Free Washington Hearing Aid Specialist Jurisprudence Exam Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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1. 1A Washington employee wants to fit and dispense prescription hearing instruments independently. Which credential status authorizes that work?

   1. A.A current hearing aid specialist licenseCorrect answer: A
   2. B.An inactive hearing aid specialist license
   3. C.A business registration without a professional credential
   4. D.A hearing-instrument sales tax account

   Explanation: RCW 18.35.020(1) says, "No person shall engage in the fitting and dispensing of hearing instruments" unless licensed as a hearing aid specialist or audiologist or holding an interim permit. The current specialist license is the applicable authorization here.

   Reference: Chapter 18.35 RCW: — RCW 18.35.020(1)

2. 2During an in-person contact away from the regular business address, what written disclosure must the specialist present?

   1. A.Only the device brand
   2. B.Licensee and business contact information plus credential numberCorrect answer: B
   3. C.Only the appointment length
   4. D.Only the manufacturer address

   Explanation: WAC 246-828-270(1) requires written notice of the "Licensee's name, business name, business address and telephone number" and the credential number.

   Reference: Chapter 246-828 WAC: — WAC 246-828-270(1)

3. 3An advertisement makes a false material claim about a specialist's services. Which disciplinary standard applies?

   1. A.It is unprofessional conductCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Advertising is outside discipline
   3. C.Limited space excuses it
   4. D.Only the manufacturer is responsible

   Explanation: RCW 18.130.180(3) defines unprofessional conduct to include "All advertising which is false, fraudulent, or misleading."

   Reference: RCW 18.130.180: — RCW 18.130.180(3)

4. 4A licensed specialist plans to dispense hearing instruments through an establishment. What additional status must the establishment have?

   1. A.Accreditation as a college program
   2. B.A required surety bondCorrect answer: B
   3. C.Registration as an audiology facility
   4. D.Certification as a medical clinic

   Explanation: RCW 18.35.020(1) requires the practitioner to be "an owner or employee of an establishment that is bonded as provided by RCW 18.35.240." Therefore the establishment must have the required bond coverage.

   Reference: Chapter 18.35 RCW: — RCW 18.35.020(1)

5. 5During telephone contact away from the business, which disclosure is required?

   1. A.Licensee name, establishment name and address, and call purposeCorrect answer: A
   2. B.Only a callback number
   3. C.Only a device price
   4. D.Only the credential expiration date

   Explanation: WAC 246-828-270(2) requires the licensee to disclose the establishment information and "the purpose of call."

   Reference: Chapter 246-828 WAC: — WAC 246-828-270(2)

6. 6What is the disciplinary significance of violating a binding board standard of practice?

   1. A.It is unprofessional conduct under the Uniform Disciplinary ActCorrect answer: A
   2. B.It matters only if the client sues
   3. C.It automatically becomes a tax offense
   4. D.It has no licensing consequence

   Explanation: RCW 18.130.180 identifies "Violation of any state or federal statute or administrative rule regulating the profession" as unprofessional conduct. A binding board rule therefore carries disciplinary consequences.

   Reference: RCW 18.130.180: — RCW 18.130.180

7. 7An establishment is open and dispensing hearing instruments. What staffing condition must it continuously meet?

   1. A.Two public board members must be present
   2. B.A physician must be on call
   3. C.At least one licensed hearing aid specialist or licensed audiologist must be employedCorrect answer: C
   4. D.A practical-exam proctor must be employed

   Explanation: RCW 18.35.020(1) states that every dispensing establishment "shall have in its employ at least one licensed hearing aid specialist or licensed audiologist at all times." The establishment must maintain that licensed staffing.

   Reference: Chapter 18.35 RCW: — RCW 18.35.020(1)

8. 8What identifying information must direct-mail hearing-instrument advertising contain?

   1. A.The board chair's name
   2. B.The purchaser's insurer
   3. C.The establishment name and addressCorrect answer: C
   4. D.The manufacturer's officers

   Explanation: WAC 246-828-270(3) says the material must show the "establishment name and establishment address."

   Reference: Chapter 246-828 WAC: — WAC 246-828-270(3)

9. 9What proof must a Washington hearing-instrument establishment submit each year concerning equipment?

   1. A.Proof of equipment purchase dates
   2. B.Proof of manufacturer warranties
   3. C.Proof of daily listening checks
   4. D.Proof that board-required testing equipment was properly calibratedCorrect answer: D

   Explanation: RCW 18.35.020(1) requires an establishment to "annually submit proof that all testing equipment at that establishment that is required by the board to be calibrated has been properly calibrated." That annual proof concerns calibration.

   Reference: Chapter 18.35 RCW: — RCW 18.35.020(1)

10. 10Before the purchase contract is signed, what follow-up information must the purchaser receive?

    1. A.Written service availability and the specific follow-up locationCorrect answer: A
    2. B.A promise no adjustment will be needed
    3. C.A competitor list
    4. D.The seller's medical history

    Explanation: WAC 246-828-330 requires written notice and says it must include "the specific location of the follow-up service."

    Reference: Chapter 246-828 WAC: — WAC 246-828-330