ARKANSAS AUDIOLOGY LICENSURE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES LATEST 2026-2027 EXAM UPDATE
Section 1: Arkansas Licensure and Regulations (Questions 1-10)
1. Which Arkansas board is responsible for licensing audiologists
who dispense hearing aids?
A) Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers
B) Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
(ABESPA)
C) Arkansas Department of Health
D) Arkansas State Medical Board
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Arkansas Code § 17-100-207 specifies that a person licensed
as an audiologist by the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language
Pathology and Audiology is not required to be separately licensed by the
Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers . ABESPA has the
authority to promulgate rules governing hearing aid dispensing by
audiologists, provided such rules are no less stringent than those of the
hearing instrument dispenser board .
2. An audiologist's license in Arkansas may legally practice while an
application is pending for up to how many days?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
,C) 45 days
D) 60 days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to ABESPA rules, any applicant who has
submitted a completed application form, the application fee, and either a
copy of the current ASHA certified member card or a letter from ASHA
specifying certification date may legally practice until action is taken on
the application at the next scheduled Board meeting . The state
application information confirms that upon receipt of a completed
application packet, an applicant is granted a 30-day grace period to
begin work .
3. What is the minimum passing scaled score required for the Praxis
Audiology (5343) exam in Arkansas?
A) 150
B) 158
C) 162
D) 170
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Arkansas requires a minimum scaled score of 162 for
passing the Praxis Audiology exam . The Praxis sets the pass/fail scores
for each examination, and arrangements and fees for all examinations
are the responsibility of the applicant .
4. Which of the following is the required educational degree for
audiology licensure in Arkansas?
,A) Bachelor's degree in audiology
B) Master's degree in audiology obtained before 2006 or doctoral degree
after January 1, 2007
C) Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) only
D) Any degree in communicative disorders
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Arkansas requires a master's degree in audiology obtained on
or before December 30, 2006, or a doctoral degree obtained after
January 1, 2007 . This aligns with the transition to doctoral-level
requirements for the profession .
5. How often must audiologists in Arkansas complete continuing
education (CE) requirements?
A) 10 hours annually
B) 20 hours annually
C) 36 clock hours annually
D) 50 hours biennially
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Audiologists in Arkansas are required to complete 20 hours
of ongoing professional development annually, with at least 10 hours
directly related to early intervention . Additionally, completion of Core
Competencies training through First Connections is required annually .
6. The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology
and Audiology is empowered to do all of the following EXCEPT:
, A) Issue subpoenas and examine witnesses
B) Adopt rules for professional conduct
C) Require medical or surgical education on examinations
D) Investigate allegations of practice violations
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Board has powers to administer, coordinate, and enforce
licensing provisions, issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, administer
oaths, and investigate violations . However, by statute, examinations
shall not include questions requiring medical or surgical education .
7. A provisional license in Arkansas is valid for a maximum of how
many months?
A) 12 months
B) 24 months
C) 36 months
D) 48 months
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A provisional license in Arkansas is renewable annually but
will expire and shall not be renewed after 36 months from the initiation
of the professional experience .
8. Applicants for Arkansas audiology licensure must submit
evidence of professional experience totaling how many hours?
A) 500 hours
B) 900 hours
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS AND
RATIONALES LATEST 2026-2027 EXAM UPDATE
Section 1: Arkansas Licensure and Regulations (Questions 1-10)
1. Which Arkansas board is responsible for licensing audiologists
who dispense hearing aids?
A) Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers
B) Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
(ABESPA)
C) Arkansas Department of Health
D) Arkansas State Medical Board
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Arkansas Code § 17-100-207 specifies that a person licensed
as an audiologist by the Board of Examiners in Speech-Language
Pathology and Audiology is not required to be separately licensed by the
Arkansas Board of Hearing Instrument Dispensers . ABESPA has the
authority to promulgate rules governing hearing aid dispensing by
audiologists, provided such rules are no less stringent than those of the
hearing instrument dispenser board .
2. An audiologist's license in Arkansas may legally practice while an
application is pending for up to how many days?
A) 15 days
B) 30 days
,C) 45 days
D) 60 days
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: According to ABESPA rules, any applicant who has
submitted a completed application form, the application fee, and either a
copy of the current ASHA certified member card or a letter from ASHA
specifying certification date may legally practice until action is taken on
the application at the next scheduled Board meeting . The state
application information confirms that upon receipt of a completed
application packet, an applicant is granted a 30-day grace period to
begin work .
3. What is the minimum passing scaled score required for the Praxis
Audiology (5343) exam in Arkansas?
A) 150
B) 158
C) 162
D) 170
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Arkansas requires a minimum scaled score of 162 for
passing the Praxis Audiology exam . The Praxis sets the pass/fail scores
for each examination, and arrangements and fees for all examinations
are the responsibility of the applicant .
4. Which of the following is the required educational degree for
audiology licensure in Arkansas?
,A) Bachelor's degree in audiology
B) Master's degree in audiology obtained before 2006 or doctoral degree
after January 1, 2007
C) Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) only
D) Any degree in communicative disorders
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Arkansas requires a master's degree in audiology obtained on
or before December 30, 2006, or a doctoral degree obtained after
January 1, 2007 . This aligns with the transition to doctoral-level
requirements for the profession .
5. How often must audiologists in Arkansas complete continuing
education (CE) requirements?
A) 10 hours annually
B) 20 hours annually
C) 36 clock hours annually
D) 50 hours biennially
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Audiologists in Arkansas are required to complete 20 hours
of ongoing professional development annually, with at least 10 hours
directly related to early intervention . Additionally, completion of Core
Competencies training through First Connections is required annually .
6. The Arkansas Board of Examiners in Speech-Language Pathology
and Audiology is empowered to do all of the following EXCEPT:
, A) Issue subpoenas and examine witnesses
B) Adopt rules for professional conduct
C) Require medical or surgical education on examinations
D) Investigate allegations of practice violations
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Board has powers to administer, coordinate, and enforce
licensing provisions, issue subpoenas, examine witnesses, administer
oaths, and investigate violations . However, by statute, examinations
shall not include questions requiring medical or surgical education .
7. A provisional license in Arkansas is valid for a maximum of how
many months?
A) 12 months
B) 24 months
C) 36 months
D) 48 months
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A provisional license in Arkansas is renewable annually but
will expire and shall not be renewed after 36 months from the initiation
of the professional experience .
8. Applicants for Arkansas audiology licensure must submit
evidence of professional experience totaling how many hours?
A) 500 hours
B) 900 hours
