Free North Dakota oral examination Practice Questions

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1. 1A North Dakota licensee is deciding whether neuropsychological assessment falls within the statutory practice of psychology. Which conclusion follows from the state definition?

   1. A. It is included as psychological testing and assessment
   2. B. It is included only as industrial-organizational consultation
   3. C. It is excluded unless the evaluator holds a hospital appointment
   4. D. It is excluded unless a physician supplies a written referral

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NDCC 43-32-01(6) includes psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning. Neuropsychological assessment is therefore within the defined practice. Controlling text: "includes psychological testing and the evaluation or assessment of personal characteristics, such as intelligence, personality, abilities, interests, aptitudes, and neuropsychological functioning".

   Reference: North Dakota Century Code t43c32 — NDCC 43-32-01(6)

2. 2A psychologist licensed in a compact home state plans to provide telepsychology to a patient in a receiving state where the psychologist has no license. Which current credential is specifically required to exercise this compact privilege?

   1. A. An active interjurisdictional practice certificate
   2. B. An active e.passport
   3. C. An active North Dakota limited-practice certificate
   4. D. An active certificate of professional qualification in psychology

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Article IV requires the psychologist to "Possess a current, active e.passport;" for interjurisdictional telepsychology. The interjurisdictional practice certificate applies to temporary in-person compact practice; the other certificates belong to different licensure pathways.

   Reference: North Dakota Century Code Chapter 43-32.1 — Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact — NDCC 43-32.1-01, Article IV(2)(f)

3. 3A psychologist physically in Minnesota delivers a remote psychological assessment to a client physically in North Dakota. The appointment was arranged by a South Dakota employer, and the psychologist was first licensed in Iowa. Which state treats this service as practice subject to its board's regulation under NDCC 43-51-02?

   1. A. Minnesota
   2. B. South Dakota
   3. C. North Dakota
   4. D. Iowa

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Section 43-51-02 says services to an individual in North Dakota count as practice there "regardless of the means by which the services are provided or the physical location of the person providing those services" and are subject to its board. The provider's location, employer, and first licensing state do not change the client's North Dakota location.

   Reference: North Dakota Century Code Chapter 43-51 — Professional and Occupational Licensing — NDCC 43-51-02

4. 4Which national written examination does North Dakota identify for psychologist applicants?

   1. A. Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology
   2. B. National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination
   3. C. Praxis School Psychologist Examination
   4. D. Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Examination

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NDAC 66-02-01-09.1 states: The national written examination for psychologists and industrial-organizational psychologists is the examination for the professional practice of psychology. Controlling text: "The national written examination for psychologists and industrial-organizational psychologists is the examination for the professional practice of psychology".

   Reference: nd1.ac_web — NDAC 66-02-01-09.1

5. 5An agency holds an annual exemption certificate naming an exempt employee. Midyear, that employee transfers to a different institution. What happens to the original agency's certificate under NDAC 66-02-03-03?

   1. A. It follows the named employee to the new institution for the rest of the year.
   2. B. It stays effective at the original agency until the annual renewal date.
   3. C. It may be reassigned by the original agency to another named employee.
   4. D. It expires because the named employee transferred institutions during the year.

   Answer: D

   Explanation: The rule states, "If the employee transfers agencies or institutions during the year, the certificate of exemption expires." The annual certificate does not follow the employee, remain effective, or become transferable to another employee.

   Reference: North Dakota Administrative Code Chapter 66-02-03 — Licensure Exemptions — NDAC 66-02-03-03

6. 6How many continuing education credits must a North Dakota psychologist document for a two-year reporting period?

   1. A. 20
   2. B. 30
   3. C. 40
   4. D. 50

   Answer: C

   Explanation: NDAC 66-03-01-02 requires evidence of at least forty credits of continuing education completed over the two-year period. Controlling text: "of at least forty credits of continuing education completed over the two-year period".

   Reference: North Dakota Administrative Code - Title 66 Article 3 Chapter 1 — NDAC 66-03-01-02

7. 7When must a predoctoral internship supervisor provide the board with the written agreement between the supervisor and internship program?

   1. A. Before the intern participates in the internship program
   2. B. Within ten days after the internship begins
   3. C. At the midpoint evaluation
   4. D. After the intern completes the program

   Answer: A

   Explanation: NDAC 66-04-01-03 requires the agreement Prior to the psychology intern's participation in an internship program. Controlling text: "Prior to the psychology intern's participation in an internship program".

   Reference: nd1.ac_web — NDAC 66-04-01-03

8. 8A psychologist provides unpaid psychotherapy to a North Dakota community group. Does the absence of payment remove the service from the statutory practice of psychology?

   1. A. Yes, because compensation is a required element of regulated practice
   2. B. Yes, unless the recipient is an organizational client
   3. C. No, because covered services remain practice regardless of payment
   4. D. No, but only services delivered to individual clients are covered

   Answer: C

   Explanation: NDCC 43-32-01(6) says the term includes psychological services to listed recipients regardless of whether payment is received for services rendered. The unpaid psychotherapy remains regulated practice. Controlling text: "regardless of whether payment is received for services rendered. The".

   Reference: North Dakota Century Code t43c32 — NDCC 43-32-01(6)

9. 9A compact-state psychologist will travel to North Dakota to provide temporary in-person psychological services under the compact, without a North Dakota license. Which current credential does Article V require?

   1. A. An active e.passport
   2. B. An active certificate of professional qualification in psychology
   3. C. An active interjurisdictional practice certificate
   4. D. An active North Dakota psychology-resident registration

   Answer: C

   Explanation: For temporary in-person practice, Article V requires the psychologist to "Possess a current, active interjurisdictional practice certificate;" An e.passport is the telepsychology credential, while the other named credentials do not supply this compact authorization.

   Reference: North Dakota Century Code Chapter 43-32.1 — Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact — NDCC 43-32.1-01, Article V(2)(f)

10. 10A psychologist licensed only outside North Dakota consults with a North Dakota licensed psychologist about a North Dakota client. The foreign psychologist seeks to use the consultation exception without a North Dakota license. Which direct-communication arrangement fits NDCC 43-51-03(1)?

    1. A. Speak with the client privately by video, then send a summary to the North Dakota psychologist.
    2. B. Speak with the client directly only in the presence of the North Dakota psychologist.
    3. C. Speak with the client privately after the North Dakota psychologist signs the consultation report.
    4. D. Speak with the client directly during intake, then leave follow-up care to the North Dakota psychologist.

    Answer: B

    Explanation: The consultation exception permits no direct client communication "except in the presence of the individual who is licensed by the board." B keeps the North Dakota licensee present during direct communication. Later review, signed reports, or transferring follow-up care do not satisfy that condition.

    Reference: North Dakota Century Code Chapter 43-51 — Professional and Occupational Licensing — NDCC 43-51-03(1)