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Key Facts: SLPLE Exam

2 days

length of the licensing board exam

PRC Exam Guidelines

75%

minimum general average required to pass

RA 11249

50%

minimum grade required in any individual subject

RA 11249

P900.00

PRC board exam application fee

PRC FAQ

SLPLE is the PRC licensing exam for Speech-Language Pathologists in the Philippines. It covers normal functions, clinical conditions, and applications over two days. A 75% weighted average is required to pass.

Sample SLPLE Practice Questions

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1Which of the following intrinsic laryngeal muscles is the sole abductor of the vocal folds?
A.Posterior cricoarytenoid
B.Lateral cricoarytenoid
C.Cricothyroid
D.Thyroarytenoid
Explanation: The posterior cricoarytenoid (PCA) is the only intrinsic laryngeal muscle that abducts the vocal folds, opening the glottis for respiration. The lateral cricoarytenoid and thyroarytenoid muscles are adductors. The cricothyroid muscle is responsible for lengthening and tensing the vocal folds to alter pitch.
2Broca's area is located in the inferior frontal gyrus of the dominant hemisphere and corresponds to which Brodmann areas?
A.Brodmann areas 44 and 45
B.Brodmann areas 22 and 39
C.Brodmann areas 41 and 42
D.Brodmann areas 40 and 43
Explanation: Broca's area corresponds to Brodmann areas 44 (pars opercularis) and 45 (pars triangularis) in the inferior frontal gyrus. It is responsible for motor speech planning and expressive language processing. Brodmann area 22 corresponds to Wernicke's area, while 41 and 42 represent the primary auditory cortex.
3Taste sensation from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue is mediated by which cranial nerve?
A.Cranial Nerve VII
B.Cranial Nerve V
C.Cranial Nerve IX
D.Cranial Nerve XII
Explanation: Taste from the anterior two-thirds of the tongue is carried by the chorda tympani branch of Cranial Nerve VII (Facial). General sensory innervation (touch, pain, temperature) to the same region is carried by the lingual nerve, a branch of Cranial Nerve V (Trigeminal). Cranial Nerve IX (Glossopharyngeal) provides both taste and general sensation to the posterior one-third of the tongue.
4What is the correct anatomical sequence of the five layers of the human vocal fold, from superficial to deep?
A.Epithelium, Superficial lamina propria, Intermediate lamina propria, Deep lamina propria, Vocalis muscle
B.Epithelium, Superficial lamina propria, Deep lamina propria, Intermediate lamina propria, Vocalis muscle
C.Mucosa, Submucosa, Intermediate lamina propria, Vocalis muscle, Thyroarytenoid muscle
D.Epithelium, Intermediate lamina propria, Superficial lamina propria, Deep lamina propria, Cricothyroid muscle
Explanation: The histological structure of the vocal fold consists of five layers, arranged from superficial to deep: the epithelium, superficial lamina propria (also known as Reinke's space), intermediate lamina propria, deep lamina propria, and the vocalis muscle (part of the thyroarytenoid muscle). The intermediate and deep layers of the lamina propria form the vocal ligament. This structural stratification underlies the cover-body theory of vocal fold vibration.
5During a swallow, what is the primary biological mechanism responsible for preventing food or liquid from entering the nasal cavity?
A.Velopharyngeal closure
B.Epiglottic inversion
C.Vocal fold adduction
D.Laryngeal elevation
Explanation: Velopharyngeal closure occurs when the soft palate (velum) elevates and retracts against the posterior pharyngeal wall, sealing the passage between the oral and nasal cavities. This mechanism prevents nasopharyngeal regurgitation of food or liquid during the pharyngeal phase of swallowing. Epiglottic inversion and vocal fold adduction protect the lower airway, not the nasal cavity.
6A child who produces the sentence 'The dogs are barking outside' has used how many morphemes?
A.7 morphemes
B.5 morphemes
C.6 morphemes
D.8 morphemes
Explanation: The sentence consists of 7 morphemes: 'The' (1), 'dog' (2) + '-s' (plural inflection, 3), 'are' (4), 'bark' (5) + '-ing' (progressive inflection, 6), 'outside' (compound word, counted as 1 morpheme, 7). Inflectional morphemes like plural '-s' and progressive '-ing' are counted separately. Compound words are counted as a single free morpheme.
7Which cranial nerve provides motor innervation to the extrinsic and intrinsic muscles of the tongue, with the exception of the palatoglossus muscle?
A.Cranial Nerve XII
B.Cranial Nerve V
C.Cranial Nerve VII
D.Cranial Nerve X
Explanation: The hypoglossal nerve (Cranial Nerve XII) provides motor innervation to all intrinsic (superior longitudinal, inferior longitudinal, transverse, vertical) and extrinsic (genioglossus, hyoglossus, styloglossus) muscles of the tongue. The only exception is the palatoglossus muscle, which is actually a muscle of the velum and is innervated by the vagus nerve (Cranial Nerve X) via the pharyngeal plexus.
8According to Brown's Stages of Language Development, at what age range does the grammatical morpheme 'regular plural -s' typically emerge?
A.27 to 30 months
B.19 to 22 months
C.31 to 34 months
D.35 to 40 months
Explanation: The regular plural '-s' is a Brown's Stage II morpheme that typically emerges between 27 and 30 months of age, when the child's Mean Length of Utterance (MLU) is between 2.0 and 2.5. Other Stage II morphemes include the preposition 'in' and present progressive '-ing'. Stage III morphemes like possessive '-s' emerge slightly later.
9Which structural bundle of white matter fibers connects Broca's area and Wernicke's area, enabling the repetition of spoken words?
A.Arcuate fasciculus
B.Corpus callosum
C.Internal capsule
D.Superior longitudinal stria
Explanation: The arcuate fasciculus is a bundle of association fibers that arches around the lateral fissure to connect Wernicke's area in the temporal lobe with Broca's area in the frontal lobe. Damage to this pathway typically leads to conduction aphasia, which is characterized by intact comprehension but severely impaired repetition. The corpus callosum connects the two cerebral hemispheres, not cortical regions within the same hemisphere.
10Which of the following describes the correct motor pathway that controls voluntary speech production from the cerebral cortex to the cranial nerve nuclei?
A.Corticobulbar tract
B.Corticospinal tract
C.Vestibulospinal tract
D.Rubrospinal tract
Explanation: The corticobulbar (or corticonuclear) tract is a motor pathway of the pyramidal system that originates in the motor cortex and descends to synapses on the motor nuclei of cranial nerves in the brainstem. These cranial nerves (specifically CN V, VII, IX, X, XI, and XII) directly innervate the muscles of the larynx, pharynx, tongue, jaw, and face. The corticospinal tract descends further to control spinal nerves for body movement.

