TS-C Practice Test 2026 — Free TS-C Exam Prep Questions
The NCCT Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) exam is for surgical technologists who have finished training or have qualifying experience and want to show entry-level competence in the operating room. Our practice questions follow NCCT's 2024 detailed test plan, with scenarios on sterilization, sterile technique, case setup, surgeon support, specimens and turnover.
At the end of a case, how should the surgical technologist prepare used instruments for transport to the decontamination area?
TS-C format, scoring & key facts
Facts last verified Oct 5, 2026. Source: www.ncctinc.com/Documents/24%20TS-C%20DTP.pdf. Always confirm details with NCCT before your exam.
When can you take the TS-C?
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What the TS-C covers
Every PrepBanq TS-C test mirrors the official domain weights.
Domain distribution
% of the exam| Content domain | Weight | ≈ Questions on exam | Our practice questions |
|---|---|---|---|
Perioperative Care and PreparationBasic science (anatomy, drugs, medication rights, fluids), integrity and sterility of items, environmental safety, and communication and reporting (41 scored items). | 27.3% | ~41 | 7 questions → |
Preoperative Care and PreparationSurgical procedure set-up, patient safety (special populations, transfer, safety equipment, Time Out) and sterile technique (48 scored items). | 32% | ~48 | 8 questions → |
Intraoperative Care and PreparationPreparation of supplies (sutures, needles, implants, staplers) and surgeon support (instruments, exposure, cautery, sutures, wound class, specimens) (37 scored items). | 24.7% | ~37 | 6 questions → |
End of Procedure Tasks and Postoperative CareSkin closure, dressings, post-surgical devices, verifying results and medications used, recognizing complications, decontamination and room turnover (24 scored items). | 16% | ~24 | 4 questions → |
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TS-C FAQ
How many questions are on the TS-C?
The TS-C has 175 questions (150 of them scored) and you have 4 hours to finish. Question types: 92% standard 4-option multiple choice and 8% alternative items (e.g., drag and drop, multi-select, hotspot); 25 unscored pretest items.
How long is the TS-C exam?
Testing time for the TS-C is 4 hours.
What is on the TS-C?
The TS-C covers Perioperative Care and Preparation (about 27.3%), Preoperative Care and Preparation (about 32%), Intraoperative Care and Preparation (about 24.7%), End of Procedure Tasks and Postoperative Care (about 16%).
Who administers the TS-C?
The NCCT Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C) Exam is administered by NCCT.
Is there a free TS-C practice test?
Yes. PrepBanq has 3 free TS-C practice tests with 25 exam-style questions in the real TS-C formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.
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