Ethics & California LawQuestion 147 of 484
California eliminated the practical (hands-on) portion of the licensing exam in 2022. The current state exam is:
a.Oral interview only
b.Written multiple-choice only, administered by PSI
c.Practical only
d.There is no state exam any more
Explanation
Since 2022, California uses only a written multiple-choice exam administered by PSI. The hands-on practical was removed; written content covers safety, science, scope, law, and services.
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