CA Jurisprudence Exam – PT Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2025)
Article 1. Administration - Chapter may be cited as the
Physical Therapy Practice Act
What is the highest priority of the PTBC in exercising its
licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions? 2602.1 -
Correct Answer ✅Protection of the public
Who composes the members of the PTBC? 2603 - Correct
Answer ✅One PT involved in PT education (the only one
that can be full-time faculty), 3 licensed PTs that have been
practicing PT for 5 years, 3 public members who are not
licensed by the PTBC or any other Medical Board of CA
What is the term of the board members? When does this term
expire? 2604 - Correct Answer ✅Term is 4 years, expires on
June 1st each year
Who appoints the board members? 2604 - Correct Answer
✅The Governor appoints one public member and the 4 PTs.
The Senate Rules Committee and the Speaker of the
Assembly both appoint 1 public member each
,CA Jurisprudence Exam – PT Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2025)
How long can a member serve for the board? 2604 - Correct
Answer ✅No more than 2 consecutive terms
Who is president of the board? 2604 - Correct Answer
✅The members elect one of the members to act as
president. This occurs annually
Who can remove members of the board, and under what
circumstances? 2604 - Correct Answer ✅The appointing
power has the ability to remove members for neglect of
duties required by law OR for unprofessional/dishonorable
conduct
What are the mandatory qualifications for the public
members of the board? 2604.5 - Correct Answer ✅Shall be
a citizen of CA, shall NOT be an officer/faculty member
engaged in PT education, shall NOT be licensed by the
Medical Board of CA
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and Answers (Latest Update 2025)
What is the compensation for board members? 2606 Section
103 - Correct Answer ✅Per diem $100 for each day spent
in the discharge of official duties, reimbursed for traveling
and other expenses incurred from the performance of official
duties. These are subject to the availability of money. The
member cannot receive board money for a day on which they
were compensated for their regular employment.
May the board have employees? 2607 - Correct Answer
✅The board may employ clerical assistants and employees
deemed necessary to carry out its powers and duties. They
shall be considered public employees
Who is the "Executive Officer?" 2607.5 - Correct Answer
✅A person exempt from civil service that exercises the
powers and performs the duties delegated by the board. They
are appointed by the board.
What does the Inspections/Report section state? 2608.5 -
Correct Answer ✅Each board member or licensed PT
appointed by the board may inspect or require reports from
, CA Jurisprudence Exam – PT Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2025)
any place providing PT services including their records with
respect to PT services.
When and where MUST the board hold meetings? 2611 -
Correct Answer ✅At least once a year, meetings shall be
held in Sacramento, LA, and SF. Additional meetings may be
held as designated by the board until business is concluded.
How must the board give notice of meetings? 2612 - Correct
Answer ✅Notice will be given in accordance with the
Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act
Who is the commissioner on examination? 2613 - Correct
Answer ✅A board appointed, qualified person to give the
whole/portion of any examination. They do not need to be a
member of the board, but they are subject to the same
rules/regulations and entitled to the same fee as if they were
a board member.
What type of hearings may the board conduct, and what can
they do upon conclusion of the hearing? 2614 - Correct
Answer ✅The board shall hear matters including but not
and Answers (Latest Update 2025)
Article 1. Administration - Chapter may be cited as the
Physical Therapy Practice Act
What is the highest priority of the PTBC in exercising its
licensing, regulatory, and disciplinary functions? 2602.1 -
Correct Answer ✅Protection of the public
Who composes the members of the PTBC? 2603 - Correct
Answer ✅One PT involved in PT education (the only one
that can be full-time faculty), 3 licensed PTs that have been
practicing PT for 5 years, 3 public members who are not
licensed by the PTBC or any other Medical Board of CA
What is the term of the board members? When does this term
expire? 2604 - Correct Answer ✅Term is 4 years, expires on
June 1st each year
Who appoints the board members? 2604 - Correct Answer
✅The Governor appoints one public member and the 4 PTs.
The Senate Rules Committee and the Speaker of the
Assembly both appoint 1 public member each
,CA Jurisprudence Exam – PT Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2025)
How long can a member serve for the board? 2604 - Correct
Answer ✅No more than 2 consecutive terms
Who is president of the board? 2604 - Correct Answer
✅The members elect one of the members to act as
president. This occurs annually
Who can remove members of the board, and under what
circumstances? 2604 - Correct Answer ✅The appointing
power has the ability to remove members for neglect of
duties required by law OR for unprofessional/dishonorable
conduct
What are the mandatory qualifications for the public
members of the board? 2604.5 - Correct Answer ✅Shall be
a citizen of CA, shall NOT be an officer/faculty member
engaged in PT education, shall NOT be licensed by the
Medical Board of CA
,CA Jurisprudence Exam – PT Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2025)
What is the compensation for board members? 2606 Section
103 - Correct Answer ✅Per diem $100 for each day spent
in the discharge of official duties, reimbursed for traveling
and other expenses incurred from the performance of official
duties. These are subject to the availability of money. The
member cannot receive board money for a day on which they
were compensated for their regular employment.
May the board have employees? 2607 - Correct Answer
✅The board may employ clerical assistants and employees
deemed necessary to carry out its powers and duties. They
shall be considered public employees
Who is the "Executive Officer?" 2607.5 - Correct Answer
✅A person exempt from civil service that exercises the
powers and performs the duties delegated by the board. They
are appointed by the board.
What does the Inspections/Report section state? 2608.5 -
Correct Answer ✅Each board member or licensed PT
appointed by the board may inspect or require reports from
, CA Jurisprudence Exam – PT Questions
and Answers (Latest Update 2025)
any place providing PT services including their records with
respect to PT services.
When and where MUST the board hold meetings? 2611 -
Correct Answer ✅At least once a year, meetings shall be
held in Sacramento, LA, and SF. Additional meetings may be
held as designated by the board until business is concluded.
How must the board give notice of meetings? 2612 - Correct
Answer ✅Notice will be given in accordance with the
Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act
Who is the commissioner on examination? 2613 - Correct
Answer ✅A board appointed, qualified person to give the
whole/portion of any examination. They do not need to be a
member of the board, but they are subject to the same
rules/regulations and entitled to the same fee as if they were
a board member.
What type of hearings may the board conduct, and what can
they do upon conclusion of the hearing? 2614 - Correct
Answer ✅The board shall hear matters including but not
