CALIFORNIA SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
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1. What is the minimum degree requirement to become a licensed speech-
language pathologist in California?
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology
A master’s degree from an accredited program is required for licensure in
California.
2. Which federal law mandates services for students with speech-language
impairments in public schools?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
IDEA ensures that children with disabilities, including speech-language
impairments, receive free appropriate public education (FAPE).
3. What is the primary function of the California Speech-Language Pathology
& Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (SLPAHADB)?
Licensing and regulating professionals
SLPAHADB ensures practitioners meet professional standards to protect
the public.
,4. A speech-language pathologist must complete how many hours of
supervised clinical practicum?
375 hours
ASHA and California licensure require at least 375 clock hours of
supervised clinical practicum.
5. During assessment, which standardized test is commonly used to evaluate
expressive and receptive language in children?
CELF (Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals)
CELF is widely used for identifying language disorders in children.
6. What is a primary characteristic of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS)?
Inconsistent errors in speech production
Children with CAS often produce different errors on the same word
attempts.
7. What is the purpose of a dynamic assessment?
To determine how a child learns language with support
Dynamic assessments evaluate a child’s learning potential rather than
static abilities.
8. A bilingual child demonstrates errors in both languages due to influence
from one language to another. This is called:
Language transfer
Language transfer is when linguistic features from one language affect
the other.
9. Which of the following is a fluency shaping technique?
Prolonged speech
, Prolonged speech helps reduce stuttering by slowing down the rate of
speech.
10.What is the most appropriate goal for a child with severe phonological
disorder?
Increase intelligibility through phonological process suppression
Phonological interventions focus on suppressing error patterns to improve
speech clarity.
11.Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for vocal fold movement?
Vagus nerve (CN X)
The vagus nerve controls the laryngeal muscles responsible for vocal fold
movement.
12.What is the minimal supervised experience required during the Clinical
Fellowship (CF) in California?
36 weeks full-time equivalent
California and ASHA require a CF equivalent to 36 weeks full-time
experience.
13.Which swallowing phase involves bolus transfer from the oral cavity to the
pharynx?
Oral phase
The oral phase involves voluntary movement of the bolus to the
oropharynx.
14.In California, how often must an SLP renew their license?
Every two years
, Licenses in California must be renewed biennially with continuing
education.
15.A licensee must complete how many continuing education hours every two
years in California?
24 hours
California mandates 24 hours of continuing education for license renewal.
16.What type of therapy approach is used for improving comprehension in
individuals with aphasia?
Schuell’s stimulation approach
This method emphasizes auditory stimulation and intensive practice.
17.A client with Parkinson’s disease may benefit most from:
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT)
LSVT is effective for improving vocal loudness in patients with Parkinson’s.
18.Which articulation disorder involves difficulty with tongue placement for /r/
and /l/ sounds?
Distortion
Distortion occurs when a sound is produced inaccurately but resembles
the target.
19.In a public school, how often must an IEP be reviewed?
Annually
IDEA requires that Individualized Education Programs be reviewed every
year.
20.Which test would best assess auditory processing abilities?
SCAN-C/A
LICENSING EXAM TEST QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS
RATIONALES 2025/2026 Q&A | INSTANT
DOWNLOAD PDF
1. What is the minimum degree requirement to become a licensed speech-
language pathologist in California?
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology
A master’s degree from an accredited program is required for licensure in
California.
2. Which federal law mandates services for students with speech-language
impairments in public schools?
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
IDEA ensures that children with disabilities, including speech-language
impairments, receive free appropriate public education (FAPE).
3. What is the primary function of the California Speech-Language Pathology
& Audiology & Hearing Aid Dispensers Board (SLPAHADB)?
Licensing and regulating professionals
SLPAHADB ensures practitioners meet professional standards to protect
the public.
,4. A speech-language pathologist must complete how many hours of
supervised clinical practicum?
375 hours
ASHA and California licensure require at least 375 clock hours of
supervised clinical practicum.
5. During assessment, which standardized test is commonly used to evaluate
expressive and receptive language in children?
CELF (Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals)
CELF is widely used for identifying language disorders in children.
6. What is a primary characteristic of childhood apraxia of speech (CAS)?
Inconsistent errors in speech production
Children with CAS often produce different errors on the same word
attempts.
7. What is the purpose of a dynamic assessment?
To determine how a child learns language with support
Dynamic assessments evaluate a child’s learning potential rather than
static abilities.
8. A bilingual child demonstrates errors in both languages due to influence
from one language to another. This is called:
Language transfer
Language transfer is when linguistic features from one language affect
the other.
9. Which of the following is a fluency shaping technique?
Prolonged speech
, Prolonged speech helps reduce stuttering by slowing down the rate of
speech.
10.What is the most appropriate goal for a child with severe phonological
disorder?
Increase intelligibility through phonological process suppression
Phonological interventions focus on suppressing error patterns to improve
speech clarity.
11.Which cranial nerve is primarily responsible for vocal fold movement?
Vagus nerve (CN X)
The vagus nerve controls the laryngeal muscles responsible for vocal fold
movement.
12.What is the minimal supervised experience required during the Clinical
Fellowship (CF) in California?
36 weeks full-time equivalent
California and ASHA require a CF equivalent to 36 weeks full-time
experience.
13.Which swallowing phase involves bolus transfer from the oral cavity to the
pharynx?
Oral phase
The oral phase involves voluntary movement of the bolus to the
oropharynx.
14.In California, how often must an SLP renew their license?
Every two years
, Licenses in California must be renewed biennially with continuing
education.
15.A licensee must complete how many continuing education hours every two
years in California?
24 hours
California mandates 24 hours of continuing education for license renewal.
16.What type of therapy approach is used for improving comprehension in
individuals with aphasia?
Schuell’s stimulation approach
This method emphasizes auditory stimulation and intensive practice.
17.A client with Parkinson’s disease may benefit most from:
Lee Silverman Voice Treatment (LSVT)
LSVT is effective for improving vocal loudness in patients with Parkinson’s.
18.Which articulation disorder involves difficulty with tongue placement for /r/
and /l/ sounds?
Distortion
Distortion occurs when a sound is produced inaccurately but resembles
the target.
19.In a public school, how often must an IEP be reviewed?
Annually
IDEA requires that Individualized Education Programs be reviewed every
year.
20.Which test would best assess auditory processing abilities?
SCAN-C/A
