Free Alaska State Optometry Law Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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1. 1A new graduate plans to provide compensated eye examinations in Alaska before receiving a license. Which status permits that practice?

   1. A. Holding an Alaska optometry license
   2. B. Having a pending license application
   3. C. Possessing an optometry degree
   4. D. Passing the national written examination

   Answer: A

   Explanation: AS 08.72.110 requires an Alaska license before a person may practice optometry for compensation; the applicant's other credentials do not independently authorize practice. Direct text: “may not practice, attempt to practice, or offer to practice optometry without first obtaining a license”.

   Reference: Optometry Statutes — AS 08.72.110; AS 08.72.300(5)

2. 2Which group of national examinations must an Alaska applicant by examination document under the current rule?

   1. A. NBEO Parts I and II only
   2. B. NBEO Parts II and III plus TMOD
   3. C. NBEO Parts I, II, and III, TMOD, and ISE
   4. D. NBEO Part III plus LSPE and ISE

   Answer: C

   Explanation: 12 AAC 48.015 requires NBEO Parts I, II, and III and the Injection Skills Examination, plus the separately identified TMOD examination. Direct text: “parts I, II, and III of the written and practical examination, and the Injections Skill Examination (ISE)”. Direct text also states: “the Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease (TMOD) examination offered by the National Board of Examiners in Optometry”.

   Reference: Optometry Statutes — 12 AAC 48.015(a)(1)-(2)

3. 3An applicant earned an optometry degree at a school seeking recognition. What institutional recognition satisfies Alaska's statutory education qualification?

   1. A. Accreditation by a regional hospital consortium
   2. B. Recognition by the American Optometric Association
   3. C. Approval by any state medical board
   4. D. Certification by a national pharmacy association

   Answer: B

   Explanation: AS 08.72.140 requires graduation from a recognized optometry school, defined by AS 08.72.300 as one approved by the American Optometric Association or its committee. Direct text: “shall be a graduate of a school or college of optometry recognized by the board”.

   Reference: Optometry Statutes — AS 08.72.140(1); AS 08.72.300(6)

4. 4What score must an applicant achieve on the Alaska State Optometry Law Examination?

   1. A. 70 percent
   2. B. 75 percent
   3. C. 80 percent
   4. D. 90 percent

   Answer: D

   Explanation: 12 AAC 48.015(a)(3) sets the passing score for the Alaska law examination at at least 90 percent. Direct text: “passing score of at least 90 percent”.

   Reference: Optometry Statutes — 12 AAC 48.015(a)(3)

5. 5Which testing must an Alaska optometry applicant complete concerning ocular pharmaceuticals?

   1. A. A written examination only
   2. B. A practical examination only
   3. C. Both written and practical examinations
   4. D. An oral interview and a practical examination

   Answer: C

   Explanation: AS 08.72.140 requires successful completion of both written and practical examinations on ocular pharmaceutical agents. Direct text: “written and practical portions of an examination on ocular pharmacology”.

   Reference: Optometry Statutes — AS 08.72.140(4)(A)

6. 6An applicant asks whether reference materials may be consulted during the state law examination. How is the examination administered?

   1. A. Closed book
   2. B. Open book
   3. C. Oral without references
   4. D. Proctored practical only

   Answer: B

   Explanation: 12 AAC 48.015(b) identifies the Alaska State Optometry Law Examination as an open-book examination. Direct text: “is an open book examination”.

   Reference: Optometry Statutes — 12 AAC 48.015(b)

7. 7An applicant has not passed TMOD. What minimum approved therapeutic-pharmaceutical course length can satisfy the alternative Alaska qualification?

   1. A. 7 hours
   2. B. 15 hours
   3. C. 23 hours
   4. D. 32 hours

   Answer: C

   Explanation: AS 08.72.140 accepts a board-approved 23-hour therapeutic pharmaceutical course as the alternative to passing TMOD. Direct text: “course of at least 23 hours approved by the board”.

   Reference: Optometry Statutes — AS 08.72.140(4)(B)

8. 8After the board sends the Alaska law examination, within what period must the applicant complete and return it?

   1. A. 10 days
   2. B. 20 days
   3. C. 30 days
   4. D. 60 days

   Answer: C

   Explanation: 12 AAC 48.015(b) requires completion and return of the examination within 30 days after it is sent. Direct text: “within 30 days after the department sends the electronic mail message”.

   Reference: Optometry Statutes — 12 AAC 48.015(b)

9. 9A licensure candidate documents injection instruction but no hands-on component. Which Alaska requirement remains unmet?

   1. A. Seven hours of instruction that includes a laboratory
   2. B. Ten hours of synchronous online instruction
   3. C. Twenty-three hours of pharmacology lectures
   4. D. Thirty-two hours of surgical observation

   Answer: A

   Explanation: AS 08.72.140 requires at least seven hours of injection education and training, including a laboratory component. Direct text: “injection course of at least seven hours approved by the board”.

   Reference: Optometry Statutes — AS 08.72.140(4)(C)

10. 10An applicant graduated three years ago and is applying by examination. What recent education evidence is required in addition to the ordinary application materials?

    1. A. Twenty-four hours in surgery during the prior year
    2. B. Thirty-six hours in pathology or pharmacology during the prior two years
    3. C. Forty hours in practice management during the prior two years
    4. D. Seven hours in injections during the prior four years

    Answer: B

    Explanation: 12 AAC 48.011 requires 36 hours in pathology or pharmacology during the preceding two years when graduation occurred two or more years before application. Direct text: “completion of 36 hours of approved continuing education”.

    Reference: Optometry Statutes — 12 AAC 48.011(a)(2)