New Hampshire Counseling
Jurisprudence Exam 2026/2027
Test Bank: 300 Real Questions &
Verified Answers (Graded A+)
SECTION 1: BOARD STRUCTURE & STATUTORY
AUTHORITY
1. What is the primary purpose of the New Hampshire
Mental Health Practice Act (RSA 330-A)?
A. To generate revenue through licensing fees
B. To regulate mental health practice for the protection of
the public
C. To promote the professional interests of mental health
practitioners
D. To establish uniform national standards for counseling
practice
Rationale: RSA 330-A:1 establishes that the purpose of the
chapter is to regulate mental health practice to protect the
public receiving mental health services. The Board's mission
,is public protection, not revenue generation or professional
advocacy .
2. How many members constitute the New Hampshire
Board of Mental Health Practice?
A. 3-5 members
B. 7-9 members
C. 11 members
D. 13 members
Rationale: Under Mhp 103.01 and RSA 330-A:3, the board
consists of 7-9 members appointed by the governor and
council who meet specific eligibility requirements .
3. Which of the following professionals is NOT
regulated by the New Hampshire Board of Mental
Health Practice?
A. Clinical mental health counselors
B. Marriage and family therapists
C. Psychologists
D. Pastoral psychotherapists
,Rationale: Psychologists are regulated by the Board of
Psychologists under RSA 329-B. The Board of Mental Health
Practice regulates pastoral psychotherapists, clinical social
workers, clinical mental health counselors, and marriage
and family therapists under RSA 330-A .
4. The Board of Mental Health Practice has rulemaking
authority under which statute?
A. RSA 310
B. RSA 330-A:10
C. RSA 329-B
D. RSA 541-A
Rationale: RSA 330-A:10 grants the Board responsibilities
and rulemaking authority. RSA 541-A is the Administrative
Procedure Act that governs how rules are adopted, but the
substantive authority comes from RSA 330-A:10 .
5. How frequently does the Board of Mental Health
Practice generally meet?
A. Weekly
B. Monthly except August
, C. Quarterly
D. Twice per year
Rationale: Mhp 103.04 states the board shall generally meet
monthly except August, and at additional times as called by
the chairperson or by board vote .
SECTION 2: LICENSURE & SCOPE OF PRACTICE
6. What is the minimum educational requirement for
clinical mental health counselor licensure in New
Hampshire?
A. 30 semester hour master's degree
B. 48 semester hour master's degree
C. 60 semester hour master's or doctoral degree
D. 72 semester hour doctoral degree
Rationale: Mhp 305.01 requires applicants to have a 60
semester hour master's or doctoral degree in clinical mental
health counseling from a CACREP-accredited institution or
equivalent .
Jurisprudence Exam 2026/2027
Test Bank: 300 Real Questions &
Verified Answers (Graded A+)
SECTION 1: BOARD STRUCTURE & STATUTORY
AUTHORITY
1. What is the primary purpose of the New Hampshire
Mental Health Practice Act (RSA 330-A)?
A. To generate revenue through licensing fees
B. To regulate mental health practice for the protection of
the public
C. To promote the professional interests of mental health
practitioners
D. To establish uniform national standards for counseling
practice
Rationale: RSA 330-A:1 establishes that the purpose of the
chapter is to regulate mental health practice to protect the
public receiving mental health services. The Board's mission
,is public protection, not revenue generation or professional
advocacy .
2. How many members constitute the New Hampshire
Board of Mental Health Practice?
A. 3-5 members
B. 7-9 members
C. 11 members
D. 13 members
Rationale: Under Mhp 103.01 and RSA 330-A:3, the board
consists of 7-9 members appointed by the governor and
council who meet specific eligibility requirements .
3. Which of the following professionals is NOT
regulated by the New Hampshire Board of Mental
Health Practice?
A. Clinical mental health counselors
B. Marriage and family therapists
C. Psychologists
D. Pastoral psychotherapists
,Rationale: Psychologists are regulated by the Board of
Psychologists under RSA 329-B. The Board of Mental Health
Practice regulates pastoral psychotherapists, clinical social
workers, clinical mental health counselors, and marriage
and family therapists under RSA 330-A .
4. The Board of Mental Health Practice has rulemaking
authority under which statute?
A. RSA 310
B. RSA 330-A:10
C. RSA 329-B
D. RSA 541-A
Rationale: RSA 330-A:10 grants the Board responsibilities
and rulemaking authority. RSA 541-A is the Administrative
Procedure Act that governs how rules are adopted, but the
substantive authority comes from RSA 330-A:10 .
5. How frequently does the Board of Mental Health
Practice generally meet?
A. Weekly
B. Monthly except August
, C. Quarterly
D. Twice per year
Rationale: Mhp 103.04 states the board shall generally meet
monthly except August, and at additional times as called by
the chairperson or by board vote .
SECTION 2: LICENSURE & SCOPE OF PRACTICE
6. What is the minimum educational requirement for
clinical mental health counselor licensure in New
Hampshire?
A. 30 semester hour master's degree
B. 48 semester hour master's degree
C. 60 semester hour master's or doctoral degree
D. 72 semester hour doctoral degree
Rationale: Mhp 305.01 requires applicants to have a 60
semester hour master's or doctoral degree in clinical mental
health counseling from a CACREP-accredited institution or
equivalent .
