HOAE Study Guide 2026
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HOAE exam key facts
- The PSB Health Occupations Aptitude Examination uses norm-referenced scoring, with passing benchmarks established independently by each admitting educational institution. Source
- The PSB Health Occupations Aptitude Examination costs $85 USD when taken via virtually proctored delivery. Source
- Candidates must wait at least 31 calendar days between their first and second attempts and a minimum of six months between subsequent attempts, up to four total attempts. Source
- PSB Health Occupations Aptitude Examination scores remain valid for five years following the exam date. Source
📋 HOAE Exam Format at a Glance
📚 HOAE Topics to Study (13)
✍️ Sample HOAE Questions & Answers
1. What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
Carbohydrates are the body's preferred and primary source of energy, especially for the brain and working muscles.
2. Without the ozone layer, the Earth would become:
Explanation: Without the ozone layer, the Earth would become hot. The ozone layer helps regulate the Earth's temperature by absorbing and filtering out harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. If the ozone layer were depleted, more UV radiation would reach the Earth's surface, leading to an increase in temperature and potentially causing adverse effects such as climate change and damage to ecosystems.
3. In Health Occupations Aptitude Exam, what does "evidence-based practice" mean?
Evidence-based practice integrates the best available research evidence with clinical expertise and patient values/preferences to guide clinical decisions and optimize outcomes.
4. High in the atmosphere regular oxygen changes to:
Explanation: High in the atmosphere, regular oxygen changes to ozone. Ozone is formed when three oxygen atoms combine due to the sun's energy. This process occurs in the ozone layer, which plays a crucial role in protecting life on Earth from harmful solar radiation.
5. What type of fat is associated with raising LDL ('bad') cholesterol levels?
Saturated fats, found in animal products and some tropical oils, are known to raise LDL cholesterol and increase cardiovascular disease risk.
6. Select the word from each line that is spelled correctly:
Explanation: "Deodorizing" is the correctly spelled word. It refers to the process of eliminating or masking unpleasant odors. The correct spelling includes the letter "a" after the "e."
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Sources & references
Exam facts on this page (fees, format, dates, passing scores) are checked against these official sources; the date is our last check. Editorial policy
- sctech.edu — Eligibility, renewal · verified Nov 2026
- ogeecheetech.edu — Passing score, retake fee, retake policy, score validity · verified Nov 2026
- stclaircollege.ca — Test delivery, fees · verified Nov 2026