Licensure. Individuals who have passed the board-approved examination shall apply for licensure and shall satisfy the licensure requirements established in this chapter.

This statement does not seem to have universal application since some individuals must show prior work to get a license.  It is not sufficient to just pass the board-approved examination.  Why does the regulations require persons to apply for licensure if they pass the board approved examination?  It would seem appropriate that if the person wanted to apply for licensure, then he should have that option.  Maybe the person just wants to take the test but not be licensed.  Why must the person apply for licensure after they pass the test?