reprimand, probation, suspension, and revocation in that order. The stated sequence is the Maryland ranking.

   Reference: .04 Guidelines for Disciplinary Sanctions and Penalties. | Library of Maryland Regulations — Regulation .04, paragraph B(1), COMAR chapter 10.58.09

8. 8The Maryland Board finds a compelling public purpose to disclose information from an investigative file about possible criminal activity. Which recipient matches the chapter's criminal-activity disclosure provision?

   1. A. A hospital credentialing office where the person holds privileges.
   2. B. A law enforcement or prosecutorial official with relevant authority.
   3. C. A professional education sponsor that awards continuing education.
   4. D. A former client who requests an update on the investigation.

   Answer: B

   Explanation: COMAR 10.58.10.01A identifies possible criminal activity disclosed to "a federal, state, or local law enforcement or prosecutorial official or authority." Hospital disclosure appears under a different risk condition, and the other named recipients are not the recipient specified for this provision.

   Reference: Maryland COMAR 10.58.10 — 01

9. 9A master's-level Maryland applicant for clinical professional counselor licensure compares experience records. Which record meets both the chapter's minimum time and total/direct-service hours, assuming its other conditions are met?

   1. A. Two years, 2,000 total hours, including 1,500 direct service hours.
   2. B. Three years, 3,000 total hours, including 1,000 direct service hours.
   3. C. Three years, 3,000 total hours, including 1,500 direct service hours.
   4. D. Three years, 2,000 total hours, including 1,500 direct service hours.

   Answer: C

   Explanation: COMAR 10.58.12.05A(2) requires "3 years and 3,000 hours of experience in clinical professional counseling" with a minimum of 1,500 direct clinical counseling hours. Each other record falls short on time, total hours, or direct hours.

   Reference: Maryland COMAR 10.58.12 — 05

10. 10A master's-level applicant for Maryland clinical professional art therapist licensure has approved supervision. Which record meets the minimum duration, total experience, and face-to-face client-contact hours, assuming other requirements are met?

    1. A. Two years, 2,000 supervised hours, with 1,000 face-to-face client hours.
    2. B. Three years, 3,000 supervised hours, with 1,000 face-to-face client hours.
    3. C. Three years, 3,000 supervised hours, with 1,500 face-to-face client hours.
    4. D. Three years, 2,000 supervised hours, with 1,500 face-to-face client hours.

    Answer: C

    Explanation: COMAR 10.58.17.03A(3) requires "not less than 3 years with a minimum of 3,000 hours" of supervised art therapy experience, including 1,500 face-to-face client-contact hours. Each other record lacks at least one required minimum.

    Reference: Maryland COMAR 10.58.17 — 03