NPD-BC Practice Test 2026 — Free NPD-BC Exam Prep Questions
The NPD-BC is ANCC's board certification for nurses who lead orientation, competency, continuing education and transition-to-practice programs. Our practice questions follow the six-domain test content outline effective February 2025, with scenarios on adult learning, needs assessment, Kirkpatrick evaluation, contact hours and commercial support, change leadership, copyright, research versus QI, simulation and project management.
A project team uses the Define-Measure-Analyze-Improve-Control (DMAIC) framework to reduce variation and defects in medication reconciliation at admission. Which methodology is the team using?
NPD-BC format, scoring & key facts
Computer-based testing year-round within a 120-day eligibility window.
Facts last verified Oct 5, 2026. Source: www.nursingworld.org/globalassets/08282024-exam-24-npd-tco-website.pdf. Always confirm details with ANCC before your exam.
When can you take the NPD-BC?
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What the NPD-BC covers
Every PrepBanq NPD-BC test mirrors the official domain weights.
Domain distribution
% of the exam| Content domain | Weight | ≈ Questions on exam | Our practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
Educational Process StandardsNPD standards, teaching/learning theories, professional development models, education design, competency management, and continuing education and accreditation. | 26% | ~33 | 7 questions → |
LeadershipLeadership and change management, resource management, healthy work environments, DEI advocacy, communication and conflict resolution, group facilitation and mentoring. | 27% | ~34 | 6 questions → |
Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory StandardsANA scope, standards and Code of Ethics, organizational recognition (TJC, Magnet), risk management, copyright, plagiarism and regulatory compliance. | 15% | ~19 | 4 questions → |
Evidence-based Practice and ResearchScholarly inquiry (study design, data collection and interpretation) and translation and dissemination of research, EBP and QI. | 6% | ~8 | 2 questions → |
TechnologyBusiness tools, information systems and learning management systems, learning technology principles, simulation and clinical technologies. | 15% | ~19 | 3 questions → |
Program/Project Management and Process ImprovementPerformance improvement and project management methods, organizational indicators, and strategies for sustaining outcomes. | 11% | ~14 | 3 questions → |
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NPD-BC FAQ
How many questions are on the NPD-BC?
The NPD-BC has 150 questions (125 of them scored) and you have 3 hours to finish. Question types: Multiple choice (25 unscored pretest questions mixed in).
How long is the NPD-BC exam?
Testing time for the NPD-BC is 3 hours.
What is on the NPD-BC?
The NPD-BC covers Educational Process Standards (about 26%), Leadership (about 27%), Ethical, Legal, and Regulatory Standards (about 15%), Evidence-based Practice and Research (about 6%), Technology (about 15%), Program/Project Management and Process Improvement (about 11%).
Who administers the NPD-BC?
The ANCC Nursing Professional Development (NPD-BC) Exam is administered by ANCC. Delivery: Computer-based testing year-round within a 120-day eligibility window.
Is there a free NPD-BC practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free NPD-BC practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real NPD-BC formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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