ARKANSAS JURISPRUDENCE COUNSELING EXAM – EXAM-STYLE QUESTIONS
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PRACTICE TEST
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1-50
1. An applicant for licensure who fails the Arkansas Jurisprudence Examination
is subject to which of the following requirements before they may retake the
exam?
A. They may retake the examination at the next scheduled testing date.
B. They must wait a minimum of three months before taking a subsequent
examination.
C. They must complete an additional six hours of continuing education before
retaking the exam.
D. They must reapply to the Board and pay the full application fee.
Correct Answer: B. They must wait a minimum of three months before taking a
subsequent examination.
Rationale: Arkansas Code § 17-27-306(c)(2) explicitly states that an applicant who
fails the examination must wait three months before retaking it to allow for further
study and preparation. Options A, C, and D are not the mandated requirements
specified in the statute for this specific situation.
2. A licensed counselor is treating a 15-year-old client who reveals they are
being physically abused at home. According to Arkansas law, what is the
counselor's duty regarding this information?
,A. Discuss the matter with the client's parents to confirm the disclosure.
B. Maintain confidentiality as the communication is privileged.
C. Report the suspected abuse immediately to the Arkansas State Police or local
law enforcement.
D. Report the suspected abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline within 48 hours.
Correct Answer: C. Report the suspected abuse immediately to the Arkansas
State Police or local law enforcement.
Rationale: As a mandated reporter, a licensee must report suspected abuse
immediately to the Arkansas State Police or local law enforcement. While the Child
Abuse Hotline is a resource, Arkansas law requires immediate reporting to law
enforcement, as indicated in exam preparation materials. Options A and B are
incorrect as they violate mandatory reporting laws; Option D's timeframe is
incorrect.
3. Which of the following entities is responsible for approving an applicant's
eligibility to sit for the Arkansas Jurisprudence Examination?
A. The applicant's graduate program director.
B. The Arkansas Department of Health.
C. The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling.
D. The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).
Correct Answer: C. The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling.
Rationale: Arkansas Code § 17-27-306(a)(1) states that the Arkansas Board of
Examiners in Counseling must provide approval before an applicant is allowed to sit
for the examination. The Board is the governing body that reviews qualifications
,and determines eligibility. Options A, B, and D do not have the statutory authority
to approve eligibility for the Arkansas Jurisprudence Exam.
4. An LPC is planning to offer telehealth services to clients in Arkansas. What is
the primary requirement the licensee must fulfill before beginning this
practice?
A. Register their practice with the state's telehealth registry.
B. Obtain specific telehealth insurance coverage.
C. Receive appropriate training in the provision of telemedicine.
D. Notify all current clients in writing of the new service.
Correct Answer: C. Receive appropriate training in the provision of
telemedicine.
Rationale: Based on guidance for Arkansas counseling jurisprudence, licensees are
required to obtain appropriate training before offering telemedicine services to
ensure competent and ethical practice. Options A, B, and D, while possibly good
practice, are not the primary legal requirement for providing telehealth.
5. A licensee is terminating their employment at a community mental health
center. What are the licensee's ethical and professional obligations regarding
their clients?
A. Provide clients with a list of other providers and a copy of their records upon
request.
B. Close all client files and store them in a secure location.
C. Inform clients that their treatment is ending and refer them back to the agency.
D. Notify the Board of the termination and transfer all records.
, Correct Answer: A. Provide clients with a list of other providers and a copy of
their records upon request.
Rationale: When terminating employment or affiliation with an institution, a
licensee has a duty to ensure continuity of care. This includes providing clients with
options for continued treatment and facilitating access to their records. Options B
and C do not adequately address client welfare, and Option D describes a
procedure for the agency rather than the primary obligation to the client.
6. Which of the following best describes the scope of practice for a Licensed
Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arkansas?
A. Only individual psychotherapy with adults.
B. Counseling individuals, couples, and families as defined by their training and
competence.
C. Only clinical mental health counseling in a private practice setting.
D. Providing psychological testing and assessment.
Correct Answer: B. Counseling individuals, couples, and families as defined by
their training and competence.
Rationale: The Statement of Intent and professional standards in Arkansas allow
LPCs to counsel couples and families within the bounds of their training and
competence. While LPCs can provide individual and group therapy, their scope is
not limited to a single modality or setting. Option D is typically the scope of a
psychologist.
7. A client proposes to barter with their counselor, offering handmade furniture
in exchange for counseling sessions. According to ethical guidelines, under
what condition may this be acceptable?
