FLRE FLORIDA LAWS & RULES EXAM FOR
PSYCHOLOGISTS JURISPRUDENCE
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW BUNDLE (2026-2027)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
This comprehensive question study bank is engineered
specifically for psychologists preparing to sit for the Florida Laws
and Rules Exam (FLRE). Each practice question mirrors actual
state examination content by delivering exact legal scenarios
based on Chapter 490 (Psychological Services Act), Chapter 394
(Baker Act), and Board of Psychology administrative codes. Every
item contains its corresponding correct answer immediately
followed by an in-depth, bolded regulatory rationale to ensure
maximum knowledge retention and a passing score on your first
attempt.
Question 1
An applicant for licensure as a psychologist in Florida is completing the
required postdoctoral supervised experience. According to Chapter 64B19,
F.A.C., what is the minimum number of hours of clinical supervision the
applicant must receive each week?
A) 1 hour of face-to-face supervision
B) 2 hours of clinical supervision, with at least 1 hour being face-to-face
C) 3 hours of group or individual supervision
D) 2 hours of strictly face-to-face individual supervision
Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 64B19-11.005, F.A.C., explicitly dictates that
,supervised postdoctoral experience requires a minimum of 2 hours of
clinical supervision per week. At least 1 of these hours must be
individual, face-to-face supervision. The remaining hour may be face-
to-face or interactive video/telehealth supervision.
Question 2
A Florida psychologist is updating their professional documents. Under
Chapter 490, F.S., how long must a psychologist retain the complete
psychological records of a client after the date of the last service provided?
A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) 7 years
D) 10 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Under Rule 64B19-19.003, F.A.C., a licensed psychologist
must maintain full client records for at least 7 years from the date of
the last service rendered to ensure continuity of care and legal
compliance.
Question 3
Following the termination of a service relationship or the death of a
psychologist, how long must a summary of the client records be kept
available for distribution via an executor or designated control agent?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 5 years
D) 7 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Florida Board of Psychology rules require that notice of the
relocation or termination of practice be published, and records must
,be retained in an accessible manner for at least 2 years post-closure
or post-death to allow clients to request their transfers.
Question 4
A psychologist is subpoenaed to release confidential session notes
regarding a client involved in a personal injury lawsuit. The client explicitly
objects to the release, claiming psychotherapist-patient privilege under
Section 90.503, F.S. What is the psychologist's primary legal obligation?
A) Immediately hand over the files to comply with the subpoena.
B) Destroy the records to protect the client's privacy rights.
C) Assert the privilege on behalf of the client and await a judge's court
order.
D) Comply only if the opposing counsel pays an expert witness fee upfront.
Answer: C
Rationale: Section 90.503, F.S., establishes that the psychotherapist-
patient privilege belongs to the client. If the client refuses to waive it,
the psychologist must assert the privilege on their behalf and refrain
from disclosing records until explicitly ordered to do so by a judge.
Question 5
Under the Florida Mental Health Act (The Baker Act, Chapter 394, F.S.), a
person may be taken to a receiving facility for involuntary examination if
there is reason to believe the person has a mental illness and:
A) Refuses voluntary outpatient counseling services.
B) Has caused minor property damage during an argument.
C) Is unable to determine for themselves whether examination is necessary
and poses a real threat of substantial harm to themselves or others.
D) Has been diagnosed with a chronic personality disorder by an out-of-
state professional.
Answer: C
Rationale: Chapter 394, F.S. (Baker Act) requires a clear
, demonstration that the individual has a mental illness, has refused
voluntary examination (or cannot understand the need for it), and
poses a manifest danger of serious bodily harm to self or others in
the near future.
Question 6
An involuntary examination under the Baker Act at a designated receiving
facility may not be held for a period longer than:
A) 24 hours
B) 48 hours
C) 72 hours
D) 96 hours
Answer: C
Rationale: Pursuant to Section 394.463, F.S., a person held for
involuntary examination must be examined by a clinical professional
within 72 hours. Within that period, the person must be released, give
voluntary consent, or have a petition for involuntary placement filed.
Question 7
During a session, a client reveals to their psychologist that they regularly
slap and withhold food from their 82-year-old bedridden grandmother.
According to Chapter 415, F.S., what must the psychologist do?
A) Maintain clinical confidentiality unless the grandmother consents to a
report.
B) Confront the client and give them 48 hours to self-report before taking
action.
C) Immediately report the situation to the Department of Children and
Families (DCF) Abuse Hotline.
D) File an administrative complaint directly with the Florida Board of
Psychology.
