Free Louisiana jurisprudence exam Practice Questions

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1. 1Under Louisiana law, which activity is part of applied behavior analysis?

   1. A. Designing cognitive therapy to change maladaptive thought patterns
   2. B. Designing environmental modifications to produce socially significant behavior improvements
   3. C. Conducting psychological testing to diagnose psychiatric conditions
   4. D. Providing mental health counseling to address emotional disorders

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The definition includes “the design, implementation, and evaluation of systematic instructional and environmental modifications” to produce socially significant improvements; option B applies that definition.

   Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — R.S. 37:3702(1)

2. 2Which combination is required for Louisiana's student training exemption?

   1. A. Defined behavior-analysis training activity plus faculty employment
   2. B. Defined behavior-analysis training activity plus required direct supervision
   3. C. Defined behavior-analysis training activity plus national certification
   4. D. Defined behavior-analysis training activity plus board registration

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The rule limits the exemption to activities that “are part of a defined behavior analysis program of study” and adds that the practice “requires the direct supervision” specified there; option B contains both conditions.

   Reference: Lac Title 46 Part Viii Dec (2025) — LAC 46:VIII.§202(F)(6)

3. 3How must the LBA application submitted under LAC 46:VIII.§302 be executed?

   1. A. It must be notarized
   2. B. It must be orally presented
   3. C. It must be signed by two clients
   4. D. It must be approved by an RLT

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The rule requires the applicant to “submit notarized application along with appropriate fee”; thus the application must be notarized.

   Reference: Lac Title 46 Part Viii Dec (2025) — LAC 46:VIII.§302(A)(1)

4. 4What is the ordinary annual effective period for an LBAB license?

   1. A. January 1 through December 31
   2. B. April 1 through March 31
   3. C. July 1 through June 30
   4. D. From issuance for 24 months

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The renewal rule says the annual fee covers “one year, specifically July 1 through June 30”; therefore option C is the effective period.

   Reference: Lac Title 46 Part Viii Dec (2025) — LAC 46:VIII.§401(A)

5. 5For Louisiana SCABA supervision, full-time employment is defined as at least how many hours per week?

   1. A. 20
   2. B. 25
   3. C. 30
   4. D. 40

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The rule applies its full-time minimum to SCABAs “working at least 30 hours per week”; therefore 30 is correct.

   Reference: Lac Title 46 Part Viii Dec (2025) — LAC 46:VIII.§503(A)

6. 6Under current Louisiana complaint procedures, who may initiate an LBAB complaint?

   1. A. A current or former client only
   2. B. A credentialed behavior analyst only
   3. C. Any person or the board on its own initiative
   4. D. A district attorney or law-enforcement officer only

   Answer: C

   Explanation: The rule states, “Complaints may be initiated by any person or by the board on its own initiative”; option C matches both authorized sources.

   Reference: Lac Title 46 Part Viii Dec (2025) — LAC 46:VIII.§602(C)

7. 7Beginning with the reporting period that starts in July 2026, how many total CPD credits must a Louisiana LBA report?

   1. A. 20
   2. B. 24
   3. C. 30
   4. D. 32

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The rule states that LBAs “will be required to report 32 total credits of continuing professional development”; therefore 32 is correct.

   Reference: Lac Title 46 Part Viii Dec (2025) — LAC 46:VIII.§803(A)

8. 8Which ethics code does LBAB incorporate by reference for LBAs, SCABAs, and RLTs?

   1. A. APA Ethical Principles of Psychologists
   2. B. BACB Professional and Ethical Compliance Code
   3. C. Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics
   4. D. NASW Code of Ethics

   Answer: B

   Explanation: The rule says the covered credential holders “shall follow the Behavior Analyst Certification Board’s (hereinafter referred to as BACB’s) Professional and Ethical Compliance Code”; therefore option B identifies the incorporated code.

   Reference: Lac Title 46 Part Viii Dec (2025) — LAC 46:VIII.§1001(A)

9. 9Which Louisiana credential authorizes independent practice of behavior analysis?

   1. A. Registered line technician
   2. B. State-certified assistant behavior analyst
   3. C. Licensed behavior analyst
   4. D. Behavior analysis trainee

   Answer: C

   Explanation: R.S. 37:3702(3) says an LBA is “duly licensed to independently practice behavior analysis in the state of Louisiana,” so the independent-practice credential is the LBA.

   Reference: Louisiana Laws - Louisiana State Legislature — R.S. 37:3702(3)

10. 10A Louisiana psychologist provides ABA within the psychologist's education, training, and expertise. What may the psychologist not do without an LBAB credential?

    1. A. Use direct observation
    2. B. Represent themself as an LBA or SCABA
    3. C. Provide services within psychology scope
    4. D. Supervise a properly registered psychology assistant

    Answer: B

    Explanation: The rule says licensed psychologists “are prohibited from representing themselves as behavior analysts, licensed behavior analysts, assistant behavior analysts, or state certified assistant behavior analysts” without the credential.

    Reference: Lac Title 46 Part Viii Dec (2025) — LAC 46:VIII.§202(F)(1)