NPTE-PTA CHAPTER 1-3 EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Chapter 1
NPTE-PTA consist of how many questions? How long is the exam? Is there a break
between the 4 sections of the exam? - Answer-Total: 200Q
150Q actually score / 50 Pre-Test (Doesn't count)
Total Time: 4 hours
One 15min break after completing two sections out four.
Chapter 1
Two primary methods to obtain a license? - Answer-Examination: State board
Endorsement: National board
Chapter 1
Examination scoring requirement? - Answer-95-108 Criterion -Referenced
Scale score range 200-800. Need 600.
Few State only need 75
Chapter 1
What is stem? - Answer-Refer to the statement that ask the question. Can be complete
or incomplete sentence.
Stem can express Positive form question (To identify the right answer)
Stem can express Negative form question (To identify the wrong answer)
Chapter 1
What is the 6 step approach for answering examination items? - Answer-1.) Read the
Stem (question) to to become familiar with the items.
2.) Read the stem again and identify relevant words
3.) Attempt to generate an answer to the stem
4.) Examine each option choice before moving on.
5.) Attempt to identify the best choice
6.) Utilize deductive reasoning strategies
Chapter 1
Out of the 6 step approach for answering, Which one is the most important? - Answer-
Step 3 Attempt to generate an answer to the stem
Chapter 2
NPTE-PTA - Content outline consist of? - Answer-Physical Therapy Data Collection
Disease / Condition that impact treatment
Intervention
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Chapter 1
NPTE-PTA consist of how many questions? How long is the exam? Is there a break
between the 4 sections of the exam? - Answer-Total: 200Q
150Q actually score / 50 Pre-Test (Doesn't count)
Total Time: 4 hours
One 15min break after completing two sections out four.
Chapter 1
Two primary methods to obtain a license? - Answer-Examination: State board
Endorsement: National board
Chapter 1
Examination scoring requirement? - Answer-95-108 Criterion -Referenced
Scale score range 200-800. Need 600.
Few State only need 75
Chapter 1
What is stem? - Answer-Refer to the statement that ask the question. Can be complete
or incomplete sentence.
Stem can express Positive form question (To identify the right answer)
Stem can express Negative form question (To identify the wrong answer)
Chapter 1
What is the 6 step approach for answering examination items? - Answer-1.) Read the
Stem (question) to to become familiar with the items.
2.) Read the stem again and identify relevant words
3.) Attempt to generate an answer to the stem
4.) Examine each option choice before moving on.
5.) Attempt to identify the best choice
6.) Utilize deductive reasoning strategies
Chapter 1
Out of the 6 step approach for answering, Which one is the most important? - Answer-
Step 3 Attempt to generate an answer to the stem
Chapter 2
NPTE-PTA - Content outline consist of? - Answer-Physical Therapy Data Collection
Disease / Condition that impact treatment
Intervention
