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ExCPT Exam Overview (2026) – Pharmacy
Technician Certification Study Guide and Exam
Review.
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Feature Details
Administered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Total Questions 120 (100 scored, 20 unscored pretest)
Time Limit 2 hours 10 minutes
Passing Score Scaled score of 390 (out of 500)
Format Computer-based multiple-choice
Exam Fee $129
Recertification Every 2 years, 20 CE hours required
Exam Content Domains
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Domain Questions Weight
1. Role, Responsibilities & General Duties 15 15%
2. Laws & Regulations 15 15%
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Domain Questions Weight
3. Drugs & Drug Therapy 13 13%
4. Dispensing Process 43 43%
5. Medication Safety & Quality Assurance 14 14%
The Dispensing Process domain is the largest and most critical section to master.
ExCPT Questions & Answers (2026).
Below are 50 practice questions organized by domain, styled after the official NHA test plan.
Each question includes the correct answer and a brief explanation.
Domain 1: Role, Responsibilities & General Duties (Questions 1–10)
1. Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a pharmacy technician?
• A) Diagnosing patient illnesses
• B) Counseling patients on drug interactions
• C) Entering prescription data into the pharmacy system
• D) Prescribing medications for chronic conditions
Answer: C — Technicians may enter prescription data but cannot diagnose, counsel on clinical
matters, or prescribe.
2. A patient asks about the side effects of their new medication. What should the technician
do?
• A) Explain the common side effects from memory
• B) Refer the patient to the pharmacist
• C) Provide the patient with a printout from the internet
• D) Tell the patient to read the package insert
ExCPT Exam Overview (2026) – Pharmacy
Technician Certification Study Guide and Exam
Review.
Table
Feature Details
Administered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Total Questions 120 (100 scored, 20 unscored pretest)
Time Limit 2 hours 10 minutes
Passing Score Scaled score of 390 (out of 500)
Format Computer-based multiple-choice
Exam Fee $129
Recertification Every 2 years, 20 CE hours required
Exam Content Domains
Table
Domain Questions Weight
1. Role, Responsibilities & General Duties 15 15%
2. Laws & Regulations 15 15%
, 2
Domain Questions Weight
3. Drugs & Drug Therapy 13 13%
4. Dispensing Process 43 43%
5. Medication Safety & Quality Assurance 14 14%
The Dispensing Process domain is the largest and most critical section to master.
ExCPT Questions & Answers (2026).
Below are 50 practice questions organized by domain, styled after the official NHA test plan.
Each question includes the correct answer and a brief explanation.
Domain 1: Role, Responsibilities & General Duties (Questions 1–10)
1. Which of the following is a primary responsibility of a pharmacy technician?
• A) Diagnosing patient illnesses
• B) Counseling patients on drug interactions
• C) Entering prescription data into the pharmacy system
• D) Prescribing medications for chronic conditions
Answer: C — Technicians may enter prescription data but cannot diagnose, counsel on clinical
matters, or prescribe.
2. A patient asks about the side effects of their new medication. What should the technician
do?
• A) Explain the common side effects from memory
• B) Refer the patient to the pharmacist
• C) Provide the patient with a printout from the internet
• D) Tell the patient to read the package insert
