Online Practice Exams

Candidates can take an AMFTRB Practice Exam to help assess their knowledge level before taking the actual licensure examination. The practice exams were developed using actual test questions from previous examinations. A practice exam lets you become familiar with the test-question format and gauge your preparedness for the actual examination. These are the closest practice exams to the “real thing” on the market today since they are the only practice exams designed and developed by AMFTRB. The AMFTRB Practice Exams are designed to expose candidates to the kinds of questions that appear on the actual examination, helping them gauge their test preparation.

Practice Exam Fee and Credit Card Options

There are two ways to pay for the practice exam:

  1. Candidates may register and pay the fee individually. Please see the Handbook for the current fees. Candidates will be charged the full fee each time they register for a practice exam. If you choose to take an exam and begin it, you will be charged for that exam and must pay the fee again if you choose to take it again or another exam. You will not be eligible for a refund. You may take a practice exam as many times as you like; however, you will be charged each time.
  2. Candidates in a school voucher program will receive links and voucher codes from their program administrator or supervisor once their application is approved and processed. Neither AMFTRB nor PTC sends links or codes to individual candidates—that is the responsibility of the school administrator who receives them.
Why Take the AMFTRB Practice Exam?

The practice exam is designed to help you:

  • assess your level of MFT knowledge and experience.
  • expose you to the types of questions you will see on the actual examination.
  • determine if you have the right experience and knowledge to attempt licensing as a marriage and family therapist.
  • gain practice experience in viewing and responding to items in an electronic environment as the items are actually presented during the examination and in a timed format, including the ability to mark questions for review or as “skipped” to be returned to later.
  • the practice exam is designed to show strong and weak areas of your knowledge and experience by domain.
What You Need to Know

You may take the practice exam at any time, any place, using a computer that can connect to the Internet. The practice exam is not a teaching tool. It only provides, as is stated, feedback on how a candidate performs by domain, identifying their strong domains and their weak domains, that is the number of correct items in a domain

  • There are two practice exams, each with two formats: 1) a regularly timed test, and 2) an extended-time test for qualifying ADA candidates. You can select either one during the application process. Some of the questions on both forms of the practice exam are the same. We do not offer refunds if you decide to take both forms. You only need to take one or the other depending on your individual situation.
  • You may take the practice exam as many times as you like; however, you will be charged the full practice exam fee each time you register for a practice exam.
  • The 90 questions on each practice exam will remain the same each time you take the examination.
  • You will receive your overall score on the practice exam, as well as a breakdown by domain at the end of the practice exam. Answers to the practice examination items are not made available.
  • A score on the practice exam of 90 questions (the actual examination currently has 180 questions) does not guarantee a similar outcome on the MFT National Examination. It can, however, indicate your preparedness.
The Practice Exam vs. The Actual MFT National Examination

MFT content experts developed the contents of the practice exam using the same methodology as the actual MFT National Examination. Because the practice exam questions are actual test questions that have appeared on previous examinations (but have been removed from the bank of test questions), the questions on the practice exams are formatted in the same way as the actual examination questions. It is important to note that your score on the practice exam does not guarantee a similar outcome on the actual licensing examination. However, it can be a good indication of your preparedness.

Plan and Prepare

Before taking a practice exam, be sure to allocate enough time to complete the entire exam. You will be allotted two hours (120 minutes) to take the practice exams. This time frame simulates the actual MFT National Examination, which lasts four hours. If you will need extended time on the actual exam due to an ADA accommodation, you will be able to have an additional one hour (60 minutes), which will provide you with three hours (180 minutes) on the practice exam to ensure a simulated examination experience. You must complete each exam within the allotted time. Your actual “screen time” will match the time period you choose. If you experience technical difficulties or problems at any time during the practice exam process, contact https://www.ptcny.com/contact.

Help with the Practice Exam
Practice Exam FAQs

Q: What are the benefits of taking an online practice test?

A: The online practice test provides you with the opportunity to become familiar with taking a timed, computerized examination. Each practice test is developed according to the certification examination’s test specifications (content outline).

Q: How many times can I take an online practice test?

A: Each purchase allows you to take the online practice test one time. After the test is scored, you cannot return to review the questions. You can purchase the test multiple times; however, the questions will remain the same.

Q: When do I have to take an online practice test?

A: You can take the test whenever you like. You have 6 months from the purchase date to take the test before the test authorization expires.

Q: How do I pay for the online practice test?

A: The online practice test is purchased online using a valid credit card.

Q: Does the online practice test show the correct answers?

A: The online practice test does not show the correct answers or whether the questions were answered correctly or incorrectly.

Q: What are the technical specifications for the online practice test?

A: The online practice test is supported by most web browsers. The online practice test requires you to allow pop-ups from secure.ptcny.com or to disable your pop-up blocker before taking the test.

Q: Do I have to take the online practice test in one sitting?

A: No, you have the capability to store the online practice test up to 3 times, allowing you to save your progress and time remaining and return to the practice test at another sitting.

Q: How do I receive my online practice test results?

A: The online practice test is scored instantly once you answer all of the questions and submit the test for scoring. A score report appears on screen showing your overall performance and your performance in the major content areas. You can print this score report for your records.

Q: Does the online practice test use the same software as the certification examination?

A: No. Candidates take the certification examination at designated testing centers which use proprietary testing software. The online practice test is not intended to demonstrate the software used at the testing centers. Practice Test Disclaimer: The online practice test provides candidates with an opportunity to become familiar with the testing experience. The practice test is developed according to the certification examination’s test specifications (content outline).

Q: What is the purpose of the practice test?

The purpose of the practice test is to simulate an actual computer-based testing experience and not to serve as a study guide nor to be used as a substitute for studying. Candidates are NOT provided with the answer key, rationale for the correct answer, nor notification of which items were answered correctly or incorrectly.

Q: How does my practice test score compare to the actual exam?

The instant score report after you complete the practice test provides an overall score and a score for each content area. Do not interpret practice test results as a predictor of performance on the actual examination. The scores do not provide a valid or reliable indicator of how you will perform on the actual examination.

Q: How does taking the practice test compare to taking the actual exam?

The PTC Online Testing System does not demonstrate the testing software used during the certification examinations. The testing platform used during the certification examination will be different. Once the practice test is scored, you cannot return to review the questions.

Q: What should my expectations be in taking the practice exam?

Completing the practice test is optional, not required to sit for the certification examination, and provided for review purposes only. It does not guarantee a passing score on the examination, nor does it assess your readiness to pass the examination.