CALIFORNIA OPTOMETRY LAWS AND
REGULATIONS EXAM 160 QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST 2025
It is a __________ for any person to engage in any conduct which subverts or
attempts to subvert any licensing exam or administration of an exam. - ANSWER-
misdemeanor
T/F. It is a felony when a person conspires with an unlicensed person to allow
his/her license to be used by the unlicensed person or acts as his or her agent or
partner. - ANSWER-False- it is a misdemeanor
Refusal to perform licensed activity is subject to __________ _______ if a licensed
person refuses to provide services b/c of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry,
disability, marital status or national origin. - ANSWER-disciplinary actions
What are the 4 grounds/acts that provide for denial of licenses? - ANSWER-1.
Convicted of crime related to qualifications, functions, or duties of profession
2. Done any act involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit w/ intent to benefit self or
injury another
3. Knowingly lying or omitting fact in application
4. Any other act which are grounds for suspension/revocation
,T/F. License can be denied solely on basis of felony conviction even if applicant
has certificate of rehab. - ANSWER-False- can't be
T/F. A license can be denied, suspended, or revoked solely on the basis of
character, reputation, personality, or habits. - ANSWER-False- can't be
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for conviction of crime not related to
profession. - ANSWER-False- has to be related to profession
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for not being in compliance with a
child support order or judgement. - ANSWER-True
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for subversion of licensing
examination. - ANSWER-True
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for securing license by fraud, deceit,
or misrepresentation. - ANSWER-True
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for false statements or omission of
material facts regarding another person's application. - ANSWER-True
T/F. The board may publicly reprove a licentiate for any act constituting grounds
for suspension or revocation of license. - ANSWER-True (reprove means to censor
or correct)
It is prohibited to dispense, prescribe, or sell eyeglasses which are not made of
shatter-resistant lenses or non-flammable frames to whom? - ANSWER-
Monocular pts
, Law enforcement
Firefighters
<18 yo
T/F. Polycarbonate lenses are required for monocular pts, law enforcement,
firefighters, and kids. - ANSWER-False- No specific requirement for polycarb.
Shatter-resistant lenses include case-hardened lenses, laminated glass, resin
lenses, or other shatter-resistant materials. Polycarb is std of care but is not reqd
by law.
T/F. A practitioner, unless informed by person obtaining the eyeglasses or has
personal knowledge of age or occupation, is not required to conduct an
investigation of the person's occupation in determining if shatter-resistant lenses
are required. - ANSWER-True
T/F. Sale, procurement, or use of a professional degree not legally obtained is
unlawful. - ANSWER-True
T/F. It is unlawful to willfully make a false statement in a material regard or
engaging in impersonation during licensing exams. - ANSWER-True
Violations involving fraudulent use of documents or records are considered a
__________ and are punishable with a fine of $__________-___________ or
imprisonment in a state prison, and other possible administrative action. -
ANSWER-felony; 2000-6000
T/F. Practitioners may offer, deliver, receive or accept any rebate, refund,
commission, preference, discount or other consideration of money or otherwise
as compensation or inducement for referring pts. - ANSWER-False- it is unlawful
REGULATIONS EXAM 160 QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST 2025
It is a __________ for any person to engage in any conduct which subverts or
attempts to subvert any licensing exam or administration of an exam. - ANSWER-
misdemeanor
T/F. It is a felony when a person conspires with an unlicensed person to allow
his/her license to be used by the unlicensed person or acts as his or her agent or
partner. - ANSWER-False- it is a misdemeanor
Refusal to perform licensed activity is subject to __________ _______ if a licensed
person refuses to provide services b/c of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry,
disability, marital status or national origin. - ANSWER-disciplinary actions
What are the 4 grounds/acts that provide for denial of licenses? - ANSWER-1.
Convicted of crime related to qualifications, functions, or duties of profession
2. Done any act involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit w/ intent to benefit self or
injury another
3. Knowingly lying or omitting fact in application
4. Any other act which are grounds for suspension/revocation
,T/F. License can be denied solely on basis of felony conviction even if applicant
has certificate of rehab. - ANSWER-False- can't be
T/F. A license can be denied, suspended, or revoked solely on the basis of
character, reputation, personality, or habits. - ANSWER-False- can't be
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for conviction of crime not related to
profession. - ANSWER-False- has to be related to profession
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for not being in compliance with a
child support order or judgement. - ANSWER-True
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for subversion of licensing
examination. - ANSWER-True
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for securing license by fraud, deceit,
or misrepresentation. - ANSWER-True
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for false statements or omission of
material facts regarding another person's application. - ANSWER-True
T/F. The board may publicly reprove a licentiate for any act constituting grounds
for suspension or revocation of license. - ANSWER-True (reprove means to censor
or correct)
It is prohibited to dispense, prescribe, or sell eyeglasses which are not made of
shatter-resistant lenses or non-flammable frames to whom? - ANSWER-
Monocular pts
, Law enforcement
Firefighters
<18 yo
T/F. Polycarbonate lenses are required for monocular pts, law enforcement,
firefighters, and kids. - ANSWER-False- No specific requirement for polycarb.
Shatter-resistant lenses include case-hardened lenses, laminated glass, resin
lenses, or other shatter-resistant materials. Polycarb is std of care but is not reqd
by law.
T/F. A practitioner, unless informed by person obtaining the eyeglasses or has
personal knowledge of age or occupation, is not required to conduct an
investigation of the person's occupation in determining if shatter-resistant lenses
are required. - ANSWER-True
T/F. Sale, procurement, or use of a professional degree not legally obtained is
unlawful. - ANSWER-True
T/F. It is unlawful to willfully make a false statement in a material regard or
engaging in impersonation during licensing exams. - ANSWER-True
Violations involving fraudulent use of documents or records are considered a
__________ and are punishable with a fine of $__________-___________ or
imprisonment in a state prison, and other possible administrative action. -
ANSWER-felony; 2000-6000
T/F. Practitioners may offer, deliver, receive or accept any rebate, refund,
commission, preference, discount or other consideration of money or otherwise
as compensation or inducement for referring pts. - ANSWER-False- it is unlawful
