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Free PTCB Pharmacy Technician Practice Test (2026 Outline)
Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts · no signup
UniPrep2Go's free PTCB / PTCE practice test is a 25-question, 31-minute timed diagnostic with a free topic report and answer review — no email, no account. The full mock is 90 questions / 110 minutes on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).
This free PTCB pharmacy technician practice mock covers medications, federal requirements, patient safety, and order entry judgment. Need the January 2026 PTCE content outline in print? Use the linked blueprint study guide. Use the topic report to decide whether to buy the PTCB Anki deck or the 2026 study guide next — not a recycled generic quiz bank.
Official-source aligned. Topic weights, timing, and pass rules follow published Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) outlines. Questions are original UniPrep2Go study aids — not leaked official items. Verify on the official site ↗
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- Questions
- 25 free · 90 full
- Time
- 31 min free · 110 min full
- UniPrep2Go readiness target
- 70%
- Domains
- 4
- Exam body
- PTCB / PTCE
- Status
- Live · free 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic
Exam version & sources
Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)— what this product is (and isn't)
- Exam version
- January 6, 2026
- Official source
- CPhT / PTCE exam overview
- Last reviewed
- October 15, 2026
- What this covers
- 90-question timed diagnostic (110 min; free 25-question / 31-min version) across 4 topic areas, with topic scoring and answer review. Official form: 90 multiple-choice (80 scored + 10 unscored pretest).
- Pass rule
- Official exam: 1,400 scaled score. UniPrep2Go mock: 70% readiness target (not an official pass score).
- Does not replace
- Independent study aid — it does not replace PTCB's official practice exam and your pharmacy technician training program.
Allied health certifications · PTCB / PTCE
PTCB / PTCE practice test
Free 25-question diagnostic · 31 min · full 90Q on Mock Pass
Sample PTCB / PTCE Mock practice questions
These sample items mirror the domains in the timed PTCB / PTCE Mock mock. Correct answers and explanations unlock inside the practice session.
Sample 1
A patient's coworker calls asking whether the patient's prescription is ready and what it is for. What is appropriate under HIPAA?
- A. Share the drug name because the caller knows the patient
- B. Withhold details unless the patient has authorized it
- C. Share details once the caller gives the birth date
- D. Read the label aloud so the caller can confirm it
Sample 2
A patient taking spironolactone (Aldactone) 25 mg daily brings in a new prescription for potassium chloride 20 mEq. Why should the technician alert the pharmacist?
- A. Spironolactone retains potassium, so adding potassium may cause hyperkalemia
- B. The two drugs are identical, so the order is a duplicate therapy
- C. Spironolactone wastes potassium, so the dose of potassium should be doubled
- D. Potassium chloride blocks spironolactone, so the diuretic will stop working
Sample 3
A customer asks to buy pseudoephedrine tablets kept behind the counter. Under the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act, what is the federal limit per purchaser per day?
- A. 1.8 g of base
- B. 3.6 g of base
- C. 7.5 g of base
- D. 9 g of base
Sample 4
A patient injects 30 units of insulin glargine (Lantus) daily from a 10 mL vial of U-100 insulin. An opened vial must be discarded after 28 days. What days' supply should be entered?
- A. 28 days
- B. 30 days
- C. 33 days
- D. 100 days
Sample 5
A patient who takes sertraline daily brings in a new prescription for phenelzine (Nardil). Why must the technician alert the pharmacist?
- A. Phenelzine blocks the absorption of sertraline
- B. The combination can cause serotonin syndrome
- C. The combination causes severe hypoglycemia
- D. Both drugs are Schedule IV controlled drugs
What is the PTCB / PTCE Mock exam?
