ABO-NCLE PRACTICAL EXAM 2026 FINAL
REVIEW EXAM
◉ Exam Updates. Answer: Certification exams updated
approximately every three years.
◉ Exam Rotation Procedure. Answer: Process for rotating and
retiring exam items.
◉ Exam Equating Procedure. Answer: Ensures multiple exam
versions are equally challenging.
◉ Proctor Training. Answer: Proctors trained for procedures and
emergencies.
◉ Computer Encryption. Answer: Stringent programming for secure
exam delivery.
◉ Exam Delivery Timing. Answer: Exams downloaded post
candidate check-in.
◉ Extra Exam Accountability. Answer: Unused printed exams must
be destroyed.
,◉ Disability Accommodations. Answer: Compliance with ADA for
candidates with disabilities.
◉ Exam Information Website. Answer: Official site: www.abo-
ncle.org.
◉ Instant Exam Results. Answer: Results reported immediately after
exam completion.
◉ Email Exam Report. Answer: Candidates receive results via email
after exam.
◉ Health Checks. Answer: Periodic reviews of exams for quality
assurance.
◉ Registration Responsibility. Answer: Only candidates can register
or cancel exams.
◉ Exam Duration. Answer: Each exam lasts two hours.
◉ Exam Type. Answer: Multiple-choice format with three question
types.
,◉ Question Recognition. Answer: Immediate recognition from four
answer choices.
◉ Understanding Application. Answer: Requires understanding to
answer correctly.
◉ Material Reorganization. Answer: Candidates must reorganize
information for answers.
◉ Registration Process. Answer: Complete form on ABO-NCLE
website.
◉ Testing Centers. Answer: Over 300 centers available for exams.
◉ Exam Scheduling. Answer: Schedule after registration
confirmation email.
◉ Candidate Information Required. Answer: Full name, contact info,
and demographics needed.
◉ Special Accommodations Form. Answer: Submit electronically for
disability accommodations.
◉ Exam Cost. Answer: Each exam costs $175, paid online.
, ◉ NOCOP Exam. Answer: Combined NOCE and ABOP exams offered
by ABO-NCLE.
◉ Exam Duration. Answer: Total length of combined exams is 3
hours.
◉ NOCE Exam. Answer: First section of NOCOP exam, 2-hour limit.
◉ ABOP Exam. Answer: Second section of NOCOP exam, 1-hour
limit.
◉ Scoring. Answer: Each exam section scored separately.
◉ Exam Cost. Answer: Combined exams cost $225.00.
◉ Non-Refundable Fees. Answer: All exam fees are non-refundable.
◉ Transfer Fee. Answer: $75 fee to transfer exam to next window.
◉ Rescheduling Fee. Answer: $75 fee required to reschedule exam.
REVIEW EXAM
◉ Exam Updates. Answer: Certification exams updated
approximately every three years.
◉ Exam Rotation Procedure. Answer: Process for rotating and
retiring exam items.
◉ Exam Equating Procedure. Answer: Ensures multiple exam
versions are equally challenging.
◉ Proctor Training. Answer: Proctors trained for procedures and
emergencies.
◉ Computer Encryption. Answer: Stringent programming for secure
exam delivery.
◉ Exam Delivery Timing. Answer: Exams downloaded post
candidate check-in.
◉ Extra Exam Accountability. Answer: Unused printed exams must
be destroyed.
,◉ Disability Accommodations. Answer: Compliance with ADA for
candidates with disabilities.
◉ Exam Information Website. Answer: Official site: www.abo-
ncle.org.
◉ Instant Exam Results. Answer: Results reported immediately after
exam completion.
◉ Email Exam Report. Answer: Candidates receive results via email
after exam.
◉ Health Checks. Answer: Periodic reviews of exams for quality
assurance.
◉ Registration Responsibility. Answer: Only candidates can register
or cancel exams.
◉ Exam Duration. Answer: Each exam lasts two hours.
◉ Exam Type. Answer: Multiple-choice format with three question
types.
,◉ Question Recognition. Answer: Immediate recognition from four
answer choices.
◉ Understanding Application. Answer: Requires understanding to
answer correctly.
◉ Material Reorganization. Answer: Candidates must reorganize
information for answers.
◉ Registration Process. Answer: Complete form on ABO-NCLE
website.
◉ Testing Centers. Answer: Over 300 centers available for exams.
◉ Exam Scheduling. Answer: Schedule after registration
confirmation email.
◉ Candidate Information Required. Answer: Full name, contact info,
and demographics needed.
◉ Special Accommodations Form. Answer: Submit electronically for
disability accommodations.
◉ Exam Cost. Answer: Each exam costs $175, paid online.
, ◉ NOCOP Exam. Answer: Combined NOCE and ABOP exams offered
by ABO-NCLE.
◉ Exam Duration. Answer: Total length of combined exams is 3
hours.
◉ NOCE Exam. Answer: First section of NOCOP exam, 2-hour limit.
◉ ABOP Exam. Answer: Second section of NOCOP exam, 1-hour
limit.
◉ Scoring. Answer: Each exam section scored separately.
◉ Exam Cost. Answer: Combined exams cost $225.00.
◉ Non-Refundable Fees. Answer: All exam fees are non-refundable.
◉ Transfer Fee. Answer: $75 fee to transfer exam to next window.
◉ Rescheduling Fee. Answer: $75 fee required to reschedule exam.
