CALIFORNIA PHYSICAL THERAPY LAW
EXAM CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ How many PTBC meetings happen each year?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
Answer: C. 3
⩥ Where are the 3 PTBC meetings each year held?
A. San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles
B. San Jose, San Francisco, Los Angeles
C. Fresno, San Diego, Sacramento
D. Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco
Answer: D. Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco
,⩥ If the patient's written authorization has been provided, the release of
records to the PTBC board shall be given within _____ days or a penalty
of $____ will occur for every *day* starting on the 16th day.
A. 10 days; $250
B. 10 days; $1,000
C. 15 days; $250
D. 15 days; $1,000
Answer: D. 15 days; $1,000
⩥ PTBC board members are eligible to proctor exams.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
"The board can appoint individuals to proctor examinations. The
appointed individuals *cannot* be board members."
⩥ 2 members of the PTBC board must be involved in the education of
PT students.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
,"*1* board member involved in education of PT students"
⩥ Which of true of the PTBC board composition?
A. "3 PTs with ≥ 5 years experience and currently licensed"
B. "2 PTs with ≥ 3 years experience and currently licensed"
C. "4 PTs with ≥ 4 years experience and currently licensed"
Answer: A. "3 PTs with ≥ 5 years experience and currently licensed"
⩥ In regards to the PTBC board composition, how many members are
citizens of California and not licensed PT's nor licensed by any other
medical board of California?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
E. 4
Answer: D. 3
⩥ In relation to the PTBC board composition, the Governor of
California appoints the PT members and all public members.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
, "Governor of California appoints the PT members and *1* public
member"
⩥ Which is correct in regards to the term length of PTBC board
members?
A. 4 years, expires 1st day of January
B. 4 years, expires 1st day of June
C. 3 years, expires 1st day of January
D. 3 years, expires 1st day of June
Answer: B. 4 years, expires 1st day of June
⩥ Which defines the "PT of record"?
A. PT that completed the initial evaluation
B. PT that completed the discharge note
Answer: A. PT that completed the initial evaluation
⩥ Under Direct Access, prior to initiation of services, a notice, which is
provided orally and in ______ font writing shall be given to the patient.
A. 12-point
B. 14-point
C. 16-point
D. 18-point
EXAM CERTIFICATION SCRIPT 2026 FULL
QUESTIONS WITH DETAILED SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
⩥ How many PTBC meetings happen each year?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. 5
Answer: C. 3
⩥ Where are the 3 PTBC meetings each year held?
A. San Diego, San Francisco, Los Angeles
B. San Jose, San Francisco, Los Angeles
C. Fresno, San Diego, Sacramento
D. Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco
Answer: D. Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Francisco
,⩥ If the patient's written authorization has been provided, the release of
records to the PTBC board shall be given within _____ days or a penalty
of $____ will occur for every *day* starting on the 16th day.
A. 10 days; $250
B. 10 days; $1,000
C. 15 days; $250
D. 15 days; $1,000
Answer: D. 15 days; $1,000
⩥ PTBC board members are eligible to proctor exams.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
"The board can appoint individuals to proctor examinations. The
appointed individuals *cannot* be board members."
⩥ 2 members of the PTBC board must be involved in the education of
PT students.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
,"*1* board member involved in education of PT students"
⩥ Which of true of the PTBC board composition?
A. "3 PTs with ≥ 5 years experience and currently licensed"
B. "2 PTs with ≥ 3 years experience and currently licensed"
C. "4 PTs with ≥ 4 years experience and currently licensed"
Answer: A. "3 PTs with ≥ 5 years experience and currently licensed"
⩥ In regards to the PTBC board composition, how many members are
citizens of California and not licensed PT's nor licensed by any other
medical board of California?
A. 0
B. 1
C. 2
D. 3
E. 4
Answer: D. 3
⩥ In relation to the PTBC board composition, the Governor of
California appoints the PT members and all public members.
A. True
B. False
Answer: B. False
, "Governor of California appoints the PT members and *1* public
member"
⩥ Which is correct in regards to the term length of PTBC board
members?
A. 4 years, expires 1st day of January
B. 4 years, expires 1st day of June
C. 3 years, expires 1st day of January
D. 3 years, expires 1st day of June
Answer: B. 4 years, expires 1st day of June
⩥ Which defines the "PT of record"?
A. PT that completed the initial evaluation
B. PT that completed the discharge note
Answer: A. PT that completed the initial evaluation
⩥ Under Direct Access, prior to initiation of services, a notice, which is
provided orally and in ______ font writing shall be given to the patient.
A. 12-point
B. 14-point
C. 16-point
D. 18-point
