NH COUNSELING JURISPRUDENCE EXAM AND PRACTICE EXAM
NEWEST 2026/ 2027 TEST BANK| NEW HAMPSHIRE MENTAL
HEALTH COUNSELOR (CMHC) JURISPRUDENCE EXAM PREP
WITH COMPLETE 350 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
1. A clinician applying for initial licensure as a Clinical Mental Health
Counselor in New Hampshire is reviewing the statutory and
regulatory requirements before submitting an application. Which
educational credential most directly satisfies the standard
educational requirement for CMHC licensure?
A. A 48-semester-hour master's degree in general psychology from
any accredited college
B. A 60-semester-hour master's or doctoral degree in clinical
mental health counseling from a CACREP-accredited institution,
subject to the applicable alternatives
C. A bachelor's degree in psychology followed by two years of
supervised employment
D. A 60-hour graduate certificate in counseling without a master's
degree
Answer: B
2. A New Hampshire CMHC applicant completed a qualifying
graduate program and is preparing to satisfy the required
supervised clinical experience. Under the current requirements,
which combination most accurately describes the standard post-
master's experience requirement?
A. One year and 1,000 hours of supervised clinical experience
B. Three years and 4,500 hours of supervised clinical experience
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, C. Two years with at least 3,000 hours of post-master's supervised
clinical experience
D. Two years with at least 2,000 hours of unsupervised clinical
practice
Answer: C
3. A counselor is preparing for the New Hampshire jurisprudence
examination and wants to understand what material is tested.
Which scope most accurately describes the examination?
A. Only the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics
B. Only federal HIPAA requirements and New Hampshire criminal
law
C. Only the CMHC education and examination requirements in
Mhp 305
D. RSA 330-A and Mental Health Practice rules Mhp 100 through
Mhp 500
Answer: D
4. An applicant asks whether the New Hampshire jurisprudence
examination may be completed as an open-book examination and
whether the applicant may consult another counselor while
answering questions. Which statement is correct?
A. The examination is open book but must be taken individually
without consulting others
B. The examination is closed book but applicants may consult
another licensed counselor
C. The examination requires two applicants to complete it
together
D. The examination is open book and collaborative
Answer: A
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, 5. A CMHC applicant receives a score of 72 percent on the New
Hampshire jurisprudence examination and asks whether the
examination has been passed. What is the applicable passing
requirement?
A. 60 percent
B. 75 percent
C. 70 percent
D. 80 percent
Answer: B
6. An applicant fails the New Hampshire jurisprudence examination
and is concerned that the failed attempt permanently prevents
licensure. Which statement accurately reflects the current rule?
A. The applicant may retake it only once
B. The applicant must wait two years before retaking it
C. The applicant may retake the jurisprudence examination as
many times as necessary to pass
D. The applicant must repeat the graduate degree before retaking
it
Answer: C
7. A counselor is determining which state entity establishes and
administers the regulatory framework for mental health practice
under RSA 330-A. Which entity has this responsibility?
A. New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice
B. New Hampshire Department of Education
C. New Hampshire Medical Board
D. National Board for Certified Counselors
Answer: A
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, 8. A prospective CMHC asks which national examination is required
for New Hampshire CMHC licensure. Which examination should
the applicant expect to complete?
A. Association of Social Work Boards Clinical Examination
B. National Counselor Examination only
C. National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination
distributed by NBCC
D. National Marriage and Family Therapy Examination
Answer: C
9. A New Hampshire counselor is reviewing the statutory purpose of
Chapter 330-A. Which description most accurately reflects the
purpose of the chapter?
A. To establish reimbursement rates for mental health providers
B. To regulate mental health practice and protect the public from
harm caused by untrained, unskilled, or unlicensed practitioners
C. To replace all federal mental health regulations
D. To authorize only psychiatric medication management
Answer: B
10. A licensed CMHC is asked to explain what constitutes the
counselor's scope of practice under New Hampshire rules. Which
activity falls within the regulatory definition?
