NCMA Practice Test 2026 — Free NCMA Exam Prep Questions
The NCMA exam from the National Center for Competency Testing certifies entry-level medical assistants in both clinical and administrative skills. Our original practice questions follow the four categories of NCCT's NCMA Detailed Test Plan: pharmacology and general medical knowledge, clinical procedures (infection control, patient intake, phlebotomy and ECG), administrative duties, and law and ethics.
A medical assistant notices that she wrote the wrong pulse rate in a patient's paper chart earlier in the day. How should the error be corrected?
NCMA format, scoring & key facts
Facts last verified Oct 5, 2026. Source: ncctinc.com/Documents/24%20MA%20DTP.pdf. Always confirm details with NCCT before your exam.
When can you take the NCMA?
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What the NCMA covers
Every PrepBanq NCMA test mirrors the official domain weights.
Domain distribution
% of the exam| Content domain | Weight | ≈ Questions on exam | Our practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
Pharmacology and General Medical KnowledgeAnatomy and physiology, medical terminology, drug classes and names, rights of medication use, dosage calculations and common conditions (18 scored items). | 14% | ~18 | 4 questions → |
Clinical Medical ProceduresInfection control and safety, patient intake and care, phlebotomy and ECG (72 scored items). | 58% | ~73 | 14 questions → |
Medical Administrative DutiesReception, telephone, scheduling, electronic records, coding with CPT/HCPCS and ICD, and prior authorizations (15 scored items). | 12% | ~15 | 3 questions → |
Law and EthicsScope of practice, advance directives, HIPAA, consent, medical records, reportable incidents, OSHA, CLIA and DEA rules (20 scored items). | 16% | ~20 | 4 questions → |
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NCMA FAQ
How many questions are on the NCMA?
The NCMA has 150 questions (125 of them scored) and you have 3 hours to finish. Question types: About 92% four-option multiple choice and 8% alternative items (drag and drop, multi-select, hotspot).
How long is the NCMA exam?
Testing time for the NCMA is 3 hours.
What is on the NCMA?
The NCMA covers Pharmacology and General Medical Knowledge (about 14%), Clinical Medical Procedures (about 58%), Medical Administrative Duties (about 12%), Law and Ethics (about 16%).
Who administers the NCMA?
The NCCT National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) Exam is administered by NCCT.
Is there a free NCMA practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free NCMA practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real NCMA formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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