Maryland State Law Exam Questions And Answers
2025/2026
Board Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-State Board of Professional
Counselors and Therapists
6 Types of Licenses by the Board - CORRECT ANSWER-Clinical alcohol
and drug
Clinical marriage and family
Clinical professional counselor
Graduate alcohol and drug
Graduate marriage and family
Graduate Professional Counselor
Professional Competence - CORRECT ANSWER-A counselor shall
practice only within boundaries of competence
Get consultation with new competencies
Maintain qualification through CE
,Impaired Professional Competence - CORRECT ANSWER-Terminate or
limit activities
Seek professional assistance
Ethical Responsibility - CORRECT ANSWER-A counselor shall: consult
when ethics are raised
take credit for only work performed
notify board of any license status change
Disclose all conflicts of interest
Receive appropriate authorization for minors
Protect minors' interests
Provide continuity of care
Maintain accurate records
Provide lawfully required reports
Report violations
Counseling shall inform what and connect what? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Counselor shall: inform client of rights, goals, risks, limits, fees,
diagnoses
Connect and document collaboration with other providers
, Termination may occur when - CORRECT ANSWER-services are no
longer requested; serves the client's needs; incompetent counselor;
fees not paid; or the agency cannot meet needs
Termination occurs after - CORRECT ANSWER-securing agreement or
offering appropriate referral
Gifts may be accepted when - CORRECT ANSWER-relationship is not
exploitative; client requests it; written contract is established;
arrangements are accepted by other professionals in the community
When making a referral, - CORRECT ANSWER-a counselor may not give
or accept anything when giving or receiving a referral
In advertisements and public statements, - CORRECT ANSWER-name
and credentials must be accurate; adequate info must be present; NO
misrepresentation; abstain from solicitation for testimonials
When educating, - CORRECT ANSWER-use accurate information; not
mislead recipients or encourage them that they are now clients
When doing non traditional therapy with physical contact, - CORRECT
ANSWER-an assessment of the client must be completed; written
2025/2026
Board Definition - CORRECT ANSWER-State Board of Professional
Counselors and Therapists
6 Types of Licenses by the Board - CORRECT ANSWER-Clinical alcohol
and drug
Clinical marriage and family
Clinical professional counselor
Graduate alcohol and drug
Graduate marriage and family
Graduate Professional Counselor
Professional Competence - CORRECT ANSWER-A counselor shall
practice only within boundaries of competence
Get consultation with new competencies
Maintain qualification through CE
,Impaired Professional Competence - CORRECT ANSWER-Terminate or
limit activities
Seek professional assistance
Ethical Responsibility - CORRECT ANSWER-A counselor shall: consult
when ethics are raised
take credit for only work performed
notify board of any license status change
Disclose all conflicts of interest
Receive appropriate authorization for minors
Protect minors' interests
Provide continuity of care
Maintain accurate records
Provide lawfully required reports
Report violations
Counseling shall inform what and connect what? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Counselor shall: inform client of rights, goals, risks, limits, fees,
diagnoses
Connect and document collaboration with other providers
, Termination may occur when - CORRECT ANSWER-services are no
longer requested; serves the client's needs; incompetent counselor;
fees not paid; or the agency cannot meet needs
Termination occurs after - CORRECT ANSWER-securing agreement or
offering appropriate referral
Gifts may be accepted when - CORRECT ANSWER-relationship is not
exploitative; client requests it; written contract is established;
arrangements are accepted by other professionals in the community
When making a referral, - CORRECT ANSWER-a counselor may not give
or accept anything when giving or receiving a referral
In advertisements and public statements, - CORRECT ANSWER-name
and credentials must be accurate; adequate info must be present; NO
misrepresentation; abstain from solicitation for testimonials
When educating, - CORRECT ANSWER-use accurate information; not
mislead recipients or encourage them that they are now clients
When doing non traditional therapy with physical contact, - CORRECT
ANSWER-an assessment of the client must be completed; written
