CALIFORNIA LAW EXAM PHYSICAL THERAPY |
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES | 2026-
2027 | ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the MOST punishment one can receive for not reporting an incidence of child abuse or
neglect?
- ANSWER-Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail or a fine of $1000 or by both
What should an applicant do after a year has passed and they have no yet taken or passed the
national board and state jurisprudence test? - ANSWER-File a new application for licensure.
All of the following are considered "mandated reporters" EXCEPT? - ANSWER-. A volunteer at
a youth camp
Who is defined as the PT of record? - ANSWER-1. The PT that did the evaluation.
What is the responsibility of the PT of record towards the PTA? - ANSWER-1. The PT of record
should be in communication with the PTA to answer any questions about the patient's treatment.
A report of suspected child abuse is received by an agency that lacks jurisdiction (the power to
make legal decisions and judgments). Which is the MOST appropriate action for the agency to
take? - ANSWER-The agency must immediately contact an agency that has jurisdiction over
suspected child abuse cases
Who awards accreditation of a PTA program? - ANSWER-Commission on Accreditation of
Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
What is the required size font on a student's badge? - ANSWER-18-point type
,What uniform examination is utilized by the board for licensure of PTs? - ANSWER-The
Federation of
State Boards of Physical Therapy's Exam for PT
To what extent MUST the physical therapist be available to assist in issue arising during the
course of treatment by the physical therapist assistant? - ANSWER-Available in person or by
telecommunication
What regulation BEST represents the Physical Therapy Board's authorization for a physical
therapist assistant to do joint mobilization? - ANSWER-The supervising Physical Therapist is
responsible to determine which elements of patient care the Assistant is skilled to perform
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a practicing PTA license applicant? -
ANSWER-The supervising PT must cosign each note along with the PTALA signature each day
Which statement reflects a regulation specific to the PT aide - ANSWER-Must treat on the
orders, direction and immediate supervision of the PT
Which statement about topical medications is consistent with the Physical Therapy Board rules? -
ANSWER-Prescription medication must be ordered by a legally authorized practitioner
Which part of the patient record is part of the physical therapist assistant's responsibility to
document? - ANSWER-Objective assessment
What is NOT within the scope of PTA supervision of a physical therapy aide's activities? -
ANSWER-The
Aide applies ultrasound treatment to the patient's lower back
How many hours of continuing competency hours must a licensee accumulate in each licensee
cycle of two years? - ANSWER-30 hours
How many hours of ethics and law, and how many hours of life support for health care
professionals is required for each renewal cycle? - ANSWER-2 hours of ethics and law and 4
hours of life support
,Which of the following statements about continuing education is NOT true? - ANSWER-There
are no other alternatives to the traditional pathway for continuing education
What is the requirement for the Physical Therapy Board to grant inactive status to a licensee? -
ANSWER-A written request must be filed with the board
Which statement is TRUE regarding an expired license? - ANSWER-A license can be renewed
within 5 years of expiring by paying all fees
How many physical therapist assistance can a PT supervise? - ANSWER-More than two if the
board determines adequate supervision and safety
When can an application be denied by the board? - ANSWER-When the board deems the
applicant has not exercised due diligence in the completion of the application
If a PTA wishes to renew license after it has expired but within 2 years of expiration, what is the
total cost? - ANSWER-$450
What is the application and initial license fee for the PTA applicant? - ANSWER-$300
What answer is NOT associated with the 90 day approved PTA applicant status? - ANSWER-An
applicant has all rights and privileges as a licensed PTA
Which of the following tasks can be performed by the PTA? - ANSWER-Supervise a PT aide in
nonpatient related tasks
A person may not renew, reissue, reinstate or restore his/her license if the licensed has expired for
more that how many years? - ANSWER-5 years
What is the time frame to report to the Board a change in address? - ANSWER-30 days
, What is outside the scope of the PT practice? - ANSWER-Provide a patient diagnosis
What is the maximum amount of time the board could suspend a PT/PTA license? - ANSWER-
12 months
A PT is running short on time and asks the PTA to finish up on the evaluation assessment
measurements. What is the MOST appropriate course of action for the PTA? - ANSWER-
Politely refuse to do the measurements
What does "continuous and immediate supervision" mean in terms of PT supervision? -
ANSWER-Close proximity to the worker
Which is the MOST important disclosure requirement when renewing a license? - ANSWER-
Any Misdemeanor criminal offense
Which rehabilitation team member is qualified to perform a deep soft tissue penetration for the
evaluation of neuromuscular performance? - ANSWER-PT with an advanced training certificate
What MAY the Board do in response to a judgment against the licensee for child support. -
ANSWERSuspend the license
What is a licensed PT prohibited from doing? - ANSWER-Prescribing topical medications
Which is not a provision for reinstating a license without penalty if expired while on duty in the
US
Armed Forces? - ANSWER-Conviction of DUI while on service
When will a PT or PTA license expire? - ANSWER-The second year at the end of the applicant's
birth month
ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH RATIONALES | 2026-
2027 | ALREADY GRADED A+
What is the MOST punishment one can receive for not reporting an incidence of child abuse or
neglect?
