OPTOMETRY LAW EXAM CALIFORNIA EXAM
LATEST 2024-2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS |GRADED A+
What are the 7 misdemeanors pertaining to the use of licenses? - ANSWER>>1.
Displaying/possessing a cancelled, suspended, or fake/fraudulent license or any document
simulating one
2. Lending license to another
3. Displaying license that wasn't issued to you
4. Failing to surrender license that has been cancelled/suspended/revoked
5. Knowingly permitting unlawful use of license
6. Reproducing linces
7. Buying or receiving forged/counterfeit license
It is a __________ for any person to engage in any conduct which subverts or attempts to
subvert any licensing exam or administration of an exam. - ANSWER>>misdemeanor
T/F. It is a felony when a person conspires with an unlicensed person to allow his/her license to
be used by the unlicensed person or acts as his or her agent or partner. - ANSWER>>False- it is a
misdemeanor
Refusal to perform licensed activity is subject to __________ _______ if a licensed person
refuses to provide services b/c of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, marital status or
national origin. - ANSWER>>disciplinary actions
What are the 4 grounds/acts that provide for denial of licenses? - ANSWER>>1. Convicted of
crime related to qualifications, functions, or duties of profession
2. Done any act involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit w/ intent to benefit self or injury another
3. Knowingly lying or omitting fact in application
4. Any other act which are grounds for suspension/revocation
,T/F. License can be denied solely on basis of felony conviction even if applicant has certificate of
rehab. - ANSWER>>False- can't be
T/F. A license can be denied, suspended, or revoked solely on the basis of character, reputation,
personality, or habits. - ANSWER>>False- can't be
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for conviction of crime not related to profession. -
ANSWER>>False- has to be related to profession
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for not being in compliance with a child support
order or judgement. - ANSWER>>True
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for subversion of licensing examination. -
ANSWER>>True
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for securing license by fraud, deceit, or
misrepresentation. - ANSWER>>True
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for false statements or omission of material facts
regarding another person's application. - ANSWER>>True
T/F. The board may publicly reprove a licentiate for any act constituting grounds for suspension
or revocation of license. - ANSWER>>True (reprove means to censor or correct)
It is prohibited to dispense, prescribe, or sell eyeglasses which are not made of shatter-resistant
lenses or non-flammable frames to whom? - ANSWER>>Monocular pts
Law enforcement
Firefighters
<18 yo
T/F. Polycarbonate lenses are required for monocular pts, law enforcement, firefighters, and
kids. - ANSWER>>False- No specific requirement for polycarb. Shatter-resistant lenses include
case-hardened lenses, laminated glass, resin lenses, or other shatter-resistant materials.
Polycarb is std of care but is not reqd by law.
T/F. A practitioner, unless informed by person obtaining the eyeglasses or has personal
knowledge of age or occupation, is not required to conduct an investigation of the person's
occupation in determining if shatter-resistant lenses are required. - ANSWER>>True
T/F. Sale, procurement, or use of a professional degree not legally obtained is unlawful. -
ANSWER>>True
T/F. It is unlawful to willfully make a false statement in a material regard or engaging in
impersonation during licensing exams. - ANSWER>>True
, Violations involving fraudulent use of documents or records are considered a __________ and
are punishable with a fine of $__________-___________ or imprisonment in a state prison, and
other possible administrative action. - ANSWER>>felony; 2000-6000
T/F. Practitioners may offer, deliver, receive or accept any rebate, refund, commission,
preference, discount or other consideration of money or otherwise as compensation or
inducement for referring pts. - ANSWER>>False- it is unlawful
What is the punishment for violating anti-kickback and fee-splitting? - ANSWER>>imprisonment
in county jail, for not more than 1 year, or in state prison or by a fine up to $10,000 or both
What is the Federal-Stark Law against self-referrals? - ANSWER>>It is unlawful to refer to a
health care provider in which practitioner or immediate family members have a financial
interest. Referral or consultation from an organization in which licensee has financial interest
with is permitted if financial interest is disclosed in writing.
What constitutes "significant financial interest?" - ANSWER>>$5,000 or 5% of the whole
T/F. It is unlawful to make false, fraudulent, misleading or deceptive statments or claims such as
misrepresentation of fact, failure to disclose material facts, create false or unjustified
expectations of favorable results, presenting fees w/o fully and specifically disclosing all
variables, and making other representations or implications which cause an ordinary prudent
person to misunderstand or be deceived. - ANSWER>>true
T/F. Any price advertisement must be exact but can include words such as "as low as," "and up
to," "lowest prices," or statements of discount, premiums, or gifts. - ANSWER>>False- cannot
include these words to be exact
What are some things that advertising may include? - ANSWER>>Name, address, office hrs
Languages spoken
Certifications
Provisions of service under insurance/healthcare plan
Degrees received, names of schools
Publications authored by practitioner
Teaching positions- current and former
Affiliation w/ hospitals or clinics
Fees for services or products and method of pmt
Personal picture, pics of facility
Description of products advertised
Any other factual info
T/F. The board has the power to prevent truthful, non-deceptive or other forms of
advertisement. - ANSWER>>False
LATEST 2024-2025 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS |GRADED A+
What are the 7 misdemeanors pertaining to the use of licenses? - ANSWER>>1.
