CSPT Study Guide 2026
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CSPT exam key facts
- The CSPT Exam is a computer-based exam with 75 multiple-choice questions, 60 scored and 15 unscored. Source
- The passing scaled score for the PTCB CSPT Exam is 1,400, on a possible score range of 1,000 to 1,600. Source
- The CSPT Exam fee is $149, for a total of $199 including the $50 application fee. Source
- CSPT candidates may take the exam at most twice per 12-month candidacy window, with no wait between attempts; after two failures they must wait until the window ends to reapply. Source
📋 CSPT Exam Format at a Glance
📚 CSPT Topics to Study (84)
✍️ Sample CSPT Questions & Answers
1. How should corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) be implemented?
CAPA requires systematic root cause analysis, immediate correction, preventive measures, documentation, and follow-up verification.
2. A technician notices that a vial of vancomycin powder for injection has turned slightly yellow. What is the appropriate action?
Any visual change in an API or drug product is grounds for quarantine and pharmacist evaluation, as discoloration may indicate degradation.
3. What does a 'beyond-use date' (BUD) on a compounded sterile preparation represent?
BUD is assigned based on sterility risk category, storage conditions, and available stability data, and represents the limit of safe use specific to the compounded product.
4. Which personal behavior is MOST likely to compromise aseptic technique during sterile compounding?
Touching the face or hair while gloved inside the cleanroom contaminates the gloves and can transfer microorganisms to critical sites.
5. Which storage condition is required for most reconstituted protein-based injectable medications?
Most reconstituted protein-based injectables require refrigeration at 2–8°C to prevent protein degradation and maintain potency.
6. Which of the following hazardous drugs is classified as a DEA Schedule II controlled substance AND requires compliance with both DEA disposal regulations AND hazardous drug handling guidelines?
Morphine is a DEA Schedule II controlled substance. When compounded as a sterile preparation, it must comply with DEA regulations for controlled substance disposal (e.g., witnessed waste, destruction logs) AND any applicable hazardous drug handling protocols if classified as hazardous. Methotrexate and cyclophosphamide are hazardous drugs but are not controlled substances.
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What Practice Test Geeks adds beyond an AI chat for CSPT
An AI chatbot can quiz you, but it can't reproduce the exam conditions or keep your record. Here you get:
- A timed, full-length CSPT mock exam — 75 questions in 120 minutes with a 70% pass mark, modeled on the official exam's question count and time limit, followed by a score report broken down by exam domain.
- A fixed CSPT question bank: the same test every attempt, so your score is comparable from one try to the next instead of changing with every regenerated quiz.
- Progress saved on your device: completed tests, scores and missed questions stay in My Progress, so you can retake only what you got wrong.
- A printable CSPT cheat sheet you can print or save as a PDF.
- CSPT flashcards built from the same question bank.
- Free CSPT practice tests with the correct answer shown after each question.
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Sources & references
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- ptcb.org — Late registration, registration deadline, renewal, test delivery, eligibility, fees, exam format, passing score, score release, test dates · verified Oct 2026
- myaccount.ptcb.org — Retake fee, retake policy · verified Oct 2026