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Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination (CPCE)CPCE · CCE

160 multiple-choice questions: 20 items per each of the eight CACREP areas, of which 17 per section are scored and 3 are unidentified pretest items (136 scored, 24 unscored pretest items total)4 hours 15 minutes total test session (255 minutes): 225 minutes (3 hours 45 minutes) of timed examination, plus 5 minutes for the nondisclosure agreement, a 10-minute tutorial, and one scheduled 15-minute break after the 80th question; the clock does not stop during unscheduled breaks

IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) ExaminationADC Exam · IC&RC

150 questions: 125 scored plus 25 unscored pretest items3 hours (computer-based session; brief tutorial and survey receive additional time)

National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE)NCMHCE · NBCC

130–150 multiple-choice questions per test form, of which 100 are scored; delivered as 11 case studies (one case study and some items unscored), each case study comprising one narrative and 9–15 four-option multiple-choice questions with one correct answer225 minutes (3 hours 45 minutes) of examination time; total test session 255 minutes (4 hours 15 minutes) including a 5-minute confidentiality agreement, 10-minute tutorial, and one scheduled 15-minute break after the fifth case study; the exam clock does not stop for voluntary breaks

National Counselor Examination (NCE)NCE · NBCC

200 questions, 160 scored (40 unscored field-test items)3 hours 45 minutes (225 minutes) of examination time; total test session 255 minutes including a 5-minute agreement, a 10-minute tutorial, and one scheduled 15-minute break after question #100

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