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ABO NOCE Practice Test 2026 — Free ABO NOCE Exam Prep Questions

The ABO National Opticianry Competency Examination (NOCE) is the entry-level certification exam for spectacle opticians, and many licensing states use it. Our original practice set follows the six NOCE content domains and puts the weight where the exam does: ophthalmic optics calculations such as transposition, Prentice's rule, vertex compensation and blank size, along with products, instruments, dispensing and standards.

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Under FDA regulation 21 CFR 801.410, how is impact resistance verified for dress eyewear lenses?

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Exam essentials

ABO NOCE format, scoring & key facts

Questions125100 scored
Testing time2 hr
Passing scoreCriterion-referenced cut score set by modified Angoff method
Question typesMultiple choice

Facts last verified Oct 5, 2026. Source: www.abo-ncle.org/ABONCLE/ABONCLE/Exams/ABO-NCLE-Exams/ABO-NCLE-Basic-Exam.aspx. Always confirm details with ABO-NCLE before your exam.

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Content outline

What the ABO NOCE covers

Every PrepBanq ABO NOCE test mirrors the official domain weights.

Domain distribution

% of the exam
Ophthalmic Optics 25%Ocular Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, and Refraction 10%Ophthalmic Products 20%Instrumentation 15%Dispensing Procedures 20%Laws, Regulations, and Standards 10%
Content domainWeight≈ Questions on examOur practice questions
Ophthalmic OpticsPrescriptions and transposition, lens powers and formulas, prismatic effects, materials, thickness, measurement systems, occupational lens options and range of vision.
25%~257 questions →
Ocular Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, and RefractionStructure and function of the eye, common pathology and when to refer, and refractive errors.
10%~103 questions →
Ophthalmic ProductsFrames, lens designs and treatments, low vision aids and preassembled eyewear.
20%~205 questions →
InstrumentationLensmeters, lens measuring devices and dispensing instruments.
15%~154 questions →
Dispensing ProceduresPatient history, measuring, fitting and adjusting eyewear.
20%~204 questions →
Laws, Regulations, and StandardsFDA impact-resistance rules, ANSI Z80.1 and Z87.1 standards, and related regulations.
10%~102 questions →
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ABO NOCE FAQ

How many questions are on the ABO NOCE?

The ABO NOCE has 125 questions (100 of them scored) and you have 2 hours to finish. Question types: Multiple choice.

How long is the ABO NOCE exam?

Testing time for the ABO NOCE is 2 hours.

What is the passing score for the ABO NOCE?

ABO NOCE passing standard: Criterion-referenced cut score set by modified Angoff method.

What is on the ABO NOCE?

The ABO NOCE covers Ophthalmic Optics (about 25%), Ocular Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, and Refraction (about 10%), Ophthalmic Products (about 20%), Instrumentation (about 15%), Dispensing Procedures (about 20%), Laws, Regulations, and Standards (about 10%).

Who administers the ABO NOCE?

The ABO National Opticianry Competency Examination (NOCE) is administered by ABO-NCLE.

Is there a free ABO NOCE practice test?

Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free ABO NOCE practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real ABO NOCE formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.

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