About the SLPLE Exam

The Speech-Language Pathologist Licensure Examination (SLPLE) is the national licensing route for speech-language pathologists in the Philippines. Under Republic Act No. 11249, candidates must pass this examination to register and practice. The exam covers normal functions, clinical conditions, and applications.

Exam sponsor: Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) / Professional Regulatory Board of Speech-Language Pathology. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Day 1: Normal Functions and Development (25%), Clinical Conditions (25%). Day 2: Speech-Language Pathology Applications (50%).

Time Limit

Two days, with multiple sessions per day

Passing Score

Weighted general average of at least 75%, with no grade lower than 50% in any given subject

Exam / Certification Fees

PRC FAQ lists P900.00 for baccalaureate-degree licensure examination applications.

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Varies by administration; check official PRC board release announcements.. PRC releases pass lists by school performance and individual passers a few days after each administration. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

25%

Normal Functions and Development

Anatomy and physiology of speech, hearing, and swallowing; neurological bases of speech and hearing disorders; normal developmental milestones of speech, language, hearing, and swallowing.

25%

Clinical Conditions

Speech-language disorders in children and adults; voice, resonance, and fluency disorders; dysphagia and feeding disorders; motor speech disorders (dysarthria, apraxia); hearing impairment.

50%

Speech-Language Pathology Applications

Principles of assessment and intervention for speech, language, hearing, and swallowing conditions; research methods; professional ethics (RA 11249, Code of Ethics); and community development.

Preparing for the SLPLE Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Weighted general average of at least 75%, with no grade lower than 50% in any given subject
  • Assessment: Day 1: Normal Functions and Development (25%), Clinical Conditions (25%). Day 2: Speech-Language Pathology Applications (50%).
  • Time limit: Two days, with multiple sessions per day
  • Exam / certification fees: PRC FAQ lists P900.00 for baccalaureate-degree licensure examination applications. Official sources

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SLPLE: Suggested Study Strategy

1Target the core weighting: Speech-Language Pathology Applications accounts for 50% of the exam.
2Thoroughly review cranial nerves, their sensory/motor functions, and how they relate to speech and swallowing.
3Understand the legal and ethical framework: study RA 11249 (Speech-Language Pathology Act of 2018) and the PASP Code of Ethics.
4Contrast developmental milestones: know the age ranges for eliminating phonological processes and Brown's stages of language development.
5Study swallowing maneuvers (Masako, Mendelsohn, supraglottic) and their physiological rationales.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Speech-Language Pathologist Licensure Examination (SLPLE)?

The SLPLE is the licensure examination administered by the PRC for graduates of BS Speech-Language Pathology in the Philippines, established under the Speech-Language Pathology Act of 2018 (RA 11249).

What is the passing criteria for the SLPLE?

Examinees must obtain a weighted general average of 75% with no grade lower than 50% in any of the subjects.

How long is the exam and what is its format?

The exam is conducted over two days, covering Normal Functions and Development (25%), Clinical Conditions (25%), and Applications (50%). It is typically run as a Computer-Based Licensure Examination (CBLE).

Are these real exam questions from the PRC?

No. These are original practice questions written to match the official PRC SLP blueprint and content domains. They are not copied from past exam papers or brain dumps.