Are you allowed to work with a temporary Card while your application is pending, provided you have not been convicted of a crime?

• A. No
• B. Yes
• C. Yes, but only after a background check
• D. Only if you are employed by a licensed company

Answer: (B)

Temporary credentials let you work while your license application is pending, as long as you have not been convicted of a crime. This means you can start working and gain experience while the background checks and processing for your full license are underway. The temporary Card is conditional: if a disqualifying crime shows up on the background check or later, the temporary status can be revoked and you would need to stop working. This setup helps qualified applicants begin employment sooner without waiting for the entire licensing process to finish. The other options don’t fit because the policy is not about requiring a completed background check before work, nor is it restricted to only those employed by a licensed company; the key factor is the absence of a criminal conviction at the time the temporary Card is issued.