California Optometry Law Exam (CALE) 2026
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1. The California State Board of Optometry operates under which
department?
A. Department of Public Health
B. Department of Consumer Affairs
C. California Medical Board
D. Department of Education
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The California State Board of Optometry functions within the
Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), overseeing licensing, regulation, and
consumer protection for optometrists in California.
2. How many members serve on the California State Board of
Optometry?
A. 5 members
B. 7 members
C. 9 members
D. 11 members
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The Board consists of seven members: four licensed optometrists
and three public members, all appointed by the Governor.
3. The California State Board of Optometry was established under which
Business and Professions Code section?
,A. B&P Code Section 1000
B. B&P Code Section 3000
C. B&P Code Section 3100
D. B&P Code Section 4000
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The Board of Optometry is established under Business and
Professions Code Section 3000, which defines its authority and
responsibilities.
4. Which of the following is NOT a function of the California State Board
of Optometry?
A. Licensing optometrists
B. Enforcing optometric laws
C. Setting fees for optometric services
D. Investigating complaints against optometrists
ANSWER: C
Rationale: The Board does not set fees for optometric services. It licenses,
regulates, and disciplines optometrists but does not control private practice
fees.
5. The Board of Optometry has the authority to:
A. Only issue licenses
B. Issue, suspend, and revoke licenses
C. Only investigate complaints
D. Only conduct examinations
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The Board has full authority to issue, suspend, and revoke licenses
for violations of the Optometry Practice Act.
6. The Board's public members serve to:
,A. Represent optometrists
B. Represent consumer interests
C. Set examination standards
D. Approve continuing education
ANSWER: B
Rationale: Public members are appointed to represent consumer interests and
provide oversight of the profession.
7. The California State Board of Optometry meets at least:
A. Monthly
B. Quarterly
C. Annually
D. Biannually
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The Board meets at least four times per year (quarterly) to conduct
business.
8. Under B&P Code Section 3001, the Board may:
A. Only issue temporary licenses
B. Adopt, amend, and repeal rules and regulations
C. Only conduct examinations
D. Only issue citations
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The Board has rule-making authority to adopt, amend, and repeal
rules and regulations necessary to carry out the Optometry Practice Act.
9. The California State Board of Optometry is funded primarily through:
A. General fund taxes
B. License fees and examination fees
, C. Federal grants
D. Private donations
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The Board is funded through fees collected from licensees for
examinations, initial licensure, renewals, and other services.
10. Which California code contains the Optometry Practice Act?
A. California Health and Safety Code
B. California Business and Professions Code
C. California Civil Code
D. California Government Code
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The Optometry Practice Act is found in the California Business and
Professions Code, Sections 3000-3196.
11. The Board of Optometry is NOT authorized to:
A. Issue licenses
B. Revoke licenses
C. Prosecute criminal violations
D. Impose administrative fines
ANSWER: C
Rationale: The Board cannot prosecute criminal violations; criminal
prosecution is handled by the District Attorney or Attorney General.
12. The Executive Officer of the Board is appointed by:
A. The Governor
B. The Board
C. The Legislature
D. The Department of Consumer Affairs
COMPREHENSIVE SIMULATION PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS AND
DETAILED EXPLANATIONS LATEST 2026 EDITION |
INSTANT PDF DOWNLOAD
1. The California State Board of Optometry operates under which
department?
A. Department of Public Health
B. Department of Consumer Affairs
C. California Medical Board
D. Department of Education
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The California State Board of Optometry functions within the
Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), overseeing licensing, regulation, and
consumer protection for optometrists in California.
2. How many members serve on the California State Board of
Optometry?
A. 5 members
B. 7 members
C. 9 members
D. 11 members
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The Board consists of seven members: four licensed optometrists
and three public members, all appointed by the Governor.
3. The California State Board of Optometry was established under which
Business and Professions Code section?
,A. B&P Code Section 1000
B. B&P Code Section 3000
C. B&P Code Section 3100
D. B&P Code Section 4000
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The Board of Optometry is established under Business and
Professions Code Section 3000, which defines its authority and
responsibilities.
4. Which of the following is NOT a function of the California State Board
of Optometry?
A. Licensing optometrists
B. Enforcing optometric laws
C. Setting fees for optometric services
D. Investigating complaints against optometrists
ANSWER: C
Rationale: The Board does not set fees for optometric services. It licenses,
regulates, and disciplines optometrists but does not control private practice
fees.
5. The Board of Optometry has the authority to:
A. Only issue licenses
B. Issue, suspend, and revoke licenses
C. Only investigate complaints
D. Only conduct examinations
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The Board has full authority to issue, suspend, and revoke licenses
for violations of the Optometry Practice Act.
6. The Board's public members serve to:
,A. Represent optometrists
B. Represent consumer interests
C. Set examination standards
D. Approve continuing education
ANSWER: B
Rationale: Public members are appointed to represent consumer interests and
provide oversight of the profession.
7. The California State Board of Optometry meets at least:
A. Monthly
B. Quarterly
C. Annually
D. Biannually
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The Board meets at least four times per year (quarterly) to conduct
business.
8. Under B&P Code Section 3001, the Board may:
A. Only issue temporary licenses
B. Adopt, amend, and repeal rules and regulations
C. Only conduct examinations
D. Only issue citations
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The Board has rule-making authority to adopt, amend, and repeal
rules and regulations necessary to carry out the Optometry Practice Act.
9. The California State Board of Optometry is funded primarily through:
A. General fund taxes
B. License fees and examination fees
, C. Federal grants
D. Private donations
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The Board is funded through fees collected from licensees for
examinations, initial licensure, renewals, and other services.
10. Which California code contains the Optometry Practice Act?
A. California Health and Safety Code
B. California Business and Professions Code
C. California Civil Code
D. California Government Code
ANSWER: B
Rationale: The Optometry Practice Act is found in the California Business and
Professions Code, Sections 3000-3196.
11. The Board of Optometry is NOT authorized to:
A. Issue licenses
B. Revoke licenses
C. Prosecute criminal violations
D. Impose administrative fines
ANSWER: C
Rationale: The Board cannot prosecute criminal violations; criminal
prosecution is handled by the District Attorney or Attorney General.
12. The Executive Officer of the Board is appointed by:
A. The Governor
B. The Board
C. The Legislature
D. The Department of Consumer Affairs
