[GOLR] Georgia Optometry Laws and
Rulesination Certification Review Guide
**Question 1.** Which of the following correctly describes the appointment process for
members of the Georgia State Board of Examiners in Optometry?
A) All members are elected by popular vote.
B) Members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate.
C) Members are appointed by the Georgia Optometric Association.
D) Members are selected by a random lottery of licensed optometrists.
Answer: B
Explanation: The Georgia State Board members are appointed by the Governor and must be
confirmed by the State Senate, ensuring a balance of professional and public representation.
**Question 2.** How long is the term of office for a regular member of the Georgia Optometry
Board?
A) 2 years
B) 4 years
C) 6 years
D) 8 years
Answer: C
Explanation: Regular board members serve six‑year terms, allowing continuity while also
permitting periodic infusion of new perspectives.
**Question 3.** What is the primary role of the Consumer Member on the Georgia Optometry
Board?
A) To provide legal counsel to the board.
B) To represent the interests of the general public.
C) To oversee the board’s financial budget.
D) To conduct clinical examinations of applicants.
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Answer: B
Explanation: The Consumer Member acts as a public advocate, ensuring that board decisions
protect consumer safety and interests.
**Question 4.** Which authority does the Georgia Optometry Board possess when conducting
disciplinary hearings?
A) The power to levy criminal charges.
B) The authority to issue subpoenas for documents and testimony.
C) The ability to appoint a new board member.
D) The power to amend state statutes.
Answer: B
Explanation: The board may issue subpoenas to compel the production of evidence and
testimony during hearings.
**Question 5.** Under Georgia law, for how many years must an optometrist retain patient
records?
A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) 7 years
D) 10 years
Answer: C
Explanation: Georgia statutes require that optometrists keep complete patient records for a
minimum of seven years after the last date of service.
**Question 6.** Who legally owns the patient records maintained by an optometrist in
Georgia?
A) The patient
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B) The optometrist’s employer
C) The state government
D) The optometrist (licensee)
Answer: D
Explanation: The optometrist, as the licensee, retains legal ownership of the records, though
patients have rights to access them.
**Question 7.** Which of the following best reflects the open‑meeting requirements for the
Georgia Optometry Board?
A) Meetings may be held in secret if a quorum is present.
B) All meetings must be open to the public except for matters involving personnel.
C) Meetings can be closed if a simple majority votes to do so.
D) No open‑meeting requirements apply to this board.
Answer: B
Explanation: The board must conduct meetings openly, providing public access, except for
confidential personnel or legal matters.
**Question 8.** An optometrist who wishes to practice in Georgia must first have graduated
from an accredited program. Which accrediting body is recognized for this purpose?
A) American Dental Association (ADA)
B) Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
C) Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
D) National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Answer: B
Explanation: The CAAHEP accredits optometry schools, and graduation from a
CAAHEP‑accredited program is a prerequisite for licensure.
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**Question 9.** Which of the following is NOT a prerequisite for initial licensure in Georgia?
A) Passing the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) Part I exam.
B) Completion of a residency program.
C) Graduation from an accredited optometry school.
D) Submission of a criminal background check.
Answer: B
Explanation: While a residency is valuable, it is not required for initial licensure; the other items
are mandatory.
**Question 10.** How often must a Georgia optometrist renew their license?
A) Annually
B) Every two years (biennial)
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Answer: B
Explanation: Georgia requires optometrists to renew their license biennially, ensuring ongoing
compliance with state standards.
**Question 11.** If an optometrist fails to renew on time and the license lapses, what is the
status of the license?
A) It is automatically revoked.
B) The license becomes “inactive” and may be reinstated after a fee and CE.
C) The optometrist may continue practicing for 30 days without penalty.
D) The license is transferred to the next eligible applicant.
Answer: B
Rulesination Certification Review Guide
**Question 1.** Which of the following correctly describes the appointment process for
members of the Georgia State Board of Examiners in Optometry?
A) All members are elected by popular vote.
B) Members are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate.
C) Members are appointed by the Georgia Optometric Association.
D) Members are selected by a random lottery of licensed optometrists.
Answer: B
Explanation: The Georgia State Board members are appointed by the Governor and must be
confirmed by the State Senate, ensuring a balance of professional and public representation.
**Question 2.** How long is the term of office for a regular member of the Georgia Optometry
Board?
A) 2 years
B) 4 years
C) 6 years
D) 8 years
Answer: C
Explanation: Regular board members serve six‑year terms, allowing continuity while also
permitting periodic infusion of new perspectives.
**Question 3.** What is the primary role of the Consumer Member on the Georgia Optometry
Board?
A) To provide legal counsel to the board.
B) To represent the interests of the general public.
C) To oversee the board’s financial budget.
D) To conduct clinical examinations of applicants.
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Answer: B
Explanation: The Consumer Member acts as a public advocate, ensuring that board decisions
protect consumer safety and interests.
**Question 4.** Which authority does the Georgia Optometry Board possess when conducting
disciplinary hearings?
A) The power to levy criminal charges.
B) The authority to issue subpoenas for documents and testimony.
C) The ability to appoint a new board member.
D) The power to amend state statutes.
Answer: B
Explanation: The board may issue subpoenas to compel the production of evidence and
testimony during hearings.
**Question 5.** Under Georgia law, for how many years must an optometrist retain patient
records?
A) 3 years
B) 5 years
C) 7 years
D) 10 years
Answer: C
Explanation: Georgia statutes require that optometrists keep complete patient records for a
minimum of seven years after the last date of service.
**Question 6.** Who legally owns the patient records maintained by an optometrist in
Georgia?
A) The patient
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B) The optometrist’s employer
C) The state government
D) The optometrist (licensee)
Answer: D
Explanation: The optometrist, as the licensee, retains legal ownership of the records, though
patients have rights to access them.
**Question 7.** Which of the following best reflects the open‑meeting requirements for the
Georgia Optometry Board?
A) Meetings may be held in secret if a quorum is present.
B) All meetings must be open to the public except for matters involving personnel.
C) Meetings can be closed if a simple majority votes to do so.
D) No open‑meeting requirements apply to this board.
Answer: B
Explanation: The board must conduct meetings openly, providing public access, except for
confidential personnel or legal matters.
**Question 8.** An optometrist who wishes to practice in Georgia must first have graduated
from an accredited program. Which accrediting body is recognized for this purpose?
A) American Dental Association (ADA)
B) Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
C) Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)
D) National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)
Answer: B
Explanation: The CAAHEP accredits optometry schools, and graduation from a
CAAHEP‑accredited program is a prerequisite for licensure.
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Rulesination Certification Review Guide
**Question 9.** Which of the following is NOT a prerequisite for initial licensure in Georgia?
A) Passing the National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) Part I exam.
B) Completion of a residency program.
C) Graduation from an accredited optometry school.
D) Submission of a criminal background check.
Answer: B
Explanation: While a residency is valuable, it is not required for initial licensure; the other items
are mandatory.
**Question 10.** How often must a Georgia optometrist renew their license?
A) Annually
B) Every two years (biennial)
C) Every three years
D) Every five years
Answer: B
Explanation: Georgia requires optometrists to renew their license biennially, ensuring ongoing
compliance with state standards.
**Question 11.** If an optometrist fails to renew on time and the license lapses, what is the
status of the license?
A) It is automatically revoked.
B) The license becomes “inactive” and may be reinstated after a fee and CE.
C) The optometrist may continue practicing for 30 days without penalty.
D) The license is transferred to the next eligible applicant.
Answer: B
