# Free PTCB Pharmacy Technician Practice Test (2026 Outline)

> PTCB / PTCE mock: free 25-question diagnostic, full mock 90 timed questions, 110 minutes, January 2026 domain weights (Medications 35%, Federal 18.75%, Safety 23.75%, Order Entry 22.5%). Official PTCE is 80 scored + 10 pretest / scaled 1,400 — this page uses a 70% diagnostic. Full explanations, then $11 / 300-card Anki. Independent — not PTCB material.

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).

## 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 certification resources

Topic weights and timing follow published Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) outlines. Verify fees and scheduling on the official site — UniPrep2Go questions are independent study aids.

- [CPhT / PTCE exam overview](https://ptcb.org/credentials/certification/certified-pharmacy-technician/)
- [PTCE Content Outline (effective January 6, 2026, v1.4)](https://ptcb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PTCE-Content-Outline.pdf)
- [Pearson VUE — PTCE delivery (in-person only)](https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/ptcb.html)

## Product facts

- Slug: ptcb-pharmacy-technician-mock
- Practice test label: PTCB / PTCE practice test
- Vertical: allied-health (https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/v/allied-health)
- Family: pharmacy
- Linked deck: ptcb-pharmacy-technician-anki-deck
- Linked deck status: available
- Linked deck checkout: https://pixidstudio.gumroad.com/l/yvifxh?wanted=true
- Status: live
- Access mode: free_timed_mock
- Questions: 90
- Duration: 110 minutes
- Free version: free 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic (1 attempt, no signup); full 90-question mock on Mock Pass
- Free question count: 25
- Free duration: 31 minutes
- Pass threshold: 70%
- Price: Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts
- Pricing note: 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.
- Mock Pass: $5 for 5 attempts on any mock — https://pixidstudio.gumroad.com/l/uniprep-mock-pass
- Exam body: PTCB / PTCE
- Search aliases: PTCB, PTCE, pharmacy tech
- Landing page: https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/ptcb-pharmacy-technician-mock
- Facts JSON: https://uniprep2go.study/api/mock-exams/ptcb-pharmacy-technician-mock

## About this free 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: Medications, Federal Requirements, Patient Safety and Quality Assurance, Order Entry and Processing

## Report features

- Pass/no-pass readiness verdict
- Weighted topic diagnosis
- Pacing analysis
- Full answer review with explanations
- Linked Anki deck repair plan for no-pass or borderline results

## Question source

Original UniPrep2Go practice items aligned to published topic outlines — not leaked official exam questions.

## Structure

- Medications: 32 questions, target 70%
- Federal Requirements: 17 questions, target 70%
- Patient Safety and Quality Assurance: 21 questions, target 70%
- Order Entry and Processing: 20 questions, target 70%

## Official source note

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.

## Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) exam facts

- Exam name: Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE)
- Administered by: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
- Questions: 90 multiple-choice (80 scored + 10 unscored pretest)
- Scored questions: 80
- Time: 1 hour 50 minutes exam time (~2 hours total with 5-minute tutorial and 5-minute post-exam survey)
- Scoring: 1,000–1,600 scaled score
- Passing score: 1,400 scaled score
- Delivery: In-person at Pearson VUE test centers nationwide (PTCE online proctoring suspended December 12, 2025)
- Content outline effective: January 6, 2026
- Verify current details at: https://ptcb.org/credentials/certification/certified-pharmacy-technician/
Official sources:
- CPhT / PTCE exam overview: https://ptcb.org/credentials/certification/certified-pharmacy-technician/
- PTCE Content Outline (effective January 6, 2026, v1.4): https://ptcb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/PTCE-Content-Outline.pdf
- Pearson VUE — PTCE delivery (in-person only): https://www.pearsonvue.com/us/en/ptcb.html

## Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) knowledge domains and weights

| # | Knowledge domain | Weight |
| --- | --- | ---: |
| 1 | Medications | 35.00% |
| 2 | Federal Requirements | 18.75% |
| 3 | Patient Safety and Quality Assurance | 23.75% |
| 4 | Order Entry and Processing | 22.50% |
## What changed in the 2026 PTCE

- 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 Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) 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.
## Common Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) candidate questions (Q&A)

### What score do you need to pass the PTCE?

A scaled score of 1,400 on a 1,000–1,600 scale. Only 80 of the 90 questions are scored; 10 are unscored pretest items.

### How many questions is the PTCE and how long is it?

90 multiple-choice questions in 1 hour 50 minutes of testing time.

### What are the PTCE knowledge domains for 2026?

Medications (35%), Patient Safety and Quality Assurance (23.75%), Order Entry and Processing (22.5%), and Federal Requirements (18.75%).

### Is compounding still on the PTCE?

The January 2026 PTCE Content Outline (effective January 6, 2026) does not include dedicated compounding or alligation knowledge areas.

### How is days supply calculated on the PTCE?

Days supply = quantity dispensed ÷ doses per day.


## FAQ

### 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.

### 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.

## Disclaimer

This is an independent readiness diagnostic. It is not official PTCB, PTCE, NHA, FDA, or DEA exam material and does not guarantee certification.