PTCB / PTCE Mock is an exam pathway administered under PTCB / PTCE. Modeled on the January 2026 PTCE outline: 90 questions (80 scored + 10 unscored pretest), 110 minutes, domain weights (Medications 35%, Federal Requirements 18.75%, Patient Safety 23.75%, Order Entry 22.5%). Official PTCE pass is a scaled 1,400 — this mock scores all 90 items at a 70% diagnostic threshold. Each attempt draws 90 questions in the outline's domain mix from a bank of 180, so retakes see new questions. Pearson VUE in-person (online PTCE suspended Dec 2025). Compounding/alligation are not standalone 2026 knowledge areas. This UniPrep2Go page is an independent timed practice test — not official exam material.
Administered by: PTCB / PTCE (official site ↗)
Official resources: CPhT / PTCE exam overview · PTCE Content Outline (effective January 6, 2026, v1.4) · Pearson VUE — PTCE delivery (in-person only)
Who this exam is for
Pharmacy technician candidates, pharmacy tech students, and career changers preparing for the PTCE who want a timed readiness baseline before buying prep courses or drilling flashcards.
How to prepare
Start with this free timed diagnostic to see which PTCB / PTCE Mock domains are weak, then review the published Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) outline on the official site and drill missed topics with the linked Anki deck before exam day.
Confirm current fees, eligibility, and scheduling with Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) before you book the real exam.
Topic outline
Core domains candidates usually study for PTCB / PTCE Mock: Medications, Federal Requirements, Patient Safety and Quality Assurance, Order Entry and Processing.
Medications
Federal Requirements
Patient Safety and Quality Assurance
Order Entry and Processing
About this free PTCB / PTCE practice test
A full-length PTCB / PTCE mock on the January 2026 outline: 90 questions in 110 minutes with domain-weighted scoring across medications, federal requirements (including DSCSA), patient safety, and order entry. For the printable PTCE content outline / blueprint chapters, use the [PTCB Outline 2026 Study Guide](/decks/ptcb-study-guide-2026). Official PTCE pass is a scaled 1,400 on 80 scored items (10 pretest). Compounding/alligation are off the 2026 outline. After the report, drill only weak domains in the $11 / 300-card Anki deck.
Built for: Pharmacy technician candidates, pharmacy tech students, and career changers preparing for the PTCE who want a timed readiness baseline before buying prep courses or drilling flashcards.
Topics on this practice test: Medications, Federal Requirements, Patient Safety and Quality Assurance, Order Entry and Processing.
- 90 timed multiple-choice questions
- 110-minute pacing target
- UniPrep2Go readiness target: 70% with topic breakdown
- Full answer review after you submit
Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. After your score, buy the linked Anki deck on Gumroad to drill weak topics with spaced repetition.
Buy PTCB Pharmacy Technician Anki deck to drill weak topicsOfficial Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) facts
Structure and domain weights candidates verify against the certifying body before exam day.
The PTCE (Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam) is the certification exam administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) in the United States. This page gives exam structure, the 2026 content outline, high-yield facts, and independent UniPrep2Go study products (not official PTCB material).
- Questions
- 90 multiple-choice (80 scored + 10 unscored pretest)
- Time
- 1 hour 50 minutes exam time (~2 hours total with 5-minute tutorial and 5-minute post-exam survey)
- Passing score
- 1,400 scaled score
- Scoring
- 1,000–1,600 scaled score
- Delivery
- In-person at Pearson VUE test centers nationwide (PTCE online proctoring suspended December 12, 2025)
- Administered by
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Knowledge domains and weights
| Domain | Official weight |
|---|---|
| Medications | 35.00% |
| Federal Requirements | 18.75% |
| Patient Safety and Quality Assurance | 23.75% |
| Order Entry and Processing | 22.50% |
What changed in the current exam cycle
- January 2026 outline weights: Medications 35%, Federal Requirements 18.75%, Patient Safety and Quality Assurance 23.75%, Order Entry and Processing 22.50% (PTCE Content Outline v1.4, August 2024).
- Federal Requirements increased from 12.5% and Medications decreased from 40% versus the pre-January 2026 PTCE content outline.
- Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) traceability is listed under Federal Requirements (section 2.6) in the January 2026 outline.
