Free Tennessee Jurisprudence Examination Practice Questions

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1. 1Before Tennessee grants an initial Speech Language Pathologist license, which state examination must the applicant successfully complete?

   1. A. The Tennessee Jurisprudence Exam
   2. B. An annual continuing-education audit
   3. C. A clinical fellowship supervisor review
   4. D. A consumer-right-to-know filing

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 1370-01-.08(5) states: "The Tennessee Jurisprudence Exam, established by the Board on the rules and statutes, must be successfully completed prior to licensure and/or reinstatement of licensure." Therefore the jurisprudence examination is the required state examination.

   Reference: Tn Rule Review May (2026) — Rule 1370-01-.08(5)

2. 2A Tennessee Speech Language Pathologist applicant is assembling an initial application. Which item may be submitted instead of a certified birth certificate?

   1. A. A notarized photocopy of a certified birth certificate
   2. B. A passport-style photograph
   3. C. A criminal-background-check result
   4. D. A letter from a clinical supervisor

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 1370-01-.05(2) provides: "An applicant shall submit with his application a certified birth certificate or a notarized photocopy of a certified birth certificate." The notarized photocopy is the stated alternative.

   Reference: Tn Rule Review May (2026) — Rule 1370-01-.05(2)

3. 3Under Tennessee's rules, which activity may a Speech Language Pathology Assistant perform without exceeding the assistant's prohibited functions?

   1. A. Follow an established treatment plan
   2. B. Interpret test results
   3. C. Select clients for services
   4. D. Refer clients for outside services

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 1370-01-.14(2)(a)(5) prohibits an assistant from treating clients "without following the established plan." The other listed activities are separately prohibited by Rule 1370-01-.14(2)(a).

   Reference: Tn Rule Review May (2026) — Rule 1370-01-.14(2)(a)

4. 4How long must a Tennessee licensee retain continuing-education documentation under the Board rule?

   1. A. At least four years
   2. B. At least one year
   3. C. At least two years
   4. D. At least six years

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 1370-01-.12(2)(c) states: "Each licensee and registrant shall maintain, for a period of not less than four (4) years, all documentation pertaining to continuing education."

   Reference: Tn Rule Review May (2026) — Rule 1370-01-.12(2)(c)

5. 5Which action is expressly listed as unprofessional or unethical conduct for a Tennessee Speech Language Pathologist?

   1. A. Willfully betraying a professional secret
   2. B. Completing a clinical fellowship
   3. C. Submitting a certified birth certificate
   4. D. Using an authorized professional title

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 1370-01-.13(5) lists "Willfully betraying a professional secret" as unprofessional and/or unethical conduct.

   Reference: Tn Rule Review May (2026) — Rule 1370-01-.13(5)

6. 6What must a Board licensee or registrant use in every advertisement the person publishes under Tennessee's communications-disorders rule?

   1. A. One of the titles authorized by the rule
   2. B. The licensee's renewal date
   3. C. A continuing-education certificate number
   4. D. The name of every supervising licensee

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 1370-01-.03(6)(d) states: "must use one of the titles authorized by this rule in every "advertisement" [as that term is defined in Rule 1370-01-.20(2)(a)] he or she publishes". Therefore only an authorized title satisfies the rule.

   Reference: Tn Rule Review May (2026) — Rule 1370-01-.03(6)(d)

7. 7Under Tennessee's definitions rule, what does alternate supervision mean in practice?

   1. A. Coverage during a supervising licensee's temporary absence
   2. B. Annual review by the full Board
   3. C. Indirect review of every clinical record
   4. D. Supervision after a license is revoked

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 1370-01-.01(4) defines it as "Supervision provided in the temporary and impermanent absence" of the supervising licensee.

   Reference: Tn Rule Review May (2026) — Rule 1370-01-.01(4)

8. 8Which activity is an example of indirect supervision under Tennessee's definition?

   1. A. Reviewing written progress notes
   2. B. Standing on site in view of the assistant
   3. C. Issuing a wall license
   4. D. Conducting a contested-case hearing

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 1370-01-.01(30) says indirect supervision may include "written progress notes" and recordings or numerical data.

   Reference: Tn Rule Review May (2026) — Rule 1370-01-.01(30)

9. 9Tennessee treats telesupervision as which type of supervision?

   1. A. Direct supervision by real-time audio and video
   2. B. Indirect supervision by record review only
   3. C. General supervision by telephone only
   4. D. A Board consultant function

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Rule 1370-01-.01(38) calls telesupervision "Direct supervision" provided through synchronous telecommunications.

   Reference: Tn Rule Review May (2026) — Rule 1370-01-.01(38)

10. 10Under the Tennessee rules, a clinical fellowship is what period of experience?

    1. A. Paid supervised clinical experience
    2. B. Unpaid undergraduate observation
    3. C. A two-year inactive status
    4. D. A Board disciplinary probation

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Rule 1370-01-.01(16) defines clinical fellowship as "The period of paid supervised clinical experience" for a Clinical Fellow.

    Reference: Tn Rule Review May (2026) — Rule 1370-01-.01(16)