SLPA NC BOARD EXAM 2026 EXAM STUDY
GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ Documentation of discussions with parents, families, and medical
personnel should be done: Answer: In writing as soon as possible
◉ When screening for articulation skills in a four-year-old, a Speech-
Language Pathology Assistant needs a tool that assesses: Answer:
Initial, medial, and final consonants
◉ A Speech-Language Pathology Assistant is working in an
outpatient hospital setting with a brain-injured patient. This patient
always has one-to-one supervision provided by nurse technicians.
The patient is brought to the therapy session by a familiar
technician, but someone unfamiliar comes to pick up the patient.
The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant should: Answer: Ask the
person for an identification badge
◉ All of the following are important when planning materials for
culturally diverse clients EXCEPT: Answer: Use only standardizes
materials
,◉ All of the following are types of teams EXCEPT: Answer:
Unidisciplinary
◉ When tabulating checklist results, you realize a client has received
one-half credit for one of her answers. Your BEST response is to:
Answer: Consult with your supervising SLP
◉ What is the BEST response when an adult patient refuses to
participate in a treatment session? Answer: Tell the client that
treatment is in his or her best interest and insist that he or she
cooperate
◉ Which of the following is (are) behavior management
technique(s)? Answer: 1. Judging the behavior and not the person
2. Ignoring inappropriate behavior
3. Using appropriate reinforcement to increase the occurrence of
desired responses
◉ An augmentative communication device has been returned in an
unclean condition. You should perform all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Refuse to clean and check the equipment
◉ Who is responsible for reporting changes in registration to the
Board? Answer: Primary Supervising Licensee
, ◉ Who approves the SLPA's curriculum? Answer: Board of
Examiners
◉ A licensee employed full time may register to be a primary
supervisor of no more than ______________ assistants at one time
Answer: 2
◉ A licensee employed part time (less than 30 hours) may register
to be a supervisor of no more than ___________ assistants at one time.
Answer: 1
◉ Who is responsible for ensuring compliance of registration
process, ethics of SLPA is complete? Answer: Primary Supervising
Licensee
◉ What must an SLPA's badge say? Answer: SLP-ASSISTANT
◉ True or False? Temporary license holders may not register
assistants Answer: True
◉ Primary Supervising Licensee must submit an annual registration
fee in the amount of ___________ for the assistant Answer: $40
GUIDE COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ Documentation of discussions with parents, families, and medical
personnel should be done: Answer: In writing as soon as possible
◉ When screening for articulation skills in a four-year-old, a Speech-
Language Pathology Assistant needs a tool that assesses: Answer:
Initial, medial, and final consonants
◉ A Speech-Language Pathology Assistant is working in an
outpatient hospital setting with a brain-injured patient. This patient
always has one-to-one supervision provided by nurse technicians.
The patient is brought to the therapy session by a familiar
technician, but someone unfamiliar comes to pick up the patient.
The Speech-Language Pathology Assistant should: Answer: Ask the
person for an identification badge
◉ All of the following are important when planning materials for
culturally diverse clients EXCEPT: Answer: Use only standardizes
materials
,◉ All of the following are types of teams EXCEPT: Answer:
Unidisciplinary
◉ When tabulating checklist results, you realize a client has received
one-half credit for one of her answers. Your BEST response is to:
Answer: Consult with your supervising SLP
◉ What is the BEST response when an adult patient refuses to
participate in a treatment session? Answer: Tell the client that
treatment is in his or her best interest and insist that he or she
cooperate
◉ Which of the following is (are) behavior management
technique(s)? Answer: 1. Judging the behavior and not the person
2. Ignoring inappropriate behavior
3. Using appropriate reinforcement to increase the occurrence of
desired responses
◉ An augmentative communication device has been returned in an
unclean condition. You should perform all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Refuse to clean and check the equipment
◉ Who is responsible for reporting changes in registration to the
Board? Answer: Primary Supervising Licensee
, ◉ Who approves the SLPA's curriculum? Answer: Board of
Examiners
◉ A licensee employed full time may register to be a primary
supervisor of no more than ______________ assistants at one time
Answer: 2
◉ A licensee employed part time (less than 30 hours) may register
to be a supervisor of no more than ___________ assistants at one time.
Answer: 1
◉ Who is responsible for ensuring compliance of registration
process, ethics of SLPA is complete? Answer: Primary Supervising
Licensee
◉ What must an SLPA's badge say? Answer: SLP-ASSISTANT
◉ True or False? Temporary license holders may not register
assistants Answer: True
◉ Primary Supervising Licensee must submit an annual registration
fee in the amount of ___________ for the assistant Answer: $40
