NH Counseling Jurisprudence Exam Practice Test
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Table of Contents:
Section 1: Board of Mental Health Practice & Regulatory Authority (Questions 1–30)
Section 2: Licensing Requirements & Application Process (Questions 31–50)
Section 3: Supervision Requirements (Questions 51–70)
Section 4: Scope of Practice (Questions 71–90)
Section 5: Informed Consent (Questions 91–100)
Section 6: Confidentiality (Questions 101–120)
Section 7: Dual Relationships & Ethical Boundaries (Questions 121–135)
Section 8: Continuing Education (Questions 136–145)
Section 9: Mandated Reporting & Duty to Warn (Questions 146–160)
Section 10: Disciplinary Actions & Violations (Questions 161–180)
Section 11: Client Records & Documentation (Questions 181–190)
Section 12: Termination, Referral & Practice Issues (Questions 191–200)
Section 1: Board of Mental Health Practice & Regulatory Authority (Questions 1-30)
1. Which entity is responsible for issuing licenses to professional counselors in New
Hampshire?
,A. New Hampshire Department of Education
B. New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice
C. New Hampshire Supreme Court
D. New Hampshire Department of Public Safety
Answer: B. New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice
Explanation: The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice is the designated
regulatory body for issuing and overseeing professional counselor licenses .
2. Which New Hampshire Revised Statute (RSA) governs the practice of mental health
counselors?
A. RSA 330-A
B. RSA 169-C
C. RSA 173-C
D. RSA 135-C
Answer: A. RSA 330-A
Explanation: RSA 330-A is the New Hampshire statute that governs mental health practice,
including the licensing and regulation of clinical mental health counselors .
3. The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice has rulemaking authority
under which section of RSA 330-A?
A. RSA 330-A:10
B. RSA 330-A:19
C. RSA 173-C:10
D. RSA 169-C:29
,Answer: A. RSA 330-A:10
Explanation: RSA 330-A:10 grants the Board of Mental Health Practice its responsibilities
and rulemaking authority .
4. Which chapter of the New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules contains the
rules for the Board of Mental Health Practice?
A. Mhp (Chapter Mhp)
B. Plc (Chapter Plc)
C. He-M (Chapter He-M)
D. Saf-C (Chapter Saf-C)
Answer: A. Mhp (Chapter Mhp)
Explanation: The New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules for the Board of Mental
Health Practice is found in Chapter Mhp .
5. Which office oversees the Board of Mental Health Practice?
A. Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC)
B. Department of Health and Human Services
C. Department of Education
D. Department of Justice
Answer: A. Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC)
Explanation: The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) provides
administrative support to the Board of Mental Health Practice .
, 6. The Board of Mental Health Practice is composed of how many members?
A. 5 members
B. 7 members
C. 9 members
D. 11 members
Answer: C. 9 members
Explanation: The board consists of 7-9 members appointed by the Governor and Council,
meeting eligibility requirements of RSA 330-A:3 .
7. Who appoints members to the Board of Mental Health Practice?
A. The New Hampshire Supreme Court
B. The Governor and Council
C. The Department of Health and Human Services
D. The American Counseling Association
Answer: B. The Governor and Council
Explanation: The board members are appointed by the Governor and Council of New
Hampshire .
8. A licensee must notify the Board of a change of address within how many days?
A. 7 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. At next renewal only
Actual High-Yield Questions with Correct Answers &
Detailed Explanations LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR
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Table of Contents:
Section 1: Board of Mental Health Practice & Regulatory Authority (Questions 1–30)
Section 2: Licensing Requirements & Application Process (Questions 31–50)
Section 3: Supervision Requirements (Questions 51–70)
Section 4: Scope of Practice (Questions 71–90)
Section 5: Informed Consent (Questions 91–100)
Section 6: Confidentiality (Questions 101–120)
Section 7: Dual Relationships & Ethical Boundaries (Questions 121–135)
Section 8: Continuing Education (Questions 136–145)
Section 9: Mandated Reporting & Duty to Warn (Questions 146–160)
Section 10: Disciplinary Actions & Violations (Questions 161–180)
Section 11: Client Records & Documentation (Questions 181–190)
Section 12: Termination, Referral & Practice Issues (Questions 191–200)
Section 1: Board of Mental Health Practice & Regulatory Authority (Questions 1-30)
1. Which entity is responsible for issuing licenses to professional counselors in New
Hampshire?
,A. New Hampshire Department of Education
B. New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice
C. New Hampshire Supreme Court
D. New Hampshire Department of Public Safety
Answer: B. New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice
Explanation: The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice is the designated
regulatory body for issuing and overseeing professional counselor licenses .
2. Which New Hampshire Revised Statute (RSA) governs the practice of mental health
counselors?
A. RSA 330-A
B. RSA 169-C
C. RSA 173-C
D. RSA 135-C
Answer: A. RSA 330-A
Explanation: RSA 330-A is the New Hampshire statute that governs mental health practice,
including the licensing and regulation of clinical mental health counselors .
3. The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice has rulemaking authority
under which section of RSA 330-A?
A. RSA 330-A:10
B. RSA 330-A:19
C. RSA 173-C:10
D. RSA 169-C:29
,Answer: A. RSA 330-A:10
Explanation: RSA 330-A:10 grants the Board of Mental Health Practice its responsibilities
and rulemaking authority .
4. Which chapter of the New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules contains the
rules for the Board of Mental Health Practice?
A. Mhp (Chapter Mhp)
B. Plc (Chapter Plc)
C. He-M (Chapter He-M)
D. Saf-C (Chapter Saf-C)
Answer: A. Mhp (Chapter Mhp)
Explanation: The New Hampshire Code of Administrative Rules for the Board of Mental
Health Practice is found in Chapter Mhp .
5. Which office oversees the Board of Mental Health Practice?
A. Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC)
B. Department of Health and Human Services
C. Department of Education
D. Department of Justice
Answer: A. Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC)
Explanation: The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification (OPLC) provides
administrative support to the Board of Mental Health Practice .
, 6. The Board of Mental Health Practice is composed of how many members?
A. 5 members
B. 7 members
C. 9 members
D. 11 members
Answer: C. 9 members
Explanation: The board consists of 7-9 members appointed by the Governor and Council,
meeting eligibility requirements of RSA 330-A:3 .
7. Who appoints members to the Board of Mental Health Practice?
A. The New Hampshire Supreme Court
B. The Governor and Council
C. The Department of Health and Human Services
D. The American Counseling Association
Answer: B. The Governor and Council
Explanation: The board members are appointed by the Governor and Council of New
Hampshire .
8. A licensee must notify the Board of a change of address within how many days?
A. 7 days
B. 30 days
C. 60 days
D. At next renewal only