- The January 2026 PTCE Content Outline does not include dedicated compounding or alligation knowledge areas.
High-yield facts (commonly tested)
- DEA Schedule II drugs: no refills permitted; a new prescription is required each time (e.g., oxycodone, amphetamines, methylphenidate).
- DEA Schedules III–IV: up to 5 refills within 6 months if authorized.
- The five rights of medication safety: right patient, drug, dose, route, time.
- High-alert medications include insulin, anticoagulants, opioids, and chemotherapy agents.
- Refrigerated vaccine storage range: 2–8 °C with documented daily minimum and maximum temperatures.
- Days supply = quantity dispensed ÷ doses per day.
- IV flow rate (mL/hr) = total volume ÷ infusion time in hours.
- Percent strength: % w/v = grams per 100 mL; % w/w = grams per 100 g.
- Weight conversion: 1 kg = 2.2 lb (divide pounds by 2.2 for kilograms).
- DSCSA requires traceability of prescription drugs through the supply chain.
Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at ptcb.org/credentials/certification/certified-pharmacy-technician/. Independent study aid — not official exam material.
PTCB / PTCE practice test — quick answers
Is there a free PTCB / PTCE practice test?
Yes — your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free, and it can be this one: a 25-question / 31-minute timed diagnostic drawn by the same topic weights, a 70% readiness target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. No signup, Exam or Learn mode. The full 90-question / 110-minute mock runs on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).
How many free attempts do I get on this PTCB / PTCE practice test?
One. Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review — the report itself is never paywalled.
How many questions are on this free PTCB / PTCE practice test?
This UniPrep2Go practice test has 90 multiple-choice questions timed against a 110-minute target. The free first attempt is a 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic with the same topic weights; the full session runs on Mock Pass. Modeled on the January 2026 PTCE outline: 90 questions (80 scored + 10 unscored pretest), 110 minutes, domain weights (Medications 35%, Federal Requirements 18.75%, Patient Safety 23.75%, Order Entry 22.5%). Official PTCE pass is a scaled 1,400 — this mock scores all 90 items at a 70% diagnostic threshold. Each attempt draws 90 questions in the outline's domain mix from a bank of 180, so retakes see new questions. Pearson VUE in-person (online PTCE suspended Dec 2025). Compounding/alligation are not standalone 2026 knowledge areas.
Why is the free PTCB / PTCE practice test 25 questions?
It is a diagnostic: 25 questions drawn by the same topic weights as the full 90-question mock — enough to rank your weakest topics, short enough to finish in 31 minutes in one sitting. With 1–6 questions per topic it is a quick read, not a verdict; for a full-length timed score, run the 90-question / 110-minute mock.
What do I get for $5?
The UniPrep2Go Mock Pass: 5 full timed attempts on any UniPrep2Go mock, including the 90-question PTCB / PTCE Mock session, in Exam or Learn mode. It is a one-time Gumroad license key that works on any device — no subscription. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review.
What score do you need on this PTCB / PTCE practice test?
The pass target on this practice test is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before the real exam.
More FAQAdditional format, scoring, and disclaimer questions
- Who should take this PTCB / PTCE practice test?
- Pharmacy technician candidates, pharmacy tech students, and career changers preparing for the PTCE who want a timed readiness baseline before buying prep courses or drilling flashcards.
- Where can I take a PTCB / PTCE practice test online?
- UniPrep2Go hosts the Free PTCB Pharmacy Technician Practice Test (2026 Outline) at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/ptcb-pharmacy-technician-mock with a timed runner and full readiness report.
- Is this official exam material?
- No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic. It is not official PTCB, PTCE, NHA, FDA, or DEA exam material and does not guarantee certification.
- What does the report show after the mock?
- Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, topic diagnosis, pacing notes, full question review with explanations, and a repair plan that links to the paid Anki deck on Gumroad for weak-topic drilling.
- Where do the questions come from?
- Questions are original UniPrep2Go practice items aligned to published topic outlines — not leaked official exam questions.