# PTCB Pharmacy Technician Mock Exam > A timed 90-question PTCB / PTCE mock with 2026 domain-weighted scoring, full question review, and a pass/no-pass readiness verdict before you drill the linked Anki deck. ## Product facts - Slug: ptcb-pharmacy-technician-mock - Linked deck: ptcb-pharmacy-technician-anki-deck - Status: live - Access mode: free_demand_test - Questions: 90 - Duration: 110 minutes - Pass threshold: 70% - Price: Free for first 20 mock starts - Pricing note: Mocks and full reports are free for the first 20 mock starts while we validate demand. After that, access moves to paid Gumroad checkout. - Exam body: PTCB / PTCE - Landing page: https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/ptcb-pharmacy-technician-mock - Facts JSON: https://uniprep2go.study/api/mock-exams/ptcb-pharmacy-technician-mock ## 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 Questions are converted from the linked UniPrep2Go Anki deck content and reshuffled into exam-style multiple choice. They are not generated from scratch without the deck source. ## 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, 110 minutes, domain weights (Medications 35%, Federal Requirements 18.75%, Patient Safety 23.75%, Order Entry 22.5%). Official PTCE pass is a scaled score of 1,400 — this mock uses a 70% diagnostic threshold. ## 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. UniPrep2Go offers a free online PTCB / PTCE practice test at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/ptcb-pharmacy-technician-mock with 90 timed questions, 110 minutes, a 70% pass target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. Free for first 20 mock starts. ### How many questions are on this PTCB / PTCE Mock? This mock exam has 90 multiple-choice questions timed against a 110-minute target. Modeled on the January 2026 PTCE outline: 90 questions, 110 minutes, domain weights (Medications 35%, Federal Requirements 18.75%, Patient Safety 23.75%, Order Entry 22.5%). Official PTCE pass is a scaled score of 1,400 — this mock uses a 70% diagnostic threshold. ### What score do you need to pass this PTCB / PTCE Mock? The pass target on this mock is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before retaking the real exam. ### Who should take this PTCB / PTCE Mock? Pharmacy technician candidates, pharmacy tech students, and career changers preparing for the PTCE who want a timed 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 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? The report includes a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, weighted topic diagnosis, pacing analysis, full question review with deck-backed explanations, and a repair plan linked to the Anki deck. If the verdict is no-pass or borderline, the linked deck is the recommended remediation path before retaking. ### Where do the questions come from? Questions are converted from the linked UniPrep2Go Anki deck CSV source, reshuffled into multiple-choice format with distractors drawn from sibling deck cards. ## Disclaimer This is an independent readiness diagnostic. It is not official PTCB, PTCE, NHA, FDA, or DEA exam material and does not guarantee certification.