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NTN exam key facts

  • National Testing Network has no single passing score, because each hiring department sets its own scoring standards. Source
  • National Testing Network (NTN) charges a base testing fee plus an extra fee for each department you apply to, and the amount depends on the test location, the type of test and the department job. Source
  • National Testing Network candidates must wait at least three months before retaking a standard computer-administered test, and retesting deletes their earlier scores and department list. Source
  • National Testing Network written test scores stay valid for one year after the test date and then expire. Source
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📋 NTN Exam Format at a Glance

170
Questions
150 min
Time Limit
70%
Passing Score

📚 NTN Topics to Study (42)

✍️ Sample NTN Questions & Answers

1. Solve for x: 3x + 7 = 22
✓ x = 5

3x = 22 − 7 = 15, so x = 15 ÷ 3 = 5.

2. What is the median of the following set: 4, 7, 2, 9, 5?
✓ 5

Ordered: 2, 4, 5, 7, 9 — the middle value is 5.

3. You are dispatched to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival you find both parties calm and the involved individuals say nothing happened. What should you do?
✓ Conduct a thorough investigation, interview parties separately, and document your findings

Domestic situations require thorough investigation including separate interviews because victims may be reluctant to speak in front of the abuser.

4. Non-verbal communication in the workplace includes which of the following?
✓ Body language, eye contact, and facial expressions

Non-verbal communication includes physical cues like body language, eye contact, and facial expressions.

5. A passage reads: 'Dispatchers should prioritize calls coded Priority 1 above all others, followed by Priority 2, then Priority 3.' Which call should be dispatched first?
✓ Priority 1

The passage explicitly states Priority 1 calls are dispatched above all others.

6. What is a "data warehouse"?
✓ A database optimized for the storage and retrieval of large volumes of data

A data warehouse is a specialized database system designed for the storage and efficient retrieval of large volumes of historical and operational data from various sources. Unlike transactional databases, it is optimized for complex analytical queries and reporting, rather than real-time data processing. Its primary function is to support business intelligence activities, enabling organizations to analyze trends, patterns, and insights over time to aid strategic decision-making.

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