California Chiropractic Board Exam Test
Bank 2026/2027 | 180 Practice Questions with
Explanations | Pass the CCB Exam on Your
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Master the California Chiropractic Board Exam with 180 up-to-date practice questions
covering scope of practice, ethics, licensing, supervision requirements, and clinical
scenarios. Includes detailed explanations and regulatory references for 2026/2027.
Download now and ace your CCB exam!
,California Chiropractic Board Exam Prep 2026/2027: 180 Questions
& Answers
Section 1: Scope of Practice and Treatment Authority
Question 1
A duly licensed chiropractor is authorized to manipulate and adjust which anatomical structures?
A) Only the spinal column
B) The spinal column and other joints of the human body
C) The spinal column, other joints, and all associated organs
D) Any musculoskeletal structure, including cranial bones
Answer: B
Explanation: Under the Chiropractic Initiative Act, a duly licensed chiropractor may manipulate
and adjust the spinal column and other joints of the human body. In the process, they may also
manipulate the muscle and connective tissue related thereto. This scope does not extend to
organs or cranial bones outside the scope of chiropractic practice.
Question 2
A chiropractor treating a pregnant woman must be aware that:
A) Pregnant patients are entirely excluded from chiropractic care
B) Treatment methods must not constitute the practice of medicine by exceeding the legal scope
of chiropractic practice
C) All chiropractic techniques are equally safe during pregnancy
D) Only obstetricians can authorize chiropractic treatment during pregnancy
Answer: B
Explanation: A duly licensed chiropractor may treat any condition, disease, or injury in any
patient, including a pregnant woman, and may diagnose, provided that such methods and
treatment DO NOT constitute the practice of medicine by exceeding the legal scope of
chiropractic practice. This emphasizes that chiropractors maintain their scope limitations even
with special patient populations.
,Question 3
Which of the following may a duly licensed chiropractor employ in practice?
A) Surgical instruments and prescription medications
B) Vitamins, food supplements, and foods for special dietary use
C) Any controlled substance listed in the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act
D) Any medical device requiring FDA approval for surgical use
Answer: B
Explanation: A duly licensed chiropractor may employ vitamins, food supplements, and foods
for special dietary use, as well as proprietary medicines, provided these items are NOT included
in materia medica and the treatment remains within the scope of practice. This allows
chiropractors to recommend nutritional supplements but limits them to non-prescription, non-
medical interventions.
Question 4
What is the limitation on a chiropractor's use of X-ray and thermography in practice?
A) They may be used for both diagnosis and treatment purposes
B) They may be used only for diagnosis, NOT for treatment purposes
C) They require a radiologist's supervision for all uses
D) They may only be used for patient education, not clinical decision-making
Answer: B
Explanation: X-ray and thermography may be used for diagnosis but NOT for treatment
purposes. Diagnostic ultrasound may be used for neuromuscular skeletal diagnosis only. This
distinguishes diagnostic tools from therapeutic interventions.
Question 5
A chiropractor who does NOT hold a separate physical therapy license:
A) May never use physical therapy techniques in practice
B) May use physical therapy techniques only as part of a course of chiropractic treatment
C) Must obtain a physical therapy license before practicing in California
D) May advertise as a physical therapist if they complete 100 hours of training
Answer: B
Explanation: As part of a course of chiropractic treatment, a duly licensed chiropractor may use
, all necessary mechanical, hygienic, and sanitary measures incident to the care of the body,
including physical therapy techniques in the course of chiropractic manipulations and/or
adjustments. However, they MAY NOT hold themselves out as being licensed as a physical
therapist unless they hold another such license.
Question 6
A chiropractor who advertises the term "physical therapy" without holding the appropriate
license faces:
A) A fine of $750 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment
B) A fine of $1,000 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment
C) A fine of up to $2,500 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment
D) A fine of up to $5,000 for each offense
Answer: A
Explanation: The penalty for a chiropractor who uses the term "physical therapy" in advertising
without holding the appropriate license is a fine of $750 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment.
This protects the public from misrepresentation and maintains the distinction between different
healing arts professions.
Question 7
A chiropractor may advertise or hold themselves out as:
A) A physical therapist if they have completed a weekend certification course
B) A medical doctor if they have completed medical residency training
C) A chiropractor only, unless they hold another valid license
D) Any healthcare specialty without restrictions
Answer: C
Explanation: A chiropractor MAY NOT hold himself or herself out as being licensed as
anything other than a chiropractor or as holding any other healing arts license or as practicing
physical therapy or use the term "physical therapy" in advertising unless he or she holds another
such license. This ensures patients have accurate information about their provider's
qualifications.
