MARYLAND PSYCHOLOGY JURISPRUDENCE EXAM -
PRACTICE QUESTIONS COMPLETE WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
1. What is the minimum passing score required for the Maryland Psychology
Jurisprudence Exam?
A) 70%
B) 65%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Correct Answer: C) 75%
Explanation: The Maryland Psychology Jurisprudence Exam requires a passing
score of 75%. This is different from the EPPP which requires 70% (scaled score 500)
or 73% for those who took it before 2002.
2. How many supervised experience hours are required for licensure in
Maryland?
A) 2000 hours over 1 year
B) 3250 hours across 2 years
C) 3000 hours across 18 months
D) 4000 hours across 3 years
Correct Answer: B) 3250 hours across 2 years
,Explanation: Maryland requires 3250 hours of supervised experience across 2
years. At least 75% of this supervision must be provided by a psychologist, with 2
hours of supervision for every 20 hours of experience plus other learning activities.
3. Which of the following is NOT one of the exemptions to being required to
have a license in Maryland?
A) Interns, fellows, psych associates, and students using appropriate titles in
training settings only
B) Licensed in another state and granted a temporary exemption while waiting to
take the exam
C) Psychologists with more than 20 years of experience from another state
D) Individuals working for federal agencies while performing duties of
employment
Correct Answer: C) Psychologists with more than 20 years of experience from
another state
Explanation: The two main exemptions are: (1) interns, fellows, psych associates,
and students in training settings using appropriate titles, and (2) individuals
licensed in another state who receive a temporary exemption while waiting to take
the exam. Federal employees are also exempt under specific circumstances, but
there is no exemption based solely on years of experience.
4. When do psychologists in Maryland need to renew their licenses?
A) Every year on December 31
B) Every two years on March 31
C) Every three years on June 30
D) Every two years on September 30
Correct Answer: B) Every two years on March 31
,Explanation: Maryland psychology licenses are renewed biennially (every other
year) by March 31. The continuing education cycle also ends on March 31.
5. How soon can a psychologist reapply for licensure in Maryland after their
license has been revoked?
A) Immediately
B) 2 years
C) 5 years
D) 10 years
Correct Answer: C) 5 years
Explanation: After a license has been revoked, the individual must wait 5 years
before they can reapply for licensure in Maryland.
6. What is the primary mission of the Maryland Board of Psychology?
A) To promote the field of psychology
B) To ensure a minimum level of training is met
C) To increase the number of psychologists in Maryland
D) To conduct psychological research
Correct Answer: B) To ensure a minimum level of training is met
Explanation: The Board's mission is to ensure that a minimum level of training is
met for those practicing psychology in Maryland, thereby protecting the public.
7. What are the total CE requirements for a 2-year renewal cycle in Maryland?
A) 30 CE hours
B) 35 CE hours
C) 40 CE hours
D) 45 CE hours
, Correct Answer: C) 40 CE hours
Explanation: Maryland requires 40 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle. The
maximum for independent study is 20 hours (must be APA approved). A minimum
of 3 hours must be in ethics/law/risk management, and a minimum of 3 hours in
cultural competence/diversity. The maximum for scholarly activities is 30 hours.
8. Which of the following activities CANNOT count toward CE requirements in
Maryland?
A) Attending an APA-approved workshop
B) Authoring a journal article
C) Presenting at a professional conference
D) Attending a business meeting
Correct Answer: D) Attending a business meeting
Explanation: Business meetings are explicitly excluded from CE credit. The goals of
CE are to maintain professional competency, increase professional skills and
knowledge, prepare for new roles and responsibilities, and expand the science of
psychology theory, method, or practice. Business meetings, professional
committee meetings, and presentations/publications for a lay audience do not
qualify.
9. How long must you keep documentation of CE completion in Maryland?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Correct Answer: C) 4 years
PRACTICE QUESTIONS COMPLETE WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS
1. What is the minimum passing score required for the Maryland Psychology
Jurisprudence Exam?
A) 70%
B) 65%
C) 75%
D) 80%
Correct Answer: C) 75%
Explanation: The Maryland Psychology Jurisprudence Exam requires a passing
score of 75%. This is different from the EPPP which requires 70% (scaled score 500)
or 73% for those who took it before 2002.
2. How many supervised experience hours are required for licensure in
Maryland?
A) 2000 hours over 1 year
B) 3250 hours across 2 years
C) 3000 hours across 18 months
D) 4000 hours across 3 years
Correct Answer: B) 3250 hours across 2 years
,Explanation: Maryland requires 3250 hours of supervised experience across 2
years. At least 75% of this supervision must be provided by a psychologist, with 2
hours of supervision for every 20 hours of experience plus other learning activities.
3. Which of the following is NOT one of the exemptions to being required to
have a license in Maryland?
A) Interns, fellows, psych associates, and students using appropriate titles in
training settings only
B) Licensed in another state and granted a temporary exemption while waiting to
take the exam
C) Psychologists with more than 20 years of experience from another state
D) Individuals working for federal agencies while performing duties of
employment
Correct Answer: C) Psychologists with more than 20 years of experience from
another state
Explanation: The two main exemptions are: (1) interns, fellows, psych associates,
and students in training settings using appropriate titles, and (2) individuals
licensed in another state who receive a temporary exemption while waiting to take
the exam. Federal employees are also exempt under specific circumstances, but
there is no exemption based solely on years of experience.
4. When do psychologists in Maryland need to renew their licenses?
A) Every year on December 31
B) Every two years on March 31
C) Every three years on June 30
D) Every two years on September 30
Correct Answer: B) Every two years on March 31
,Explanation: Maryland psychology licenses are renewed biennially (every other
year) by March 31. The continuing education cycle also ends on March 31.
5. How soon can a psychologist reapply for licensure in Maryland after their
license has been revoked?
A) Immediately
B) 2 years
C) 5 years
D) 10 years
Correct Answer: C) 5 years
Explanation: After a license has been revoked, the individual must wait 5 years
before they can reapply for licensure in Maryland.
6. What is the primary mission of the Maryland Board of Psychology?
A) To promote the field of psychology
B) To ensure a minimum level of training is met
C) To increase the number of psychologists in Maryland
D) To conduct psychological research
Correct Answer: B) To ensure a minimum level of training is met
Explanation: The Board's mission is to ensure that a minimum level of training is
met for those practicing psychology in Maryland, thereby protecting the public.
7. What are the total CE requirements for a 2-year renewal cycle in Maryland?
A) 30 CE hours
B) 35 CE hours
C) 40 CE hours
D) 45 CE hours
, Correct Answer: C) 40 CE hours
Explanation: Maryland requires 40 CE hours per 2-year renewal cycle. The
maximum for independent study is 20 hours (must be APA approved). A minimum
of 3 hours must be in ethics/law/risk management, and a minimum of 3 hours in
cultural competence/diversity. The maximum for scholarly activities is 30 hours.
8. Which of the following activities CANNOT count toward CE requirements in
Maryland?
A) Attending an APA-approved workshop
B) Authoring a journal article
C) Presenting at a professional conference
D) Attending a business meeting
Correct Answer: D) Attending a business meeting
Explanation: Business meetings are explicitly excluded from CE credit. The goals of
CE are to maintain professional competency, increase professional skills and
knowledge, prepare for new roles and responsibilities, and expand the science of
psychology theory, method, or practice. Business meetings, professional
committee meetings, and presentations/publications for a lay audience do not
qualify.
9. How long must you keep documentation of CE completion in Maryland?
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
Correct Answer: C) 4 years
