NH COUNSELING JURISPRUDENCE EXAMINATION PRACTICE
QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES – 2026 MCQs
LATEST UPDATE
SECTION 1: NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE & REGULATORY AUTHORITY
(Questions 1–25)
1. In New Hampshire, what entity is responsible for issuing licenses to
professional counselors?
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
Rationale: The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice is the
designated regulatory body for issuing and overseeing professional
counselor licenses. It was created under RSA 330-A and has full authority
over licensing, discipline, and regulation of mental health practitioners.
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
Rationale: RSA 330-A is the New Hampshire statute that governs mental
health practice, including the licensing and regulation of clinical mental
health counselors, clinical social workers, pastoral psychotherapists, and
marriage and family therapists.
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,3. The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice has rulemaking authority
under which section of the RSA?
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
Rationale: RSA 330-A:10 grants the Board of Mental Health Practice its
responsibilities and rulemaking authority, including the power to adopt
rules regarding licensure procedures, ethical standards, scope of practice,
and continuing education requirements.
4. The Board of Mental Health Practice consists of how many members appointed
by the Governor and Executive Council?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 11
Answer: B) 7
Rationale: RSA 330-A:3 establishes a 7-member board. The composition
includes licensed mental health practitioners, a physician, and public
members to ensure diverse representation and public protection.
5. Which of the following is NOT a profession regulated under RSA 330-A?
A) Clinical Mental Health Counselor
B) Clinical Social Worker
C) Marriage and Family Therapist
D) Psychologist
Answer: D) Psychologist
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, Rationale: Psychologists are regulated under a separate statute (RSA 329-B)
by the Board of Psychologists. RSA 330-A covers clinical mental health
counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and
pastoral psychotherapists.
6. How often must the New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice meet?
A) At least once a year
B) At least twice a year
C) At least quarterly
D) At least monthly
Answer: C) At least quarterly
Rationale: RSA 330-A:4 requires the Board to meet at least once every
quarter (four times per year) to conduct business, review applications,
and address disciplinary matters.
7. The Board may employ an executive director and other staff as necessary.
This is authorized under:
A) RSA 330-A:11
B) RSA 330-A:12
C) RSA 330-A:13
D) RSA 330-A:14
Answer: B) RSA 330-A:12
Rationale: RSA 330-A:12 grants the Board the authority to employ an
executive director, investigators, legal counsel, and support staff to
carry out its regulatory functions.
8. A quorum for conducting official business by the Board consists of:
A) A majority of the current members
B) At least 4 members
C) At least 5 members
D) All members must be present
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, Answer: B) At least 4 members
Rationale: Under Board rules, a quorum is at least 4 of the 7 members.
This ensures that decisions are made with adequate representation.
9. The Board is authorized to adopt rules regarding continuing education
requirements. This authority is found in:
A) RSA 330-A:10(VI)
B) RSA 330-A:10(VII)
C) RSA 330-A:10(VIII)
D) RSA 330-A:10(IX)
Answer: A) RSA 330-A:10(VI)
Rationale: RSA 330-A:10(VI) specifically empowers the Board to adopt rules
for continuing education as a condition for license renewal.
10. The Board's powers include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Issuing licenses
B) Conducting investigations
C) Setting fees for services
D) Prosecuting criminal offenses
Answer: D) Prosecuting criminal offenses
Rationale: The Board has civil regulatory authority (licensing, discipline,
investigations). Criminal prosecution is the responsibility of the Attorney
General's office or local prosecutors. The Board may refer cases but does
not prosecute.
11. Members of the Board are appointed for terms of:
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
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QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES – 2026 MCQs
LATEST UPDATE
SECTION 1: NEW HAMPSHIRE BOARD OF MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICE & REGULATORY AUTHORITY
(Questions 1–25)
1. In New Hampshire, what entity is responsible for issuing licenses to
professional counselors?
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
Rationale: The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice is the
designated regulatory body for issuing and overseeing professional
counselor licenses. It was created under RSA 330-A and has full authority
over licensing, discipline, and regulation of mental health practitioners.
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
Rationale: RSA 330-A is the New Hampshire statute that governs mental
health practice, including the licensing and regulation of clinical mental
health counselors, clinical social workers, pastoral psychotherapists, and
marriage and family therapists.
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,3. The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice has rulemaking authority
under which section of the RSA?
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
Rationale: RSA 330-A:10 grants the Board of Mental Health Practice its
responsibilities and rulemaking authority, including the power to adopt
rules regarding licensure procedures, ethical standards, scope of practice,
and continuing education requirements.
4. The Board of Mental Health Practice consists of how many members appointed
by the Governor and Executive Council?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 11
Answer: B) 7
Rationale: RSA 330-A:3 establishes a 7-member board. The composition
includes licensed mental health practitioners, a physician, and public
members to ensure diverse representation and public protection.
5. Which of the following is NOT a profession regulated under RSA 330-A?
A) Clinical Mental Health Counselor
B) Clinical Social Worker
C) Marriage and Family Therapist
D) Psychologist
Answer: D) Psychologist
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, Rationale: Psychologists are regulated under a separate statute (RSA 329-B)
by the Board of Psychologists. RSA 330-A covers clinical mental health
counselors, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and
pastoral psychotherapists.
6. How often must the New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice meet?
A) At least once a year
B) At least twice a year
C) At least quarterly
D) At least monthly
Answer: C) At least quarterly
Rationale: RSA 330-A:4 requires the Board to meet at least once every
quarter (four times per year) to conduct business, review applications,
and address disciplinary matters.
7. The Board may employ an executive director and other staff as necessary.
This is authorized under:
A) RSA 330-A:11
B) RSA 330-A:12
C) RSA 330-A:13
D) RSA 330-A:14
Answer: B) RSA 330-A:12
Rationale: RSA 330-A:12 grants the Board the authority to employ an
executive director, investigators, legal counsel, and support staff to
carry out its regulatory functions.
8. A quorum for conducting official business by the Board consists of:
A) A majority of the current members
B) At least 4 members
C) At least 5 members
D) All members must be present
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, Answer: B) At least 4 members
Rationale: Under Board rules, a quorum is at least 4 of the 7 members.
This ensures that decisions are made with adequate representation.
9. The Board is authorized to adopt rules regarding continuing education
requirements. This authority is found in:
A) RSA 330-A:10(VI)
B) RSA 330-A:10(VII)
C) RSA 330-A:10(VIII)
D) RSA 330-A:10(IX)
Answer: A) RSA 330-A:10(VI)
Rationale: RSA 330-A:10(VI) specifically empowers the Board to adopt rules
for continuing education as a condition for license renewal.
10. The Board's powers include all of the following EXCEPT:
A) Issuing licenses
B) Conducting investigations
C) Setting fees for services
D) Prosecuting criminal offenses
Answer: D) Prosecuting criminal offenses
Rationale: The Board has civil regulatory authority (licensing, discipline,
investigations). Criminal prosecution is the responsibility of the Attorney
General's office or local prosecutors. The Board may refer cases but does
not prosecute.
11. Members of the Board are appointed for terms of:
A) 2 years
B) 3 years
C) 4 years
D) 5 years
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