PTCB Pharmacy Technician Practice Test (Illinois)

First published: September 2, 2026Last verified: September 4, 2026Reviewed by the CertQuestUSA team

TL;DR

PTCB Pharmacy Technician Practice Test (Illinois): a 267-question practice bank for the real Healthcare & Pharmacy Certification standard, 5 full papers of 50 questions each with no repeats, every question citing the real regulation it comes from.

Where these questions come from

Every question in this bank cites a real source -- primarily 21 CFR (30%) and 68 Ill. Adm. Code (18%) of this exam's citations.

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5

full papers, no repeats

50

questions per paper

267

questions in the bank

What this exam covers

Federal Requirements17%
IL CE Requirements (68 Ill. Admin. Code 1330.230)1%
IL Certification Pathway2%
IL Certified Training Program Content2%
IL Patient Counseling Limits1%
IL Registered vs Certified Technician Structure2%
IL Technician Scope of Practice2%
IL Supervision & Recordkeeping0%
IL Training Requirements2%
Medications32%
Order Entry and Processing20%
Patient Safety and Quality Assurance19%

5 real sample questions

Under Section 9 of the Illinois Pharmacy Practice Act, for how many days may an applicant for registered pharmacy technician licensure assist a pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy before a license is issued, provided the required fee and application have already been submitted?

A. 30

B. 60

C. 90

D. 120

Source: 225 ILCS 85/9

During the 60-day period before a registered pharmacy technician license is issued, what must the applicant keep on the pharmacy premises under 225 ILCS 85/9?

A. A copy of the submitted application for licensure

B. A notarized letter from the pharmacist-in-charge

C. Proof of high school enrollment only

D. A copy of the pharmacy's DEA registration

Source: 225 ILCS 85/9

Under 225 ILCS 85/9.5, within how long after initial licensure as a registered pharmacy technician must a technician who has already turned 18 become licensed as a registered certified pharmacy technician?

A. 6 months

B. 1 year

C. 2 years

D. 5 years

Source: 225 ILCS 85/9.5

Illinois's 2-year deadline to advance from registered pharmacy technician to registered certified pharmacy technician does not apply to a technician who...

A. Works in a hospital rather than a retail pharmacy

B. Has not yet attained the age of 18

C. Works fewer than 20 hours per week

D. Was licensed in another state first

Source: 225 ILCS 85/9.5

To qualify for registered certified pharmacy technician status in Illinois, an applicant's certification examination must be accredited by...

A. The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)

B. The Illinois State Board of Education

C. The Joint Commission

D. The Drug Enforcement Administration

Source: 225 ILCS 85/9.5

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Real-world data for this exam

Pharmacy Technicians: real median wage (IL)May 2025$46,650/yr

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the CertQuestUSA PTCB Pharmacy Technician Practice Test (Illinois) practice test?

267 questions total, split into 5 full papers of 50 each with no repeats across papers.

What topics does the PTCB Pharmacy Technician Practice Test (Illinois) test cover?

12 domains, with the heaviest weight on Medications (32%), Order Entry and Processing (20%), and Patient Safety and Quality Assurance (19%).

Where do CertQuestUSA's PTCB Pharmacy Technician Practice Test (Illinois) questions come from?

Primarily 21 CFR (30%) and 68 Ill. Adm. Code (18%) of this bank's citations -- computed directly from this exam's own question sources, not a generic description.

Is there a free diagnostic for PTCB Pharmacy Technician Practice Test (Illinois)?

Yes -- 10 real questions across the exam's domains, no sign-up required, with a domain-by-domain breakdown at the end.