Free Mississippi Pass/Fail Jurisprudence Examination (Licensed Professional Counselors) Practice Questions

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1. 1A client asks that an inaccurate sentence in a counseling record be corrected. Under the ACA Code, what should the counselor do if the record is amended?

   1. A.Provide reasonable access to records when requested
   2. B.Properly note the amendment under applicable record policyCorrect answer: B
   3. C.Obtain written permission before transferring records
   4. D.Appoint a records custodian when appropriate

   Explanation: ACA Standard A.1.b requires counselors who amend records to properly note the amendments according to agency or institutional policies. The controlling text states, "steps to properly note the amendments".

   Reference: Aca Code Ms Sos — Standard A.1.b, p. 4

2. 2A first-time Mississippi P-LPC applicant is 20 years old when the Board reviews the application. What minimum age must the applicant reach to satisfy the general age requirement?

   1. A.18 years
   2. B.19 years
   3. C.21 yearsCorrect answer: C
   4. D.25 years

   Explanation: Rule 4.1(B) states, "An Applicant must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age." The applicant must therefore be 21.

   Reference: Ms Rules Current — Rule 4.1(B), p. 21

3. 3The Board has issued a final decision not to license an applicant. What is the minimum wait before submitting a new complete application?

   1. A.90 days
   2. B.Six months
   3. C.One yearCorrect answer: C
   4. D.Two years

   Explanation: Rule 5.3(A) requires the applicant to "wait a period of at least one (1) year before resubmitting a new, complete application packet."

   Reference: Ms Rules Current — Rule 5.2

4. 4By what date must a Mississippi P-LPC complete annual renewal?

   1. A.March 31
   2. B.June 30Correct answer: B
   3. C.September 30
   4. D.December 31

   Explanation: Rule 6.1 provides, "All P-LPCs will be renewed annually on or before June 30."

   Reference: Ms Rules Current — Rule 6.1, P-LPC Annual Renewal (A), p. 35

5. 5A Mississippi LPC provides telehealth to a client physically located in another jurisdiction. Besides active Mississippi status, what licensure condition does Rule 7.5 impose?

   1. A.Hold a license in good standing where the recipient receives servicesCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Hold a license where the counselor completed graduate school
   3. C.Hold a license where the counselor's supervisor resides
   4. D.Hold a license in every state where the platform has servers

   Explanation: Rule 7.5(2) requires the provider to "Hold a license in good standing in the location of the recipient receiving services."

   Reference: Ms Rules Current — Rule 7.5, requirement 2, p. 43

6. 6After receiving the investigator's letter about a complaint, how long does the accused counselor initially have to respond?

   1. A.Ten days after the letterCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Fourteen days after the letter
   3. C.Twenty-one days after the letter
   4. D.Thirty days after the letter

   Explanation: Rule 8.2(C)(3) states, "the Accused will have ten days to respond to the allegations."

   Reference: Ms Rules Current — Rule 8.2(C)(3), p. 46

7. 7Which approach best satisfies the ACA Code's general informed-consent duty?

   1. A.Give the client a written form once, without discussion
   2. B.Explain rights only if the client asks
   3. C.Review rights and responsibilities both in writing and verbally as an ongoing processCorrect answer: C
   4. D.Delay consent information until treatment is complete

   Explanation: Standard A.2.a requires written and verbal review of counselor and client rights and responsibilities and describes informed consent as an ongoing part of the counseling process. The controlling text states, "Informed consent is an ongoing part of the counseling process".

   Reference: Aca Code Ms Sos — Standard A.2.a, p. 4

8. 8The Mississippi Board received an applicant's completeable licensure packet on April 10. Absent reapplication, how long does the applicant have to complete the application process?

   1. A.90 days
   2. B.180 days
   3. C.365 daysCorrect answer: C
   4. D.Two years

   Explanation: Rule 4.1(H)(a) says, "The application process for licensure must be completed within 365 days of the Board’s receipt of the individual’s application packet."

   Reference: Ms Rules Current — Rule 4.1(H)(a), p. 21

9. 9An LPC has been in Lapsed Status for 14 months after failing to renew. Which licensure consequence applies?

   1. A.The LPC remains licensed but may not supervise
   2. B.The LPC may reactivate by paying only the renewal fee
   3. C.The LPC no longer holds a license and must reapplyCorrect answer: C
   4. D.The LPC automatically enters Non-Practicing Status

   Explanation: Rule 5.3(E) states, "After one year in Lapsed Status, the LPC will no longer hold a license and must reapply for licensure."

   Reference: Ms Rules Current — Rule 5.2

10. 10Without an approved extension, for how many years at most may the provisional license be renewed?

    1. A.Two years
    2. B.Three years
    3. C.Four yearsCorrect answer: C
    4. D.Seven years

    Explanation: Rule 6.1(D) says, "The P-LPC shall be renewable for not more than four (4) years."

    Reference: Ms Rules Current — Rule 6.1, P-LPC Annual Renewal (D), p. 35