Free State Board of Applied Behavior Analysts Jurisprudence Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the State Board of Applied Behavior Analysts Jurisprudence Examination practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1Under the Licensing Act, what is the minimum age for an LBA applicant?

   1. A. 18
   2. B. 19
   3. C. 20
   4. D. 21

   Answer: D

   Explanation: "be at least 21 years of age" — N.J.S.A. 45:8B-99 requires an applicant to be at least 21 years of age.

   Reference: P.L. 2019, c.337 (A4608 1R) — N.J.S.A. 45:8B-99(a)

2. 2When investigating a possible violation, what may a licensing board require a person to file?

   1. A. A written statement or report under oath
   2. B. A new license application
   3. C. A client satisfaction survey
   4. D. A private employment contract

   Answer: A

   Explanation: "a statement or report in writing under oath" — N.J.S.A. 45:1-18 authorizes a required written statement or report under oath about relevant facts and circumstances.

   Reference: 1R) — N.J.S.A. 45:1-18(a)

3. 3A New Jersey physician provides behavior-analytic services entirely within the physician's licensed scope and does not use an LBA title. How does Chapter 42B apply?

   1. A. The physician is exempt from this licensure chapter
   2. B. The physician needs an assistant license
   3. C. The physician needs an LBA only for direct services
   4. D. The physician may practice only under an LBA

   Answer: A

   Explanation: "Persons licensed to practice a profession in New Jersey" — N.J.A.C. 13:42B-1.1 exempts persons licensed in another New Jersey profession when services remain within that professional scope and no protected title is used.

   Reference: 56 N.J.R. 782(a) — N.J.A.C. 13:42B-1.1(b)1

4. 4Which character qualification is included in the statutory eligibility requirements for an LBA?

   1. A. Good moral character
   2. B. Financial solvency
   3. C. New Jersey residency
   4. D. United States citizenship

   Answer: A

   Explanation: "be of good moral character" — The statute requires the applicant to be of good moral character.

   Reference: P.L. 2019, c.337 (A4608 1R) — N.J.S.A. 45:8B-99(b)

5. 5Which investigative demand may the Board use to compel attendance or production of records?

   1. A. An administrative subpoena
   2. B. A written statement under oath
   3. C. An inspection of practice premises
   4. D. A compelled skills assessment

   Answer: A

   Explanation: "Issuance of administrative subpoenas to compel attendance at investigative hearings or production of records" — The official orientation lists issuance of administrative subpoenas to compel attendance or production of records among investigative powers.

   Reference: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs — A Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst Must Cooperate with the Board's Investigative Powers

6. 6A parent implements an LBA's treatment plan with the parent's child under the LBA's extended authority and direction. What is the parent's licensure status?

   1. A. Exempt as a delegated paraprofessional technician
   2. B. Exempt as a family member implementing the plan
   3. C. Exempt as a directly supervised matriculated student
   4. D. Exempt as a temporary out-of-state practitioner

   Answer: B

   Explanation: "Family members of recipients of applied behavior analysis services" — The rule exempts family members who implement treatment plans with recipients under a licensee's extended authority and direction.

   Reference: 56 N.J.R. 782(a) — N.J.A.C. 13:42B-1.1(b)2

7. 7Which physical location may investigators inspect when examining whether a regulated practice violated the law?

   1. A. Premises from which the practice is conducted
   2. B. The location recorded as a telehealth originating site
   3. C. The office identified in professional advertising
   4. D. A facility listed in a delegation record

   Answer: A

   Explanation: "Inspection of premises from which a practice is conducted" — The Board's listed investigative powers include inspection of premises from which a practice is conducted.

   Reference: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs — A Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst Must Cooperate with the Board's Investigative Powers

8. 8An animal trainer performs behavior analysis only with nonhuman animals and calls herself an applied behavior analyst. Which rule applies?

   1. A. She must hold an LBA
   2. B. She must use only the RBT title
   3. C. She is within the nonhuman-practice exemption
   4. D. She must obtain a LaBA

   Answer: C

   Explanation: "Applied behavior analysts who practice with nonhumans" — N.J.A.C. 13:42B-1.1 exempts applied behavior analysts who practice with nonhumans and permits that descriptive title.

   Reference: 56 N.J.R. 782(a) — N.J.A.C. 13:42B-1.1(b)4

9. 9Which authority may impound evidence during an investigation?

   1. A. The Board acting through an administrative subpoena
   2. B. The Board acting pursuant to a court order
   3. C. The Board after demanding a sworn statement
   4. D. The Board after compelling a skills assessment

   Answer: B

   Explanation: "Impounding of evidence pursuant to a court order" — The orientation identifies impounding evidence pursuant to a court order as an investigative power.

   Reference: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs — A Licensed Applied Behavior Analyst Must Cooperate with the Board's Investigative Powers

10. 10A consultant gives behavior-analytic advice only to an organization, for its organizational benefit, without direct services to individuals. May the consultant use the title applied behavior analyst without Board licensure?

    1. A. No, never
    2. B. Only for ten days
    3. C. Only with Board preapproval
    4. D. Yes, under the organizational-services exemption

    Answer: D

    Explanation: "Professionals who provide general applied behavior analysis services to organizations" — The exemption covers general services to organizations that benefit the organization and do not involve direct services to individuals.

    Reference: 56 N.J.R. 782(a) — N.J.A.C. 13:42B-1.1(b)5