Free Texas Jurisprudence Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the Texas Jurisprudence Examination practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1A student applies before graduation under the final-semester provision. What supporting statement is required?

   1. A. A dean’s statement that the student is in good standing and in the final semester
   2. B. A promise from an employer to supervise the student
   3. C. A letter from any classmate verifying attendance
   4. D. A county judge’s certification of residency

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The alternative permits a final-semester applicant to use the optometry-school dean's statement of good standing and final-semester enrollment.

   Reference: Texas Administrative Code — 22 TAC §271.2(a)(3)

2. 2How should a Texas optometrist describe professional status in public-facing materials?

   1. A. Use a designation authorized by the Texas licensing laws and rules
   2. B. Use any medical specialty title regardless of credentials
   3. C. Conceal the fact that optometry is being practiced
   4. D. Adopt an unrelated professional license number

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The Healing Art Identification requirements and Board rules require an accurate authorized professional designation.

   Reference: Oc104 — Tex. Occ. Code §104.003 (f)

3. 3Which examination set is part of the standard Texas initial licensure route for a therapeutic optometrist?

   1. A. NBEO Parts I, II (including TMOD), and III, plus the Texas jurisprudence examination
   2. B. NBEO Parts I, II, and III without the Texas jurisprudence examination
   3. C. NBEO Parts I and II plus the Texas jurisprudence examination
   4. D. NBEO Part III plus the Texas jurisprudence examination

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The Board requires applicants to have "taken and passed, or plan to take and pass, Parts I, II, and III of the NBEO" and lists a "passing score on the Texas Jurisprudence Exam". TMOD is also separately listed, so option A states the complete standard examination set.

   Reference: Applicants Start Here – TEXAS OPTOMETRY BOARD — Application Qualifications and Application Requirements

4. 4May a Texas optometrist practice while the license is on inactive status?

   1. A. Yes, if no fee is charged
   2. B. Yes, for up to 30 days
   3. C. No
   4. D. Only by telehealth

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Inactive status does not authorize the practice of optometry in Texas.

   Reference: Texas Administrative Code — 22 TAC §272.3

5. 5How many total continuing-education hours are required for a current two-year Texas optometry renewal cycle?

   1. A. 16
   2. B. 24
   3. C. 32
   4. D. 40

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Current Board renewal guidance requires 32 continuing-education hours during the biennial cycle.

   Reference: Rule 275 222302 Retry — 22 TAC §275.1

6. 6What must an electronic optometric patient-record system be capable of producing?

   1. A. A printable paper record meeting the Board rule
   2. B. Only an appointment reminder
   3. C. Only an optical sales total
   4. D. An anonymous record with no patient identity

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The patient-record rule requires electronically maintained records to be printable in a form that satisfies the rule's content requirements.

   Reference: Texas Administrative Code — 22 TAC §277.7(c)

7. 7Which portion of an initial contact-lens examination must the optometrist personally make and record?

   1. A. Biomicroscopy
   2. B. Appointment scheduling
   3. C. Insurance verification
   4. D. Frame selection

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Texas reserves biomicroscopy, internal ophthalmoscopy, and the subjective far-and-near examination to the examining optometrist.

   Reference: Texas Administrative Code — 22 TAC §279.1(a)

8. 8What is the minimum Texas optometric authority needed to administer an amniotic membrane without suturing?

   1. A. Therapeutic optometrist authority
   2. B. Basic optometrist authority
   3. C. Inactive optometrist status
   4. D. Provisional student authority

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Texas rules place nonsutured amniotic-membrane administration within therapeutic optometry.

   Reference: Texas Administrative Code — 22 TAC §280.6(b)(1)

9. 9A licensee changes the mailing address on file with the Board. What is the licensee’s responsibility?

   1. A. Report the change to the Board as required
   2. B. Wait until the next complaint investigation
   3. C. Notify only the local tax office
   4. D. No notice is required if the practice address is unchanged

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Texas licensees must keep required profile and address information current with the Board.

   Reference: Texas Administrative Code — 22 TAC §273.8

10. 10What minimum score must an applicant earn on the Texas jurisprudence examination?

    1. A. 60
    2. B. 70
    3. C. 75
    4. D. 80

    Answer: B

    Explanation: Board rules set 70 as the passing score for the written jurisprudence examination.

    Reference: Rule 271 227977 Direct — 22 TAC §271.4(b)