Bank 2026/2027 | 180 Practice Questions with
Explanations | Pass the CCB Exam on Your
First Attempt
Description:
Master the California Chiropractic Board Exam with 180 up-to-date practice questions
covering scope of practice, ethics, licensing, supervision requirements, and clinical
scenarios. Includes detailed explanations and regulatory references for 2026/2027.
Download now and ace your CCB exam!
,California Chiropractic Board Exam Prep 2026/2027: 180 Questions
& Answers
Section 1: Scope of Practice and Treatment Authority
Question 1
A duly licensed chiropractor is authorized to manipulate and adjust which anatomical structures?
A) Only the spinal column
B) The spinal column and other joints of the human body
C) The spinal column, other joints, and all associated organs
D) Any musculoskeletal structure, including cranial bones
Answer: B
Explanation: Under the Chiropractic Initiative Act, a duly licensed chiropractor may manipulate
and adjust the spinal column and other joints of the human body. In the process, they may also
manipulate the muscle and connective tissue related thereto. This scope does not extend to
organs or cranial bones outside the scope of chiropractic practice.
Question 2
A chiropractor treating a pregnant woman must be aware that:
A) Pregnant patients are entirely excluded from chiropractic care
B) Treatment methods must not constitute the practice of medicine by exceeding the legal scope
of chiropractic practice
C) All chiropractic techniques are equally safe during pregnancy
D) Only obstetricians can authorize chiropractic treatment during pregnancy
Answer: B
Explanation: A duly licensed chiropractor may treat any condition, disease, or injury in any
patient, including a pregnant woman, and may diagnose, provided that such methods and
treatment DO NOT constitute the practice of medicine by exceeding the legal scope of
chiropractic practice. This emphasizes that chiropractors maintain their scope limitations even
with special patient populations.
,Question 3
Which of the following may a duly licensed chiropractor employ in practice?
A) Surgical instruments and prescription medications
B) Vitamins, food supplements, and foods for special dietary use
C) Any controlled substance listed in the California Uniform Controlled Substances Act
D) Any medical device requiring FDA approval for surgical use
Answer: B
Explanation: A duly licensed chiropractor may employ vitamins, food supplements, and foods
for special dietary use, as well as proprietary medicines, provided these items are NOT included
in materia medica and the treatment remains within the scope of practice. This allows
chiropractors to recommend nutritional supplements but limits them to non-prescription, non-
medical interventions.
Question 4
What is the limitation on a chiropractor's use of X-ray and thermography in practice?
A) They may be used for both diagnosis and treatment purposes
B) They may be used only for diagnosis, NOT for treatment purposes
C) They require a radiologist's supervision for all uses
D) They may only be used for patient education, not clinical decision-making
Answer: B
Explanation: X-ray and thermography may be used for diagnosis but NOT for treatment
purposes. Diagnostic ultrasound may be used for neuromuscular skeletal diagnosis only. This
distinguishes diagnostic tools from therapeutic interventions.
Question 5
A chiropractor who does NOT hold a separate physical therapy license:
A) May never use physical therapy techniques in practice
B) May use physical therapy techniques only as part of a course of chiropractic treatment
C) Must obtain a physical therapy license before practicing in California
D) May advertise as a physical therapist if they complete 100 hours of training
Answer: B
Explanation: As part of a course of chiropractic treatment, a duly licensed chiropractor may use
, all necessary mechanical, hygienic, and sanitary measures incident to the care of the body,
including physical therapy techniques in the course of chiropractic manipulations and/or
adjustments. However, they MAY NOT hold themselves out as being licensed as a physical
therapist unless they hold another such license.
Question 6
A chiropractor who advertises the term "physical therapy" without holding the appropriate
license faces:
A) A fine of $750 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment
B) A fine of $1,000 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment
C) A fine of up to $2,500 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment
D) A fine of up to $5,000 for each offense
Answer: A
Explanation: The penalty for a chiropractor who uses the term "physical therapy" in advertising
without holding the appropriate license is a fine of $750 and/or up to 6 months imprisonment.
This protects the public from misrepresentation and maintains the distinction between different
healing arts professions.
Question 7
A chiropractor may advertise or hold themselves out as:
A) A physical therapist if they have completed a weekend certification course
B) A medical doctor if they have completed medical residency training
C) A chiropractor only, unless they hold another valid license
D) Any healthcare specialty without restrictions
Answer: C
Explanation: A chiropractor MAY NOT hold himself or herself out as being licensed as
anything other than a chiropractor or as holding any other healing arts license or as practicing
physical therapy or use the term "physical therapy" in advertising unless he or she holds another
such license. This ensures patients have accurate information about their provider's
qualifications.