Displaying/possessing a cancelled, suspended, or fake/fraudulent license or any document
simulating one
2. Lending license to another
3. Displaying license that wasn't issued to you
4. Failing to surrender license that has been cancelled/suspended/revoked
5. Knowingly permitting unlawful use of license
6. Reproducing linces
7. Buying or receiving forged/counterfeit license
It is a __________ for any person to engage in any conduct which subverts or attempts to
subvert any licensing exam or administration of an exam. - ANSWER>>misdemeanor
T/F. It is a felony when a person conspires with an unlicensed person to allow his/her license to
be used by the unlicensed person or acts as his or her agent or partner. - ANSWER>>False- it is a
misdemeanor
Refusal to perform licensed activity is subject to __________ _______ if a licensed person
refuses to provide services b/c of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, marital status or
national origin. - ANSWER>>disciplinary actions
What are the 4 grounds/acts that provide for denial of licenses? - ANSWER>>1. Convicted of
crime related to qualifications, functions, or duties of profession
2. Done any act involving dishonesty, fraud or deceit w/ intent to benefit self or injury another
3. Knowingly lying or omitting fact in application
4. Any other act which are grounds for suspension/revocation
,T/F. License can be denied solely on basis of felony conviction even if applicant has certificate of
rehab. - ANSWER>>False- can't be
T/F. A license can be denied, suspended, or revoked solely on the basis of character, reputation,
personality, or habits. - ANSWER>>False- can't be
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for conviction of crime not related to profession. -
ANSWER>>False- has to be related to profession
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for not being in compliance with a child support
order or judgement. - ANSWER>>True
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for subversion of licensing examination. -
ANSWER>>True
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for securing license by fraud, deceit, or
misrepresentation. - ANSWER>>True
T/F. The board may suspend/revoke license for false statements or omission of material facts
regarding another person's application. - ANSWER>>True
T/F. The board may publicly reprove a licentiate for any act constituting grounds for suspension
or revocation of license. - ANSWER>>True (reprove means to censor or correct)
It is prohibited to dispense, prescribe, or sell eyeglasses which are not made of shatter-resistant
lenses or non-flammable frames to whom? - ANSWER>>Monocular pts
Law enforcement
Firefighters
<18 yo
T/F. Polycarbonate lenses are required for monocular pts, law enforcement, firefighters, and
kids. - ANSWER>>False- No specific requirement for polycarb. Shatter-resistant lenses include
case-hardened lenses, laminated glass, resin lenses, or other shatter-resistant materials.
Polycarb is std of care but is not reqd by law.
T/F. A practitioner, unless informed by person obtaining the eyeglasses or has personal
knowledge of age or occupation, is not required to conduct an investigation of the person's
occupation in determining if shatter-resistant lenses are required. - ANSWER>>True
T/F. Sale, procurement, or use of a professional degree not legally obtained is unlawful. -
ANSWER>>True
T/F. It is unlawful to willfully make a false statement in a material regard or engaging in
impersonation during licensing exams. - ANSWER>>True
, Violations involving fraudulent use of documents or records are considered a __________ and
are punishable with a fine of $__________-___________ or imprisonment in a state prison, and
other possible administrative action. - ANSWER>>felony; 2000-6000
T/F. Practitioners may offer, deliver, receive or accept any rebate, refund, commission,
preference, discount or other consideration of money or otherwise as compensation or
inducement for referring pts. - ANSWER>>False- it is unlawful
What is the punishment for violating anti-kickback and fee-splitting? - ANSWER>>imprisonment
in county jail, for not more than 1 year, or in state prison or by a fine up to $10,000 or both
What is the Federal-Stark Law against self-referrals? - ANSWER>>It is unlawful to refer to a
health care provider in which practitioner or immediate family members have a financial
interest. Referral or consultation from an organization in which licensee has financial interest
with is permitted if financial interest is disclosed in writing.
What constitutes "significant financial interest?" - ANSWER>>$5,000 or 5% of the whole
T/F. It is unlawful to make false, fraudulent, misleading or deceptive statments or claims such as
misrepresentation of fact, failure to disclose material facts, create false or unjustified
expectations of favorable results, presenting fees w/o fully and specifically disclosing all
variables, and making other representations or implications which cause an ordinary prudent
person to misunderstand or be deceived. - ANSWER>>true
T/F. Any price advertisement must be exact but can include words such as "as low as," "and up
to," "lowest prices," or statements of discount, premiums, or gifts. - ANSWER>>False- cannot
include these words to be exact
What are some things that advertising may include? - ANSWER>>Name, address, office hrs
Languages spoken
Certifications
Provisions of service under insurance/healthcare plan
Degrees received, names of schools
Publications authored by practitioner
Teaching positions- current and former
Affiliation w/ hospitals or clinics
Fees for services or products and method of pmt
Personal picture, pics of facility
Description of products advertised
Any other factual info
T/F. The board has the power to prevent truthful, non-deceptive or other forms of
advertisement. - ANSWER>>False