PSYCHOLOGISTS JURISPRUDENCE
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW BUNDLE (2026-2027)
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES
This comprehensive question study bank is engineered
specifically for psychologists preparing to sit for the Florida Laws
and Rules Exam (FLRE). Each practice question mirrors actual
state examination content by delivering exact legal scenarios
based on Chapter 490 (Psychological Services Act), Chapter 394
(Baker Act), and Board of Psychology administrative codes. Every
item contains its corresponding correct answer immediately
followed by an in-depth, bolded regulatory rationale to ensure
maximum knowledge retention and a passing score on your first
attempt.
Question 1
An applicant for licensure as a psychologist in Florida is completing the
required postdoctoral supervised experience. According to Chapter 64B19,
F.A.C., what is the minimum number of hours of clinical supervision the
applicant must receive each week?
A) 1 hour of face-to-face supervision
B) 2 hours of clinical supervision, with at least 1 hour being face-to-face
C) 3 hours of group or individual supervision
D) 2 hours of strictly face-to-face individual supervision
Answer: B
Rationale: Chapter 64B19-11.005, F.A.C., explicitly dictates that
,supervised postdoctoral experience requires a minimum of 2 hours of
clinical supervision per week. At least 1 of these hours must be
individual, face-to-face supervision. The remaining hour may be face-
to-face or interactive video/telehealth supervision.
Question 2
A Florida psychologist is updating their professional documents. Under
Chapter 490, F.S., how long must a psychologist retain the complete
psychological records of a client after the date of the last service provided?
A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) 7 years
D) 10 years
Answer: C
Rationale: Under Rule 64B19-19.003, F.A.C., a licensed psychologist
must maintain full client records for at least 7 years from the date of
the last service rendered to ensure continuity of care and legal
compliance.
Question 3
Following the termination of a service relationship or the death of a
psychologist, how long must a summary of the client records be kept
available for distribution via an executor or designated control agent?
A) 1 year
B) 2 years
C) 5 years
D) 7 years
Answer: B
Rationale: Florida Board of Psychology rules require that notice of the
relocation or termination of practice be published, and records must
,be retained in an accessible manner for at least 2 years post-closure
or post-death to allow clients to request their transfers.
Question 4
A psychologist is subpoenaed to release confidential session notes
regarding a client involved in a personal injury lawsuit. The client explicitly
objects to the release, claiming psychotherapist-patient privilege under
Section 90.503, F.S. What is the psychologist's primary legal obligation?
A) Immediately hand over the files to comply with the subpoena.
B) Destroy the records to protect the client's privacy rights.
C) Assert the privilege on behalf of the client and await a judge's court
order.
D) Comply only if the opposing counsel pays an expert witness fee upfront.
Answer: C
Rationale: Section 90.503, F.S., establishes that the psychotherapist-
patient privilege belongs to the client. If the client refuses to waive it,
the psychologist must assert the privilege on their behalf and refrain
from disclosing records until explicitly ordered to do so by a judge.
Question 5
Under the Florida Mental Health Act (The Baker Act, Chapter 394, F.S.), a
person may be taken to a receiving facility for involuntary examination if
there is reason to believe the person has a mental illness and:
A) Refuses voluntary outpatient counseling services.
B) Has caused minor property damage during an argument.
C) Is unable to determine for themselves whether examination is necessary
and poses a real threat of substantial harm to themselves or others.
D) Has been diagnosed with a chronic personality disorder by an out-of-
state professional.
Answer: C
Rationale: Chapter 394, F.S. (Baker Act) requires a clear
, demonstration that the individual has a mental illness, has refused
voluntary examination (or cannot understand the need for it), and
poses a manifest danger of serious bodily harm to self or others in
the near future.
Question 6
An involuntary examination under the Baker Act at a designated receiving
facility may not be held for a period longer than:
A) 24 hours
B) 48 hours
C) 72 hours
D) 96 hours
Answer: C
Rationale: Pursuant to Section 394.463, F.S., a person held for
involuntary examination must be examined by a clinical professional
within 72 hours. Within that period, the person must be released, give
voluntary consent, or have a petition for involuntary placement filed.
Question 7
During a session, a client reveals to their psychologist that they regularly
slap and withhold food from their 82-year-old bedridden grandmother.
According to Chapter 415, F.S., what must the psychologist do?
A) Maintain clinical confidentiality unless the grandmother consents to a
report.
B) Confront the client and give them 48 hours to self-report before taking
action.
C) Immediately report the situation to the Department of Children and
Families (DCF) Abuse Hotline.
D) File an administrative complaint directly with the Florida Board of
Psychology.
