Testing And Remediation – Nursing Act 2026–2027 Study Guide & Exam Review, Key Concepts, Practice Questions & Exam Preparation

TESTING AND
REMEDIATION – NURSING
ACT 2026–2027 STUDY
GUIDE & EXAM REVIEW,
KEY CONCEPTS, PRACTICE
QUESTIONS & EXAM
PREPARATION
Testing and Remediation – Nursing Act 2026–2027
Exam
Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. Correct answers are bolded,
with rationale provided beneath each item.




Section 1: Examination Structure and Eligibility
1. How many individual papers does the NCK licensure examination consist of for
basic cadres?

A. 2 papers
B. 3 papers

,C. 4 papers
D. 5 papers

Rationale: The licensure examination consists of 4 individual papers for basic cadres
and 3 papers for other cadres .

2. What is the duration allotted for each examination paper?

A. 1 hour
B. 2 hours
C. 3 hours
D. 4 hours

Rationale: Each paper is allotted a duration of two (2) hours .

3. What time do morning examination sessions start?

A. 8:00 a.m.
B. 9:00 a.m.
C. 10:00 a.m.
D. 11:00 a.m.

Rationale: All morning examination sessions will start at 9:00 a.m., and afternoon
sessions will start at 2:00 p.m. .

4. What time do afternoon examination sessions start?

A. 12:00 p.m.
B. 1:00 p.m.
C. 2:00 p.m.
D. 3:00 p.m.

Rationale: Afternoon examination sessions will start at 2:00 p.m. .

5. How does the NCK determine applicants' eligibility to sit the licensure
examination?

A. By their age only
B. By evaluating their conduct, academic and practical progress at the training
school
C. By their national ID only
D. By their KCSE grade only

,Rationale: The Council determines applicants' eligibility to write the exam by evaluating
their conduct, academic and practical progress at the training school .

6. What is the maximum number of resits allowed for candidates who fail the
licensure examination?

A. 2 resits
B. 3 resits
C. 4 resits
D. Unlimited resits

Rationale: Candidates are allowed a maximum of 4 resits and must satisfy the Board of
Examiners for each of the papers before they are eligible to apply for
enrollment/registration and licensing .

7. What must candidates satisfy before being eligible for registration and licensing
after resits?

A. Payment of additional fees only
B. The Board of Examiners for each of the papers
C. A medical examination
D. A practical interview

Rationale: Candidates must satisfy the Board of Examiners for each of the papers before
they are eligible to apply for enrollment/registration and licensing .




Section 2: Indexing and Examination Entry
8. What is the indexing fee for local students?

A. Ksh 2,000
B. Ksh 4,000
C. Ksh 5,000
D. Ksh 8,000

Rationale: The indexing fee is Ksh 4,000 .

9. What is the fee for entry/re-entry to the national licensing examination?

, A. Ksh 4,000
B. Ksh 5,000
C. Ksh 8,000
D. Ksh 10,000

Rationale: The entry/re-entry to examination fee is Ksh 8,000 for all programmes .

10. What documents must accompany the indexing application?

A. Only National ID
B. National ID/Passport, KCSE Result Slip, Secondary School Leaving Certificate,
and passport photo
C. Only KCSE results
D. Only the application form

Rationale: All applications must be accompanied with copies of National Identity
Card/Passport, Certified KCSE Examination Result Slip, Secondary School Leaving
Certificate, and 1 colored passport size photograph .

11. What additional documents must upgrading applicants attach during
indexing?

A. Only their national ID
B. Previous certificates/qualifications and practice license
C. A recommendation letter
D. A medical certificate

Rationale: Upgrading applicants must also attach copies of previous
certificates/qualifications and practice license .

12. What must applicants for re-entry to examination attach?

A. Only the application form
B. Previous NCK Examination Result Slip
C. A new passport photo
D. A recommendation letter

Rationale: Applicants for re-entry to examination MUST also attach the previous NCK
Examination Result Slip .