Free Jurisprudence Exam - WV Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Practice Questions

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1. 1An applicant seeks an initial West Virginia speech-language pathology license. Which examination combination is required by statute?

   1. A. Only the national speech-language pathology examination
   2. B. The national examination and a Board-developed jurisprudence examination
   3. C. Only the Board-developed jurisprudence examination
   4. D. A national audiology examination and a jurisprudence examination

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 30-32-9(a) requires the applicant to "Pass the national examination in speech-language pathology" and to "Pass a jurisprudence examination developed by the board." Both examinations therefore apply.

   Reference: §30-32 — W. Va. Code §30-32-9(a)(6)-(7)

2. 2A first-time West Virginia SLP applicant otherwise meets licensing requirements. Which status by itself qualifies the applicant for the statutory waiver of initial licensing fees?

   1. A. Holding a current ASHA certificate of clinical competence.
   2. B. Being the spouse of an active member of the armed forces.
   3. C. Holding an active speech-language pathology license elsewhere.
   4. D. Having completed postgraduate professional experience.

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 30-1-23 defines "Military families" to include spouses of active service members and directs boards to "waive all initial occupational licensing fees" for that class. The other credentials or experience alone do not establish this waiver.

   Reference: West Virginia Code §30-1-23, Waiver of initial licensing fees — W. Va. Code §30-1-23(a)(3)

3. 3An SLP holds a qualifying license in the practitioner's Compact home state and plans to treat clients in West Virginia. What gives that home-state license recognition for practice in West Virginia?

   1. A. A grant of the Compact privilege to practice in West Virginia.
   2. B. The home-state license alone, without a remote-state privilege.
   3. C. The national examination score alone, without a privilege.
   4. D. The clinician's physical presence in West Virginia alone.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 30-32A-3(a) begins "Upon the grant of the compact privilege" and recognizes the home-state license in the member state where the licensee obtains that privilege. Home licensure alone is not the remote-state grant.

   Reference: West Virginia Code Chapter 30 Article 32A — W. Va. Code §30-32A-3(a)

4. 4Where must a new applicant send proof of completing the West Virginia jurisprudence examination?

   1. A. To the Board with the licensure application
   2. B. To ETS with the national score report
   3. C. To ASHA with the certification application
   4. D. To the Secretary of State with the rule filing

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 29CSR1 §3.1.8 says: "The examination score shall be submitted with the application for licensure, fees and other required documents." The proof belongs with the Board application.

   Reference: 29 Csr 1 Emergency (2026) — 29CSR1 §3.1.8

5. 5What minimum degree must a speech-language pathology assistant possess under 29CSR2?

   1. A. A certificate without college credit
   2. B. An associate degree from an appropriate program
   3. C. A master's degree in speech-language pathology
   4. D. A clinical doctorate in audiology

   Answer: B

   Explanation: 29CSR2 §3.1 says an assistant "shall possess a minimum of an associate's degree" from an institution or technical training program designed for assistants.

   Reference: 29 Csr 2 Active (2025) — 29CSR2 §3.1

6. 6A West Virginia SLP's license is suspended and the clinician seeks a contested-case hearing under 29CSR3. How must the clinician initiate that hearing?

   1. A. Present a written demand for a hearing to the Board.
   2. B. File a written response to the original complaint with the Board.
   3. C. Petition the Board for a preapplication conviction review.
   4. D. Appeal a final Board order through the judicial process.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Under §29-3-3.2, a person who desires this hearing "must present a written demand for such to the Board." The other submissions do not initiate the contested-case hearing.

   Reference: 29CSR3 Contested Case Hearing Procedure — 29CSR3 §3.2

7. 7A licensee receives a certified copy of a complaint from the Board. How long does the licensee have to submit a written response?

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

   Answer: C

   Explanation: 29CSR4 §5.7 requires a written response "within thirty (30) days of the date of such correspondence, or waive the right to do so."

   Reference: 29 Csr 4 Active (2020) — 29CSR4 §5.7

8. 8When making a treatment decision, whose welfare must a West Virginia SLP hold paramount?

   1. A. The persons served professionally
   2. B. The referral source
   3. C. The equipment manufacturer
   4. D. The reimbursement carrier

   Answer: A

   Explanation: 29CSR5 §2.4.a says: "Individuals shall honor their responsibility to hold paramount the welfare of persons they serve professionally."

   Reference: Legislative Rules — 29CSR5 §2.4.a

9. 9Which body develops the jurisprudence examination required for West Virginia speech-language pathology licensure?

   1. A. The West Virginia Board of Examiners
   2. B. The Educational Testing Service
   3. C. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
   4. D. The Council on Academic Accreditation

   Answer: A

   Explanation: The statute calls for "a jurisprudence examination developed by the board." Thus the West Virginia Board, not the national testing or accrediting bodies, develops it.

   Reference: §30-32 — W. Va. Code §30-32-9(a)(7)

10. 10A former SLP asks the Board to consider reinstating a revoked license. What showing does the general licensing statute require for consideration?

    1. A. Evidence of reasonable clinical skill and safety to resume practice.
    2. B. Evidence that fewer than five years have passed since revocation.
    3. C. Evidence of a current national specialty examination score.
    4. D. Evidence of a completed biennial continuing-education cycle.

    Answer: A

    Explanation: Section 30-1-8a allows consideration of a revoked license "upon a showing that the applicant can resume practicing with reasonable skill and safety." Elapsed time, an exam score, and continuing education do not replace the stated showing.

    Reference: West Virginia Code Chapter 30 Article 1 — W. Va. Code §30-1-8a(a)