ABO-NCLE PRACTICAL EXAM 2026 PRACTICE
QUESTION SET TWO
◉ Certification Examination. Answer: Voluntary tests for Opticians
and Contact Lens Technicians.
◉ ISO/IEC 17024:2012. Answer: International standard for
certifying organizations.
◉ NOCE. Answer: National Opticianry Competency Examination for
Opticians.
◉ CLRE. Answer: Contact Lens Registry Exam for Contact Lens
Technicians.
◉ Certification. Answer: Recognition granted for meeting specific
qualifications.
◉ Mission Statement. Answer: Promotes excellence in Opticianry
and Contact Lens Technology.
◉ Credentialing Programs. Answer: Programs that certify and
recognize Opticians and Technicians.
,◉ Continuing Education. Answer: Required learning for
recertification of professionals.
◉ Non-Discrimination Policy. Answer: Principles of equal
opportunity in certification.
◉ Eligibility Requirements. Answer: Criteria for candidates to take
certification exams.
◉ Age Requirement. Answer: Candidates must be at least 18 years
old.
◉ Education Requirement. Answer: Candidates need a high school
diploma or GED.
◉ State Regulations. Answer: State requirements supersede ABO-
NCLE's regulations.
◉ Competency Validation. Answer: Certification validates
knowledge and skills in practice.
◉ Examination Registration. Answer: Careful selection of the correct
exam is essential.
,◉ Accreditation. Answer: Recognition of certification programs'
credibility.
◉ Optician. Answer: Professional who dispenses eyewear and fits
lenses.
◉ Contact Lens Technician. Answer: Specialist in fitting and
dispensing contact lenses.
◉ Testing Information. Answer: Details on exams available on ABO-
NCLE's website.
◉ Professional Development. Answer: Ongoing education to
maintain certification standards.
◉ Consumer Protection. Answer: Identifying qualified professionals
for public safety.
◉ Approved Courses. Answer: Educational materials approved for
continuing education.
◉ Eligibility Criteria. Answer: Candidates must be 18 years or older.
, ◉ High School Requirement. Answer: Candidates need a high school
diploma or GED.
◉ Target Group. Answer: Opticians and Contact Lens Technicians in
the U.S.
◉ Test Delivery Methods. Answer: Available at Prometric Centers
and ProProctor remote testing.
◉ Exam Frequency. Answer: Exams offered monthly throughout the
year.
◉ Change Fee. Answer: $75 fee for changing exam details.
◉ Exam Transfer Limit. Answer: Only three transfers allowed per
exam.
◉ Exam Format. Answer: Secure computer-based exam format.
◉ Number of Questions. Answer: 125 multiple-choice questions on
the exam.
◉ Pretested Questions. Answer: Some questions are pretested for
future exams.
QUESTION SET TWO
◉ Certification Examination. Answer: Voluntary tests for Opticians
and Contact Lens Technicians.
◉ ISO/IEC 17024:2012. Answer: International standard for
certifying organizations.
◉ NOCE. Answer: National Opticianry Competency Examination for
Opticians.
◉ CLRE. Answer: Contact Lens Registry Exam for Contact Lens
Technicians.
◉ Certification. Answer: Recognition granted for meeting specific
qualifications.
◉ Mission Statement. Answer: Promotes excellence in Opticianry
and Contact Lens Technology.
◉ Credentialing Programs. Answer: Programs that certify and
recognize Opticians and Technicians.
,◉ Continuing Education. Answer: Required learning for
recertification of professionals.
◉ Non-Discrimination Policy. Answer: Principles of equal
opportunity in certification.
◉ Eligibility Requirements. Answer: Criteria for candidates to take
certification exams.
◉ Age Requirement. Answer: Candidates must be at least 18 years
old.
◉ Education Requirement. Answer: Candidates need a high school
diploma or GED.
◉ State Regulations. Answer: State requirements supersede ABO-
NCLE's regulations.
◉ Competency Validation. Answer: Certification validates
knowledge and skills in practice.
◉ Examination Registration. Answer: Careful selection of the correct
exam is essential.
,◉ Accreditation. Answer: Recognition of certification programs'
credibility.
◉ Optician. Answer: Professional who dispenses eyewear and fits
lenses.
◉ Contact Lens Technician. Answer: Specialist in fitting and
dispensing contact lenses.
◉ Testing Information. Answer: Details on exams available on ABO-
NCLE's website.
◉ Professional Development. Answer: Ongoing education to
maintain certification standards.
◉ Consumer Protection. Answer: Identifying qualified professionals
for public safety.
◉ Approved Courses. Answer: Educational materials approved for
continuing education.
◉ Eligibility Criteria. Answer: Candidates must be 18 years or older.
, ◉ High School Requirement. Answer: Candidates need a high school
diploma or GED.
◉ Target Group. Answer: Opticians and Contact Lens Technicians in
the U.S.
◉ Test Delivery Methods. Answer: Available at Prometric Centers
and ProProctor remote testing.
◉ Exam Frequency. Answer: Exams offered monthly throughout the
year.
◉ Change Fee. Answer: $75 fee for changing exam details.
◉ Exam Transfer Limit. Answer: Only three transfers allowed per
exam.
◉ Exam Format. Answer: Secure computer-based exam format.
◉ Number of Questions. Answer: 125 multiple-choice questions on
the exam.
◉ Pretested Questions. Answer: Some questions are pretested for
future exams.
