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WorkKeys Practice Test 2026 — Free WorkKeys Exam Prep Questions

Q: How many questions are on the WorkKeys?

The WorkKeys has 107 questions and you have 2 hours 45 minutes to finish. Question types: Single-answer multiple choice. Applied Math (34 questions) and Workplace Documents (35) have five answer choices; Graphic Literacy (38) has four. Each Workplace Documents reading is followed by two or more questions; Graphic Literacy opens with a few single questions, then sets of two or three on one or more workplace graphics. Each test includes a few unscored developmental questions, and there is no penalty for guessing..

Q: How long is the WorkKeys exam?

Testing time for the WorkKeys is 2 hours 45 minutes.

Q: What is the passing score for the WorkKeys?

WorkKeys passing standard: No pass/fail: each test gives a Level Score from 3 to 7. The NCRC level is the lowest of the three: Bronze (Level 3+), Silver (4+), Gold (5+), Platinum (6+). Score range: Scale scores 65–90 per test; Level Scores <3, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.

Q: How much does the WorkKeys cost?

The WorkKeys registration fee is ACT does not publish a national fee; ask your ACT-authorized test site. Check the official site for current fees before you register.

Q: What is on the WorkKeys?

The WorkKeys covers Applied Math (about 32%), Workplace Documents (about 33%), Graphic Literacy (about 35%).

Q: Who administers the WorkKeys?

The ACT WorkKeys Assessments (NCRC) is administered by ACT. Delivery: Three separate 55-minute tests (70 minutes in Spanish), taken online or on paper at ACT-authorized test sites, in one session or on different days. The tests are not adaptive. Applied Math includes a built-in formula sheet and on-screen calculator, and examinees may also bring a permitted calculator..

Q: Can you retake the WorkKeys?

Each retest uses an alternate form. You can take all available forms without waiting; after that you must wait 30 days before testing again.

Q: Is there a free WorkKeys practice test?

Yes. PrepBanq has 15 free WorkKeys practice tests with 150 exam-style questions in the real WorkKeys formats, and every answer is explained. No credit card is needed.

The ACT WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) is earned by passing three assessments: Applied Math, Workplace Documents and Graphic Literacy. Employers, schools and workforce programs use it to show job-ready foundational skills. Our workplace-scenario practice covers all three tests across Levels 3 to 7, with tables and charts described in text.

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Your plant must replace an air compressor and will keep the new one for 5 years. Model X costs $18,400 and draws 6,200 watts. Model Y costs $21,900 and draws 3,500 watts. Either model will run 2,000 hours per year, and electricity costs $0.14 per kilowatt-hour. Over the 5 years, how much less will the lower-cost model cost in total, counting the purchase price and electricity?

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Exam essentials

WorkKeys format, scoring & key facts

Three separate 55-minute tests (70 minutes in Spanish), taken online or on paper at ACT-authorized test sites, in one session or on different days. The tests are not adaptive. Applied Math includes a built-in formula sheet and on-screen calculator, and examinees may also bring a permitted calculator.

Questions107

Testing time2 hr 45 min

Passing scoreNo pass/fail: each test gives a Level Score from 3 to 7. The NCRC level is the lowest of the three: Bronze (Level 3+), Silver (4+), Gold (5+), Platinum (6+)Range Scale scores 65–90 per test; Level Scores <3, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

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Exam feeACT does not publish a national fee; ask your ACT-authorized test sitePaid to ACT

Question typesSingle-answer multiple choice. Applied Math (34 questions) and Workplace Documents (35) have five answer choices; Graphic Literacy (38) has four. Each Workplace Documents reading is followed by two or more questions; Graphic Literacy opens with a few single questions, then sets of two or three on one or more workplace graphics. Each test includes a few unscored developmental questions, and there is no penalty for guessing.

More WorkKeys facts
Tests	Applied Math (34 Q), Workplace Documents (35 Q), Graphic Literacy (38 Q), 55 minutes each
Answer choices	Five for Applied Math and Workplace Documents; four for Graphic Literacy
Levels	Each test is scored in Levels 3–7 (scale 65–90); each level includes the skills of the levels below it
NCRC	Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum: the lowest level of the three tests (3, 4, 5 or 6 and up)
Applied Math tools	Built-in formula sheet; on-screen calculator or a permitted 4-function, scientific or graphing calculator (no CAS); use 3.14 for pi
Spanish	All three NCRC tests are offered in Spanish, with 70 minutes each
Retakes	Alternate forms with no wait; 30 days after all forms are used
Scores	Instant score report after online testing

Facts last verified Oct 17, 2026. Source: www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/act-workkeys/act-workkeys-assessments/applied-math.html. Always confirm details with ACT before your exam.

Test dates

When can you take the WorkKeys?

Sessions are scheduled by ACT-authorized test sites such as colleges, workforce centers and schools. Use ACT's test site locator to find one.

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Content outline

What the WorkKeys covers

Every PrepBanq WorkKeys test mirrors the official domain weights.

Domain distribution

% of the exam

Applied Math 32%Workplace Documents 33%Graphic Literacy 35%

Content domain	Weight	≈ Questions on exam	Our practice questions
Applied Math34 workplace math problems, from one-step money and time problems (Level 3) to rates, conversions, volumes and best-value comparisons (Level 7), using the formula sheet.	32%	~34	48 questions →
Workplace Documents35 questions on workplace texts (notices, procedures, memos, policies, contracts) asking for details, word meanings, applying instructions to new situations, and inferences.	33%	~35	49 questions →
Graphic Literacy38 questions on workplace graphics (tables, charts, forms, flowcharts, dashboards, maps, floor plans): locating information, comparing, spotting trends, inferring and choosing the best graphic.	35%	~37	53 questions →

Registration

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Retake policy

Each retest uses an alternate form. You can take all available forms without waiting; after that you must wait 30 days before testing again.

Score release

An instant score report is available shortly after online testing, and more reports are available 24 hours later.

Credential renewal

Employers can verify an NCRC with its 9-digit certificate number or unique web address.

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