{"id":20818,"date":"2016-02-01T22:21:17","date_gmt":"2016-02-01T22:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy?page_id=20818"},"modified":"2026-05-12T10:21:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T15:21:37","slug":"addiction-counselor-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/addiction-counselor-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Certified Addiction Counselor Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) administers the National Certified Addiction Counselor exam to certify the skills and working experience of those working in substance use and addiction-related fields.<\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free Certified Addiction Counselor practice test, and check out our premium-quality Certified Addiction Counselor test prep resources by clicking the links below!<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/addiction\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', Addiction Course Click']);\">Addiction Counselor Online Course<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/addiction\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'Addiction Guide Click']);\">Addiction Counselor Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/addiction\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'Addiction Flashcard Click']);\">Addiction Counselor Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Certified_Addiction_Counselor_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Certified Addiction Counselor Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The Certified Addiction Counselor exam is split into two tests: NCAC I and NCAC II. The written examinations consist of 150 multiple-choice questions each, and each test will have a time limit of 3 hours.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates for the exam are expected to be well-versed in these topic areas and will be evaluated through the test accordingly:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Treatment admission<\/li>\n<li>Clinical assessment<\/li>\n<li>Ongoing treatment planning<\/li>\n<li>Counseling services<\/li>\n<li>Documentation<\/li>\n<li>Case management<\/li>\n<li>Discharge and continuing care<\/li>\n<li>Legal, ethical, and professional growth issues<\/li>\n<li>Physiology and psychopharmacology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"NCAC_I\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>NCAC I<\/h3>\n<p>The exam is divided into five areas of knowledge with specific percentages allocated to each.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Orientation to the treatment process (14%)<\/li>\n<li>Assessment (23%)<\/li>\n<li>Ongoing treatment planning and implementation (25%)<\/li>\n<li>Addiction counseling practices and skills (21%)<\/li>\n<li>Professional practices (17%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"NCAC_II\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>NCAC II<\/h3>\n<p>The exam is divided into five areas of knowledge with specific percentages allocated to each. These are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Orientation to the treatment process (14%)<\/li>\n<li>Assessment (23%)<\/li>\n<li>Ongoing treatment planning and implementation (23%)<\/li>\n<li>Addiction counseling practices and skills (23%)<\/li>\n<li>Professional practices (17%)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/NCAC-I-and-II-Exam-Outline.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-136828\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/NCAC-I-and-II-Exam-Outline.svg\" alt=\"Exam outline for the NCAC I and II exams which have a 3-hour time limit and 150 multiple-choice questions each\" width=\"612\" height=\"764\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check out Mometrix's Addiction Counselor Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/addiction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/addiction\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/addiction.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/addiction\/\" class=\"mobile-ad\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Mobile Ad', 'Mobile Click', Addiction Mobile Click']);\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/addiction-counselor-mobile-ad-67069f0dd365f.webp\" alt=\"20% off coupon for the Addiction Counselor online course.\" width=\"353\" height=\"354\" \/><\/a>\n<h2 id=\"AddictionCourse\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Addiction_Counselor_Online_Prep_Course\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Addiction Counselor Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an <strong>online Addiction Counselor prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll find in the Addiction Counselor course:<\/p>\n<div class=\"mocblurb\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"moclessons\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocpqs\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocflash\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmoney\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmobile\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we&#8217;ve tailored the Addiction Counselor online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the Addiction Counselor exam.<\/p>\n<p>Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/addiction\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=addiction\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'Addiction Course Click']);\"><button class=\"buttontranscript\">Start Your Addiction Counselor Online Course<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register for the exam, you must submit an application via NCC AP\u2019s accredited testing partner Kryterion. Initial application fees for both tests are $235. You may take an onsite exam by locating a test center near you or opt for distance proctoring and take the test remotely from your home or office.<\/p>\n<p>Some states offer the NCAC I and NCAC II Tests as part of their state credentialing or licensing process. If you are taking the test for your state license, you have to be approved by your state board before you can register for testing. Upon approval, your state board will then provide the information and a code for registration. If you register without being approved by your state board, you will not be allowed to take the test and your fee will not be refunded.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"Inperson_Testing\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>In-person Testing<\/h3>\n<p>On the day of your exam, you should arrive at the testing facility at least 15 minutes before your scheduled exam time. Once you arrive, you will be asked to present two forms of valid identification, one of which must be a photo ID.<\/p>\n<p>Personal items will not be allowed into the testing center, so it is best to leave things like bags, notebooks, and food items at home or in your car.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Remote_Testing\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Remote Testing<\/h3>\n<p>On the day of your exam, you should log in to your Webassessor account and click on your exam, which will be listed in the Scheduled Exams section. Before your exam begins, you will be asked to show two forms of valid identification to the remote proctor via your webcam. You will also be asked by the remote proctor to use your webcam to scan your testing area.<\/p>\n<p>Personal items will not be allowed on your desk\/table while you take the exam. This includes your cell phone, notebooks, and food items.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Exam_Scores\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Exam Scores<\/h2>\n<p>To pass the NCAC I and NCAC II tests, you must score 101 correct answers out of 150, equivalent to a 67% passing score.<\/p>\n<p>If you have previously taken one of these exams as part of a state licensing procedure, you may be able to use your score towards a national-level certification.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Retaking_the_Test\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Retaking the Test<\/h2>\n<p>The NCC AP allows applicants who failed the exam to retake the test up to three times within the calendar year. However, if you still fail the following exams, you are required to wait until the next year to retake the exam.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check out Mometrix's Addiction Counselor Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/addiction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/addiction\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"238\" height=\"184\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/addictionflash.jpeg\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the Addiction Counselor exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 300 multiple-choice questions in total on the exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the Addiction Counselor exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The total time limit for the exam is 6 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the Addiction Counselor exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>To pass the exam, you must answer at least 67% of the questions correctly.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the Addiction Counselor exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The initial credential fee is $235.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Peter Rench.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Peter-Rench-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Peter Rench<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Peter Rench joined Mometrix in 2009 and serves as Vice President of Product Development, responsible for overseeing all new product development and quality improvements. Mr. Rench, a National Merit Scholar, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in mathematics from Texas A&amp;M University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"editor\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Aaron Lanni profile pic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image_2024-12-11_124906662.png\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">Edited by <span itemprop=\"name\">Aaron Lanni<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Aaron is the content manager and lead editor for Mometrix Academy. 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