Free State Written Examination Practice Questions

Sample Practice Questions

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1. 1An Alaska MFT applicant is documenting the post-degree clinical-contact requirement for full licensure. How many clinical-contact hours must the applicant show?

   1. A. 1,500 hours
   2. B. 1,700 hours
   3. C. 2,000 hours
   4. D. 3,000 hours

   Answer: B

   Explanation: AS 08.63.100(a)(3)(C) requires that the applicant "has practiced supervised marital and family therapy ... including 1,700 hours of clinical contact." Therefore 1,700 hours is required.

   Reference: ALASKA STATUTES — AS 08.63.100(a)(3)(C)

2. 2After failing an Alaska MFT licensing examination, when may an applicant first be reexamined?

   1. A. After 30 days
   2. B. After six months
   3. C. After nine months
   4. D. After one year

   Answer: B

   Explanation: 12 AAC 19.110(j) permits reexamination "after six months have lapsed since the initial test date." Six months is the earliest permitted interval.

   Reference: ALASKA STATUTES — 12 AAC 19.110(j)

3. 3While working, an Alaska MFT has reasonable cause to suspect child abuse. What is the primary reporting action?

   1. A. Immediately report to the nearest department office
   2. B. Wait for proof beyond a reasonable doubt
   3. C. Report only at the next board meeting
   4. D. Ask the family to self-report

   Answer: A

   Explanation: AS 47.17.020(a) says mandated persons with reasonable cause "shall immediately report the harm to the nearest office of the department." Immediate department reporting is required.

   Reference: ALASKA STATUTES — AS 47.17.020(a)

4. 4An Alaska MFT first has reasonable cause to believe a vulnerable adult suffers exploitation. By when must the MFT report to centralized intake?

   1. A. Within 168 hours
   2. B. Within 720 hours
   3. C. Within 48 hours
   4. D. Within 24 hours

   Answer: D

   Explanation: AS 47.24.010(a) requires the report "not later than 24 hours after first having cause for the belief." The 24-hour deadline applies.

   Reference: ALASKA STATUTES — AS 47.24.010(a)

5. 5Within Alaska's 1,700-hour clinical-contact requirement, which supervision mix must an applicant complete?

   1. A. 200 individual hours only
   2. B. 50 individual and 150 group hours
   3. C. 100 individual and 100 individual-or-group hours
   4. D. 100 group hours only

   Answer: C

   Explanation: AS 08.63.100(a)(3)(C) requires "100 hours of individual supervision" and "100 hours of either individual or group supervision, or a combination." The third option states that mix.

   Reference: ALASKA STATUTES — AS 08.63.100(a)(3)(C)(i)-(ii)

6. 6What minimum domestic-violence training must an Alaska applicant document for licensure by examination?

   1. A. Two contact hours
   2. B. Four contact hours
   3. C. Eight contact hours
   4. D. Six contact hours

   Answer: D

   Explanation: 12 AAC 19.110(d) requires the applicant to "document at least six contact hours of training related to domestic violence." Six hours is the minimum.

   Reference: ALASKA STATUTES — 12 AAC 19.110(d)

7. 7If suspected child harm appears to result from a sex offense, what additional immediate report does Alaska law require?

   1. A. To the licensing board
   2. B. To the child's school
   3. C. To the nearest law-enforcement agency
   4. D. To the family's insurer

   Answer: C

   Explanation: AS 47.17.020(a) requires that, when harm appears to result from a suspected sex offense, the reporter "shall immediately report the harm to the nearest law enforcement agency." This is additional to the department report.

   Reference: ALASKA STATUTES — AS 47.17.020(a)

8. 8Which information must an Alaska vulnerable-adult report include?

   1. A. The vulnerable adult's name and contact information
   2. B. The reporter's complete employment file
   3. C. A final criminal charging decision
   4. D. The alleged actor's tax records

   Answer: A

   Explanation: AS 47.24.010(b)(1) says a report "must include ... the name and contact information of the vulnerable adult." That item is mandatory.

   Reference: ALASKA STATUTES — AS 47.24.010(b)(1)

9. 9For what initial term does Alaska issue a license for supervised practice in marital and family therapy?

   1. A. Two years
   2. B. Three years
   3. C. Five years
   4. D. Four years

   Answer: D

   Explanation: AS 08.63.110(a) states that the board "shall issue a four-year license for the supervised practice of marital and family therapy." The term is four years.

   Reference: ALASKA STATUTES — AS 08.63.110(a)

10. 10Under Alaska's post-degree substitution rule, three years of continuous MFT practice is equivalent to what coursework?

    1. A. Three semester or four quarter hours
    2. B. Six semester or eight quarter hours
    3. C. Nine semester or twelve quarter hours
    4. D. One semester or two quarter hours

    Answer: A

    Explanation: 12 AAC 19.120(b)(1) states that "three years of continuous practice is equivalent to three semester hours or four quarter hours of course work." The first option is exact.

    Reference: ALASKA STATUTES — 12 AAC 19.120(b)(1)