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1. 1How does the New Mexico board treat social-work specialization labels?

   1. A. It issues a separate license for every specialty
   2. B. It licenses only school social work specialties
   3. C. It does not license by areas of specialization
   4. D. It allows unlicensed specialty practice

   Answer: C

   Explanation: 16.63.1.9 NMAC states: "The board does not license by specialization."

   Reference: 2025 16.63.1 — 16.63.1.9 NMAC

2. 2What score satisfies the New Mexico social work jurisprudence-examination requirement?

   1. A. 60%
   2. B. 65%
   3. C. 70% or higher
   4. D. 80% or higher

   Answer: C

   Explanation: 16.63.3.8(H) NMAC requires "proof of passing the jurisprudence examination with a grade of no less than seventy percent." Thus 70% or higher satisfies the rule.

   Reference: Nmac 16.63.3 — 16.63.3.8(H) NMAC

3. 3How long is a New Mexico provisional social work license valid?

   1. A. Six months
   2. B. Twelve months
   3. C. Twenty-four months
   4. D. Until the holder passes, with no limit

   Answer: B

   Explanation: 16.63.7.9 NMAC states: "The provisional license shall be valid for 12 months." The correct duration is twelve months.

   Reference: Nmac 16.63.7 — 16.63.7.9 NMAC

4. 4What minimum age must an applicant for New Mexico clinical or independent social worker licensure have reached?

   1. A. 18
   2. B. 19
   3. C. 21
   4. D. 25

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 16.63.11.8(A) NMAC requires an applicant to "be at least 18 years of age." Therefore, age 18 is the minimum.

   Reference: Nmac 16.63.11 — 16.63.11.8(A) NMAC

5. 5How many continuing-education hours are required for a New Mexico social work license renewal cycle?

   1. A. 30 hours
   2. B. 6 hours
   3. C. 3 hours
   4. D. 10 hours

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 16.63.12.9 NMAC states: "30 hours of continuing education will be required biennially." Therefore, the renewal-cycle total is 30 hours.

   Reference: Nmac 16.63.12 — 16.63.12.9 NMAC

6. 6Who investigates complaints under New Mexico's social work disciplinary process?

   1. A. The complaint committee
   2. B. ASWB, which defines its examination passing scores
   3. C. The board, which reviews the committee's recommendation
   4. D. A licensing jurisdiction, which may transmit examination scores

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 16.63.13.8 NMAC assigns investigation of complaints to "the complaint committee."

   Reference: Nmac 16.63.13 — 16.63.13.8 NMAC

7. 7May a social worker practice while the license is on inactive status?

   1. A. Practice is permitted within scope under an active license
   2. B. Supervised practice is permitted under a valid provisional license
   3. C. Practice is prohibited while the license remains inactive
   4. D. Practice may resume after the inactive license is properly reactivated

   Answer: C

   Explanation: 16.63.14.8(B) NMAC states that practice under an inactive license "is strictly prohibited."

   Reference: Nmac 16.63.14 — 16.63.14.8(B) NMAC

8. 8What practice restriction applies after a license is placed on retired status?

   1. A. Practice is limited to ten hours weekly
   2. B. Only unpaid practice is allowed
   3. C. Practice requires employer approval
   4. D. The licensee may not practice social work in New Mexico

   Answer: D

   Explanation: 16.63.15.8(C) NMAC states: "The practice of social work in New Mexico under a retired license is strictly prohibited." Therefore no New Mexico social work practice is allowed under retired status.

   Reference: Nmac 16.63.15 — 16.63.15.8(C) NMAC

9. 9Which circumstance permits a New Mexico social worker to limit a client's self-determination?

   1. A. A language barrier that calls for a qualified interpreter
   2. B. A serious, foreseeable, and imminent risk posed by the client's actions
   3. C. A conflict that calls for disclosure and reasonable resolution steps
   4. D. A referral need arising from specialized expertise outside the worker's services

   Answer: B

   Explanation: 16.63.16.8(B) NMAC permits a limit when actions pose "a serious, foreseeable, and imminent risk" to self or others.

   Reference: Nmac 16.63.16 — 16.63.16.8(B) NMAC

10. 10After receiving a complete expedited-license application from a qualified applicant, within how many days must board staff issue the license?

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

    Answer: C

    Explanation: 16.63.18.10(C) NMAC directs board staff to process a complete application and issue the expedited license "within 30 days."

    Reference: Nmac 16.63.18 — 16.63.18.10(C) NMAC