NCTRC Test Test Trivia 1

Question 1

What does the credential "CTRS" stand for, awarded by the NCTRC upon passing the national exam?

Accepted Answer

Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

Answer

Clinical Therapeutic Recreation Supervisor

Answer

Credentialed Therapeutic Recreation and Rehabilitation Specialist

Answer

Certified Therapeutic Recreation and Rehabilitation Supervisor

Question 2

The American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) was founded in which year?

Accepted Answer

1984

Answer

1978

Answer

1990

Answer

1969

Question 3

Which two scholars are credited with developing the Leisure Ability Model, one of therapeutic recreation's most foundational service delivery frameworks?

Accepted Answer

Carol Ann Peterson and Scott Lee Gunn

Answer

David Austin and Marcia Jean Carter

Answer

Gary Ellis and Peter Witt

Answer

Norma Stumbo and Craig Yoshioka

Question 4

How many scored (operational) items appear on the NCTRC national certification examination?

Accepted Answer

90

Answer

75

Answer

100

Answer

120

Question 5

What is the standard recertification cycle length that CTRS credential holders must complete to maintain their certification?

Accepted Answer

5 years

Answer

2 years

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3 years

Answer

10 years

Question 6

Which professional organization published the "Therapeutic Recreation Journal," the field's primary peer-reviewed academic publication?

Accepted Answer

National Therapeutic Recreation Society (NTRS)

Answer

American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA)

Answer

National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)

Answer

American Recreation Society (ARS)