AND ANSWERS | VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS | PLUS RATIONALES
| GUARANTEED PASS | 2026/27 LATEST UPDATE | EXAM PREP | STUDY GUIDE |
PRACTICE TEST
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1-50
1. An applicant for licensure who fails the Arkansas Jurisprudence Examination
is subject to which of the following requirements before they may retake the
exam?
A. They may retake the examination at the next scheduled testing date.
B. They must wait a minimum of three months before taking a subsequent
examination.
C. They must complete an additional six hours of continuing education before
retaking the exam.
D. They must reapply to the Board and pay the full application fee.
Correct Answer: B. They must wait a minimum of three months before taking a
subsequent examination.
Rationale: Arkansas Code § 17-27-306(c)(2) explicitly states that an applicant who
fails the examination must wait three months before retaking it to allow for further
study and preparation. Options A, C, and D are not the mandated requirements
specified in the statute for this specific situation.
2. A licensed counselor is treating a 15-year-old client who reveals they are
being physically abused at home. According to Arkansas law, what is the
counselor's duty regarding this information?
,A. Discuss the matter with the client's parents to confirm the disclosure.
B. Maintain confidentiality as the communication is privileged.
C. Report the suspected abuse immediately to the Arkansas State Police or local
law enforcement.
D. Report the suspected abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline within 48 hours.
Correct Answer: C. Report the suspected abuse immediately to the Arkansas
State Police or local law enforcement.
Rationale: As a mandated reporter, a licensee must report suspected abuse
immediately to the Arkansas State Police or local law enforcement. While the Child
Abuse Hotline is a resource, Arkansas law requires immediate reporting to law
enforcement, as indicated in exam preparation materials. Options A and B are
incorrect as they violate mandatory reporting laws; Option D's timeframe is
incorrect.
3. Which of the following entities is responsible for approving an applicant's
eligibility to sit for the Arkansas Jurisprudence Examination?
A. The applicant's graduate program director.
B. The Arkansas Department of Health.
C. The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling.
D. The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).
Correct Answer: C. The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Counseling.
Rationale: Arkansas Code § 17-27-306(a)(1) states that the Arkansas Board of
Examiners in Counseling must provide approval before an applicant is allowed to sit
for the examination. The Board is the governing body that reviews qualifications
,and determines eligibility. Options A, B, and D do not have the statutory authority
to approve eligibility for the Arkansas Jurisprudence Exam.
4. An LPC is planning to offer telehealth services to clients in Arkansas. What is
the primary requirement the licensee must fulfill before beginning this
practice?
A. Register their practice with the state's telehealth registry.
B. Obtain specific telehealth insurance coverage.
C. Receive appropriate training in the provision of telemedicine.
D. Notify all current clients in writing of the new service.
Correct Answer: C. Receive appropriate training in the provision of
telemedicine.
Rationale: Based on guidance for Arkansas counseling jurisprudence, licensees are
required to obtain appropriate training before offering telemedicine services to
ensure competent and ethical practice. Options A, B, and D, while possibly good
practice, are not the primary legal requirement for providing telehealth.
5. A licensee is terminating their employment at a community mental health
center. What are the licensee's ethical and professional obligations regarding
their clients?
A. Provide clients with a list of other providers and a copy of their records upon
request.
B. Close all client files and store them in a secure location.
C. Inform clients that their treatment is ending and refer them back to the agency.
D. Notify the Board of the termination and transfer all records.
, Correct Answer: A. Provide clients with a list of other providers and a copy of
their records upon request.
Rationale: When terminating employment or affiliation with an institution, a
licensee has a duty to ensure continuity of care. This includes providing clients with
options for continued treatment and facilitating access to their records. Options B
and C do not adequately address client welfare, and Option D describes a
procedure for the agency rather than the primary obligation to the client.
6. Which of the following best describes the scope of practice for a Licensed
Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arkansas?
A. Only individual psychotherapy with adults.
B. Counseling individuals, couples, and families as defined by their training and
competence.
C. Only clinical mental health counseling in a private practice setting.
D. Providing psychological testing and assessment.
Correct Answer: B. Counseling individuals, couples, and families as defined by
their training and competence.
Rationale: The Statement of Intent and professional standards in Arkansas allow
LPCs to counsel couples and families within the bounds of their training and
competence. While LPCs can provide individual and group therapy, their scope is
not limited to a single modality or setting. Option D is typically the scope of a
psychologist.
7. A client proposes to barter with their counselor, offering handmade furniture
in exchange for counseling sessions. According to ethical guidelines, under
what condition may this be acceptable?
