FAQs: About the test

The insurance practice tests cover the following:

• Life
• Health
• Property
• Casualty

The real estate practice tests cover the following:

• Broker
• Sales

The practice tests provide correct answers. After you select an answer to a question, click the “Feedback” button to check your results. If you selected the correct answer, the word “CORRECT” will be displayed. If you selected the wrong answer or did not select an answer, the word “INCORRECT” will be displayed and the correct answer will be revealed. Since laws, rules, and regulations vary among states, no feedback is available for the state portion of the practice tests. There is no additional rationale as to why the answer is correct in the practice tests.

No, there is only one version of each test.

The practice tests costs $19.95 USD per one-time test.

This information may vary from one exam to another; therefore, this information is provided during the purchasing process.

The practice tests offered are not state regulated. However, these tests contain items similar in content and format to those on the actual exam and they are presented to you with the same look and feel as the actual exam. This combination helps you familiarize yourself with both the subject matter, and also the feel of taking a computer-based test.

A score report will appear at the end of the test each time you take it. The number of correct answers for each test section is calculated in the score report. Since laws, rules, and regulations vary among states, score reports are not available for the state portion of the practice tests.

Once the practice test has been purchased, you have 30 days to start the test. Once the test is started, you will have a defined period of time to answer the questions on the test. Exams may have different time limits; therefore, this information is provided to you during the purchasing process.

No, the profile used for practice tests is NOT the same as the account used for the state regulatory high stakes examinations.

Since the practice tests are taken online instead of in a Pearson VUE Test Center, extra time is not needed. You can stop the exam at anytime during the exam session by closing your browser. This will stop the clock and you can resume the exam when you are ready as long as it is within 30 days after the exam was purchased and the exam time has not completed.

Yes. You will need to create a separate Pearson VUE web account to sign in and purchase your exam. This is in addition to the Pearson VUE account you use to seek licensure.

Read the system requirements for practice tests ».

If you already have a Pearson VUE Web Account, please sign in.

If you do not have a Pearson VUE Web Account, we recommend you create a profile at least 2 days prior to when you would like to take your online exam. Creating your account in advance of taking the exam will help reduce delays.

The purchase process is easy. Follow these steps:

1. Please Sign In.
2. On the sign-in page:
   • IF you have never tested with Pearson VUE, click on "Create a Web Account"
   • IF you have tested with Pearson VUE before, enter your username and password.
   • IF you can't remember your username or password, you can reset it by clicking on the appropriate "I forgot my _________" link.
3. Select your exam.
4. Submit your payment.
5. A "Begin exam" button will then be displayed. Click on the button to start the exam.

Pearson VUE accepts credit cards and vouchers.

Yes. You can cancel the exam and receive a refund as long as (a) you have not started it and (b) the delivery period has not expired.

After you have purchased your online exam, you will be presented with a "Begin exam" button. Once you press the button, your exam session will start.

Yes. The exam clock will stop by closing the web browser. You can resume your exam as long as it is within the delivery period and the exam time has not expired.

To resume the exam, follow these steps:

1. Please Sign In.
2. Enter your username and password.
3. Select the exam under “Open Online Exams.”
4. Select the “Resume Exam” button

Follow these steps:

1. Please Sign In.
2. Enter your username and password.
3. Under the "My Account" heading, click on View Score Reports
4. All of your completed exams will be listed. Click View after the exam you would like to examine.

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