NBSTSA Flashcards
75 study cards across 13 topic decks — every card built from a real NBSTSA practice question. No account or sign-up needed. Flip to reveal the answer and explanation, mark what you know, and drill what you don't.
NBSTSA exam key facts
- The NBSTSA CST exam consists of 175 multiple choice questions, of which 150 are scored and 25 are unscored pretest items. Source
- The NBSTSA CST exam is four hours long, and candidates get no additional time for breaks. Source
- The NBSTSA CST exam application fee is $340 for non-members and $230 for AST members. Source
- Unsuccessful CST candidates may resubmit an application immediately but are limited to three NBSTSA exams in one calendar year, and must resubmit the application and payment each time. Source
🎲 Mixed Deck — All NBSTSA Topics
100 cards sampled from every topic · the fastest way to find your weak spots
Decks by Topic
Surgical Instrumentation and Equipment
7 cards
Applied Methods and Techniques
6 cards
Assessment and Evaluation
6 cards
Communication and Documentation
6 cards
Continuing Education Requirements
6 cards
Core Concepts and Principles
6 cards
Industry Best Practices
6 cards
Professional Standards and Ethics
6 cards
Safety and Compliance
6 cards
Accreditation and Recognition
5 cards
Career Advancement
5 cards
Eligibility Requirements
5 cards
Increased Professional Credibility
5 cards
What Practice Test Geeks adds beyond an AI chat for NBSTSA
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- A timed, full-length NBSTSA mock exam — 175 questions in 240 minutes with a 65% 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 NBSTSA 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 NBSTSA cheat sheet you can print or save as a PDF.
- Free NBSTSA practice tests with the correct answer shown after each question.
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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
- nbstsa.org — Eligibility, fees, exam format, renewal, retake policy, time limit · verified Oct 2026