Free Mississippi Jurisprudence Exam Practice Questions

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1. 1How many members constitute the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy?

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

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Mississippi law states, "The board shall consist of seven (7) members." The membership is four physical therapists, one physical therapist assistant, one physician, and one consumer.

   Reference: Msbpt Current Regulations — Miss. Code Ann. §73-23-33(1)

2. 2Under Mississippi physical therapy regulations, what does the defined term "Examination" mean?

   1. A. A national examination approved by the Board
   2. B. A jurisprudence examination approved by an applicant
   3. C. A continuing-competence assessment approved by an employer
   4. D. A school graduation examination approved by a registrar

   Answer: A

   Explanation: "“Examination” shall mean a national examination approved by the board for the licensure of a Physical Therapist or a Physical Therapist Assistant." Therefore the defined examination is the Board-approved national licensure examination.

   Reference: Regulations Governing Licensure of — Title 30, Part 3101, Chapter 1, Rule 1.3, definition of Examination

3. 3An unlicensed applicant is ineligible to sit in Mississippi after taking the national examination more than how many times?

   1. A. Four
   2. B. Five
   3. C. Six
   4. D. Seven

   Answer: C

   Explanation: "An applicant who has taken the exam more than six times in any jurisdiction and who is not licensed is not eligible to sit for the examination in Mississippi." Rule 1.1 states that an applicant who has taken the exam more than six times in any jurisdiction and is not licensed is not eligible to sit in Mississippi.

   Reference: Regulations Governing Licensure of — Title 30, Part 3103, Chapter 1, Rule 1.1, provision (3)(a)

4. 4Which professional category holds four seats on the Mississippi State Board of Physical Therapy?

   1. A. Physical therapists
   2. B. Physical therapist assistants
   3. C. Physicians
   4. D. Consumers

   Answer: A

   Explanation: "Four (4) members shall be physical therapists, one (1) member shall be a physical therapist assistant, and one (1) member shall be a physician" Section 73-23-33 specifies four physical therapists, one physical therapist assistant, one licensed physician, and one consumer. Those categories total the Board's seven members.

   Reference: Msbpt Physical Therapy Statutes — Miss. Code Ann. §73-23-41

5. 5The Mississippi Board is preparing to take an official vote. Which membership condition establishes a quorum?

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

   Answer: B

   Explanation: "A quorum shall consist of four (4) members of the Board, including the chairman" The regulations provide that four members, including the chairman, constitute a quorum. A four-member group without the chairman does not meet that stated condition.

   Reference: Regulations Governing Licensure of — Title 30, Part 3101, Chapter 2, Rule 2.2

6. 6Which minimum TOEFL iBT subsection scores satisfy Mississippi's foreign-educated applicant rule when earned in the same administration?

   1. A. Writing 24, Speaking 26, Reading 21, Listening 18
   2. B. Writing 26, Speaking 24, Reading 18, Listening 21
   3. C. Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 24, Listening 26
   4. D. A total score of 80 with no subsection minimums

   Answer: A

   Explanation: "24 on the writing section" The rule specifies minimum scores of 24 writing, 26 speaking, 21 reading, and 18 listening, all obtained at the same test administration.

   Reference: Regulations Governing Licensure of — Title 30, Part 3103, Chapter 1, Rule 1.3, English proficiency

7. 7Which person may use the title "physical therapist" in Mississippi?

   1. A. Any person with a DPT degree
   2. B. Only a person licensed under the Mississippi Physical Therapy Practice Law
   3. C. Any rehabilitation employee supervised by a physician
   4. D. Any person licensed as a massage therapist

   Answer: B

   Explanation: "without a valid existing license as a physical therapist or as a physical therapist assistant" Mississippi law restricts the title and related abbreviations to a person licensed as a physical therapist under the chapter; an academic degree alone does not confer that license status.

   Reference: Msbpt Current Regulations — Miss. Code Ann. §73-23-35

8. 8At minimum, how often must the Mississippi Board meet?

   1. A. Monthly
   2. B. Every two months
   3. C. Quarterly
   4. D. Annually

   Answer: C

   Explanation: "The Board shall meet at least once each quarter." The Board's organization rule states that it meets at least once each quarter. Special meetings may also be called, but they do not replace the quarterly minimum.

   Reference: Regulations Governing Licensure of — Title 30, Part 3101, Chapter 2, Rule 2.2

9. 9What is the maximum Mississippi temporary-license period for an applicant already licensed in another state?

   1. A. Thirty days
   2. B. Sixty days
   3. C. Ninety days
   4. D. One hundred twenty days

   Answer: B

   Explanation: "This temporary license will be granted for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days." Mississippi's temporary-license rule states that a temporary license issued to an applicant for permanent licensure from another jurisdiction may not exceed sixty days.

   Reference: Regulations Governing Licensure of — Title 30, Part 3103, Chapter 1, Rule 1.5, provision (2)

10. 10Within how many days must a hearing begin after a Mississippi summary suspension, absent a licensee-requested continuance?

    1. A. Ten days
    2. B. Twenty days
    3. C. Thirty days
    4. D. Forty-five days

    Answer: B

    Explanation: "a hearing must begin within twenty (20) days after such suspension begins, unless continued at the request of the licensee." Mississippi law requires proceedings for a formal hearing to begin within twenty days after a summary suspension based on immediate danger.

    Reference: Msbpt Physical Therapy Statutes — Miss. Code Ann. §73-23-64