10 exam-style questions with answers and explanations, straight from our 1,030-question bank. Tap an answer to check yourself. When you're ready, take the scored version in the free practice test.
The GA-JAM exam has 50 questions and runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
These 10 free GA-JAM questions are organized by exam domain, so you can see how each part of the Georgia Physical Therapy Jurisprudence Assessment Module (GA JAM) blueprint is tested. Reveal the answer and explanation under each question.
A PT practices in Georgia under a valid Georgia PT Compact privilege but has no conventional Georgia license. During a Board inquiry, the PT claims Georgia's conduct rules apply only to state-license holders. Which legal classification controls?
Correct answer: D - A compact privilege holder is a Georgia licensee subject to Georgia law
The Board receives a credible complaint that a clinic is allowing unlicensed staff to provide physical therapy. The owner argues that the Board may review applications but cannot inspect a practice site until a court has found a violation. Which statement is correct?
Correct answer: B - The Board may investigate and inspect places where physical therapy is practiced
A PTA licensed in Alabama passes the NPTE and GA JAM and accepts a position with a Georgia outpatient clinic. The Georgia application is still pending, and the PTA has no compact privilege, training permit, or applicable statutory exception. What may the applicant do?
Correct answer: A - Delay PTA practice until a valid Georgia authorization is issued
A foreign-educated PT applicant submits TOEFL iBT scores of 94 total, Reading 24, Listening 22, Writing 25, and Speaking 23. How should the English-proficiency requirement be interpreted?
Correct answer: D - It is not satisfied because Speaking is below 24
A non-CAPTE-educated PT applies for Georgia licensure by endorsement. All requirements are met except that, despite an active out-of-state license and 26 acceptable continuing-education hours, the applicant has not practiced during the preceding two years. Which conclusion follows?
Correct answer: A - Recent active practice is still required for this non-CAPTE route
Jordan's Georgia PT license was due for renewal on December 31. On January 20, the renewal has not been filed, and no disciplinary restriction is in effect. Which statement best describes the renewal status?
Correct answer: C - A late fee applies; the license lapses on February 1 if still unrenewed
A former Georgia PTA applies for reinstatement after four years without practicing as a PTA. Which package matches the applicable practice-history tier?
Correct answer: C - Continuing competence, 480 supervised hours completed within 3 months, and GA JAM
A PT claims the following for one biennium: 40 contact hours as a clinical instructor for an accredited PT program, 32 hours of qualifying charity PT service, a 3-hour CPR course, and a new GA JAM result eligible for renewal credit. With no other activities, how many additional accepted hours are needed to reach 30?
Correct answer: B - 17 hours; the listed activities produce 13 accepted hours
On the second visit for a self-referred patient, a PT begins therapeutic exercise. The patient develops crushing chest pressure, diaphoresis, and shortness of breath. Only three days have elapsed since the plan began. What is the PT's best response?
Correct answer: D - Stop treatment and arrange immediate emergency medical evaluation
A DPT with six months of practice and an accredited postprofessional residency accepts a self-referred patient and gives the required written disclosure. On day 12, visit 8 is completed; no statutory exception or referral exists. What must occur before the next visit?
Correct answer: B - Obtain a qualifying referral; visit 8 is the earlier limit
The GA-JAM exam also covers these domains. Drill them in the full free practice test:
The full bank has 1,020 more GA-JAM questions with explanations.
Continue in the free practice test →
View plans