STATE LAW EXAMINATIONS EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
PLUS RATIONALE 2026 Q&A| INSTANT
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Question 1
Under the Texas Nursing Practice Act (NPA), each applicant for a registered nurse
license must submit evidence that the applicant has passed which state-specific
examination?
A. NCLEX-RN
B. Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Examination (NJE)
C. Texas Board of Nursing Ethics Examination
D. Texas Clinical Competency Assessment
Answer: B
*Rationale: Under Texas Occupations Code §301.252(a)(3), each applicant must
pass the jurisprudence examination approved by the board. The Nursing
Jurisprudence Examination (NJE) tests knowledge of the NPA and Board rules. The
NCLEX is a national examination, not state-specific .*
Question 2
How many questions are on the Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Examination (NJE)?
A. 25 questions
B. 50 questions
,C. 75 questions
D. 100 questions
Answer: B
Rationale: According to the Texas Board of Nursing official website, there are 50
items on the nursing jurisprudence examination (NJE). Applicants must correctly
answer 75% of the questions to pass . Board Rule 217.17(a)(3) also confirms the
NJE will be a minimum of 50 questions .
Question 3
What is the passing score required for the Texas Nursing Jurisprudence
Examination?
A. 70% (35 of 50)
B. 75% (38 of 50)
C. 80% (40 of 50)
D. 85% (43 of 50)
Answer: B
Rationale: The Texas BON official website states: "You must correctly answer 75%
of the questions to pass the NJE." This equates to 38 out of 50 questions answered
correctly. A failing result occurs if 13 or more questions are answered incorrectly .
Question 4
How long is a passing grade on the NJE valid for purposes of licensure?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 5 years
Answer: B
, Rationale: Under Board Rule 217.17(b)(4), a passing grade on the NJE is valid for
purposes of licensure for one year from the date the passing grade is achieved. If
an applicant does not complete all other licensure requirements within that year,
the NJE must be retaken .
Question 5
When must an applicant take the Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Examination?
A. After passing the NCLEX
B. Before being issued an Authorization to Test (ATT) for the NCLEX
C. After receiving a nursing license
D. Only if requested by an employer
Answer: B
Rationale: According to the Texas Board of Nursing examination information, "You
must pass the Texas nursing jurisprudence examination prior to being issued an
authorization to test (ATT) for the NCLEX® examination." The NJE and Pearson Vue
registration must be completed before receiving the ATT .
Question 6
If an applicant fails the NJE, how soon may the applicant retake the examination?
A. Immediately
B. After 24 hours
C. After 7 days
D. After 30 days
Answer: B
*Rationale: According to the Texas BON official website, if an applicant fails the
NJE, they may retake the exam after 24 hours have elapsed. The system allows up
to 3 attempts within a 24-hour period, but a full 24-hour wait is required for
additional attempts .*
AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
PLUS RATIONALE 2026 Q&A| INSTANT
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Question 1
Under the Texas Nursing Practice Act (NPA), each applicant for a registered nurse
license must submit evidence that the applicant has passed which state-specific
examination?
A. NCLEX-RN
B. Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Examination (NJE)
C. Texas Board of Nursing Ethics Examination
D. Texas Clinical Competency Assessment
Answer: B
*Rationale: Under Texas Occupations Code §301.252(a)(3), each applicant must
pass the jurisprudence examination approved by the board. The Nursing
Jurisprudence Examination (NJE) tests knowledge of the NPA and Board rules. The
NCLEX is a national examination, not state-specific .*
Question 2
How many questions are on the Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Examination (NJE)?
A. 25 questions
B. 50 questions
,C. 75 questions
D. 100 questions
Answer: B
Rationale: According to the Texas Board of Nursing official website, there are 50
items on the nursing jurisprudence examination (NJE). Applicants must correctly
answer 75% of the questions to pass . Board Rule 217.17(a)(3) also confirms the
NJE will be a minimum of 50 questions .
Question 3
What is the passing score required for the Texas Nursing Jurisprudence
Examination?
A. 70% (35 of 50)
B. 75% (38 of 50)
C. 80% (40 of 50)
D. 85% (43 of 50)
Answer: B
Rationale: The Texas BON official website states: "You must correctly answer 75%
of the questions to pass the NJE." This equates to 38 out of 50 questions answered
correctly. A failing result occurs if 13 or more questions are answered incorrectly .
Question 4
How long is a passing grade on the NJE valid for purposes of licensure?
A. 6 months
B. 1 year
C. 2 years
D. 5 years
Answer: B
, Rationale: Under Board Rule 217.17(b)(4), a passing grade on the NJE is valid for
purposes of licensure for one year from the date the passing grade is achieved. If
an applicant does not complete all other licensure requirements within that year,
the NJE must be retaken .
Question 5
When must an applicant take the Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Examination?
A. After passing the NCLEX
B. Before being issued an Authorization to Test (ATT) for the NCLEX
C. After receiving a nursing license
D. Only if requested by an employer
Answer: B
Rationale: According to the Texas Board of Nursing examination information, "You
must pass the Texas nursing jurisprudence examination prior to being issued an
authorization to test (ATT) for the NCLEX® examination." The NJE and Pearson Vue
registration must be completed before receiving the ATT .
Question 6
If an applicant fails the NJE, how soon may the applicant retake the examination?
A. Immediately
B. After 24 hours
C. After 7 days
D. After 30 days
Answer: B
*Rationale: According to the Texas BON official website, if an applicant fails the
NJE, they may retake the exam after 24 hours have elapsed. The system allows up
to 3 attempts within a 24-hour period, but a full 24-hour wait is required for
additional attempts .*
