Arkansas Jurisprudence Counseling
Questions and Answers
A licensee may refer a client by engaging in which of the following: - ANSWER-All of the
above
According to ethical guidelines, licensees may accept goods and services as payment
if: - ANSWER-The client requests it and it is common practice in the area
According to the ACA code of ethics, how should licensed counselors approach non-
professional interactions with clients? - ANSWER-Both a and b are correct
An individual who engages in the practice of counseling or marriage and family therapy
without a valid license to practice could be found guilty of which of the following on a
first offense? - ANSWER-Misdemeanor
Any licensee who appears before the Board for an Adjudicative Hearing may be subject
to which of the following sanctions? - ANSWER-A financial penalty not to exceed $500
per violation
As a mandated reporter, a licensee is required to report suspected abuse: - ANSWER-
Immediately
How many CEs in ethics are required for licensure renewal? - ANSWER-three hours
How many hours of Continuing Education (CEs) must licensees submit at renewal? -
ANSWER-24 CEs every two years
How should a licensee handle an ethical dilemma? - ANSWER-All of the above
If a client threatens to harm a person or group, who is the licensee required to notify
according to Arkansas Law? - ANSWER-Arkansas State Police or local authorities
If a licensee provides relational counseling to a couple that begins divorce proceedings,
who must give consent for the file to be examined? - ANSWER-
If an individuals license to practice is revoked: - ANSWER-Both b and c are true
In emergency situations when licensees suddenly find themselves incapable of caring
for their clients: - ANSWER-They must implement a contingency plan that ensures the
safe and timely transfer of their clients to other qualified professionals
In the State of Arkansas, privileged communication exists: - ANSWER-All of the above
Questions and Answers
A licensee may refer a client by engaging in which of the following: - ANSWER-All of the
above
According to ethical guidelines, licensees may accept goods and services as payment
if: - ANSWER-The client requests it and it is common practice in the area
According to the ACA code of ethics, how should licensed counselors approach non-
professional interactions with clients? - ANSWER-Both a and b are correct
An individual who engages in the practice of counseling or marriage and family therapy
without a valid license to practice could be found guilty of which of the following on a
first offense? - ANSWER-Misdemeanor
Any licensee who appears before the Board for an Adjudicative Hearing may be subject
to which of the following sanctions? - ANSWER-A financial penalty not to exceed $500
per violation
As a mandated reporter, a licensee is required to report suspected abuse: - ANSWER-
Immediately
How many CEs in ethics are required for licensure renewal? - ANSWER-three hours
How many hours of Continuing Education (CEs) must licensees submit at renewal? -
ANSWER-24 CEs every two years
How should a licensee handle an ethical dilemma? - ANSWER-All of the above
If a client threatens to harm a person or group, who is the licensee required to notify
according to Arkansas Law? - ANSWER-Arkansas State Police or local authorities
If a licensee provides relational counseling to a couple that begins divorce proceedings,
who must give consent for the file to be examined? - ANSWER-
If an individuals license to practice is revoked: - ANSWER-Both b and c are true
In emergency situations when licensees suddenly find themselves incapable of caring
for their clients: - ANSWER-They must implement a contingency plan that ensures the
safe and timely transfer of their clients to other qualified professionals
In the State of Arkansas, privileged communication exists: - ANSWER-All of the above
