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  1. 1A North Carolina applicant is checking which organization the Practice Act recognizes as the accrediting body for occupational therapy education. Which organization is named?

    1. A. Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
    2. B. National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
    3. C. North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
    4. D. American Occupational Therapy Association

    Answer: A

    Explanation: G.S. 90-270.67 states: “Accrediting body. - The Accrediting Council for Occupational Therapy Education.” ACOTE is therefore the named accrediting body.

    Reference: Chapter 90 - Article 18D — G.S. 90-270.67(1)

  2. 2For a North Carolina initial application, what additional proof does successful NBCOT examination evidence supply under Rule .0201?

    1. A. Proof of accredited curriculum graduation and successful fieldwork completion
    2. B. Proof of annual continuing competence and ethics credit
    3. C. Proof of professional corporation registration
    4. D. Proof that no supervision is required

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Rule .0201(a)(3) states that NBCOT examination evidence “shall be accepted as proof of graduation from an accredited curriculum and successful completion of field work requirements.”

    Reference: Chapter 38 Rules — 21 NCAC 38 .0201(a)(3)

  3. 3When North Carolina's Practice Act refers to the examining body, which entity does that term identify?

    1. A. North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy
    2. B. National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
    3. C. Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
    4. D. North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association

    Answer: B

    Explanation: The Act defines the term directly: “Examining body. - The National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.”

    Reference: Chapter 90 - Article 18D — G.S. 90-270.67(1b)

  4. 4Which state-administered examination must accompany an occupational therapist's initial application?

    1. A. The Board's jurisprudence examination
    2. B. A Secretary of State corporation examination
    3. C. A county register of deeds examination
    4. D. A clinical skills examination administered by ACOTE

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Rule .0201(a)(5) requires “successful completion of a jurisprudence exam administered by the Board.”

    Reference: Chapter 38 Rules — 21 NCAC 38 .0201(a)(5)

  5. 5Which description satisfies the North Carolina statutory definition of an occupational therapist?

    1. A. A person certified by NBCOT, whether or not licensed in North Carolina
    2. B. An individual licensed in good standing to practice occupational therapy under the Article
    3. C. Any graduate of an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program
    4. D. An individual employed in an occupational therapy setting under supervision

    Answer: B

    Explanation: G.S. 90-270.67 defines an occupational therapist as “An individual licensed in good standing to practice occupational therapy as defined in this Article.”

    Reference: Chapter 90 - Article 18D — G.S. 90-270.67(2)

  6. 6An applicant selects a photograph for the licensing application. Which photograph meets Rule .0201?

    1. A. A two-inch by two-inch passport-type head-and-shoulders photograph taken within six months
    2. B. A four-inch by six-inch full-body photograph taken within one year
    3. C. A wallet-size photograph taken within two years
    4. D. A digital group photograph taken within thirty days

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Rule .0201(a)(1) requires a passport-type head-and-shoulders photograph “taken within the past six months” and “two inches by two inches in size.”

    Reference: Chapter 38 Rules — 21 NCAC 38 .0201(a)(1)

  7. 7Under North Carolina's definition, an occupational therapy assistant performs activities under whose supervision?

    1. A. A licensed occupational therapist
    2. B. A licensed occupational therapy assistant
    3. C. A physician licensed by the North Carolina Medical Board
    4. D. A school-based professional licensed under North Carolina law

    Answer: A

    Explanation: The statutory definition says an OTA performs activities “under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.” The other roles are real Board-member categories, but the OTA definition does not assign them this supervision duty.

    Reference: Chapter 90 - Article 18D — G.S. 90-270.67(3)

  8. 8How many signed good-moral-character statements must accompany the initial application?

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

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Rule .0201(a)(4) requires “two signed statements on forms provided by the Board attesting to the applicant's good moral character.”

    Reference: Chapter 38 Rules — 21 NCAC 38 .0201(a)(4)

  9. 9Which outcome belongs to North Carolina's definition of occupational therapy rather than to the Board's regulatory duties?

    1. A. Helping individuals achieve a maximum level of independence
    2. B. Determining the qualifications and fitness of licensure applicants
    3. C. Communicating disciplinary actions to relevant authorities
    4. D. Publishing licensure standards and Board rules upon request

    Answer: A

    Explanation: G.S. 90-270.67(4) describes occupational therapy as helping individuals “achieve a maximum level of independence.” The other choices are regulatory duties assigned to the Board by G.S. 90-270.69.

    Reference: Chapter 90 - Article 18D — G.S. 90-270.67(4)

  10. 10Which duration condition triggers Rule .0201's re-entry requirements for a previously licensed North Carolina applicant?

    1. A. More than 24 months
    2. B. 24 months or less
    3. C. More than 60 months
    4. D. At least 12 months

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Rule .0201(b) applies after “not practicing occupational therapy for more than 24 months.” Twelve months, 24 months or less, and the five-year equivalent of 60 months are duration thresholds or periods used elsewhere in licensing rules, but they are not this re-entry trigger.

    Reference: Chapter 38 Rules — 21 NCAC 38 .0201(b)

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  • North Carolina Occupational Therapy Practice Act (G.S. Chapter 90, Article 18D)
  • Rules of the North Carolina Board of Occupational Therapy (21 NCAC 38)

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