Free Mississippi State Law Examination (MSLE) — Massage Therapy Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

Try these 10 sample questions from the Mississippi State Law Examination (MSLE) — Massage Therapy practice bank. Each includes the answer and explanation. Continue with the interactive practice above to review the full question set.

1. 1A Mississippi therapist plans to use joint adjustment as part of a paid massage session. Which scope boundary controls the service?

   1. A.Osseous tissue manipulation or adjustment is excludedCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Manual manipulation of soft tissue is included
   3. C.Adjunctive use of hydrotherapy is included
   4. D.Instruction in self-care and stress management is included

   Explanation: Rule 1.4.O states that massage includes manual work on soft tissue while “excluding an osseous tissue manipulation or adjustment.” The other options describe activities included in the same definition, but the planned joint adjustment falls under the exclusion.

   Reference: MISSISSIPPI — Rule 1.4.O

2. 2What is the current Mississippi application fee for massage therapist licensure?

   1. A.$25
   2. B.$50Correct answer: B
   3. C.$100
   4. D.$200

   Explanation: Rule 2.1.B lists the “Application Fee for Licensure” as $50.00.

   Reference: MISSISSIPPI — Rule 2.1.B

3. 3How many members serve on the Mississippi State Board of Massage Therapy?

   1. A.Three
   2. B.FiveCorrect answer: B
   3. C.Seven
   4. D.Nine

   Explanation: Rule 3.1.A.1 states, “The Board shall consist of five (5) members.”

   Reference: MISSISSIPPI — Rule 3.1.A.1

4. 4How old must a Mississippi massage license applicant be when the application is submitted?

   1. A.16 or older
   2. B.17 or older
   3. C.18 or olderCorrect answer: C
   4. D.21 or older

   Explanation: Rule 4.1.B requires an applicant to be “eighteen (18) years of age, or older” on the submission date.

   Reference: MISSISSIPPI — Rule 4.1.B

5. 5What happens after a complete application is reviewed and its information is validated?

   1. A.It is submitted to the Board for approvalCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Official examination scores are submitted by the administering body
   3. C.A provisional permit is considered for issuance
   4. D.A final license certificate is issued

   Explanation: Rule 5.1.A.2 states, “The application is then submitted to the Board for approval.” The other options are real events in the licensure process, but they do not describe the immediate next step after review and validation.

   Reference: MISSISSIPPI — Rule 5.1.A.2

6. 6Which principle guides the Board in determining appropriate professional conduct?

   1. A.Protection of public health, safety, welfare, and the public's best interestCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Performance limited to services supported by training and education
   3. C.Sensitive attention to client comfort with pressure and touch
   4. D.Clear communication and respect for client confidentiality

   Explanation: Rule 7.1 names “the protection of the public health, safety, welfare, and the best interest of the public” as the guides. The other options are genuine professional duties in Rule 7.5, but they are not the stated overarching guide.

   Reference: MISSISSIPPI — Rule 7.1

7. 7An applicant lies about a material fact to obtain a license. Which disciplinary ground most directly applies?

   1. A.Fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in procuring a licenseCorrect answer: A
   2. B.A conviction involving moral turpitude
   3. C.Willful violation of the massage law or rules
   4. D.Revocation of a similar license in another jurisdiction

   Explanation: Rule 8.1.A.1 identifies “fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation in procuring or attempting to procure” a license as the directly applicable ground. The other options are separate, genuine disciplinary grounds.

   Reference: MISSISSIPPI — Rule 8.1.A.1

8. 8Which role generally requires a Board instructor license unless a stated exception applies?

   1. A.A person teaching during any part of the required massage programCorrect answer: A
   2. B.A presenter teaching an approved continuing education program
   3. C.An administrator processing a massage school application
   4. D.A therapist supervising staff at a massage establishment

   Explanation: Rule 9.1 requires instructor licensure for a person involved in instruction “during any part of the 600 hours required by MSBMT,” subject to stated exceptions. The alternatives are real professional roles governed by other provisions.

   Reference: MISSISSIPPI — Rule 9.1

9. 9What minimum number of continuing education hours must an LMT complete each calendar year?

   1. A.6 hours
   2. B.8 hours
   3. C.10 hours
   4. D.12 hoursCorrect answer: D

   Explanation: Rule 10.1.A requires “a minimum of twelve (12) hours of continuing education units (CEUs) each calendar year.”

   Reference: MISSISSIPPI — Rule 10.1.A

10. 10Which municipal business-license classification must be used for massage therapists and establishments?

    1. A.Other health care professionsCorrect answer: A
    2. B.Personal-care establishments
    3. C.Adult-entertainment establishments
    4. D.Massage therapy schools

    Explanation: Rule 11.1.J says massage therapists and establishments “shall be treated as any other health care profession” in obtaining local business licenses. The alternatives are real occupational or establishment classifications but are not the required comparator.

    Reference: MISSISSIPPI — Rule 11.1.J