- ANSWER-Misdemeanor, punishable by up to 6 months in jail or a fine of $1000 or by both
What should an applicant do after a year has passed and they have no yet taken or passed the
national board and state jurisprudence test? - ANSWER-File a new application for licensure.
All of the following are considered "mandated reporters" EXCEPT? - ANSWER-. A volunteer at
a youth camp
Who is defined as the PT of record? - ANSWER-1. The PT that did the evaluation.
What is the responsibility of the PT of record towards the PTA? - ANSWER-1. The PT of record
should be in communication with the PTA to answer any questions about the patient's treatment.
A report of suspected child abuse is received by an agency that lacks jurisdiction (the power to
make legal decisions and judgments). Which is the MOST appropriate action for the agency to
take? - ANSWER-The agency must immediately contact an agency that has jurisdiction over
suspected child abuse cases
Who awards accreditation of a PTA program? - ANSWER-Commission on Accreditation of
Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
What is the required size font on a student's badge? - ANSWER-18-point type
,What uniform examination is utilized by the board for licensure of PTs? - ANSWER-The
Federation of
State Boards of Physical Therapy's Exam for PT
To what extent MUST the physical therapist be available to assist in issue arising during the
course of treatment by the physical therapist assistant? - ANSWER-Available in person or by
telecommunication
What regulation BEST represents the Physical Therapy Board's authorization for a physical
therapist assistant to do joint mobilization? - ANSWER-The supervising Physical Therapist is
responsible to determine which elements of patient care the Assistant is skilled to perform
Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding a practicing PTA license applicant? -
ANSWER-The supervising PT must cosign each note along with the PTALA signature each day
Which statement reflects a regulation specific to the PT aide - ANSWER-Must treat on the
orders, direction and immediate supervision of the PT
Which statement about topical medications is consistent with the Physical Therapy Board rules? -
ANSWER-Prescription medication must be ordered by a legally authorized practitioner
Which part of the patient record is part of the physical therapist assistant's responsibility to
document? - ANSWER-Objective assessment
What is NOT within the scope of PTA supervision of a physical therapy aide's activities? -
ANSWER-The
Aide applies ultrasound treatment to the patient's lower back
How many hours of continuing competency hours must a licensee accumulate in each licensee
cycle of two years? - ANSWER-30 hours
How many hours of ethics and law, and how many hours of life support for health care
professionals is required for each renewal cycle? - ANSWER-2 hours of ethics and law and 4
hours of life support
,Which of the following statements about continuing education is NOT true? - ANSWER-There
are no other alternatives to the traditional pathway for continuing education
What is the requirement for the Physical Therapy Board to grant inactive status to a licensee? -
ANSWER-A written request must be filed with the board
Which statement is TRUE regarding an expired license? - ANSWER-A license can be renewed
within 5 years of expiring by paying all fees
How many physical therapist assistance can a PT supervise? - ANSWER-More than two if the
board determines adequate supervision and safety
When can an application be denied by the board? - ANSWER-When the board deems the
applicant has not exercised due diligence in the completion of the application
If a PTA wishes to renew license after it has expired but within 2 years of expiration, what is the
total cost? - ANSWER-$450
What is the application and initial license fee for the PTA applicant? - ANSWER-$300
What answer is NOT associated with the 90 day approved PTA applicant status? - ANSWER-An
applicant has all rights and privileges as a licensed PTA
Which of the following tasks can be performed by the PTA? - ANSWER-Supervise a PT aide in
nonpatient related tasks
A person may not renew, reissue, reinstate or restore his/her license if the licensed has expired for
more that how many years? - ANSWER-5 years
What is the time frame to report to the Board a change in address? - ANSWER-30 days
, What is outside the scope of the PT practice? - ANSWER-Provide a patient diagnosis
What is the maximum amount of time the board could suspend a PT/PTA license? - ANSWER-
12 months
A PT is running short on time and asks the PTA to finish up on the evaluation assessment
measurements. What is the MOST appropriate course of action for the PTA? - ANSWER-
Politely refuse to do the measurements
What does "continuous and immediate supervision" mean in terms of PT supervision? -
ANSWER-Close proximity to the worker
Which is the MOST important disclosure requirement when renewing a license? - ANSWER-
Any Misdemeanor criminal offense
Which rehabilitation team member is qualified to perform a deep soft tissue penetration for the
evaluation of neuromuscular performance? - ANSWER-PT with an advanced training certificate
What MAY the Board do in response to a judgment against the licensee for child support. -
ANSWERSuspend the license
What is a licensed PT prohibited from doing? - ANSWER-Prescribing topical medications
Which is not a provision for reinstating a license without penalty if expired while on duty in the
US
Armed Forces? - ANSWER-Conviction of DUI while on service
When will a PT or PTA license expire? - ANSWER-The second year at the end of the applicant's
birth month
