IC&RC PR Practice Test 2026 — Free IC&RC PR Exam Prep Questions
The IC&RC Peer Recovery exam is used by IC&RC member boards to credential peer recovery specialists, coaches and navigators, people with lived experience of recovery who support others. Our original scenario-based questions follow the five-domain blueprint that took effect in July 2025: advocacy, ethical responsibility, mentoring and education, recovery/wellness support, and the new harm reduction domain.
A peer in long-term abstinence-based recovery feels uneasy handing out safer-smoking supplies at a new harm reduction program. What should the peer do FIRST?
IC&RC PR format, scoring & key facts
Computer-based through Prometric, at a test center or by remote proctoring where your administering board allows it. Not adaptive. No reference materials allowed.
| Questions | 75 multiple choice (65 scored + 10 unscored pretest) |
|---|---|
| Time | 2 hours |
| Answer choices | 3 or 4 per question, one best answer |
| Passing score | 500 on a 200–800 scale |
| Blueprint | Five domains; Harm Reduction (15%) added with the candidate guide effective July 2025 |
| Eligibility (IC&RC minimum) | 500 hours of supervised experience, 46 hours of PR-domain education (16 in ethics), 25 hours of supervision, high school diploma or equivalent |
| Retakes | Wait at least 90 days |
| Recertification | IC&RC minimum: 20 CE hours every 2 years, including 6 in ethics (set by your board) |
Facts last verified Oct 21, 2026. Source: internationalcredentialing.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025.04.07-Peer-Recovery-PR-Candidate-Guide-Updated.pdf. Always confirm details with IC&RC before your exam.
When can you take the IC&RC PR?
Apply to your administering board first. Once it approves you, you receive pre-registration instructions and book a Prometric appointment within your testing window.
What the IC&RC PR covers
Every PrepBanq IC&RC PR test mirrors the official domain weights.
Domain distribution
% of the exam| Content domain | Weight | ≈ Questions on exam | Our practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
Advocacy | 20% | ~13 | 30 questions → |
Ethical Responsibility | 30% | ~20 | 45 questions → |
Mentoring and Education | 20% | ~13 | 30 questions → |
Recovery/Wellness Support | 15% | ~10 | 23 questions → |
Harm Reduction | 15% | ~10 | 22 questions → |
How to register for the IC&RC PR
Retake policy
Wait at least 90 days after a failed attempt (some boards require longer). After four consecutive failed attempts, boards require remedial action before you test again.
Score release
A preliminary score appears on screen right after the exam. Your board then sends the official score report, which shows your scaled score and your percent correct in each domain.
Credential renewal
Your board sets the renewal rules. IC&RC's minimum standard is 20 continuing education hours every two years, including 6 hours of ethics.
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IC&RC PR FAQ
How many questions are on the IC&RC PR?
The IC&RC PR has 75 questions (65 of them scored) and you have 2 hours to finish. Question types: Multiple choice with three or four answer choices and one correct or best answer. 65 questions are scored and 10 are unscored pretest questions. No penalty for guessing..
How long is the IC&RC PR exam?
Testing time for the IC&RC PR is 2 hours.
What is the passing score for the IC&RC PR?
IC&RC PR passing standard: 500 on a 200–800 scaled score. Score range: 200–800.
How much does the IC&RC PR cost?
The IC&RC PR registration fee is Set by your IC&RC member or administering board. Rescheduling or cancelling costs $35 and must be done at least 5 days before the exam. Check the official site for current fees before you register.
What is on the IC&RC PR?
The IC&RC PR covers Advocacy (about 20%), Ethical Responsibility (about 30%), Mentoring and Education (about 20%), Recovery/Wellness Support (about 15%), Harm Reduction (about 15%).
Who administers the IC&RC PR?
The IC&RC Peer Recovery Exam is administered by IC&RC. Delivery: Computer-based through Prometric, at a test center or by remote proctoring where your administering board allows it. Not adaptive. No reference materials allowed.
Can you retake the IC&RC PR?
Wait at least 90 days after a failed attempt (some boards require longer). After four consecutive failed attempts, boards require remedial action before you test again.
Is there a free IC&RC PR practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 15 free IC&RC PR practice tests with 150 exam-style questions in the real IC&RC PR formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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