Free Massachusetts Jurisprudence Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1A Massachusetts psychology trainee is counting supervision toward licensure. How often must supervision occur under 251 CMR 3.05?

   1. A. At least once each week
   2. B. At least once every two weeks
   3. C. At least once each month
   4. D. At least once each quarter

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 251 CMR 3.05(2)(b) states, “Supervision shall occur at least once weekly.” The trainee therefore needs weekly supervision.

   Reference: 251 CMR 3 — 251 CMR 3.05

2. 2How many continuing-education hours must a Massachusetts psychologist complete in each two-year renewal period?

   1. A. 10 hours
   2. B. 15 hours
   3. C. 20 hours
   4. D. 30 hours

   Answer: C

   Explanation: 251 CMR 4.03(2) requires “a minimum of 20 hours of continuing education activities per licensure/renewal period (every two years).”

   Reference: 251 CMR 4 — 251 CMR 4.03

3. 3A patient requests inspection of records maintained by a Massachusetts psychologist. What is the provider's basic statutory duty?

   1. A. Permit inspection by the patient or an authorized representative
   2. B. Permit inspection only after a court order
   3. C. Send records only to another licensed psychologist
   4. D. Provide only billing records unless litigation is pending

   Answer: A

   Explanation: M.G.L. c. 112, § 12CC says a provider “shall permit inspection of such records by such patient or an authorized representative of the patient.”

   Reference: General Law - Part I, Title XVI, Chapter 112, Section 12CC — M.G.L. c. 112, § 12CC

4. 4For Chapter 19C protection, what age range is included in the statutory definition of a disabled person?

   1. A. 16 through 55
   2. B. 18 through 59
   3. C. 21 through 64
   4. D. 18 through 65

   Answer: B

   Explanation: M.G.L. c. 19C, § 1 defines a disabled person as “a person between the ages of eighteen to fifty-nine, inclusive” who meets the disability and dependency criteria.

   Reference: General Law - Part I, Title II, Chapter 19C, Section 1 — M.G.L. c. 19C, § 1, Disabled person

5. 5A psychologist has reasonable cause to believe a child is suffering reportable abuse. What timing applies to the initial communication to DCF?

   1. A. Immediately by oral communication
   2. B. Within 24 hours by written communication
   3. C. Within 48 hours by oral communication
   4. D. Within seven days by electronic communication

   Answer: A

   Explanation: M.G.L. c. 119, § 51A(a) says a mandated reporter “shall immediately communicate with the department orally.”

   Reference: General Law - Part I, Title XVII, Chapter 119, Section 51A — M.G.L. c. 119, § 51A(a)

6. 6After examining a person and finding that failure to hospitalize would create a likelihood of serious harm by reason of mental illness, what may a qualified psychologist apply for under § 12(a)?

   1. A. A three-day hospitalization
   2. B. A ten-day guardianship
   3. C. A thirty-day outpatient order
   4. D. A six-month criminal commitment

   Answer: A

   Explanation: M.G.L. c. 123, § 12(a) authorizes a qualified psychologist to apply for hospitalization “for a 3-day period” when the statutory clinical standard is met.

   Reference: General Law - Part I, Title XVII, Chapter 123, Section 12 — M.G.L. c. 123, § 12(a)

7. 7What specialized experience must a licensed psychologist have to qualify as a Chapter 123A qualified examiner?

   1. A. One year with correctional administrators
   2. B. Two years with diagnosis or treatment of sexually aggressive offenders
   3. C. Three years in general outpatient therapy
   4. D. Five years in child-custody evaluation

   Answer: B

   Explanation: M.G.L. c. 123A, § 1 requires “two years of experience with diagnosis or treatment of sexually aggressive offenders” plus designation by the commissioner of correction.

   Reference: General Law - Part I, Title XVII, Chapter 123A, Section 1 — M.G.L. c. 123A, § 1, Qualified examiner

8. 8Who is the holder of the Massachusetts psychotherapist-patient privilege?

   1. A. The patient
   2. B. The psychotherapist
   3. C. The treatment facility
   4. D. The licensing board

   Answer: A

   Explanation: M.G.L. c. 233, § 20B provides that “a patient shall have the privilege of refusing to disclose, and of preventing a witness from disclosing” protected communications.

   Reference: General Law - Part III, Title II, Chapter 233, Section 20B — M.G.L. c. 233, § 20B

9. 9A divorce judgment gives one parent responsibility for major decisions about education, medical care, and emotional, moral, and religious development. What custody arrangement is this?

   1. A. Sole legal custody
   2. B. Shared legal custody
   3. C. Sole physical custody
   4. D. Supervised visitation

   Answer: A

   Explanation: M.G.L. c. 208, § 31 defines sole legal custody as “one parent shall have the right and responsibility to make major decisions regarding the child's welfare.”

   Reference: General Law - Part II, Title III, Chapter 208, Section 31 — M.G.L. c. 208, § 31, Sole legal custody

10. 10Which M.G.L. c. 112 section range supplies the licensure status required of a Qualified Psychologist under 104 CMR 33.01?

    1. A. §§ 118 through 129A
    2. B. §§ 100 through 117
    3. C. §§ 130 through 149
    4. D. §§ 200 through 229

    Answer: A

    Explanation: 104 CMR 33.01(1)(b) defines a Qualified Psychologist as one licensed pursuant to “M.G.L. c. 112, §§ 118 through 129A.”

    Reference: 104 CMR 33 — 104 CMR 33.01(1)(b)