A. Prescribing controlled substances
B. Independently dispensing prescription medication
C. Performing medical surgery for psychiatric conditions
D. Assessment, diagnosis, consultation, treatment
recommendations, and treatment consistent with the applicable
mental health practice requirements
Answer: D
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NEWEST 2026/ 2027 TEST BANK| NEW HAMPSHIRE MENTAL
HEALTH COUNSELOR (CMHC) JURISPRUDENCE EXAM PREP
WITH COMPLETE 350 REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
VERIFIED ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+
1. A clinician applying for initial licensure as a Clinical Mental Health
Counselor in New Hampshire is reviewing the statutory and
regulatory requirements before submitting an application. Which
educational credential most directly satisfies the standard
educational requirement for CMHC licensure?
A. A 48-semester-hour master's degree in general psychology from
any accredited college
B. A 60-semester-hour master's or doctoral degree in clinical
mental health counseling from a CACREP-accredited institution,
subject to the applicable alternatives
C. A bachelor's degree in psychology followed by two years of
supervised employment
D. A 60-hour graduate certificate in counseling without a master's
degree
Answer: B
2. A New Hampshire CMHC applicant completed a qualifying
graduate program and is preparing to satisfy the required
supervised clinical experience. Under the current requirements,
which combination most accurately describes the standard post-
master's experience requirement?
A. One year and 1,000 hours of supervised clinical experience
B. Three years and 4,500 hours of supervised clinical experience
pg. 1
, C. Two years with at least 3,000 hours of post-master's supervised
clinical experience
D. Two years with at least 2,000 hours of unsupervised clinical
practice
Answer: C
3. A counselor is preparing for the New Hampshire jurisprudence
examination and wants to understand what material is tested.
Which scope most accurately describes the examination?
A. Only the American Counseling Association Code of Ethics
B. Only federal HIPAA requirements and New Hampshire criminal
law
C. Only the CMHC education and examination requirements in
Mhp 305
D. RSA 330-A and Mental Health Practice rules Mhp 100 through
Mhp 500
Answer: D
4. An applicant asks whether the New Hampshire jurisprudence
examination may be completed as an open-book examination and
whether the applicant may consult another counselor while
answering questions. Which statement is correct?
A. The examination is open book but must be taken individually
without consulting others
B. The examination is closed book but applicants may consult
another licensed counselor
C. The examination requires two applicants to complete it
together
D. The examination is open book and collaborative
Answer: A
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, 5. A CMHC applicant receives a score of 72 percent on the New
Hampshire jurisprudence examination and asks whether the
examination has been passed. What is the applicable passing
requirement?
A. 60 percent
B. 75 percent
C. 70 percent
D. 80 percent
Answer: B
6. An applicant fails the New Hampshire jurisprudence examination
and is concerned that the failed attempt permanently prevents
licensure. Which statement accurately reflects the current rule?
A. The applicant may retake it only once
B. The applicant must wait two years before retaking it
C. The applicant may retake the jurisprudence examination as
many times as necessary to pass
D. The applicant must repeat the graduate degree before retaking
it
Answer: C
7. A counselor is determining which state entity establishes and
administers the regulatory framework for mental health practice
under RSA 330-A. Which entity has this responsibility?
A. New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice
B. New Hampshire Department of Education
C. New Hampshire Medical Board
D. National Board for Certified Counselors
Answer: A
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, 8. A prospective CMHC asks which national examination is required
for New Hampshire CMHC licensure. Which examination should
the applicant expect to complete?
A. Association of Social Work Boards Clinical Examination
B. National Counselor Examination only
C. National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination
distributed by NBCC
D. National Marriage and Family Therapy Examination
Answer: C
9. A New Hampshire counselor is reviewing the statutory purpose of
Chapter 330-A. Which description most accurately reflects the
purpose of the chapter?
A. To establish reimbursement rates for mental health providers
B. To regulate mental health practice and protect the public from
harm caused by untrained, unskilled, or unlicensed practitioners
C. To replace all federal mental health regulations
D. To authorize only psychiatric medication management
Answer: B
10. A licensed CMHC is asked to explain what constitutes the
counselor's scope of practice under New Hampshire rules. Which
activity falls within the regulatory definition?
A. Prescribing controlled substances
B. Independently dispensing prescription medication
C. Performing medical surgery for psychiatric conditions
D. Assessment, diagnosis, consultation, treatment
recommendations, and treatment consistent with the applicable
mental health practice requirements
Answer: D
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