Hearing review board members are authorized to receive which types of testimony concerning matters considered relevant by the board?

• A. Verbal
• B. Verbal and Written
• C. Written
• D. Hearsay and Physical

Answer: (B)

In administrative hearing settings, the board gathers information through multiple forms of testimony. Verbal testimony lets witnesses explain events in their own words and lets the board ask clarifying questions on the spot. Written testimony provides a formal, documented statement that can be reviewed later and referenced during deliberations. Using both allows the board to build a complete, reliable record from firsthand explanations as well as prepared accounts.

Hearsay and Physical aren’t focused on as types of testimony. Hearsay is informal secondhand information, and physical refers to tangible evidence rather than spoken or written statements. Neither captures the full range of testimony the board can consider, and relying on only one form would miss valuable input.